Golf
Muirfield to hold new vote on female membership after losing Open rights
Muirfield is set to hold another vote on allowing female members to join the club following last month’s rejection of the proposal, a decision that resulted in criticism worldwide and the loss of its right to host golf’s Open Championship.
USGA names hosts for 2025, 2026 US Opens
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has confirmed that the US Open will return to Oakmont Country Club, the host of this year’s edition of the major championship, in 2025.
Las Vegas to host new ‘Major Series of Putting’
Plans have been revealed for a lucrative new golf event in Las Vegas dedicated to the art of putting.
Trump hits out as PGA Tour takes World Golf Championships event to Mexico City
The PGA Tour has struck a seven-year deal to move its elite World Golf Championships event from the Donald Trump-owned Doral course in Miami to Mexico City, a decision blasted by the US Republican presidential candidate.
European Tour-Asian Tour alliance on course as new South Korean office opened
European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley has said the planned alliance with the Asian Tour is set to be formalised in time for next season, as the golf organisation today (Tuesday) announced the opening of a South Korean office in a bid to further develop its global brand and return a tournament to the country.
LET moves showpiece tournament from England to Germany, adds new Qatar event
Golf’s Ladies European Tour (LET) has moved its showpiece European Masters tournament from London to Düsseldorf and has unveiled plans for a new event in Qatar.
Muirfield loses Open rights after vote against female membership
Muirfield has today (Thursday) lost its right to host golf’s Open Championship after members of the Scottish club voted against permitting female golfers to join.
PGA Tour and LPGA unveil strategic alliance with Topgolf
The PGA Tour and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) have entered into a strategic alliance with global sports entertainment company Topgolf as part of a wider initiative to build interest in the sport around the world.
Adidas seeks buyer for golf brands
German sportswear and equipment giant Adidas has confirmed it will seek to sell its TaylorMade, Adams and Ashworth brands in order to focus on its own Adidas Golf operation and the apparel and footwear market.
European, Asian Tours team up for Thai tournament as merger talks continue
Golf’s European and Asian Tours have agreed a co-sanctioning deal for the King’s Cup event, which will this year be held at Phoenix Gold Golf Club in Pattaya, Thailand.
European Tour deal boosts presence of Fiji International
Golf’s Fiji International tournament is set to be given a boost in prominence this year after a co-sanctioning agreement was reached between the PGA Tour of Australasia and the European Tour.
Golf majors join forces in Olympic initiative
Golf’s leading organising bodies have agreed to introduce a rule that rewards gold-medal winners at the 2016 Olympic Games with automatic qualification for the sport’s major championships.
From the archive | An anatomy of the US Masters
The Masters has established itself at the top table of golf majors thanks to a long-term strategy of careful quality control over its brand. Richard Gillis reports.
IMG axes Australian Masters amid revamp plans
The Australian Masters golf event will not be held in 2016, tournament owner and promoter the IMG agency has confirmed.
Monahan adds COO responsibilities as Finchem agrees ‘placeholder’ extension
Jay Monahan has been lined up to succeed Tim Finchem as the commissioner of golf’s PGA Tour by the end of this year after adding the role of chief operating officer to his existing position of deputy commissioner.
LET strikes landmark Abu Dhabi event deal
Abu Dhabi will play host to its first-ever Ladies European Tour (LET) golf event later this year after an agreement was reached between the body and local organisers.
Grand Slam of Golf scrapped by PGA of America
The PGA of America has decided to discontinue the PGA Grand Slam of Golf after last year’s edition of the tournament, which was due to take place on a course owned by US presidential candidate Donald Trump, was cancelled.
European Tour chief plays down golf body merger speculation
European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley has insisted that the golf body’s members would decide whether to proceed with any arrangement to merge operations with the PGA Tour.