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

  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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Today singer Ed Sheeran announced two UK venues for 2019 – Leeds Roundhay Park and Chantry Park in Ipswich. Tickets for the four dates are likely to sell out within minutes when they go on sale on AXS.com on September … Continue reading →

A major story which was picked up on American natonal newspaper USA Today featured Hawaiian professional golfer Tadd Fujikawa. Speaking on his Instagram account Fujikawa decided to come out as gay on World Suicide Prevention Day. He is the first … Continue reading →

At the BMW Championship Jordan Spieth’s Tied 57th place slipped him to 31st spot in the FedEx Cup rankings so by one spot he misses out on playing in the Tour Championship. He said “I was in control of my … Continue reading →

Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) 09/09/2018, 23:43 Calling the captain. 😉 Here is what happens when ⁦‪@RyderCupEurope‬⁩ players share a BMW… #BMWCHAMPS #DRIVENBYPASSION pic.twitter.com/2cRnln6rxU