bunkered celebrates release of landmark 200th issue

Excuse the immodest post but we’ve just hit a rather impressive milestone (if we do say so ourselves).  

The 200th edition of our award-winning magazine bunkered is about to land on subscribers’ doormats and newsstands.  

Launched in 1995, bunkered quickly established itself as the No.1 magazine from the ‘home of golf’. With a uniquely Scottish edge, it has documented all of the key moments in the game’s recent history – from Paul Lawrie’s Open victory in 1999 to Tiger Woods’ 15th major success at the 2019 Masters – amassing a large and loyal band of readers along the way.  

Heralded for giving golfers expert advice on what to play, how to play and where to play, bunkered has also given readers exclusive access to some of the biggest names in the game, such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Gary Player and more.  

It has created hundreds of playing opportunities and, at every opportunity, strived to be the voice and champion of the grassroots golfer.  

Edinburgh, are you ready?

Come and visit the bunkered Clubhouse where we will have a variety of golf clinics from our special guests specifically designed to help improve your game!

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Acquired in 2018 by media powerhouse DC Thomson, the 200th edition coincides with the decision to increase the magazine’s frequency from eight issues per year to ten and expand beyond Scottish retailers into the rest of the UK for the first time.  

“bunkered is nothing without its loyal readers and that will never change,” said editor Bryce Ritchie, a mainstay of the brand since issue 30. “I am well aware – and immensely proud – that many of our subscribers have an even longer association with the magazine than me, and that makes publishing issue No.200 even more special for us. 

“In recent years, we have expanded beyond the page to create hugely successful and fast-growing digital platforms, such as our website bunkered.co.uk, our active and highly engaged social media communities, our YouTube channel and, more recently, our multi-award-winning podcast.  

“We have exciting and ambitious plans to expand our digital footprint on all fronts in the coming months and years but our magazine remains a critical cornerstone of our business. This is an incredibly exciting time in the history of our brand and we are excited to see where the next 200 issues take us.” 

Issue 200 of bunkered – featuring cover debutant and current world No.2 Scottie Scheffler – is on-sale now from all good retailers.  

Better yet, click here for our latest subscription offer. International subscriptions also available. 

Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

Deputy Editor