There is something special about playing golf on a tree-lined parkland golf course in England on a warm and sunny autumnal day…very much a unique sensorial experience. The scenario painted above actually becomes extra special when you are fortunate to play 18 holes in the company of a golfer whose distinguished amateur career included proudly representing England and being a … [Read more...] about Rochelle Morris
Thomas Devine
Golfing Herald met up with Thomas Devine, PGA Advanced Professional and FUEL Junior Golf Programme Director at Oulton Hall, for our series ‘Meet the Professional’. When growing up, Thomas lived a short ‘chip and a putt’ away from the 17th tee at Wilpshire Golf Club, a few miles north of Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Aged about 9 or 10 and encouraged by a friend, Thomas … [Read more...] about Thomas Devine
1940 U.S. Open – A Golfing Whodunit?
The eagerly anticipated 2020 U.S. Open started yesterday (Thursday 17th September) at the historic West Course at Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, N.Y. As a direct consequence of the global COVID-19 pandemic, this major golf championship will be extraordinary in several aspects, such as being played... in September rather than June after the conclusion of the 2019-20 … [Read more...] about 1940 U.S. Open – A Golfing Whodunit?
The 2020protour – Experience what the Pro’s do!!
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chris Hanson to chat about the 2020protour, the first gender-equal tour with an equitable policy which he co-founded with his good friend Adam Walker. Despite the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic, this history-making mini-tour has gone from strength to strength since the inaugural event back in March at Crosland Heath Golf … [Read more...] about The 2020protour – Experience what the Pro’s do!!
Bertha Thompson – A Forgotten Golf Champion
'Bertha Thompson - A Forgotten Golf Champion' chronicles the golfing life and achievements of arguably the best English lady amateur golfer of the Edwardian era (1901-1910). At the pinnacle of her distinguished amateur career, Bertha was arguably the best lady amateur golfer in the world. And yet...if you run a query via the Google Search Engine with the keywords 'Bertha … [Read more...] about Bertha Thompson – A Forgotten Golf Champion