Since launching Golfing Herald back in December 2018, I have been incredibly lucky with the unconditional input and support provided by the global golfing community. None more so than when I had the pleasure of spending time in the company of former European and Challenge Tour player Ben Mason for an article for our 'Meet the Professional' series. During our chat, we talked … [Read more...] about The Leeds Cup
History
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
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
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