I conducted a poll on Twitter posing the question: "What is your favourite season of the year to play golf?" The poll resulted in Spring beating Summer, with Autumn a distant 3rd and Winter not receiving a single vote...can't think why!! Also, what this poll possibly illustrates, albeit based on a small sample of votes, is that Spring was selected not only for it being a … [Read more...] about Sunningdale Foursomes
Golf Hole Names
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