Since launching Golfing Herald just over 7 months ago, my virtual pen has travelled across the screen of my laptop to write numerous articles but this is the first occasion an article has been compiled and published following a very kind invite/suggestion. Let me explain... John Illingworth is the secretary of the East Riding Union of Golf Clubs (ERUGC) and back in May, … [Read more...] about ER Junior Championship
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David Strath
Thursday 18th July 2019 and the 148th Open Championship is underway at Royal Portrush. By mid-morning several players were jointly leading at 2 under par which got me musing "What are the chances of a playoff come Sunday evening?". Further to that fleeting thought, I went searching the records to find out when was the first occasion the Open Championship required a … [Read more...] about David Strath
Ben Mason
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