INTERVIEWER Francesco Molinari is the first Italian to win The Open, and his final round was flawless. How would you sum up his victory and how he coped with the pressure? BERNARD GALLACHER Francesco has always been a very good player, but the weakness in his game has usually been his putting and holing out.…
The Open Championship is widely regarded as golf’s most prestigious tournament and has delivered some truly incredible moments through the years. Ahead of this year’s Championship at Carnoustie, we spoke exclusively to two revered figures within the sport – Bernard Gallacher, who has played The Open 18 times, and Iain Carter, golf correspondent for…
INTERVIEWER A lot has been made of the course at Shinnecock Hills after the disastrous 2004 US Open. With the well-publicised restoration of the course, are you confident there won’t be a repeat this year? BERNARD GALLACHER It’s safe to say that the organisers lost the plot back in 2004. The seventh green was…
1. Seve Ballesteros’ sensational comeback against Colin Montgomerie (1991) This match highlighted all of Seve’s skills. He was a tough player and was always determined to do well. Seve had started off ok by making a birdie on the last to match Colin’s clubhouse lead of 271 and force a play-off. He then nearly undid…
INTERVIEWER Patrick Reed is the 2018 Masters champion. He was a bit under the radar prior to the tournament and was 60/1 to win. What do you make of this unlikely victory and where do you think it ranks in terms of Masters upsets? BERNARD GALLACHER I wouldn’t say it’s a huge surprise. Patrick Reed…
With the 2018 Masters now just days away and to celebrate the launch of interactive predictor ‘What Makes A Masters Champion‘, who better to speak to than someone who has had the honour of playing at the famous tournament? Step forward Bernard Gallacher. INTERVIEWER Let’s get it out of the way to start with. There’s…
