During a speech in 1961, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, said ... "We must use time as a tool, not as a couch." PGA Professional Aaron Cox maximises his time to make things happen rather than sitting around waiting for things to unfold. I first interviewed Aaron when the United Kingdom was about to enter another (COVID-19) lockdown, and Aaron had … [Read more...] about ACED Junior Tour
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Miriam Burns Horn – A Golf Champion Remembered
Several academic studies have been conducted to understand why once-famous people, such as sporting champions, are forgotten over time, some quicker than others. Conclusions about the reason for this vary, including ... The natural forgetfulness of Homo sapiens. Immediate focus on the current (champions), displacing the focus on the previous (champions). The death … [Read more...] about Miriam Burns Horn – A Golf Champion Remembered
Roy Edgar Crockett D.F.C. – An Unassuming Hero
Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman statesman and philosopher in the first century AD, and much of his work has survived. Of his many famous quotes and sayings, the following resonates as powerfully today as it did during the halcyon days of the Roman Empire ... "To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life … [Read more...] about Roy Edgar Crockett D.F.C. – An Unassuming Hero
Joyce Wethered – From Piccadilly to Pebble Beach
Thousands of articles and column inches have been written and continue to be written about Joyce Wethered, almost exclusively concentrating on her championship years (1920-1929). This article, Joyce Wethered - From Piccadilly to Pebble Beach, complements the journalistic critical mass by primarily focusing on her post-championship years (1930-1935), particularly her … [Read more...] about Joyce Wethered – From Piccadilly to Pebble Beach
Freddie Lawrence
In June 2022, I had the pleasure of interviewing Freddie Lawrence. Based in St Andrews, Freddie shared a fascinating insight into the steps required to train, qualify, and work as a professional caddie at the Home of Golf. He also talked at length about his amateur golf career and the long-term aspiration to turn professional ... and much much more. This interview resulted … [Read more...] about Freddie Lawrence