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Monthly Archives: February 2016
Pearls of Phil
More scary photobombing at the Honda Classic this week.
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Ryder Cup Captains interviewed
There have been some interesting interviews with Darren Clarke and Davis Love III,this year’s Ryder Cup Captains. What fascinated me was their approaches to their teams and the object of winning were so very different. Love talked about the massive task … Continue reading
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Women at Muirfield? The very thought!
During an Open at Muirfield one year I stayed in Edinburgh with a lovely local couple. Mr Castle was quite a character. He was a proud artisan golfer who loved telling stories about his group of friends whose greatest entertainment … Continue reading
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Michael Parkinson retains Wentworth membership but has his say
Broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has waded into the row about the increase of membership fees at Wentworth Club. He says that The new owners, Reignwood Group,” have no regard for the feelings of the existing membership and have expected that … Continue reading
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R and A and LGU to merge
The Royal and Ancient and the Ladies Golf Union are to merge from January 2017 it was announced today. After a period of consultation, the two St Andrews based organisations will integrate their staff at the beginning of next year. … Continue reading
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Matsuyama leads the way for Japan
Hideki Matsuyama is such an impressive golfer. He’s a battler, dogged and determined and at 23 years old is another of the young guns who are transforming golf at the top. His victory in Phoenix at the weekend, beating Rickie … Continue reading
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Heroes of Medinah wish Jose Maria Olazabal Happy 50th Birthday
The Ryder Cup team from Medinah wish their Captain Jose Maria Olazabal Happy 50th birthday along with salutations from many friends. And Happy Birthday to those with a birthday today too…
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King of the caddies
Very sorry to hear last week of the passing of Dave Renwick. He guided three players to major championship wins, Jose Maria Olazabal, 1994 Masters, Steve Elkington, 1995 PGA and two wins with Vijay Singh, 1998 PGA and 2000 Masters. … Continue reading
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Olympic Golf organisers take steps to prevent zika virus
Rio Olympics golf organisers have a new challenge preventing the spread of the zika virus. They are taking advice from the World Health Organisation on how to prevent golfers and spectators contracting the disease because there are two standing water … Continue reading
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Wentworth Club row puts BMW PGA under threat
This week the Club Captain at Wentworth Club told the Financial Times ” I dont think the PGA Championship can go ahead at the moment in such an environment, such a situation”. Disturbing thoughts for the European Tour which also … Continue reading
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