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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

The G430 driver

What makes the game-improvement driver a key weapon for the average golfer

We look at some common characteristics of a game-improvement driver and how they help mid-to-high handicappers get the most out of the game.

Mark Townsend
Titleist golf ball

By the numbers: what goes into the Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf ball

We look at how Titleist continue to make the best performing, most consistent golf ball in the game even better.

Mark Townsend
Ludvig Aberg hits driver

How Ludvig Aberg topped the PGA Tour’s driving stats with the Titleist TSR2 driver 

The driver is the Swede's favourite club in the bag and it helped him to second place on his Masters debut earlier this year.

Mark Townsend
Joel Dahmen and caddie

Joel Dahmen’s ‘bizarro’ penalty raises question: why are you only allowed 14 clubs in your golf bag?

Joel Dahmen was hit with a four-shot penalty at the Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas after finding an extra club in his bag.

Mark Townsend
Titleist Pro V1 and Pro-V1 golf balls

2025 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x make PGA Tour debut at Shriners Children’s Open

The new Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls will be on the range for every player to test out at this week's event in Las Vegas

Mark Townsend
Matt McCarty swings

Five-year-old Ping G410 fairway wood helps McCarty get to Augusta

Matt McCarty is the latest player to stamp his place at The Masters after his Ping G410 3-wood helped him win the Black Desert Championship

Mark Townsend
Dan Bradbury putts

How switching to the Ping PLD Oslo broomstick putter helped Dan Bradbury win the Open de France

Despite feeling a long putter carried "a bit of a stigma", Dan Bradbury put one in his bag and was rewarded with victory at Le Golf National

Mark Townsend
TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe golf ball 

5 reasons to try the TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe golf ball 

The TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe golf ball came out in 2022 and has been hugely popular as we find out why.

Mark Townsend
The TaylorMade mini driver

Why a mini driver can help the club golfer’s game

There are serious benefits to adding a mini driver to your bag and Tommy Fleetwood is a huge fan of this increasingly popular club

Mark Townsend
The TruFeel golf ball

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

Mark Townsend