Since launching Golfing Herald back in December 2018, I have been incredibly lucky with the unconditional input and support provided by the global golfing community. None more so than when I had the pleasure of spending time in the company of former European and Challenge Tour player Ben Mason for an article for our 'Meet the Professional' series. During our chat, we talked … [Read more...] about The Leeds Cup
Gary Day
Golfing Herald met up with Gary Day for our Meet the Professional series. Throughout our chat I was reminded of quotations attributed to Periander, one of the seven sages of Ancient Greece, namely: “Practice is everything” "Learn to bear bravely the changes of fortune” I really hope you enjoy this article that at times took Gary and myself to places, thoughts and emotions … [Read more...] about Gary Day
ER Junior Championship
Since launching Golfing Herald just over 7 months ago, my virtual pen has travelled across the screen of my laptop to write numerous articles but this is the first occasion an article has been compiled and published following a very kind invite/suggestion. Let me explain... John Illingworth is the secretary of the East Riding Union of Golf Clubs (ERUGC) and back in May, … [Read more...] about ER Junior Championship
David Strath
Thursday 18th July 2019 and the 148th Open Championship is underway at Royal Portrush. By mid-morning several players were jointly leading at 2 under par which got me musing "What are the chances of a playoff come Sunday evening?". Further to that fleeting thought, I went searching the records to find out when was the first occasion the Open Championship required a … [Read more...] about David Strath
Ben Mason
Golfing Herald met up with former European and Challenge Tour player Ben Mason for our Meet the Professional series. Ben caught the golfing bug more than 30 years ago when his dad dusted down his clubs for a charity golf day. Ben hit some balls whilst his dad practised and the rest as they say is… As a member of Roundhay Golf Club, Ben initially played golf at … [Read more...] about Ben Mason