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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

Justin Rose at the 2025 Masters

Six major headlines from day one of the 89th Masters at Augusta National

Day one of The Masters is in the books and it lived up to the billing as scores at Augusta ranged from Justin Rose's 65 to a woeful 90.

Mark Townsend
Nicolai Hojgaard at The Masters

A tale of two twins: Nicolai Hojgaard opens Masters with bizarre round as Ramus stays steady

Nicolai Hojgaard had a wild ride on day one of The Masters, carding everything from a 2 to a 7, but twin brother Rasmus kept his cool.

Mark Townsend
Toughest golf

Masters storylines: we look at how Augusta history will be rewritten on Sunday evening

On Sunday, the 89th Masters champion will emerge from a field of 95 players. We take a look at what storylines we might be in for.

Mark Townsend
Masters

The Top 10 contenders to win the 89th Masters at Augusta National – our verdict

We look at who might light up the Masters this week, from the leading favourites to one or two who some might have overlooked.

Mark Townsend
Masters flag

What do you get for winning The Masters? It’s more than just a green jacket!

The Masters has its own traditions like no other tournament and the winner will go home with serious cash and perks money can't buy.

Mark Townsend
Titleist GT280 mini driver

Review: The new Titleist GT280 mini driver – and why it ticks every box

Mini drivers are en vogue as manufacturers look to give golfers more options and now Titleist have entered the market with the GT280.

Mark Townsend
Tiger Woods celebrates Masters win

The 5 most astonishing Tiger Woods records that will never be broken 

Tiger Woods' list of achievements is lengthy but some of his records are so crazy it's almost impossible to see them being beaten.

Mark Townsend
The BunkR from Ping

Ping BunkR review: the sand wedge that will revolutionise your bunker play

Amateurs can get bamboozled with bunkers due to a lack of speed, technique and know-how. Is Ping's BunkR the solution to those problems?

Mark Townsend
Charley Hull

Inside the life of Charley Hull: net worth, boyfriend, car, golf equipment and more

Charley Hull has been on our radar since she was a teenager. Here we look at her unique path to the upper echelons of the game.

Mark Townsend
Nelly Korda

Inside the life of Nelly Korda: net worth, boyfriend, sporting family, golf equipment and more

From her sporting family to her boyfriend and favourite food, we unpack what makes Nelly Korda tick on and off the course.

Mark Townsend