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 – 1st…
To someone who’s never seen the sport played before, golf would seem a strange activity. An article from Punch magazine in the late 19th century described the object of the game thus: “To put a very small ball into a very tiny and remotely distant hole, with engines singularly ill adapted for the purpose.”…
Credit: New Atlas Being well equipped for the golf course means far more than having the right irons, woods and wedges in your bag. To feel totally prepared for action, there are so many additional accessories that can give you the edge. Golf is a game of fine margins and ensuring every aspect of your…
Credit: thoughtCo Most, if not all, top golfers pride themselves on conducting a thorough warm-up routine before hitting the course. There‘s a real science behind a golf warm-up – a few practice swings just don’t cut it anymore, especially if you can only get on the course a few times a month and…
The Race to Dubai is described by the European Tour as ‘a season-long competition which celebrates both the diversity and shared passion for golf across the globe.’ To plenty of golfing fans, it is as good an excuse as any to continue to watch some of the world’s best players in action right up until…
Is there anything better than playing golf? Probably not. But if you can’t be out playing, the best golf photos might just about do the game’s excitement justice. From the best course scenery to the finest shots frozen in time – we’ve rounded up our favourite golf photos of 2017! 1) Jordan Spieth – The Open…
