Before launching Golfing Herald I had a myriad of ideas for possible articles, some of which have been realised over the past 10 months or so. One idea was to investigate, write and publish a trilogy of articles connected by a common theme, namely the factual information present on a Golf Scorecard, to be read as three individual pieces of work rather than a single piece. At … [Read more...] about Golf Hole Names
From the Nineteenth
Ryder Cup – 1 Year To Go
Earlier today I watched some of the Ryder Cup Captains Press Conference, publicised as '1 Year to Go'. I thought that can't be right as it seems only like yesterday when Europe regained the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, Paris, winning by 17 & 1/2 points to 10 & 1/2 points. But yes it is correct. Only '1 Year to Go'. The 2020 Ryder Cup will be played from Friday … [Read more...] about Ryder Cup – 1 Year To Go
Clintons Surprise
Clintons Surprise is an article based on events that really happened back in June 2001 which involved the 3rd hole at Rudding Park Golf Club (Harrogate, England), a wedding party and William Jefferson Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States of America...but where does one start? I know... I'm quite sad. Look at the facts. Double Maths and Physics at A-Level, read … [Read more...] about Clintons Surprise
ER Junior Championship
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
World Handicap System
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