Iestyn George (formerly NME and GQ features editor) was also part of the launch team, as was writer Gavin Newsham, who contributed largely to the initial creation of the magazine.
With cover stars ranging from new kids on the block Ian Poulter and Paul Casey to more established legends such as Ernie Els and Sam Torrance).
Southwell was named BSME Editor Of the Year in 2006 before he and Dean left the company in late 2006, quickly followed by Steve Read, Danny Crouch, Gavin Newsham and Iestyn George.
[2] The magazine continued to grow with Dan Angel taking over as group creative director, Richard Lenton (formerly Sky Sports) as associate editor, Ben Cove - staff writer, Joe Lancaster - Travel, and Daniel Owen - Equipment as the core team.
[5] In August 2012, Tim Southwell and John Dean, the original founders, joined with former editor, Shaun McGuckian, and relaunched Golf Punk as a digital-only magazine.