Ed ‘Porky’ Oliver was an American Professional Golfer whose golfing profile changed forever when he finished joint first in the 1940 US Open, only to be controversially disqualified. Yet today, if you were to ask golfers about this ‘larger than life’ golfer then the response would probably be something along the lines of “Ed Who?”. In this article from our ‘History & … [Read more...] about Ed ‘Porky’ Oliver
Paul Gibson
Golfing Herald met up with Paul Gibson, PGA Teaching Professional at Hornsea Golf Club for our Meet the Professional series. Paul Gibson is a very well respected and innovative PGA Teaching Professional, but his golfing journey to date has certainly not followed the trajectory of a traditional career path. Paul was introduced to the game of golf at an early age by his … [Read more...] about Paul Gibson
Babe Zaharias
Babe Zaharias was a Track and Field Olympic Gold Medallist & World Record Holder, US Women's and British Ladies Amateur Golf Champion, 10-times a Ladies Professional Golf Association major winner (including a Grand Slam), Golf Hall of Fame inductee...and much much more. 'Babe' is Born Mildred Ella Didriksen was born on 26th June 1911 in Port Arthur Texas. Her parents, … [Read more...] about Babe Zaharias
Golf Competition Conundrum
Slow play is once again in the headlines. On this occasion the final round of the rain-interrupted 2019 USPGA Genesis Open, where golf commentators are openly discussing the pace of play of the winner J.B. Holmes rather than the quality of his golf. Golfing Herald’s take on the pace of play is expressed through 'Competition Conundrum', a fictional golfing story loosely based … [Read more...] about Golf Competition Conundrum
Stuart Brewer
Golfing Herald met up with Stuart Brewer, Head PGA Professional at Holme Hall GC for our Meet the Professional series. Stuart’s first involvement with golf came during a holiday with his parents in Scotland, when aged 10 he played on the Himalayas putting green at St. Andrews. He has been “hooked” ever since. As a Junior golfer, Stuart represented Lincolnshire Boys. … [Read more...] about Stuart Brewer