The R&A and the USGA have developed a new World Handicap System (WHS) which delivers a unified and more inclusive handicapping system, which has been implemented globally on a staggered basis throughout 2020. In this article, Golfing Herald provides an overview (albeit from 50,000 ft.) of the key objectives and features of this worldwide initiative and how it will impact … [Read more...] about World Handicap System
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Alison Johns
Golfing Herald met up with Alison Johns, PGA Teaching Professional at Woodhall Spa Golf Club for our Meet the Professional series. Alison’s love of golf started when she caddied for her father on the 9 hole golf course at RAF Woodhall. Then, aged 11, she picked up a golf club and really enjoyed the experience of hitting a golf ball for the first time. Alison then … [Read more...] about Alison Johns
David McNicholas
Golfing Herald met up with David McNicholas, Head PGA Professional at Elsham Golf Club for our Meet the Professional series. David’s love of golf began at a very early age. In the mid-1980's he would sneak onto Turnberry golf course with his parents and his brother and whilst walking the course his Dad would proudly explain where golfing legends such as Jack Nicklaus and … [Read more...] about David McNicholas
Golfing Holiday
A guest article from golf holiday specialists Glencor Golf, based in York, England on: 'How to get the most out of a golfing holiday, at home or abroad' Organising a golf holiday has the potential to be a source of massive stress. You need to find a good place to go, then there are lots of logistics to take care of to make sure you and your clubs get there on time and … [Read more...] about Golfing Holiday
Ed ‘Porky’ Oliver
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