When Amateurs Ruled The Open is a short golf blog post that looks at the greatest amateur achievements at the Open Championship. In the modern era of golf, the gap between the professional elite and the amateur hopeful is a chasm wider than the Swilcan Burn. We now celebrate when an amateur simply makes the cut or finds themselves on the low end of the leaderboard on a Sunday. But there was a time—a golden, gritty era—when the "unpaid" didn't just compete; they conquered.
My Top 5 Scottish Links Courses is a short golf blog post that takes a look at my favourite Links courses in Scotland. Scotland is the ancestral home of golf, and for any enthusiast, playing the historic links of the north is a pilgrimage. I’ve had the privilege of walking these fairways many times, and while Scotland is spoiled for choice, these five stand out as the definitive "must-plays" for any serious golfer.
Golfers' Handicaps & Scoring is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the unbelievable statistics of amateur golfers.
Fore-get Your Transport Worries is a short golf blog post that looks at different ways of getting from A to B during your golfing vacation.
Rules of Golf - Loose Impediments is a short golf blog post that looks at Rule 15.1 and what you can and cannot do.
Carnoustie Golf Links is a short golf blog post that looks at the most feared Links in golf.
The Executive Athlete is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the best exercises that you can do in the office to stay "tour-ready"
My Favourite Audio Golf Books is a short golf blog post that looks at a list of what, in my opinion, are the best Audio Books in Golf. Whether you’re commuting to the course or grinding through a long practice session on the range, a great golf audiobook can be the ultimate “15th club” i
My Favourite Golf Podcasts is a short golf blog post that looks at a list of my all-time favourite Golf podcasts from around the world. As a PGA Fellow Professional, I appreciate a mix of high-level instruction and deep-dive analysis into the pro game. Whether you’re looking for tournament pre
Golfers with Golfing Names is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the most apt names in the world of golf. It is a rare but delightful occurrence when a golfer’s name sounds like it was destiny for them to pick up a club. Beyond the obvious legends, there are several professionals… R
Facilities and Services for Golfers is a short golf blog post that looks at the main factors golfers consider when choosing where to stay. Based on industry standards and traveller preferences, here is a breakdown of what golfers look for in where to stay and play. 1. Proximity and “Playabilit
Important Golfing Numbers is a short golf blog post that explains some of the main numbers that you hear about in golf. As a PGA Fellow Professional, I know that one of the biggest challenges I face when talking to amateur golfers is managing their “unrealistic expectations.” Most amateu
