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Ronnie White – One Of The Best Ever?

3 September 2020 By Paul @ Golfing Herald

From L to R...Ronnie White (GB), Joe Carr (GB), Frank Stranahan (USA) and William Campbell (USA) congratulate each other at the 36th hole after their foursomes match finished A/S

Whilst researching for this article for our series 'History and Legends of Golf' I uncovered several quotes, extracts and statements including... "The most professional-looking amateur I have ever seen"...an extract from the book 'Peter Alliss' Golf Heroes' The Americans nicknamed him 'One Height' such was the consistency of his ball-striking, resulting in all of his shots … [Read more...] about Ronnie White – One Of The Best Ever?

The 2020protour – Experience what the Pro’s do!!

18 August 2020 By Paul @ Golfing Herald

A photo of my fourball with the 2020protour Experience what the Pro's Do advert in the background

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chris Hanson to chat about the 2020protour, the first gender-equal tour with an equitable policy which he co-founded with his good friend Adam Walker. Despite the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic, this history-making mini-tour has gone from strength to strength since the inaugural event back in March at Crosland Heath Golf … [Read more...] about The 2020protour – Experience what the Pro’s do!!

Horace Hutchinson

10 February 2020 By Paul @ Golfing Herald

Horace Hutchinson circa. 1895 against a backdrop of the Westward Ho! Golf Links

I am not a Golf Historian and quite rightly leave that specialism to experts such as the Society of Golf Historians, Stephen Proctor, Alistair Noakes, Bill Williams and the British Golf Museum. However, from a very young age, I have always been interested in the 'History and Legends of Golf', primarily fuelling this interest by reading umpteen golfing books and magazines. … [Read more...] about Horace Hutchinson

John Ball Jr

15 January 2020 By Paul @ Golfing Herald

John Ball Jr photographed circa. 1895

Last year I attended the opening round of the Brabazon Trophy (the English Men's Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship) at Alwoodley Golf Club to watch some of the world's best amateur golfers. As the opening round unfolded, I formed the idea for an article, namely who was/is the 'Greatest Amateur Golfer'. Over the next few days, I undertook an incredibly subjective exercise … [Read more...] about John Ball Jr

Greatest Amateur Golfer

11 June 2019 By Paul @ Golfing Herald

Joyce Wethered, widely regarded as the greatest British woman player of the inter-war period

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

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