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Curtis Cup 2016

  This brilliant photograph shows the triumphant Great Britain and Ireland Curtis Cup team the last time the matches were played on home soil at Nairn. Wishing the 2016 team play well and win the cup back at Dun Laoghaire, … Continue reading

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The day Muhammad Ali played golf

Muhammad Ali apparently played golf only once. It was 1973, and Ali had just returned from a boxing training run on the Stardust Country Club golf course. A pro at the time, Brad Wilson, asked if he could take some … Continue reading

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Women know your place

So yesterday on Radio 5 Live we were treated to Peter Alliss in full flow. He spoke out again about the Muirfield not allowing women to become members. “If somebody wants to join Muirfield, you’d better get married to a … Continue reading

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US Open qualifiers

Fifty six European tour players teed up at Walton Heath on Monday for the USGA’s sectional qualifier for the United States Open Championship at Oakmont  in two weeks time. The thirteen spots available to play in the championship were awarded … Continue reading

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Muirfield member speaks out about the vote

One of the Muirfield members, aged 81, who voted against the introduction of women members to their club has told The Scotsman “it wasn’t just about the women, we did not want the media telling us what to do”. That … Continue reading

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McIlroy and Willett discuss Olympic Zika virus threat

Rory McIlroy and Danny Willett have both spoken out about their fears about the zika virus in Brazil which may overshadow their participation in this summer’s Olympic golf event. On Friday over a hundred scientists signed a letter to the … Continue reading

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Tiger’s comeback

Now looks likely to happen at The Open at Royal Troon. He has withdrawn from this week’s Memorial Tournament and is doubtful for the US Open at Oakmont. He has just received $2.5 million from one of his sponsors, Muscle … Continue reading

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Europeans exempt for the US Open

Final qualifying for non exempt players takes place at Walton Heath today. Those Europeans already exempt are: Ben An, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Daniel Berger, Rafa Cabrera Bello, Paul Casey, Darren Clarke. Jamie Donaldson, Matt Fitzpatick, Sergio Garcia, Branden Gracen Retief Goosen, … Continue reading

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Danny Willett awarded honorary life membership of European Tour

Danny Willett said after the presentation by Chief Executive Keith Pelley “the tour is like a massive family so to be recognised like this is very special. It’s not just winning The Masters it’s everything that goes with it. It’s … Continue reading

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BMW PGA Championship

A great win for Chris Wood who came from 3 shots behind overnight to score a final round outward nine of 29 including 4 birdies and an eagle at the 4th. He had a wave of momentum driving him through … Continue reading

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