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!!
Articles
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
When the Golf Journalist had to Play
Golfing Herald welcomes back guest author Peter Shaerf. As with his previous article (Beware the Quicksands), ‘When the Golf Journalist had to Play’ is another true story, this time recalling the events surrounding the 1922 Walker Cup and the esteemed golf writer and journalist Bernard Darwin. There is no great mystery to the founding of the Walker Cup but the first … [Read more...] about When the Golf Journalist had to Play
Broadcasting Golf – Sit Back and Relax
Watching a golf tournament on your TV or tablet is easy. Sit back in your favourite chair or couch and push a button. Suddenly you are in the middle of a lush green fairway along with your favourite player discussing club selection. The drives, putts and comments from ex-players are all there. Did you ever wonder exactly how and who is responsible for the production of it … [Read more...] about Broadcasting Golf – Sit Back and Relax
1933 Ryder Cup – Oh How Golf Has Changed
Born circa. 535 BC, the Greek Philosopher Heraclitus was known as 'The Obscure' due to his Cryptic pronouncements and his penchant for wordplay. He was the preeminent advocate of universal flux which was captured in his famous aphorisms: 'everything flows and nothing stays' & 'no man steps into the same river twice' His wisdom from over 2,500 years ago still resonates to … [Read more...] about 1933 Ryder Cup – Oh How Golf Has Changed