Before launching Golfing Herald I had a myriad of ideas for possible articles, some of which have been realised over the past 10 months or so. One idea was to investigate, write and publish a trilogy of articles connected by a common theme, namely the factual information present on a Golf Scorecard, to be read as three individual pieces of work rather than a single piece. At … [Read more...] about Golf Hole Names
Darren Grey
Back in October 2019, Golfing Herald met up with Darren Grey for our series 'Meet the Professional'. (At that time Darren was the PGA Assistant Professional at the Ingleby Barwick Golf Academy ... today he is the Teaching Professional at Alnwick Castle Golf Club) Darren Grey was born without the lower half of his left arm but as instilled into him from a young age by … [Read more...] about Darren Grey
Ryder Cup – 1 Year To Go
Earlier today I watched some of the Ryder Cup Captains Press Conference, publicised as '1 Year to Go'. I thought that can't be right as it seems only like yesterday when Europe regained the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, Paris, winning by 17 & 1/2 points to 10 & 1/2 points. But yes it is correct. Only '1 Year to Go'. The 2020 Ryder Cup will be played from Friday … [Read more...] about Ryder Cup – 1 Year To Go
Clintons Surprise
Clintons Surprise is an article based on events that really happened back in June 2001 which involved the 3rd hole at Rudding Park Golf Club (Harrogate, England), a wedding party and William Jefferson Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States of America...but where does one start? I know... I'm quite sad. Look at the facts. Double Maths and Physics at A-Level, read … [Read more...] about Clintons Surprise
James Freeman
Golfing Herald met up with James Freeman, PGA Professional at Retford GC for our Meet the Professional series. After learning how to ‘hit a golf ball’ as a youngster on pitch and putt courses whilst on holiday, James was encouraged by his grandparents, both members of Retford Golf Club, to attend the junior coaching sessions held at the club on Saturday … [Read more...] about James Freeman