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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Why Is Tom Watson A Starter At The Masters?
This year Tom Watson will join Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter at Augusta National
By Mark Townsend Published
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Ten Women Who Changed The Game Of Golf
We look at some of golf’s most famous names and how they’ve left their mark on the sport
By Mark Townsend Published
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Club Membership Special: 'There Must Be A Welcoming Environment For Women'
With the game enjoying something of a global boom, more women discovering the joy of joining a club
By Mark Townsend Published
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‘I was going to be a solicitor – but now I’m a greenkeeper!’
The Belfry’s Anna Nilsson on her greenkeeping role at the world-famous Ryder Cup venue
By Mark Townsend Published
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Meet The Club Captain Who Is Breaking Boundaries For Women In Golf
Kimberley Hill took on the club captaincy at Headingley Golf Club in 2020 and believes more clubs need to adopt a similar, forward-thinking attitude
By Mark Townsend Published
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Thanks For The Memories: Revisiting Wimbledon Park For One Last Round
Mark Townsend returns to Wimbledon Park for a final round, some 16 years after his previous visit
By Mark Townsend Published
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What It's Like To Play Augusta National For The First Time...
LET star Lily May Humphreys on what it's like to play Augusta National
By Mark Townsend Published
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What's Been Your Most Embarrassing Moment On A Golf Course?
We've all had some horrific moments on the course and sometimes it helps to share them...
By Mark Townsend Published
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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?
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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