Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

HISTORICAL FACTS: England golf - The Untold Story

One in 12 golf clubs in England broke water extraction rules in past five years

More than 140 clubs breached licences, with a third caught taking water illegally, analysis shows – but no fines issued

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

This Plan (Made By Pros) WILL Help Mid-Handicappers Play Better Competition Golf... I'm Living Proof!

I competed in my first iGolf Open armed with a foolproof plan (created by five pros) to help me succeed... and the result was surprisingly good!

Golf Monthly · Jul 31

'What Is Lottie's Ceiling? Who Knows? Potentially World No.1, Potentially Major Champion, Solheim Cup Too'

Ahead of the AIG Women's Open, England Golf performance director Nigel Edwards predicts what could be in store for former student Lottie Woad

Golf Monthly · Jul 29

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

'It's Happening Every Week' - Players Regularly Giving Up Dreams Due To Financial Strain According To England Golf Director

England Golf recently launched its Professional Development Programme in a bid to give talented English players opportunities to make it in the paid ranks

Golf Monthly · Jul 8

The Staggering 45% Rise In Women’s Golf Has Exposed A Huge Problem

PGA Professional Katie Dawkins on how to fix the broken beginner pathway to welcome, support, and retain new female golfers

Golf Monthly · Jun 30

Revealed: What Handicap Index You Need To Class Yourself As The Top 1% Of Golfers

Have you ever wondered how your handicap stacks up to those in the country? Recent figures published from England Golf will show you just that...

Golf Monthly · Dec 3, 2025

Amateur Golfer Defies Incredible Odds With Three Holes-In-One In A Month

Lyn Parry made three aces in the space of a month at two clubs in Devon, England

Golf Monthly · Nov 8, 2025

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

I'm A Club Member – I Don't Understand Why Nomadic Golfers Need Official Handicaps

Elliott Heath asks whether official handicaps carried by non-members serve any real purpose?

Golf Monthly · Nov 6, 2025

How One Event Could Change Women's Golf Forever... England's Chance To Secure A Global Legacy

The Ryder Cup showed us what's possible. Now, it's the Solheim Cup's turn to transform golf in England, and here's why the time is now

Golf Monthly · Oct 15, 2025

Keely Hodgkinson backed by Denise Lewis to benefit from year-long injury absence

Hodgkinson was kept out of action from her crowning moment at Paris 2024 to a Diamond League meeting in Silesia last month.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Denise Lewis hails ‘trailblazer’ Lottie Woad

Olympic heptathlon champion Lewis has been announced as an England Golf ambassador.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Why Too Much Coaching Leads To ‘Swing Analysis Paralysis’ And Ruins A Club Golfer’s Game

The modern trend is for talented players to have coaching from multiple sources, but Carly Cummins believes the average club player should keep it simple

Golf Monthly · Aug 14, 2025

I Just Played My First Open Golf Event For 15 Years… And I’m Already Planning My Next One

Some non-club members rarely, if ever, play competitive golf events, but there are plenty of opportunities and it’s something I’d thoroughly recommend

Golf Monthly · Jun 20, 2025

I Was Told I Had To Play From The 'Tees Of The Day' – Some Golf Clubs Need To Wake Up

The World Handicap System provides a course handicap for every set of tees. But what happens when you can’t make your own choice?

Golf Monthly · May 8, 2025

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Golf Monthly · Apr 17, 2025

Looking For Value? Our Expert's 5 Tips To Save Money On Top 100 Green Fees

With a little research, there are ways to play the Top 100 courses without breaking the bank. Fergus Bisset explains...

Golf Monthly · Mar 27, 2025

Tee Box Inequality: Why Aren't All Tees Rated For Women?

Long-hitting female golfers are let down by tee ratings

Golf Monthly · Mar 12, 2025

I Used To Swear By Putting In A Card Every Time I Played Golf… But I’ve Changed My Mind

I always felt submitting a handicap card every time I played a round of golf was the way to go. However, recent events have altered my opinion…

Golf Monthly · Dec 28, 2024

Can You Decide To Put In A Handicap Card After A Round?

Outside of competition play must you register your intent to submit a handicap card before going out or can you wait till after the round? We should all know the answer to this one...

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Golf Monthly · Nov 26, 2024

We Put Your Handicap Questions To Those In Charge – Read Their Answers Here...

Most golfers have an opinion on the World Handicap System (WHS), but they rarely get a chance to directly voice this to those in power – so we did it for you...

Golf Monthly · Nov 22, 2024

I Was Investigated For Handicapping Violations… Don’t Make The Same Mistake As Me

I’m a strong advocate of iGolf, but I was investigated for breaching its regulations. When it comes to handicapping, we all have a responsibility to play by the rules

Golf Monthly · Oct 18, 2024

Cop A Feel! How LIV Golf, The LPGA And Golfing Communities Are Saving Lives

Golf, more than most other sports, has the incredible ability to raise awareness of breast cancer and save lives... here's how

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

‘Still work to be done’ to improve accessibility to golf – Julia Regis

England Golf’s ‘Respect in Golf’ movement helps create greater understanding and embracement of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Golf Monthly · Apr 25, 2024

'I Was Criticised, Bullied On Social Media And Forced To Retire As Lady Captain'

Female golfers share the things they love and loathe about golf club culture

Golf Monthly · Apr 24, 2024

‘A Real Honour’ – Sky Sports Presenter Joins England Golf As Independent Director

Sky Sports Golf presenter Sarah Stirk hopes to use her knowledge and experience to make the sport more open and accessible

Golf Monthly · Jan 18, 2024

'I Found It Exceedingly Embarrassing To Be Told That I Had Breached a Rule' - How Rule-Breaking Led To Becoming A Golf Referee

Becoming a Rules referee involves a lot of learning and some tough tests. We meet two women that have reached the heady heights of tournament refereeing

1 2

Coverage From

People

Katarina JohnsonThompson

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Environment Agency

the World Handicap System

22 stories

iGolf

13 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.