Anticipation for The Open has been building steadily ever since The R&A confirmed that Royal Portrush would be returning to the rota. When play gets underway, it will be nearly 70 years since Max Faulkner lifted the Claret Jug at the Dunluce links. His name will be mentioned many times in the lead up to…
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…
The word ‘great’ gets thrown around a lot these days – but it arguably doesn’t do justice to Peter Thomson. Five-time Open winner Thomson, who sadly passed away on June 20th aged 88 following a long-term battle with Parkinson’s disease, was more than just a truly great golfing champion. He was a president of…
The Open Championship was last won by an amateur golfer in 1930 – but the tournament always features a selection of top amateur players. Here, we look at some of the most famous golfers who have competed in the grand old championship as amateurs. Bobby Jones Best Open Finish as an amateur –…
Was there anything that surprised you about the tournament? I thought the scoring would be a lot lower than last year. I appreciate there were a few 65’s, and Haotong Li had a phenomenal final round of 63. I think he was about 1000/1 before the tournament started. When he had the clubhouse lead for…
How would you describe a modern caddie? The modern-day caddie is strong, fit – not carousing in the clubhouse after the end of a round like the old days, he’s busy ensuring the player and his equipment is looked after. I’ve never been lucky enough to play a round with a caddie. What do…
