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Ben Hogan, winner of 9 major championships including, in 1953, The Masters, US Open and The Open in one calendar year, was a miracle man in the same way that Tiger is now. His return, like Tiger’s, to competitive play … Continue reading →

After missing the cut at The Open Mickelson did not go home but instead went on a trip to Rwanda to visit a gorilla sanctuary (gorillas’s foot shown behind him). He appeared on social media for the first time since … Continue reading →

A week since the official photo of the Champions gathering at St Andrews I have looked at it a few times. The jokey waving spectres hanging over the clubhouse, the disinvited Norman, the pursuaded not to attend Mickelson. It seems … Continue reading →

Henrik Stenson is due to join LIV golf imminently. Disappointing and bewildering decision that he agreed to take on the Ryder Cup Captaincy, knowing that he had been approached by the Saudi Investment Funded LIV Tour and was seriously considering … Continue reading →

Those of us who were there at St Andrews on Sunday 17 July 2022 witnessed probably the best back nine in championship history. Cameron Smith’s five consecutive birdies from holes 10 to 14 dealt a devastating blow which leader Rory … Continue reading →

First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, visited The Open at St Andrews this week. She hit some balls in the Swing Zone and also had talks with officials with the Royal & Ancient. “I’ve been talking to Martin Slumbers and … Continue reading →

What a day. This is The Open that keeps on giving. There’s something in the air here, and now Rory McIlroy, who has been the defender of traditional golf, is tied for the lead going in to the final day. … Continue reading →

I mentioned to the man from the Hindustani Times yesterday that I find Sahith Theegala one of the most interesting players I’ve ever seen. And one of the fastest i proving golfers on the planet too. “I love it here … Continue reading →

On Wednesday this week Greg Norman, twice Open Champion and CEO of LIV Golf, gave an interview to his local newspaper, the Palm Beach Post. Interview by Tom D’Angelo Q When did you first think about starting a new league? … Continue reading →

On Tuesday Jack icklaus was awarded the honorary citizenship of St Andrews. He is only the third American, after Benjamin Franklin and Bobby Jones to be awarded this honour. I was in the town heading to pay my respects to … Continue reading →