This Week In Golf: Jan 16 - 22

Catch up with all the latest news from the world of golf

Catch up with all the latest news from the world of golf

This Week In Golf: Jan 16 - 22

DJ, Stenson, Poulter and Fowler get mixing masterclass from Reggie Yates

Defending champion Rickie Fowler was joined by Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter and Dustin Johnson for a mixing masterclass with Radio DJ and broadcaster Reggie Yates at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

There is a musical theme for the championship, with the event set to feature a noisy and electric atmosphere on the final day as music will accompany the players as they approach the first tee. There will also be DJ decks on the driving range and special DJ appearances, featuring the players’ personally chosen song playlists throughout the week.

 

Galvin Green sign promising Italian and partner with Niall Horan's 'Modest! Golf'

Galvin Green have announced the signing of 19-year-old Challenge Tour player Guido Migliozzi, as well as a partnership with Niall Horan's 'Modest! Golf' who manage the Italian.

Greg Pearse, Managing Director of Galvin Green in the UK & Ireland, said: "We also see the signing of Guido as being the start of a very special relationship with the team at Modest! Golf, with whom we share many synergies in identifying young talent with big prospects and supporting them to maximise their potential.”

 

Danny Willett becomes global ambassador for DESCENTE clothing

Masters champion Danny Willett has launched the new year by embarking on a new partnership and becoming a global brand ambassador for leading luxury sportswear company DESCENTE.

The world number 11 from Sheffield has signed a long-term golf and athletic apparel sponsorship deal to showcase the trend-setting brand’s golf clothing collection, and will wear DESCENTE for the first time at this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.

Elliott Heath
News Editor

Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He manages the Golf Monthly news team as well as our large Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. He covered the 2022 Masters from Augusta National as well as five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews. His first Open was in 2017 at Royal Birkdale, when he walked inside the ropes with Jordan Spieth during the Texan's memorable Claret Jug triumph. He has played 35 of our Top 100 golf courses, with his favourites being both Sunningdales, Woodhall Spa, Western Gailes, Old Head and Turnberry. He has been obsessed with the sport since the age of 8 and currently plays off of a six handicap. His golfing highlights are making albatross on the 9th hole on the Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa, shooting an under-par round, playing in the Aramco Team Series on the Ladies European Tour and making his one and only hole-in-one at the age of 15 - a long time ago now!

Elliott is currently playing:

Driver: Titleist TSR4

3 wood: Titleist TSi2

Hybrids: Titleist 816 H1

Irons: Mizuno MP5 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore 50, 54, 58

Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #5

Ball: Srixon Z Star XV