After shooting an opening 66 at the Chevron Championship in Texas on Thursday, American golfer Lauren Coughlin has a first-round lead for just the second time in her career. Coughlin went bogey-free with three birdies on the front nine and three on the back nine on the first day of the tournament. She hit 14 of 18 greens, recorded 10 one-putts and needed just 26 putts overall to get through her first round. “I think my husband and I had a really good game plan, and I wasn’t trying to be too aggressive out there. Just trying to take a 30-footer or, I might have a chip here or there, just knowin ..read more

Humans as a species have always been prone to gambling and games of chance – it is simply part of the human character. Many people do it for fun and excitement because gambling can be very stimulating and provide great emotional satisfaction, and for some it is a real job that supports them. On the other hand, for a long time, golf was considered a pastime only for the elite and was called “the sport of the rich”. Playing golf, in addition to what they have, they have the opportunity to show their “status” and make important acquaintances and agreements, people also have the opportunity to sta ..read more

Leading premium high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green has today unveiled its vibrant THE SKY IS THE LIMIT capsule collection of top-quality garments inspired by radiant clear blue skies that golfers often dream of playing under.   The latest limited-edition range from the Swedish brand features six fashionable VENTIL8 PLUS shirts, a pair of shorts and three comfortable INSULA pieces in the glacial Alaskan Blue colour, along with lighter shades of White and Cool Grey to deliver a striking look. Aimed at serious golfers seeking ultimate breathability, the shirts include the bold MIO, h ..read more

World number one Nelly Korda insists she is taking nothing for granted as she bids to secure a remarkable fifth straight win and second major title in the Chevron Championship. Korda took a seven-week break after winning her first title of the year, the LPGA Drive On Championship, in January, and returned to win three events in the space of three weeks, including beating Ireland’s Leona Maguire in the final of the T-Mobile Match Play. The 25-year-old is the first woman to win on four consecutive starts since Lorena Ochoa in 2008 and is also the first to enter a major on such a streak since Ann ..read more

Just like any business in the digital age golf brands must learn to navigate the confusing space of digital marketing. As golf brands are entering a new era it is important to fully embrace digital marketing and new technologies in the new context. Many golf courses still don’t maintain their social media profiles or take advantage of digital marketing to get their name out there.   Digital marketing is incredibly important for growing a brand’s presence and excelling in the online world. Here we will explore exactly how to grow a golf brand and stop relying on paper guides or word-of-mou ..read more

Rory McIlroy has dismissed a report that he was on the verge of a shock move to LIV Golf. London financial paper City AM reported at the weekend that McIlroy, who has been among the staunchest critics of the Saudi-funded breakaway, could be about to jump ship in a deal worth USD850million (£680million). McIlroy’s manager Sean O’Flaherty told the Irish Independent the report was “fake news” and the world number two was asked about the claim ahead of this week’s RBC Heritage. RUMOURS “I honestly don’t know how these things get started,” McIlroy said in an interview with Golf Channel which he sub ..read more

By Andy Hampson Ryder Cup-winning captain Thomas Bjorn will serve again as assistant to European skipper Luke Donald in next year’s tournament at Bethpage Black. The Dane, who led Europe to victory in Paris in 2018, will reprise the vice-captaincy role he served under Donald’s leadership for last year’s triumph in Rome. Bjorn’s reappointment was confirmed by Donald on Tuesday and comes after Italian Edoardo Molinari was also re-engaged ahead of the contest in New York. Donald hopes the continuity will serve Europe well as they bid to win in the United States for the first time since 2012. DONA ..read more

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Former champion Danny Willett admits he is tempted to accelerate his planned return to full-time action following an impressive comeback in the Masters. Willett had feared he would be sidelined for at least a year following shoulder surgery in September last year but recovered sufficiently to return to the scene of his 2016 triumph and carded a superb opening 68. The 36-year-old was also level par for 17 holes in extremely difficult conditions in Friday’s second round before an untimely triple bogey on the 18th, but comfortably made the halfway cut and went on to finish in a tie for 45th along ..read more

For centuries, golf and gambling have been intertwined, adding an extra sense of excitement to the game, whether you’re on the course or cheering from the sidelines. From friendly bets between pals to fierce rivalries between professionals, golf betting has become as much a part of the sport as the clubs and balls themselves. But it’s not just golfers who enjoy betting; the impact of gambling on golf goes far beyond the course, leaving its mark in films, television shows and literature, profoundly shaping pop culture.   Our marketing expert Anna Rosak(read her bio here) is very familiar w ..read more