Second Thoughts For DP World?
How do you say, can we have our money back in Arabic? You have to wonder if DP World executives are having doubts about the significant...
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Alistair Tait
Nov 15, 2021
Whatever Danish Golfers Are Drinking
Denmark has just 149,044 golfers who play over 189 courses, according to the most recent figures from KPMG’s Golf Participation Report....
Alistair Tait
Nov 13, 2021
Norman The Conqueror?
Say what you want about Greg Norman, but he’s certainly done his fair share to shake up the often staid world of professional golf. He’s...
Alistair Tait
Nov 12, 2021
All Set For A Saudi Showdown?
The first week in February should make for interesting times in the world of men’s professional golf. The European, PGA Tour and Asian...
Alistair Tait
Nov 11, 2021
Gallacher Belongs in Euro 600 Club
Amazing to think Stephen Gallacher is making his 600th European Tour appearance this week in the AVIV Dubai Championship. The Bathgate...
Alistair Tait
Nov 9, 2021
More Money Grab than Grow Golf
Ahmed Al musharrekh and amateur Ahmed Skaik share the plaudits as the top two United Arab Emirates players on the Official World Golf...
Alistair Tait
Nov 8, 2021
Does Golf Really Need A Spirit Level?
Here’s an interesting thought following the PGA Tour’s decision to ban green reading books as proposed from 1st January next year. How...
Alistair Tait
Nov 6, 2021
The Search For The Perfect Golf Shot
What are the odds on making a hole in one? Why do so many golfers go their entire lives without making the perfect shot despite playing...
Alistair Tait
Nov 5, 2021
The Meaning of (Professional) Golf
What are the men of the European Tour doing in Portugal this week? Why are the women of the Ladies European Tour teeing it up in Saudi...
Alistair Tait
Nov 4, 2021
Driven To Driving Range Distraction
Headphones were routinely packed into my golf bag whenever I visited a local driving range. I rued not packing them. It meant I had to...
Alistair Tait
Nov 3, 2021
Library Cards Rescinded!
Good news for all PGA Tour fans: rounds should speed up by about 18 minutes next season following the Tour’s decision to rescind the...
Alistair Tait
Nov 1, 2021
Even Great Putters Fade Away
It was, perhaps still is, a putting stroke to die for. Colin Montgomerie called it a “million dollar putting stroke,” a silky action that...
Alistair Tait
Nov 1, 2021
Time For Masters Meditation?
Well done Lucas Herbert on winning the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the Australian’s first PGA Tour victory in just his 20th start...
Alistair Tait
Oct 30, 2021
Is Pro Golf Over Supplied?
How many reading this are hanging on every word written about the proposed new Golf League backed by Saudi Arabian money? How many are...
Alistair Tait
Oct 29, 2021
Time for Golf Course Lessons?
The above photo, which appeared in a tweet from Accrington Golf Club, makes for uncomfortable viewing, especially for Accrington...
Alistair Tait
Oct 28, 2021
Learn From Langer’s Longevity
If you were going to advise a youngster to model their approach to golf on one player, who would it be? Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Dustin...
Alistair Tait
Oct 27, 2021
Amateur In Name Only
Future journeymen/women tour professionals may look on in envy at amateur playing companions, especially those destined for greatness in...
Alistair Tait
Oct 26, 2021
If Only Thommo Had Ruled Golf?
You have to wonder about that first shepherd on Scotland’s east coast who took a crook and gave a golf ball like pebble a hefty dunt, the...
Alistair Tait
Oct 24, 2021
Se Ri Pak’s Enduring Legacy
Here’s a question to mull over: Who’s been the most influential golfer ever to wield a mashie niblick? Tiger Woods? Arnold Palmer? Seve...
Alistair Tait
Oct 23, 2021
Golf & Mental Health Worth Discussing
The issue of mental health and how it relates to golf is getting a lot of air time. Good. About time, too. It’s a subject worth...
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