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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

2025 first look: what do we know about the TaylorMade Qi35 drivers?

The TaylorMade Qi35 drivers were recently added to the USGA conforming list so we can expect to see them released in January 2025. Nelly ...

Mark Townsend
ECCO S Three shoes

Review: A roadtest of the ECCO S-Three golf shoe

ECCO golf shoes have a reputation for being the most comfortable out there but how did the ECCO S-Threes go down with our tester?

Mark Townsend

What drivers the world’s best golfers use and why

We look at the current top 10 in the world rankings and see which driver they hit. There's a nice mix with different lofts and preferences.

Mark Townsend
Bryson DeChambeau drives

How far Bryson DeChambeau hits each club

Bryson DeChambeau is famous for hitting his golf ball prodigious distances but exactly how far does it fly with each club?

Mark Townsend
PING G440

2025 first look: what do we know about the new Ping G440 driver?

At the start of 2025 Ping will release a new G440 driver range. The full details have yet to be confirmed but this is what we know so far.

Mark Townsend

If you had one last round to play – Royal Dornoch

Golf365's Mark Townsend with a very personal account of why Royal Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands would be the scene of his final 18.

Mark Townsend
TaylorMade Max

Seven things beginners should look for when buying a driver

There is a lot to take in when you are starting out in the game but one major aspect worth focusing on is getting your driver right.

Mark Townsend
Ludvig Aberg

What golf grips do the world’s best players use?

The grip is crucial as it's our only point of contact with the club. Here we look at the chosen grips of some of the world's best players.

Mark Townsend
Ernie Els chips with a yellow ball

Revealed: 5 reasons why a yellow ball could actually improve your golf

Ernie Els has been playing a yellow ball and it seems there are a good reasons why amateur golfers should follow suit.

Mark Townsend
Scottie Scheffler

Why has World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler changed his putting grip?

Scottie Scheffler's putting has seen a variety of changes in recent years and this week he has switched to the claw grip.

Mark Townsend