The Tube Map is the iconic schematic for the London Underground system using a combination of colours and shapes. In Scorecard Semiotics, Golfing Herald examines a sample of golf course scorecards to present an argument that just like the Tube map, the golf scorecard should also be viewed as a design and semiotic icon. Semiotics Semiotics is the study of sign process. Signs … [Read more...] about Scorecard Semiotics
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Dr Frank Stableford
Golfing Herald looks at the life and legacy of Dr Frank Stableford, who will forever be synonymous with the game of golf. The scoring system he devised germinated for almost four decades from conception to inception. As the late golf writer and commentator Henry Longhurst famously said: "I doubt whether any single man did more to increase the pleasure of the humble club … [Read more...] about Dr Frank Stableford
Richard Pace
Golfing Herald met up with Richard Pace, Head PGA Professional at Beverley & East Riding Golf Club for the inaugural article in our series 'Meet the Professional'. Richard Pace started playing golf at the age of 13, joining Hornsea Golf Club and embarked on his golfing journey with a handicap of 32. By the time Richard went to Leeds Metropolitan University to study … [Read more...] about Richard Pace
Carris Trophy 2018
Barclay Brown, from Hallamshire Golf Club, clinched the Carris Trophy with a narrow 1 shot victory at Fulford Golf Club, York. The 17-year-old England Boy International birdied the final 2 holes to overhaul Gregorio De Leo from Italy to claim his first major win with a score of 280 (8 under par). An opening round of 73 (which included 6 penalty shots) left Brown 7 shots off … [Read more...] about Carris Trophy 2018