Golf Today • 24th April 2026

Global participation rises north of 112 million, with The R&A planning to open golf to the world

The R&A have unveiled a new five-year global strategy, aiming to open golf to the millions, and accelerate the current participation boom that the sport is experiencing.
The new strategy aims to have more people playing and engaging with golf more frequently worldwide.
The strategy also plans to showcase golf’s transformational impact on individuals and communities, highlighting its health, wellbeing and social benefits while ensuring it remains relevant and accessible to all.
Under this new str...

Golf Today • 22nd April 2026

Prostate Cancer UK’s ‘Big Golf Race’ returns with top sports stars leading the fundraising charge

A host of familiar faces from the worlds of golf, sport and entertainment are getting behind Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race this year – helping to raise funds and awareness for the most common cancer in the UK.
The supporting sports stars and TV celebrities, who have supported the charity on social media, boast a combined global audience of over 17 million.
The 2026 Big Golf Race – also the UK’s biggest golf fundraising challenge – is well placed to spread far and wide.
Prostate cancer affec...

Golf Today • 21st April 2026

OGIO releases bold new Poker Collection

OGIO Europe has released another limited-edition colourway in the form of a new Poker Collection.
The launch is inspired by poker chips and playing cards – built for golfers and travellers who know when to go all in.
Following the strong reception of last month’s Ham and Eggs colour palette, the Poker Collection pursues OGIO’s mission to permeate personality, attitude and style into the fairways and beyond.
Combining a playful design with clean styling, the latest collection is a safe bet for th...

Golf Today • 20th April 2026

The Weekend Roundup: playoffs, records, and deja vu in the world of golf

Fans were once again privy to a thrilling weekend in the world of golf, with three out of the six active tournaments culminating in the drama of a playoff.
Agathe Laisne and Hannah Green triumphed in their respective women’s tours, as Matt Fitzpatrick gave Scottie Scheffler further cause for frustration on a windy Sunday at Harbour Town.
There were firsts on the Korn Ferry Tour, Spanish dominance at LIV, and a masterclass at the Senior PGA thanks to a certain Stewart Cink.
Here’s your weekend ro...

The Rugby Paper • 15th March 2026

Pedlar’s on the gas in last-gasp score

By HECTOR VICKERS
Esher.........................41
Old Albanians........34
ANTHONY Pedlar’s late try saw Old Albanians suffer a huge blow to their title bid, with grateful hosts Esher sealing the win.
Owen Waters took a while to get firing after missing both kicks from Jacob Morris and James Botterill’s tries. He couldn’t miss the third, after Pierre Thompson’s try under the posts. Waters’ penalty then took his side’s tally to 20-points, before as many minutes.
Oluwaseyi Ajeigbe provided some b...

The Rugby Paper • 22nd February 2026

Botterill bags a hat-trick as Esher finally win in ’26

■By HECTOR VICKERS
Esher.........................22
Henley Hawks....... 17
ESHER recorded their first win of 2026 with a scrappy victory.
The ever-reliable James Botterill’s hat-trick gave the home fans cause to celebrate.
The Esher winger had his first score within six minutes – a fantastic solo effort running through the 22 to score under the posts, with Owen Waters netting the extras.
Thanks to a yellow card to Lailand Gordon, Botterill had his second 10 minutes later, making the most of th...

TheCricketer • 6th February 2026

Sobering finale does not detract from the progress made by England's next generation | The Cricketer

HECTOR VICKERS IN HARARE: The Young Lions' squad return home as runners-up after being beaten soundly by India, but they can do so with their heads held high

HECTOR VICKERS IN HARARE: The Young Lions' squad return home as runners-up after being beaten soundly by India, but they can do so with their heads held high

TheCricketer • 3rd February 2026

A slice of revenge for an England side now one game from history | The Cricketer

HECTOR VICKERS IN BULAWAYO: After seeing off Australia, these Young Lions have proved they have what it takes to emulate the class of 1998

HECTOR VICKERS IN BULAWAYO: After seeing off Australia, these Young Lions have proved they have what it takes to emulate the class of 1998

TheCricketer • 30th January 2026

Polished England through to Under-19 World Cup last four | The Cricketer

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TheCricketer • 26th January 2026

Leaving no stone unturned pays off for England's Young Lions | The Cricketer

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TheCricketer • 25th January 2026

Andy Flower expresses reservations over Zimbabwe's proposed World Test Championship elevation

HECTOR VICKERS: The former captain isn't completely convinced the team are ready to join the competition, a decision which is due to be passed later this year

HECTOR VICKERS: The former captain isn't completely convinced the team are ready to join the competition, a decision which is due to be passed later this year

TheCricketer • 21st January 2026

Move over Thomas Rew and Ben Foakes, England have a new record-breaker | The Cricketer

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TheCricketer • 18th January 2026

Well-prepared England come through latest test | The Cricketer

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TheCricketer • 16th January 2026

Thomas Rew shows precocious captaincy skills as England bowlers dominate | The Cricketer

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The Rugby Paper • 21st December 2025

Hero Wainwright wins it for Esher

■By HECTOR VICKERS
Esher.........................37 Westcombe Park..35
MIKE Brown’s Esher claimed their first victory at home under their new boss in a nail-biting encounter.
The hosts managed to deny a pulsating Combe comeback, as Alex Wainwright’s golden boot struck late in the game to clinch victory.
Esher drew first blood with a Wainwright penalty, but Nick Cook finished off a magnificent team try for Westcombe, as Max Brown kicked through to secure the full complement and put the visitors...

