I am not a Golf Historian and quite rightly leave that specialism to experts such as the Society of Golf Historians, Stephen Proctor, Alistair Noakes, Bill Williams and the British Golf Museum. However, from a very young age, I have always been interested in the 'History and Legends of Golf', primarily fuelling this interest by reading umpteen golfing books and magazines. … [Read more...] about Horace Hutchinson
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Ed James
Golfing Herald met up with PGA Teaching Professional Ed James for our Meet the Professional series. Ed was introduced to golf by his Grandad who was a member at Gainsborough Golf Club in Lincolnshire, England. But it was not until a few years later when he received a Xmas gift of golf lessons that Ed became ‘hooked’. From that moment on, Ed knew he wanted to be involved … [Read more...] about Ed James
John Ball Jr
Last year I attended the opening round of the Brabazon Trophy (the English Men's Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship) at Alwoodley Golf Club to watch some of the world's best amateur golfers. As the opening round unfolded, I formed the idea for an article, namely who was/is the 'Greatest Amateur Golfer'. Over the next few days, I undertook an incredibly subjective exercise … [Read more...] about John Ball Jr
David Edwards
Golfing Herald met up with David Edwards, PGA Fellow Professional and International Trick Golf Show artist for our Meet the Professional series. Aged about 9, David’s love and passion for golf ‘teed off’ on the practice ground at Catterick Garrison Golf Club by hitting balls with a putter, always attempting to break his own distance record!! David’s father served in … [Read more...] about David Edwards
Kevin Diss
I first came across the work of Kevin Diss when Sunningdale Golf Club kindly granted me permission to use one of his photographs (of the 18th on the Old Course) from their website, with the condition that I provided accreditation for Kevin, which naturally I was more than happy to do. I was blown away by the composition, colours and artistry of the Sunningdale photograph and … [Read more...] about Kevin Diss