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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

Nelly Korda hits a shot at the Paris Olympics

Nelly Korda’s swing – and how we can all learn from it

Advanced PGA Professional Deana Rushworth breaks down one of the best swings in the modern game: women's World No.1 Nelly Korda.

Mark Townsend
A golf scorecard

Top golf mental coach explains how to score well when you’re playing badly

Mental performance coach Duncan McCarthy on how to get the most out of your game when things aren't all clicking

Mark Townsend

5 reasons to be cheerful over men’s golf in The Olympics

After unsatisfactory tournaments in Rio and Tokyo, this year's Olympic showdown at Le Golf National in Paris was a definite hit.

Mark Townsend
Tiger Woods putts on the 8th green at Royal Troon

Five reasons why we loved The 2024 Open at Royal Troon

Xander Schauffele's brilliant Sunday secured first prize, but it wasn't just the Californian who made Royal Troon an Open to remember.

Mark Townsend
Xander Schauffele celebrates winning The Open 2024

The real story of how Xander Schauffele won the 2024 Open Championship

An in-depth look at how the American tamed Royal Troon and became the first player since 2018 to win two Majors in one season.

Mark Townsend
Tiger Woods putts on the 8th green at Royal Troon

What would an 18-handicapper score around Royal Troon? Pros give their views

Gary Woodland reckons you'd need 95 shots to get around at The Open.

Mark Townsend
The 11th hole at Royal Troon

Royal Troon might just have the hardest hole on the Major rota – and you can play it

In 2016, just 30 per cent of players hit the green at this hole. The toughest in championship golf?

Mark Townsend
Royal Toon member Andy Wright

7 shots every player must get right to succeed at Royal Troon

Royal Troon member Andy Wright waks us through the shots that could hold they key to winning the Claret Jug.

Mark Townsend