Go West Young Woman
If you ever wondered why Europe needs a thriving women’s professional tour, then a look at the list of players currently competing for...
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Alistair Tait
Dec 2, 2021
Putting Skill & Artistry Back Into Golf
Well done to the R&A and USGA for introducing a new Model Local Rule to ban players at the highest level from making several library...
Alistair Tait
Dec 1, 2021
A Golden Opportunity for Golf
Lost amid yesterday’s hype about Tiger Woods holding his first press conference since the car crash that nearly cost him his right leg...
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 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
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 22, 2021
No Excuse For Poor Bunker Play
There’s only one problem with the above picture. The rake is on the wrong place. Most of us would rather that than it not being used at...
Alistair Tait
Oct 15, 2021
How Would Arnie Have Acted, Phil?
Bet the USGA now wish they’d disqualified Phil Mickelson after he hit a moving ball on Shinnecock's 13th green during the third round of...
Alistair Tait
Sep 16, 2021
Still Confused About Tennis
Yesterday’s blog on why tennis gets so much coverage as opposed to golf elicited numerous responses, many of them well-thought out....
Alistair Tait
Aug 28, 2021
Sunningdale Splendour
Great championships, amateur or professional, should go to great courses. So news that the 2024 Curtis Cup is to go to Sunningdale Golf...
Alistair Tait
Jul 30, 2021
Maurice Flitcroft's Lasting Legacy
Here’s a question that’s been on my mind since hearing Maurice Flitcroft’s life story is about to be celebrated in a feature length film:...
Alistair Tait
Jul 21, 2021
Major Madness
There are just 258 days to go until The Masters. Anyone else find it madness that we have to wait so long for the next men’s major...
Alistair Tait
Jul 19, 2021
The Open: More Proof Golf is Fickle
Another major championship and yet again this grand auld game leaves us marvelling at just how unpredictable it is. Perhaps that old...
Alistair Tait
Jul 18, 2021
This Funny Old Game Of Golf
Hands up if you thought Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy would each possess just one claret jug at this point in golf history? Thought so....
Alistair Tait
Jul 15, 2021
England Expects at Royal St George’s
Royal St George’s has a special place in golf history, particularly British golf history, and specifically English golf and Open...
Alistair Tait
Jul 14, 2021
Quintessential Links Golf
Stand on the hill to the left of the par-3, 6th hole, The Maiden, at Royal St George’s and behold. Stretched before you, seemingly as far...
Alistair Tait
Jul 13, 2021
When Bradshaw bottled The Open
The entire island of Ireland celebrated Shane Lowry’s Open Championship victory at Royal Portrush two years ago. Quite right too. He...
Alistair Tait
Jul 12, 2021
No Open Lottery Please!
If you thought deciding a major football tournament by penalties was a lottery, how about deciding the Open Championship based on what...
Alistair Tait
Jul 11, 2021
Talking Golf Is Good For The Soul
The scene outside the Ganton Golf Club clubhouse after each round of the Senior Amateur Championship spoke volumes about why we play this...
Alistair Tait
Jul 10, 2021
Persistence Pays Off For Elliott
GANTON, England – Gene Elliott proved yet again that you should never give up in this great game of golf. The likeable American finally...
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