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Mark Townsend
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Mark has worked in golf for over 20 years, beginning his career with the Press Association and BBC Sport before becoming Golf Editor at Sky Sports.com. He has since worked at National Club Golfer and Lady Golfer, interviewing some of the game’s biggest names along the way.

ARTICLES BY MARK TOWNSEND

Rory McIlroy drives

Why did Rory McIlroy have to change his driver on the eve of the PGA Championship?

Rory McIlroy struggled to hit fairways over the first two days of the PGA Championship and only just made the cut. Now we perhaps know why.

Mark Townsend
Shane Lowry plugged ball

Furious Shane Lowry smashes up ground after plugged ball PGA rules controversy

Shane Lowry was on the wrong end of a horrible bit of bad luck as the conditions continued to get the headlines at the PGA Championship.

Mark Townsend
Scottie Scheffler

Inside the life of Scottie Scheffler: net worth, wife, car, golf equipment and more

Double Masters winner Scottie Scheffler entered this week's PGA Championship as World No.1. We take a close look at his life and background.

Mark Townsend
Michael Block hits a shot from the fairway

Inside the life of PGA hero Michael Block: net worth, wife, equipment and more

Club pro Michael Block caused a sensation at the 2023 PGA Championship and he's hoping to make a splash again this year at Quail Hollow.

Mark Townsend
Chris Wood

‘My anxiety’s been horrendous’ – former Ryder Cup star makes welcome return to form in Turkey

Chris Wood has struggled with chronic anxiety in recent years but a top 10 at last week's Turkish Open will hopefully get him back on track.

Mark Townsend
Bryson DeChambeau hugs US Open trophy

Inside the life of Bryson DeChambeau: net worth, girlfriend, car, golf equipment and more

Bryson DeChambeau plays the game like no-one else and is a huge hit on social media. We take a closer look at his life and background.

Mark Townsend
Golf bag

The 14-club myth: why the average golfer can play better with fewer clubs

Moortown assistant Pro Eddie Hammond on how a proper club fitting might lighten your bag and increase the chances of better scores.

Mark Townsend

Elevate your game and hit with purpose in just six simple steps

The impact of golf lessons on improving golfers is invaluable. Here's why 6 golf lessons will have lasting benefits for you...

Mark Townsend
Rory McIlroy celebrates 18th hole Masters

Grand Slam glory – the 10 greatest quotes from Rory McIlroy’s magical Masters win

Rory McIlroy's route to the career Grand Slam could not have been more dramatic. Using his own words, we recount a Masters like no other.

Mark Townsend
Titleist woods

Mini-driver? 3-wood? hybrid? Pro reveals how to choose the perfect woods

Moortown Assistant Professional Eddie Hammond explains what to consider when you’re looking for some woods to accompany your driver.

Mark Townsend