Scottie Scheffler returned to the top of the world rankings after securing a five-shot victory at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. The American holed five consecutive birdies midway through his round to race away from the field as he closed with a three-under 69 to win with a 17 under par total. Tyrrell Hatton finished alone in second on 12 under after birdieing his final five holes in a closing 65, while Viktor Hovland’s 68 lifted him into joint third on 10 under with Tom Hoge. Scheffler overtook Jon Rahm at the top of the rankings after the Spaniard pulled out of the tournament fo ..read more

Jorge Campillo claimed his third DP World Tour title with a two-shot victory at the Kenya Open held at Muthaiga Golf Club. The 36-year-old Spaniard was seeking his first victory since the 2020 Qatar Masters, almost three years ago to the day, but showed no sign of nerves as he carded four birdies on the front nine. In spite of a bogey on the par-three 11th, cancelling out his fifth birdie of the day on the 10th, Campillo held a three-stroke lead on the 18th tee. He finished with a par to sign for a closing 66 and an 18-under total, two strokes clear of Masahiro Kawamura, with ..read more

Ashleigh Buhai fired a final round 68 to win the South African Women’s Open by four shots at Steenberg Golf Club. The 33-year-old South African had held a four-shot lead since the midway mark and maintained that advantage on the final day, rolling in six birdies to finish on 22 under par for the week to win her home Open for the fourth time, although the first time since 2018. “It’s always important for me to try and play the SA Women’s Open when I can, unfortunately the scheduling didn’t work out in the last few years with it moving due to Covid, so my goal was to come in her ..read more

Home to two of England’s most picturesque parkland courses, and set against the backdrop of a grand stately home, the Brocket Hall Estate remains one of England’s finest golfing venues, whether you enjoy it as a member, a green fee visitor or a golf break guest Like many golf clubs in post-Covid UK, Brocket Hall has enjoyed something of a boom over the last three years. While for some venues the surge in golf participation has served to add the icing to the top of an already well-baked cake, for Brocket Hall the renewed interest in golf club membership has provided something of a lifeline fo ..read more

Professional golf is returning to Close House in Northumberland this summer, when the English leg of the Asian Tour’s new International Series is staged at the popular north-east venue. The $2 million tournament will be played from August 17-20 and represents the fifth stop on The International Series, a new programme of elevated events which features boosted prize money and the chance for the leading players to earn promotion to the LIV Golf League. The International Series England made its debut last summer when it was held at Slaley Hall in June. It was a landmark event for the Intern ..read more

The spectacular Mediterranean island of Sardinia is one of the least densely populated regions of Italy, making it an ideal holiday destination for those looking to get away from the crowds that often blight the more touristy regions to be found on the mainland. With just 1.5 million people spread throughout its 9,000 square miles, you’re unlikely to have to fight for space on its beautiful beaches or queue for a table at a seaside restaurant, or, thankfully, for golfers at least, worry about getting a tee time on one of the dozen or so golf courses that are spread across the island. Golfers ..read more

Shot-tracking platform Arccos has unveiled an update for its Apple Watch app that provides golfers with the ability to start an Arccos Caddie round without ever touching their iPhone. Used by almost 20% of Arccos members, the Apple Watch also allows Arccos Caddie members to view AI Rangefinder distances, receive personalised club recommendations, add penalty strokes, see shot history and holes scores, and make any necessary edits. Additional app functionality includes the ability for players to mark the hole locations on the green with a click of a button on the watch device when standing dir ..read more

The world’s top-three players will peg it up together in the opening two rounds of this weeks’ PLAYERS Championship.  Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy will go toe-to-toe at TPC Sawgrass in what is undoubtedly the standout grouping in this year’s edition of the PGA Tour’s flagship tournament.   At stake for the winner is an eye-watering cheque for $4.5million – up $900,000 on the prize pocketed by last year’s champion Cam Smith.  • The PLAYERS preview, betting tips & how to watch • Adrian Meronk targeted by thief at Honda Classic The Aussie is not in the field to ..read more

American Kurt Kitayama held off a crowded and high quality leaderboard at the Arnold Palmer Invitational to secure his first career PGA Tour victory. The 30-year-old Californian, whose previous wins came on the DP World Tour in 2018 and 2019, fired rounds of 67, 68, 72 and 72 to finish on 9 under par at Bay Hill, where gusting winds and fast greens made scoring a challenge. Holding a narrow lead going into the final round, a triple-bogey seven at the ninth hole looked to have derailed his chances of victory, but a vital birdie at the par-3 17th saw him regain the outright lead from Rory McIl ..read more

Boasting a classic James Braid-designed parkland course and a stunning clubhouse, Bush Hill Park Golf Club has been enjoying a new lease of life in recent years, with the 128-year-old north London venue buoyed by a new generation of golfers that have been attracted to the club by a continuous period of investment in the facilities and a new emphasis on inclusivity, first-class hospitality and a family-friendly ethos A bunker renovation programme has recently been completed Like many golf clubs in the UK, Bush Hill Park enjoyed a significant uptick to its membership ranks during the pandemic ..read more