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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

Nicolas Colsaerts strikes an iron

WATCH: Nicolas Colsaerts holes out for stunning albatross

Nicolas Colsaerts' memorable week at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland included a two on a par five!

Mark Townsend
Tyrrell Hatton juggles a golf ball

Why Tyrrell Hatton plays a Titleist Pro Vx ball

Three-time Alfred Dunhill Links Championship winner Tyrrell Hatton says he grew up wanting to play at Titleist golf ball

Mark Townsend
Tyrrell Hatton putts

Ping Vault Oslo putter strikes gold again for Tyrrell Hatton at Alfred Dunhill Links

Tyrrell Hatton's tried and trusted flatstick once again came up trumps to help him win in Scotland

Mark Townsend
GI Titleist Tech

5 reasons why we should use game-improvement irons

Whether it is price, ignorance or vanity, many of us are using clubs that don’t offer enough help, forgiveness or distance.

Mark Townsend
Callaway Chrome Tour balls.

How the Callaway Chrome Tour ball helped Xander Schauffele win two Majors

The Callaway Chrome Tour ball helped Xander Schauffele move through the gears in 2024 and taste Major glory at the PGA Championship and Open

Mark Townsend
Tom Kim reacts to a putt

What is an acceptable gimme in matchplay golf?

Tom Kim's angry reaction after knocking in a two-foot putt at the Presidents Cup raised plenty of eyebrows

Mark Townsend
Ping G430 LST driver

Why the Ping G430 LST was the most popular driver at the Presidents Cup

At last week's Presidents Cup in Canada, the G430 LST was the most popular driver on show with seven players going with the Ping product.

Mark Townsend
Fans at the Ryder Cup

10 reasons why foursomes is the best format in golf

Foursomes can be testing but get it right and the benefits of playing this form of golf are plenty.

Mark Townsend
Tiger Woods lets out a roar during the 2009 Presidents Cup

WATCH: Is this Tiger Woods’ best ever club twirl?

Tiger Woods had a particularly memorable few days in the 2009 Presidents Cup and thrilled us with this sensational approach to 18.

Mark Townsend
Jim-Furyk

What you can learn from Jim Furyk’s unique swing

Throughout his 30-year career, Presidents Cup skipper Jim Furyk has only had one swing coach for his unusual motion.

Mark Townsend