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Ryder Cup 2018 5 takeaways from the European victory

So if you were lucky enough to have satelite TV, and dedicated enough to stay up late to watch the 42nd Ryder Cup, you would have been impressed with a fortified European team and rather disapointed with an incohesive and quiet team USA. The final scoreline of 17.5 - 10.5 suggests a romp, but there was in the afternoon of the single matches, a glimpse of hope for the Americans. But the barage of superior shot making by the Europeans, and a tight and punishing course in the form of Le Golf National, proved decisive in giving the Europeans victory on home soil.

Johnson cool, calm and decidedly collected Heading to the US Open as favorite.

Sunday was all to easy for Dustin Johnson. Finishing with a 171 yard hole-out to win by 6 shots, never looked like breaking a sweat. The in-form world #1 heads to Shinnecock Hills as favorite, with seven top tens in ten starts this season. “I knew coming into this week I was swinging really well, had a lot of confidence in the game,” he said. “I played really well all week.

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Top 10 Golf Shops in Tokyo

In Tokyo, as in the rest of Japan, golf is an immensely popular sport, enjoyed by the Japanese on meticulously kept golf courses and driving ranges. Not surprisingly golf shops in Japan are also high spec, and it is not hard to find stylish apparel and high-quality equipment from both international and domestic brands in Tokyo. Here Is our list of the top 10 golf shops in Tokyo.

S’Port Mizuno Go straight to the source at the Mizuno flagship store where the entire shop is dedicated to the Mizuno range of equipment and apparel. You’ll find all the latest products from clubs, balls, and bags to shoes, gloves, and accessories. Try the club fitting; employing the latest Mizuno developed technologies and techniques, it will match you with the perfect clubs for your...

Five Japanese Drivers for 2018 Buying guide for the latest J-Drivers

Currently, the driver club market has no end of new tech to salivate over, new ways of adjustability, added yardage and more forgiveness promising to take your game to the next level. But before we get into all of that here are some key things to remember before you start shelling out your hard-earned yennies!

Custom Fit

With all the different launch angles and designs it's important to have a go of some different models with a pro or fitting professional to check the data and see which suits your game best. Most of the large chains of Golf shops such as Nikki Golf, Victoria Golf and even some Golf partners carry have the correct equipment to give you a good fitting experience, plus they carry enough different brands to give you the best choice....

What's it like to golf in Japan? FAQ of Asia's best kept golfing secret

Golf in Japan is as unique as the country itself, there are over 6,852 islands including the four main islands of Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku and Kyushu. There are 2,349 courses in Japan, varying from some revered top 100 courses to riverside pitch and putt. The below information is aimed at newcomers to Japan and attempts to cover the basic questions on teeing it up in Asia's best kept golfing secret!

Up Your Golf Game With an Apple Watch More than an accessory!

Mark your score after that awesome birdie, check the yardage via GPS, decide strategy on the next hole. But first, a quick press of the digital crown to have Siri remind you to call your wife when you get back to the clubhouse. Wait,… what? Yep! All of that was just done on your Apple Watch. It's certainly not your father’s Rolex anymore when it comes to golfing and the Apple Watch.

Just like how the iPhone and other smartphones revolutionized how we communicate and use technology 10 years ago, the new Apple Watch has changed how golfers approach the game today, and possibly changed the game itself. And, with onboard GPS, increased water protection and other performance enhancements Apple Watch Series 2 has the potential to make an even bigger impact. It comes as no surprise...