How Direct Golf UK can expand in Europe?
In July Direct Golf UK announced that they are going to enter to a partnership with Sports Direct to be able to grow and expand in Europe. This will not be the first attempt of Direct Golf UK…
Author: Miklos Breitner
Cleveland Golf 588 RTX 2.0 wedges with unique spin control
Cleveland Golf introduced last week its new 588® RTX™ 2.0 wedges. The question is always the same when a golf equipment manufacturer is coming out with a new golf club: what makes it different and better from golfer point of view? The 588…
Brocket Hall is the place to hold charity events
I am happy to hear that Brocket Hall is able to attract so many charity events. Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes and English cricket legend Sir Ian Botham each held charity golf days at the Hertfordshire…
European Ryder Cup captain’s new venture
By end of October, European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley will open his latest golf course design project the North Course, at Portugal’s prestigious Quinta do Lago resort. The official opening ceremony of the €9.6m new layout will be on…
New £2m coaching facility at Silvermere Golf Complex
Have you heard that Silvermere Golf Complex has just installed the industry-leading launch monitor technology in all of his dedicated fitting and coaching bays? The new coaching bays will contain Foresight Sports Game Changer 2 (GC2) with Head…
Troon Golf is expanding in Kazakhstan
I have just got the news that Troon Golf will manage Burabay Golf Resort – an all-new facility near Astana, Kazakhstan. Burabay Golf Resort is Troon’s second development in the region, joining The National Azerbaijan Golf Club. Located across the…
New Callaway Golf Apex irons are available
Callaway Golf Company announced last week their new Apex Muscleback and Apex Utility Irons. Both will be available for custom order online September 12, including on Callawaygolf.com. Apex Muscleback irons It is a new addition to the Apex Family.…
Callaway Golf’s Big Bertha V series weighs 290 grams
Last summer when I talked about the novelties of FT Optiforce drivers and fairway woods, I could not tell the exact weight of FT Optiforce drivers just approximately (under 300 grams). At this time when Callaway Golf is launching next…
Golf World Magazine R.I.P.
Golf World Magazine's print version passed away after 67 years. The current publisher, Conde Nast bought is from The New York Times in 2001. During the transition, less than 10 people were laid off. I think it is…
Hidden golf treasure was found in Israel
In general we do not hear too much golf news from Israel, especially in these days when the world is focusing on the Gaza conflict. Despite of the dreadful situation around the Gaza strip, from north of Tel…
Cleveland Golf’s legal battle against Callaway Golf
Cleveland Golf has settled its legal dispute with Callaway Golf® Company over usage of the Roger Cleveland name. The case, which is captioned Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc., et al. v. Callaway Golf Company, Case No. 8:13-cv-01642-AG-RNB, was pending in the…
My adventure at Caesarea Golf Club
I am facing a very interesting trip to Israel, where I am going to discover the Israeli golf industry and golf life. I will try to find answers why Israel is less successful in golf than Abu Dhabi.…
La Manga Club plans to double its awards’ numbers
I have just heard that La Manga Club received a double nomination at the 1st World Golf Awards, which will be held in Portugal in November 15. The ceremony will be in the Conrad Algarve, Quinta do Lago. We will be able…
Are caddie positions in danger?
Today there are 2 kinds of golf rangefinder: GPS and laser rangefinder. My impression is that with the rise of smartphone usage people preferring GPS rangefinders over laser rangefinders since such solutions are available in mobile application version…
Can you imagine European Challenge Tour Event in Azerbaijan?
The National Azerbaijan Golf Club has been selected to host the 2014 European Challenge Tour Schedule. The first golf facility in this emerging golf destination will host the inaugural Azerbaijan Challenge Open July 31 – August 3, 2014. I must…
Who will be the next host of Ricoh Women’s British Open?
Woburn Golf Club was announced today as the venue for the Ricoh Women’s British Open in 2016. Previous Championships have been held on the Duke’s Course, but Ricoh Women’s British Open will be the Marquess Course that will host the…
LPGA’s future in numbers
I assume you know that in this year the US Open and the US Women's Open were taken in the same place (Pinehurst No. 2) and very close to each other in time. I thought it might not…
Revival of Wilson Staff 8802 putter
It seems to me that the centenary of Wilson Staff brings back some of most successful Wilson Staff golf club models in updated version. Yes, Wilson Staff 88002 putter returns after 52 years. The original Wilson Staff 8802…
Troon Golf has a new majority shareholder
Yesterday was announced (4th July) the completion of a significant transaction with an investor group led by Kohlberg & Company and Greg Norman’s organization, Great White Shark Enterprises (GWSE). Kohlberg & Company, a private equity firm specializing in…
Direct Golf goes to Tesco. Why?
Direct Golf recently announced that it will retail golf brands including Mizuno, Wilson, Bridgestone, Stuburt, John Letters, Progen, Golf Locker, Hotblade and Jaxx, alongside a huge range of products from other golf manufacturers on the Tesco direct website.…