Golf Today • 11th May 2026

The Weekend Roundup: comebacks and close calls in the world of golf

As with most weeks, it’s hard to know where to look in the world of golf.
Heading towards another major, the stars were out in force on the PGA TOUR. McIlroy, Rose and Fitzpatrick were the feature group for the first two rounds at Quail Hollow, but it was the younger of the Sheffield brothers who provided the most entertainment.
Comeback stories were on the menu for Kristoffer Reitan and Brandt Snedeker, who claimed emotional wins in differing fashions, while Boo Weekley and Justin Herbert both...

Golf Today • 4th May 2026

“It does hurt a little bit more” – Thalia Martin on the life of a professional golfer

Life on tour is not all that it is glammed up to be.
Sure, the Rory McIlroys and Nelly Kordas of the world will happily bring in millions of dollars per year, but for your average professional golfer; that sort of stability is a luxury that can only be dreamed of.
Whether you are fighting it out at Q-school, or trying to make it to the weekend on the LETAS; every drive, every wedge, every putt could cost you a career – or at least a healthy salary.
You just have to watch the recent Netflix serie...

Golf Today • 3rd May 2026

Smilla Soenderby wins inaugural MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius

Denmark’s Smilla Tarning Soenderby has won the first ever MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius, carding a five-under-par round of 67.
In a day of firsts, Agathe Liasne’s previous course record of 64 was quickly overturned by Italy’s Anna Zanusso, who tore up the course with a bogey-free round of 63.
The Dane began the day tied with South Africa’s Casandra Alexandra and Germany’s Celina Sattelkau at nine-under-par through the first two rounds.
At one point yesterday, Soenderby had a five-shot lead afte...

Golf Today • 1st May 2026

England Watch: Gainer, Hewson and Humphries off to solid starts at the MCB Ladies Classic-Mauritius

The MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius is finally underway, and the golfers made sure to put on a clinic deserving of such a majestic setting.
Blue skies and a beating sun reigned supreme once again at the Legend Course at Constance Belle Mare Plage, but unlike the preceding practice rounds, golfers were treated to an intermittent breeze that made the Mauritian climate slightly more bearable.
15 English golfers are taking part in this week’s inaugural tournament.
Three of those competing Englishwoma...

Golf Today • 30th April 2026

‘Buffets, back-to-backs, and a local hero’ ahead of the MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius

On the eve of the inaugural MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius, Golf Today spoke to three of the 120 golfers that will be fighting it out over the next few days.
The globe-trotting Ladies European Tour (LET) have made their way from Saudi Arabia to Australia, on to America then South Africa, and at last – the paradise that is Mauritius.
As the great Mark Twain notes: “Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.”
Twain’s thoughts are unquestionably shared by...

Golf Today • 27th April 2026

Carly McDonald wins the R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship in record-breaking fashion

Carly McDonald has completed a record-breaking win at the R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship at Gog Magog.
The St Andrews native joins her fellow Scots Grace Crawford (2022) and Hannah Darling (2018) as a winner of the distinguished title thanks to a clinical final day performance in Cambridgeshire.
The 14-year-old shot a closing seven-under-par 65, the lowest final round from a champion, to go with her opening scores of 68 and 69 for a total of 14-under.
McDonald, hailing from the St Regulus c...

Golf Today • 27th April 2026

The MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius: all you need to know about the inaugural tournament on the Ladies European Tour

Following on from a successful two-week stint in South Africa, the Ladies European Tour now turns its attention to the pearl of the Indian Ocean.
A 120-player field will vie for the inaugural ‘MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius’ this week, across three rounds.
Those 120 golfers will be cut to the top 60 following the conclusion of the second round on Saturday.
A first for women’s golf in Mauritius, the week is set to be a belter.
Here’s all you need to know about the event.
The Legend Course at the...

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....