Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman statesman and philosopher in the first century AD, and much of his work has survived. Of his many famous quotes and sayings, the following resonates as powerfully today as it did during the halcyon days of the Roman Empire ... "To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life … [Read more...] about Roy Edgar Crockett D.F.C. – An Unassuming Hero
Beverley Golf Club
Freddie Tait – From Majuba Hill to Koodoosberg
Like myself, many of you will have read The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever by Mark Frost. For those of you who have not, and without recourse to a spoiler alert, this book vividly and suspensefully recalls how a bet between two millionaires resulted in an epic fourball better ball match, between the paring of legendary professionals Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson … [Read more...] about Freddie Tait – From Majuba Hill to Koodoosberg
Bertha Thompson – A Forgotten Golf Champion
'Bertha Thompson - A Forgotten Golf Champion' chronicles the golfing life and achievements of arguably the best English lady amateur golfer of the Edwardian era (1901-1910). At the pinnacle of her distinguished amateur career, Bertha was arguably the best lady amateur golfer in the world. And yet...if you run a query via the Google Search Engine with the keywords 'Bertha … [Read more...] about Bertha Thompson – A Forgotten Golf Champion
Golf Hole Names
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
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