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Taylormade Golf to be aquired by CentroidI Investment Partners Golf Business Wire

TaylorMade Golf Company, Inc. announced today that its current financial sponsor, KPS Capital Partners has signed a definitive agreement, through an affiliate, to sell TaylorMade Golf Company, Inc., to Centroid Investment Partners, a Seoul, Korea-based private equity firm. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed however, Korea Economic Daily newspaper reported the deal was worth 1.8 trillion won ($1.6 billion).

Iconic match between Europe and USA heads back to Ireland for the 2026 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor

Irish golf is set for an extended spell in the golfing spotlight following Shane Lowry’s Open Championship victory, with the announcement of Adare Manor as host venue for the 2026 Ryder Cup. Since reopening in April 2018 on completion of a two-year reconstruction commissioned by its owners, the McManus family, The Golf Course at Adare Manor has been propelled to global recognition by a host of well-wishers.

The property has been an immediate hit with industry figureheads and top players alike, each rich in praise for the Tom Fazio design and, in particular, its pristine condition. In its first eighteen months of operation, Adare Manor has collected numerous global accolades, capped off with today’s confirmation of its Ryder Cup host venue status.

Professional Golf’s First ‘Entrepreneur' Willie Park Jnr

With his struggles with the game well documented in recent years, you’d have forgiven Ernie Els for kicking back for just a little while to soak up the enormity of his achievement at Lytham, climbing the mountain again to record a fourth Major win and a second Open Championship ten years after his first.

Truth is, Els spent very little time enjoying the fruits of his la- bour. He travelled from the Lancashire coast to his home in London for a night of celebrations with his family and some close friends, then backed up admirably on a few hours’ sleep for media interviews the next morning before catch- ing a flight to Canada to honour a commitment to play in the RBC Canadian Open – one of the oldest national championships in world golf and sponsored by one of the myriad of...
WINWIN Style Golf Store

Japan Golf Entrepreneur Series WINWIN Style

Like so many industries in Japan, golf product makers here are renowned for their high standards of workmanship, reliability and quality. Unfortunately, high labor and material costs can make it difficult to compete with big international brands that produce overseas in bulk. Because of this and other reasons, golf manufacturing start-ups are not common in Japan, but in recent years a few promising local brands have emerged, from fledgling companies to niche bespoke brands. Trailblazers such as Miura popularized the notion of custom, hand built Japanese clubs, in which feel and personal touch makes all the difference.

One company following in Miura’s footsteps is golf bag manufacturer WinWin Style. This Tokyo-based company has not only taken on the domestic market, but is also...
Greg Norman

Greg Norman From the Golf Course to the Boardroom

One of the modern game’s most iconic players, Greg Norman is not only the “Great White Shark” on the golf course, but also in the boardroom. A savvy entrepreneur, Norman brings the same tenacity and passion for which he was renowned as a player and translates that into a slew of business enterprises spanning the globe.

Norman’s impressive golf resume includes 91 career victories (most notably the British Open in 1986 and 1993), three Arnold Palmer Awards as the tour’s leading money winner, becoming the first person in tour history to surpass the $10 million mark in earnings, and an induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Norman is one of those rare people who have a natural talent combined with a magnetic persona that enables him to achieve greatness both on and off...

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What happens if your ball strikes another players ball? Golfing Rules, Seriously!

On the course this past weekend, I putt from just off the green and my ball struck my playing partners ball, knocking it closer to the hole.

After a quick giggle, we began to discuss the ruling, 'I'll play from there and its a one-shot penalty for you' my friend said. 'I was off the green' I said, 'Doesn't matter' he said. Right, I said. 'Hang on, and I'll consult the rule book'.

Luckily, I had The R&A's Rules of Golf on my phone (Well worth a download and it's FREE)

Without quoting the book verbatim, there are basically three scenarios which you should be mindful of:

On the Fairway (updated June 14th, 2023) If your ball strikes a fellow player's ball on the fairway by accident, The 9.6 rule comes into affect, meaning If my ball...

What happens if I ground my club in a bunker? The new rules of golf explained

In 2020, the US Golf Association (USGA) and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (R&A) made several changes to the rules of golf.

One major change was to the "drop procedure" when a ball is lost or out of bounds. Players are now allowed to drop the ball from shoulder height, rather than knee height, making the process more consistent and less prone to mistakes. Another change was to the rule regarding penalty strokes. Players will no longer be penalized for accidentally moving a ball on the green, such as when marking or lifting it.

Additionally, players are now allowed to repair almost any damage to the course, such as spike marks on the green. The changes also include simplifying the rules for bunkers, allowing players to touch or move loose impediments...

Taylormade Golf Japan Ginza Store English- friendly Flagship store launches in Ginza

Taylormade Golf Japan opens the doors to its latest store in the Ginza area of the capital today. Ginza is a mecca for tourists and Tokyoites alike, known for its world-class shopping, restaurants, and buzzing nightlife, it will now offer the best in golf technology and style with the opening of the new Taylormade flagship store.

Located on the very exclusive Sotobori street just a few minutes walk from Ginza station, the Taylormade GINZA aims to have a full service for its its international visitors, with trilingual staff (English, Japanese, Chinese) and offering a free testing and assessment service, giving advice on clubs and their set-up as well as offering a tax-free shopping for overseas visitors (that's 10% off!).