Matt Nicholson

Bristol

Editor and Publisher, Matt Publishing at Freelance

Writer with two book published and working on another. Was a technical journalist in a previous life.

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Articles

THE SHIRE LAUNCHES NEW COMBO TEE EXPERIENCE

5 days ago | golfnews.co.uk | Matt Nicholson

To celebrate its 18th year, The Shire London has announced the launch of a brand-new “Combo” tee layout, available from 1st June 2025. The move marks a significant evolution in how golfers experience the only UK course designed by Seve Ballesteros. Famed for its unique 6x par 3s, 6x par 4s, and 6x par 5s configuration, and iconic features such as the island green par-3 opening hole and the S-shaped 18th green. The Shire London has long held a reputation for both quality and difficulty.
Mizuno Unveils State-of-the-Art DP World Tour Truck

5 days ago | golfnews.co.uk | Matt Nicholson

workshop—a significantly enlarged space designed to allow multiple club technicians to work simultaneously without obstruction. The WorkshopEvery Mizuno staff player’s preferred shafts, grips and heads are now carried onboard, ensuring that equipment can be adjusted, rebuilt, or customised on-site with speed and precision.
VENUES ANNOUNCED FOR R&A AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS

5 days ago | golfnews.co.uk | Matt Nicholson

Renowned venues in Great Britain and Ireland and beyond will host The R&A’s amateur championships, international matches and Student Tour Series in 2026. The 123rd Women’s Amateur Championship will make its debut at Muirfield as The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers welcome the world’s best women amateurs to its famed links in Gullane, Scotland from 22-27 June.
MAJA STARK U.S WOMEN'S OPEN WINNER INTERVIEW - Golf News

5 days ago | golfnews.co.uk | Matt Nicholson

Maja, you’ve become the 56th woman to ever hoist that trophy. What does it mean to you? MAJA STARK: So much. Before this week, I was worried that I wasn’t really going to play decent golf for a while because it felt like it was so far away. So this just feels huge. I’m so happy that I had my coach here this week. And I texted him a couple things. I said, what do I do if my putting feels like this? He just nailed the advice this week. So it was great. Q.
Top 7 Golf Gear Trends in 2025: The Equipment Changing the Game

6 days ago | golfnews.co.uk | Matt Nicholson

Golf, a sport rich in tradition, is no stranger to innovation. From hickory shafts to graphite, from persimmon woods to carbon-faced drivers, the game’s equipment has always evolved alongside technology. But 2025 is shaping up to be a particularly exciting year for golf gear—with a blend of smart tech, precision engineering, and player personalization driving new trends across the fairway.
Strength Training for Golfers: Boost Your Game and Burn Fat

1 week ago | golfnews.co.uk | Matt Nicholson

IntroductionGolf has transformed into a sport demanding considerable athleticism, power, and stamina. Gone are the days of viewing it solely as a leisurely pursuit; modern golf requires a dedicated approach to physical conditioning. Today’s elite golfers dedicate themselves to rigorous fitness programs as much as they do to perfecting their swings. Integrating strength training is a highly effective method to improve golf performance while simultaneously burning fat.
Reopening date set for refurbished Ailsa at Trump Turnberry

1 week ago | golfnews.co.uk | Matt Nicholson

Trump Turnberry’s iconic Ailsa course, a permanent fixture at the top of global golf course rankings, will reopen on June 1 following an eagerly anticipated refurbishment. One of the world’s great links courses has been closed since last October when acclaimed architect Martin Ebert – who famously took the course to new heights when he first reimagined it in 2015 – returned to the Ayrshire coast once again to lead a £1m renovation.
UK Golf Pro Completes 182-Hole Arctic Marathon

1 week ago | golfnews.co.uk | Matt Nicholson

After 182 holes, 53 miles on foot, 35 lost balls and 8,000 calories burned, 25-year-old Isaac Rowlands has broken the Guinness World Record for the World’s Longest Golf Marathon which he played in the Arctic Circle’s midnight sun – raising more than £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in the process.
Want Free Real Money? Explore New No Deposit Bonus Offers in Canada!

1 week ago | golfnews.co.uk | Matt Nicholson

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From LIV to the Majors: Navigating Golf Betting Across Divided Tours

1 week ago | golfnews.co.uk | Matt Nicholson

Professional golf as a sport is going through a new era filled with disruption and division. Backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, LIV Golf was launched and ever since its initial launch the sport is facing extraordinary challenges. Players are now split between the upcoming LIV circuit and the long standing PGA Tour, further fueling debates in regards to legacy, loyalty towards the game and its future in general.