Monthly Archives: September 2018

Justin Rose wins the FedEx Cup with dramatic birdie

With a dramatic birdie on his final hole at East Lake Justin Rose tied for 4th and pulled off winning the season finale FedEx Cup and a $10 million pay day. After a struggling back nine where he dropped three … Continue reading

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The greatest comeback of all time

It was possibly the most exciting Sunday finish ever. With his two shot win at the Tour Championship, Tiger Woods now has EIGHTY tour wins. His fellow professionals said it best. Runner up Billy Horschel said it was an “insane”experience … Continue reading

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The Tour Championship 2019

The PGA Tour think it will make the end of season finale more exciting, but it sounds awfully complicated. From next year when the Tour Championship is played before Labor Day holiday it will all depend on the players rankings … Continue reading

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Justin Thomas helps Hurricane Florence relief

Defendinf FedEx Cup champion and World Number 4 Justin Thomas has pledged his support to Convoy of Hope an organisation leading relief for victims of Hurricane Florence. The hurricane has caused an estimated $1.2 billion of damage in North and … Continue reading

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Francis Ouimet 105 years ago today

105 years ago today American amateur Francis Ouimet won the US Open and changed the world of golf. It’s a wonderful story.

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R&A sets out its vision for golf

  Last week this new branding was revealed by the Royal and Ancient along with its Vision for Golf. It all sounds very good talking about modernising and changing perception. In increasing accessibility, inclusivity, embracing change, breaking down barriers, integrity … Continue reading

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USGA and R&A launch golf distance survey

In March after publishing their joint annual golf ball distance survey, officials at the R&A and USGA declared themselves “concerned”at the significant increase in distance this year. They promised an enquiry and the next step phase just appeared. They want … Continue reading

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Appreciating Brooks Koepka

Yesterday at the Tour Championship at East Lake Brooks Koepka, the world number two and winner of two majors this year, found out that he was not required by the media. Because nobody had asked to speak to him. So … Continue reading

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Make golf safe and the women will come

The tragic news on Monday of the brutal murder on a golf course of European Ladies Amateur Champion Celia Barquin has caused angry shockwaves, not least in her native Spain. Tommy Fleetwood tweeted this: “I’ve always grown up thinking that … Continue reading

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For some reason my spirit is attuned to this game

I’ve been asked the question myself – the why golf? one. When people see someone who doesnt quite fit the natural mould for the game. I increasingly feel that sometimes there is a pull, a force, that draws a diversity … Continue reading

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