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About time W H Smith

  Twitter is a powerful tool, I use it sparingly and carefully because people do listen. There was a spoof account, which highlighted the worst things about retailer W H Smith. It was usually about bad carpets and Easter merchandise … Continue reading

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An obscene amount of money

Ask any non golfer what they remember about golf last year and they will probably recount one of two things. Either about the Ryder Cup – not about the match itself but about the poor spectator who got hit. Or … Continue reading

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Been There, been there, been there

Bought the new issue of Golf World today and towards the back was the new ratings for the Top 100 Courses in England. Starting at Number one, the Old Course at Sunningdale,  I read through the top fifty and I … Continue reading

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Royal Portush Open sold out – time to get creative

It’s unheard of. This year’s Open at Royal Portrush was sold out by last September for all four championship days. The R&A – anticipating a huge influx of spectators for the first playing in Northern Ireland since 1951 – made … Continue reading

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New Rules of Golf

Here’s my own copy of the big tome of the new Rules of Golf, which I have read. Unlike Rory McIlroy, who says “I don’t know many,  that that’s why the  Rules Officials are here”. But Bryson de Chambeau has … Continue reading

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My Ryder Cup in Paris

Lots of pictures please click on the title to see    

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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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