Golf Today • 19th November 2025

The RSM Classic – what’s at stake at the season finale?

Winter is here. Temperatures are beginning to drop, Christmas lights have started to be hung, and extra layers are now an essential out on the golf course. It’s been a long, thrilling year in the world of golf. Rory McIlroy finally claimed the elusive green jacket to complete an illustrious career grand slam, Team Europe etched themselves in the history books at Bethpage Black, and Tommy Fleetwood clinched his first win on the PGA tour, which like his European comrade, had shunned him for so lon...

Golf Today • 6th November 2025

Journey to Pro: Aaron Rai

For English golf fans, Aaron Rai provides a certain endearment. His steady performances on the course combine with his panache golfing inventory to create an undeniable attachment between those who love the game and the Wolverhampton boy.
Whilst known predominantly for wearing two gloves and using headcovers for his irons, the 30-year-old has a game to match his bold style. Now a regular sight at the top of many a PGA leaderboard, Rai has proven his worth competing against the crème de la crème....

Golf Today • 1st November 2025

Journey to Pro: Jon Rahm

Watching professional sport can often lead to what feels like a connection between yourself (the viewer) and a particular sportsperson. You’ve never met the athlete in question, but you can recall every goal they scored in the 2013 Premier League season, or every home run struck under the lights. It’s a journalist’s job to appraise an athlete, give an informed opinion essentially, not too dissimilar to the assumed role of a fan. But to be well-informed requires a knowledge of the athlete’s journ...

Golf Today • 6th October 2025

“I’m like every other ten handicap” – Wayne Gretzky on a wonderful week in St Andrews

At last, a full day’s play at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. St Andrews is back to its beautiful best, with difficult but playable winds in clear conditions, making for the perfect test of links golf.
Robert MacIntyre claimed yet another win in his home country, courtesy of a majestic display of golf, bending the golf ball faultlessly to his will. A hat-trick of 66s (-6) saw the local lad win comfortably in the end, besting his playing partner, Tyrell Hatton, by four shots to take the ti...

Golf Today • 5th October 2025

“Whatever I’m doing is working” – Team Europe continue to dominate at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Robert MacIntyre has been crowned as champion of this year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, flawlessly maintaining momentum from his triumphant week at Bethpage Black. The flying Scotsman is in sensational form, finishing 18 under par across three fiendishly difficult days of golf.
Tyrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood, and Matt Fitzpatrick joined their Ryder Cup teammate in the quick turnaround from their heroics in New York, as Team Europe continued their dominant history at the Dunhill. MacIntyr...

Golf Today • 4th October 2025

No use “sitting there and complaining about it” – Patrick Reed on the challenges of links golf

The third day at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship was halted once again by the fiendish Storm Amy. Barely 15 minutes into the already delayed shotgun starts, the call was made to suspend play. Last year’s Championship was a sight to behold, as we were treated to glorious sunshine and gentle breezes, providing the perfect week for golfing. This week could not be more different, and the players have had to work harder than ever to post competitive scores.
Golf Today spoke to one man who appre...

Golf Today • 3rd October 2025

Fitzpatrick in fine form as Storm Amy strikes at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Storm Amy has officially arrived in St Andrews, forcing a suspension of play around 4.30 pm, with a number of groups still out on the course. Heading into the weekend, local lad Robert McIntyre shares the lead with Richard Sterne, after back-to-back rounds of 66 (-6), impressing today in torrential rain and high winds.
Golf Today ventured out from St Andrew’s this morning, paying a visit to the breathtaking Kingsbarns. A trip to the driving range presented us with a plethora of world-class golfe...

Golf Today • 2nd October 2025

“We mean business” – Piers Morgan gets off to a flyer at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is underway, with most of the harsh weather that was forecast holding off to produce a low-scoring day at the top of the leaderboard. The competition has entered its 40th year, and is a season highlight for many of the pros, attracting a multitude of A-list celebrities who are able to compete as amateur golfers.
The Dunhill (as it is better known) runs simultaneously as a Pro Tournament and a Pro-Am event, with all 168 professional golfers paired with an ama...

Golf Today • 2nd October 2025

Piers Morgan: “Disgusting” American fans made Europe play better

It’s a new week in the world of golf, but the main topic of contention is still very much the same. The American fans took it too far during last week’s Ryder Cup; that much is obvious to anyone. The insults and jeers hurled at the European team, from behind the ropes, outraged players and fans alike, including Piers Morgan.
Ahead of his return to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Golf Today chatted to the man who deals in spades when it comes to controversy.
Morgan seems to have hit the na...