Articles by Mark Townsend

  • The TruFeel golf ball
    Equipment

    The Titleist TruFeel budget ball: a great option for the average golfer

    Titleist's TruFeel is a brilliant ball for a beginner or high-handicapper and a very reliable option also for the mid-handicapper

  • Nicolas Colsaerts strikes an iron
    Videos

    WATCH: Nicolas Colsaerts holes out for stunning albatross

    Nicolas Colsaerts' memorable week at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland included a two on a par five!

  • Tyrrell Hatton juggles a golf ball
    Equipment

    Why Tyrrell Hatton plays a Titleist Pro Vx ball

    Three-time Alfred Dunhill Links Championship winner Tyrrell Hatton says he grew up wanting to play at Titleist golf ball

  • Tyrrell Hatton putts
    News

    Ping Vault Oslo putter strikes gold again for Tyrrell Hatton at Alfred Dunhill Links

    Tyrrell Hatton's tried and trusted flatstick once again came up trumps to help him win in Scotland

  • GI Titleist Tech
    Equipment

    5 reasons why we should use game-improvement irons

    Whether it is price, ignorance or vanity, many of us are using clubs that don’t offer enough help, forgiveness or distance.

  • Callaway Chrome Tour balls.
    Equipment

    How the Callaway Chrome Tour ball helped Xander Schauffele win two Majors

    The Callaway Chrome Tour ball helped Xander Schauffele move through the gears in 2024 and taste Major glory at the PGA Championship and Open

  • Tom Kim reacts to a putt
    Features

    What is an acceptable gimme in matchplay golf?

    Tom Kim's angry reaction after knocking in a two-foot putt at the Presidents Cup raised plenty of eyebrows

  • Ping G430 LST driver
    Equipment

    Why the Ping G430 LST was the most popular driver at the Presidents Cup

    At last week's Presidents Cup in Canada, the G430 LST was the most popular driver on show with seven players going with the Ping product.

  • Fans at the Ryder Cup
    Features

    10 reasons why foursomes is the best format in golf

    Foursomes can be testing but get it right and the benefits of playing this form of golf are plenty.

  • Tiger Woods lets out a roar during the 2009 Presidents Cup
    Videos

    WATCH: Is this Tiger Woods’ best ever club twirl?

    Tiger Woods had a particularly memorable few days in the 2009 Presidents Cup and thrilled us with this sensational approach to 18.

  • Jim-Furyk
    Instruction

    What you can learn from Jim Furyk’s unique swing

    Throughout his 30-year career, Presidents Cup skipper Jim Furyk has only had one swing coach for his unusual motion.

  • Billy Horschel eyes up a putt
    News

    Billy Horschel reveals putting secrets to help boost amateurs on the greens

    Billy Horschel’s victory at the BMW PGA Championship was spectacular for many reasons: the 20-under winning total, 26 birdies across the four rounds over...

  • Fred Couples looks down the fairway
    News

    Why iconic major champion Fred Couples has six woods in his bag

    Fred Couples, the 1992 Masters winner, now carries a driver, 3-wood, 5-wood as well as 4, 5 and 6 hybrids in his bag these days.