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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When Do You Like To Arrive Before A Round Of Golf?
The tour pros have a set routine of how they like to prepare for a round so what are the rest of us like?
By Mark Townsend Published
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Did Things Go Too Far At The Phoenix Open?
The Phoenix Open certainly offers something different but was it too much?
By Mark Townsend Published
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Where Would You Play Your Last Round Of Golf?
You've got one more 18 holes to play, where are you heading?
By Mark Townsend Published
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How Many Majors Will Rory McIlroy Win In 2022?
We look at whether this year might be the turning point for Rory
By Mark Townsend Published
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GPS, Laser Or Both? Golfers Have Their Say...
We asked our forum what they trust when it comes to getting their yardages
By Mark Townsend Published
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Would You Use A Caddy At Your Home Course?
How would you like the chance to have a caddy at your home course?
By Mark Townsend Published
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Top 50 Golf Coaches: Meet The UK's Best
We outline why we have refreshed our selection process and extended our Top 25 to a new and more inclusive Top 50 Coaches
By Mark Townsend Published
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What Makes A Great Golf Coach?
Find out from the man behind our Top 50 questionnaire on how a great coach stands out
By Mark Townsend Published
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Original Penguin Golf Earl Polo Shirt Review
What did we make the Penguin's Earl polo shirt?
By Mark Townsend Published
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What’s The Worst Golfing Christmas Present That You’ve Received?
We take a look at the tat that continues to sit underneath the Christmas tree year after year
By Mark Townsend Published
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Original Penguin Insulated Mixed Media Jacket Review
This is a fantastic jacket from Original Penguin that ticks a number of boxes
By Mark Townsend Published
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What Are Your Best (Worst) Tour Pro Mannerisms?
How do you give yourself away that you secretly think you're a tour pro?
By Mark Townsend Published
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Original Penguin Hoodie Review
Golf and hoodies are now very comfortable bedfellows and this Penguin offering is a beauty
By Mark Townsend Published
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Pro Describes Joburg Open Fallout After Covid Omicron Outbreak
Dale Whitnell won £6,000 but ended his week at the Joburg Open £10,000 in arrears
By Mark Townsend Published
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Does a half set help your game?
Have you considered going into battle on the links with just seven clubs rather than the usual 14?
By Mark Townsend Published
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Inesis Summer Golf Shoes
If you're looking for a value and good-looking summer shoe then this is a great option
By Mark Townsend Published
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Nike Golf Roshe G Tour Shoes
We're all familiar with the Nike Golf Roshe G Tour shoe but have you ever given them a go?
By Mark Townsend Published
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Stuburt Evolve 3.0 Spikeless Golf Shoes
We put Stuburt's Evolve 3.0 spikeless shoe through its paces
By Mark Townsend Published
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World Handicap System One Year On - What Grassroots Golfers Think
We are now 12 months into the WHS. What do everyday golfers think of it?
By Mark Townsend Published
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Duca Del Cosma Valderama Golf Shoes
Great detail and amazing levels of comfort make the Valderama a great offering
By Mark Townsend Published
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Under Armour HOVR Fade SL Shoes
Looking for a comfortable shoe? We take a look at the Under Armour HOVR Fade SL
By Mark Townsend Published
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Under Armour Charged Draw RST Shoes
How did the Under Armour Charged Draw RST shoe measure up?
By Mark Townsend Published
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Mizuno G-Style Shoes
Our full verdict on the Mizuno G-Style Shoes
By Mark Townsend Published
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What’s The Oldest Club In Your Bag?
There is always bundles of new, shiny and outstanding equipment out there but which clubs are going nowhere?
By Mark Townsend Published