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
Sarah Walton
Golfing Herald met up with Sarah Walton, Head PGA Professional at Belton Park GC for our Meet the Professional series. Sarah’s golfing story began when she persuaded a college friend, who was an absolute ‘golf nut’, to go to the local golf driving range when they should have been studying for their A-Levels!! Although that first shot did not go very far her love of golf … [Read more...] about Sarah Walton
Greatest Amateur Golfer
I attended the opening round of the 2019 English Men’s Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship for the Brabazon Trophy, played at Alwoodley Golf Club near Leeds, England. As can be seen from the photo, my temporary office for the day was located just outside the clubhouse very close to the 1st tee...not a bad working environment!! Some of the world's best amateur golfers … [Read more...] about Greatest Amateur Golfer
World Handicap System
The R&A and the USGA have developed a new World Handicap System (WHS) which delivers a unified and more inclusive handicapping system, which has been implemented globally on a staggered basis throughout 2020. In this article, Golfing Herald provides an overview (albeit from 50,000 ft.) of the key objectives and features of this worldwide initiative and how it will impact … [Read more...] about World Handicap System
Alison Johns
Golfing Herald met up with Alison Johns, PGA Teaching Professional at Woodhall Spa Golf Club for our Meet the Professional series. Alison’s love of golf started when she caddied for her father on the 9 hole golf course at RAF Woodhall. Then, aged 11, she picked up a golf club and really enjoyed the experience of hitting a golf ball for the first time. Alison then … [Read more...] about Alison Johns