Mark Townsend
Mark has worked in golf for over 20 years having started off his journalistic life at the Press Association and BBC Sport before moving to Sky Sports where he became their golf editor on skysports.com. He then worked at National Club Golfer and Lady Golfer where he was the deputy editor and he has interviewed many of the leading names in the game, both male and female, ghosted columns for the likes of Robert Rock, Charley Hull and Dame Laura Davies, as well as playing the vast majority of our Top 100 GB&I courses. He loves links golf with a particular love of Royal Dornoch and Kingsbarns. He is now a freelance, also working for the PGA and Robert Rock. Loves tour golf, both men and women and he remains the long-standing owner of an horrific short game. He plays at Moortown with a handicap of 6.
Latest articles by Mark Townsend
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Who Is Brooks Koepka’s Caddie?
Northern Irishman Ricky Elliott has been Brooks Koepka's bagman during all four of his Major wins
By Mark Townsend • Published
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Who Is Jordan Spieth’s Caddie?
We take a closer look at the partnership between Jordan Spieth and Michael Greller
By Mark Townsend • Published
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Who Is Justin Thomas’ Caddie?
Justin Thomas has a very experienced caddie on the bag in the form of Jim "Bones" Mackay
By Mark Townsend • Published
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Who Is Dustin Johnson’s Caddie?
America's Dustin Johnson has his younger brother, Austin, on his bag
By Mark Townsend • Published
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Best Iron Headcovers 2023
If you've previously scoffed at iron headcovers then maybe it's time to think again?
By Mark Townsend • Last updated
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Best Golf Grip For Sweaty Hands 2023
Find out what grips you can reply on when things get a bit hot and sweaty
By Mark Townsend • Last updated
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'Every Player Gave Him A Hug And That Is Something That I Will Never Forget'
We speak to two of Barry Lane's peers Andrew Oldcorn and David Shacklady to pay tribute to the former Ryder Cup player
By Mark Townsend • Published
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The BBC Has Shown Its Distain For Golf Once Again With Fitzpatrick SPOTY Snub
The US Open champion has been left out of the SPOTY nominations, but it's no surprise
By Mark Townsend • Published
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Has Tiger Woods Showed Us That He Can Win Again?
The Cat has got us all purring again after showing huge signs for optimism in his recent hit-and-giggle outings
By Mark Townsend • Published