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
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James Douglas Edgar – A Bonny Lad, An Unsolved Death
I had the pleasure of playing a round of golf with John Pearson at York Golf Club, a beautiful and challenging heathland course situated 2-3 miles north of the historic city of York, England. John is Secretary (and a Trustee) of the Women Golfers' Museum and for many years he was the Editor of the British Golf Collectors Society magazine 'Through The Green'...and thus someone … [Read more...] about James Douglas Edgar – A Bonny Lad, An Unsolved Death
Ronnie White – One Of The Best Ever?
Whilst researching for this article for our series 'History and Legends of Golf' I uncovered several quotes, extracts and statements including... "The most professional-looking amateur I have ever seen"...an extract from the book 'Peter Alliss' Golf Heroes' The Americans nicknamed him 'One Height' such was the consistency of his ball-striking, resulting in all of his shots … [Read more...] about Ronnie White – One Of The Best Ever?
Great Nations Golf Prize – Truths and Myths
During my research for this article, I uncovered a profusion of truths, half-truths, myths, contradictions, red herrings and interpretations...and thus found myself in a state of absolute bewilderment on how best to chronicle the events leading up to, during and after the Great Nations Golf Prize, one of the most documented and unbelievable golf tournaments and first prizes of … [Read more...] about Great Nations Golf Prize – Truths and Myths
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