
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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Ditch Rapid 100-Ball Range Sessions For A Trio Of 5-Minute Fixes (That Actually Work)Many amateurs go to the range and search for answers at the bottom of a jumbo bucket of balls. These simple 5-minute drills are far more effective...
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10 Things You Didn't Know About The US Women's OpenDiscover more about the oldest and most prestigious Major in the women's game
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'The Game Is At Its Best When It’s Welcoming, Relaxed And Built Around Community Rather Than Intimidation'Confessions of a Golf Pro is a brilliant new book written by PGA Professional Neil Sykes on an entertaining 20 years behind the pro shop counter
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5 Pro Practice Tips From 2026 Volvo China Open Winner Bernd WiesbergerBernd Wiesberger put on a ball striking masterclass to win the 2026 Volvo China Open and his 5 pro practice tips can help you to score better in medal comps
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3 Putting Mistakes (Including A Common Setup Fail) That Torment Golfers... And How To Fix ThemPutting guru James Jankowski sees 3 common putting mistakes over and over, but his expert tips and simple drill can help you banish them from your game for good
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The Science Behind A Perfect Driver Launch Angle (And How To Achieve It)Finding the perfect driver launch angle will add precious extra yards off the tee - which is a data-proven way to cut your handicap. Here's how to master it...
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How Switching To 10 Clubs Has Given Me Renewed HopeHave you considered not having the full complement of 14 clubs? Here's why lightening the load can improve your golf as well as your thinking
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7 Ways To Shoot Lower Scores In 2026 (Including A Pro Scoring Shot Strategy)Every golfer can shoot lower scores with seven simple tips, including a pro strategy to help golfers utilise a scoring shot to eliminate big numbers
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Charley Hull At 30: Underachiever Or On Track For Greatness?Charley Hull could easily be regarded as a generational talent but some still argue that she should have achieved more
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'Some Clubs Charge £100 Plus And I Don't Understand Where They Get That From. Golf's Gone Completely Daft Since Covid. I Want People To Walk Off And Feel They've Had A Good Deal And A Good Experience'The prospect of playing a new course should be an exciting one, but the reality of being a visitor at some clubs can often be very different
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Any Amateur Golfer Can Get Up And Down More Often (If They Do This With Their Wedges)If you want to sharpen up your short game you must learn to control distance with your wedges, especially from inside 60 yards, and our expert can show you how
By Mark Townsend Published
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Best Iron Headcovers 2026If you've previously scoffed at iron headcovers then maybe it's time to think again?
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8 Common Mistakes Plaguing Your Golf Game (And How A PGA Pro Would Fix Them)Amateur golfers are guilty of making the same common mistakes over and over again, but you can break the cycle and play better golf with our expert's top tips
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Start Thinking And Preparing Like A Pro Golfer (Using 5 Tips From A Tour Winner)Multiple DP World Tour winner Grant Forrest shares his best tips for amateur golfers on mentality, strategy and preparation, helping you to play your best golf
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I've Taught Golf For Over 30 Years... This Is The Secret To A Centred Strike With Irons Every TimeA centred strike with irons is crucial for maximising distance and improving accuracy, so try these tips to find the sweet spot irrespective of your handicap
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'To Draw A Blank Was A Big Surprise' - Why Nelly Korda Went Winless In 2025 And What To Expect in 2026Leading golf analyst Sophie Walker on the surprising stats behind Nelly Korda's 2025 season and her blueprint for a trophy-filled 2026
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When You're World No.1 And Haven't Won A Major, People Are Going To Ask QuestionsLeading golf analyst Sophie Walker on a memorable 2025 and looking ahead to a bumper Major calendar
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'It's All About Ball Flight, Not Positions' - Lottie Woad's Coach On His Teaching Philosophy And The Secret To Her SuccessWe spoke to Lottie Woad's coach Luke Bone about his teaching approach, what makes her a champion, and the lessons others can learn
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'The Most Unfair Decision I've Ever Heard Of In Golf History' - Is This The Ryder Cup's Biggest Ever Snub?The extraordinary story of one of the most controversial moments in Europe's history
By Michael Weston Published
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7 Under-The-Radar LPGA Players To Add To Your Watch List NowMeet the LPGA players making a name for themselves who may have fallen under your radar
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'Tiger Does This All The Time'... 5 Tour Pro Tips To Help You Play Better GolfFour-time DP World Tour winner Richie Ramsay shares five practical tips to help amateur golfers shoot lower scores, including a great habit used by Tiger Woods
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Why We Need To Remove The Stigma Around TeesHow the right choice of tees can help us to enjoy the game more
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As A Man Who's Spent Years Around Golf, The Best Round I've Ever Seen Was Played By A WomanMark Townsend has covered women's golf for 20 years - here's why we need to keep banging the drum for more inclusivity
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Thomas Bjorn Shares An Invaluable Scoring Tip He Learned From Tiger WoodsThomas Bjorn shares a superb tee to green masterclass, including some invaluable scoring advice from Tiger Woods, in a bid to help you improve on the course
By Barry Plummer Published
