The Postman set to deliver for Dubai’s global port operator
Ian Poulter has signed a sponsorship deal with DP World that will see ‘The Postman’ deliver more than mere exposure for the golf-friendly, UAE-based global seaport operator.
Oman Open set to be hosted by Al Mouj Golf for another three years
Muscat’s stop on the European Tour is guaranteed until at least 2022.
Niall Horan helps launch new joint men’s and women’s pro tournament in Northern Ireland
Now, along with ISPS Handa, Horan’s golf management company, Modest Golf, will help turn the Northern Irish Open, a European Challenge Tour event, into a tournament for men and women players.
Eddie Pepperell pranks Matt Wallace with the media day from hell
The prank video is one of modern culture’s greatest contributions to art.
Rory McIlroy reverses course, rejoins as European Tour member at deadline
According to reports, McIlroy’s team finally filed for membership before the European Tour’s May 1 deadline last week.
Padraig Harrington gets wish as captain’s picks for 2020 European Ryder Cup team go from four to three
As he intimated shortly after his appointment in January, European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington will add only three captain’s picks to the nine automatic qualifiers that will make up the Old World’s 2020 team at Whistling Straits.
Golfers with Determination to play JGE event to run concurrently with Race to Dubai decider
The DP World Tour Championship, Dubai will play a key role in the European Tour’s drive for inclusivity after being named as one of two key Rolex Series events that will feature tournaments for Golfers with Determination running concurrently with them on this year’s schedule.
ETPI at Jumeirah Golf Estates becomes Dubai’s third Peter Cowen Golf Academy
Jumeirah Golf Estates’ world-class training academy has jettisoned its European Tour endorsement to put Peter Cowen’s name above the door.
European Tour journeyman Mikko Korhonen adds second victory to his 12 Q-school appearances
Nothing has ever come easy for Mikko Korhonen.
European Tour CEO ‘perplexed’ at Saudi Arabia criticism: ‘Why was golf singled out?’
Keith Pelley is apparently undaunted by the fallout from the inaugural Saudi International, telling Reuters that the tour will return to Saudi Arabia in 2020.
Fourteen-year-old Yang Kuang’s impressive European Tour debut includes an eagle and four birdies
While most 14-year-olds are worried about trying to make their school’s JV squads, Yang Kuang is trying to make the cut in a European Tour event.
Former amateur standout Jorge Campillo finally wins first European Tour title after nearly eight years and 17 top-five finishes
Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images By John Huggan He flopped rather than flew over the finish line, but maybe that was to be expected. After 17 top-five finishes since 2011 and nine in ...
OSN chief hits back at criticism of network’s “unpleasant” decision to jettison golf coverage ahead of U.S. Masters
OSN’s new Chief Executive has defended the cable network’s decision to jettison its golf offering in the face of mounting criticism as UAE fans come to grips with the fact they won’t be able to tune into this week’s 83rd U.S. Masters from Augusta National.
Major disappointment for golf fans as Masters TV coverage unlikely in UAE
On the eve of arguably the biggest week of the golf year, the outlook is bleak for UAE fans suddenly starved of golf on TV. The longer range broadcast forecast is brighter but it will be cold comfort for those planning their annual U.S. Masters marathon on the sofa from Thursday.
Tiger Woods, GolfTV to launch series of head-to-head matches; first match set for Tokyo
Tiger Woods and GolfTV are launching a series of head-to-head matches, to be distributed on GolfTV’s OTT platforms, according to Discovery president and CEO David Zaslav.
R&A to allow players to wear shorts at the Open Championship; extra tickets made available for Portrush
David Cannon/Getty Images By Joel Beall The R&A is making a change to its dress code this summer. Although it might be some time before its embraced. On Tuesday the governing ...
Stephen Gallacher becomes the European Tour’s latest feel-good winner with his victory at the Hero Indian Open
Stephen Gallacher of Scotland poses with the trophy after he wins the final round on day four of the Hero Indian Open at the DLF Golf & Country Club on March ...
Paul Casey and Luke Donald see their paths cross once again as their careers take new turns
By John Feinstein Given his career record worldwide, it is somewhat surprising that Paul Casey’s reputation in the U.S. is more about his talent than about his curriculum vitae as a ...
