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…
Credit: Getty 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…
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…
Bernard Gallacher playing at the 1970 Masters. Credit: Getty Images 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…
The distance, speed and accuracy of your swing can be the crucial difference between success and failure. We spoke to Golf Care ambassador and former Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher to get his top tips on building a golf swing… Wrist and forearm positioning This is particularly important when building a golf swing. I’ve always…
There’s lots of talk about golf clubs struggling for members, but recent statistics suggest participation is actually increasing year on year. Do you predict this will increase again in 2018 and what else do you think is needed to help drive further participation? There’s no reason the size of golf crowds won’t continue to…
