The Ryder Cup ensures there is always a simmering, though usually friendly, rivalry between golfers from the USA and Europe. The divisions caused by LIV may have blurred those traditional boundaries, perhaps uniting players on both sides of the argument, irrespective of where they come from. However, there is no doubt that for golfers on…
Category: Tournaments
Which Golfer Has Won the Most Players Championships?
The 2025 Players Championship is underway as Scottie Scheffler looks to defend his crown… again. Twelve months ago he made history by becoming the first player ever to win this prestigious tournament back to back. It was an incredible year for the man from New Jersey in 2024 and his victory at the iconic TPC…
Football Meets Golf with Icons of Football Tournament
The modern world faces many challenges. Compared to the issues in the many other conflict zones around the world, plus the ever-present threat of terrorism, the impending climate catastrophe and the massive upheaval AI might bring, the issues faced in the world of sport seem almost irrelevant. Nonetheless, with attention spans shorter than ever, all…
Should Golfers be Paid to Play in the Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup was first played in 1927 and its roots go back a little earlier, to the start of that decade. As it approaches its centenary it is as big and prestigious as it has ever been. The contract to broadcast coverage of the biennial event is highly lucrative and tickets to watch live…
Why the World Golf Championships are No Longer on the Calendar
When we consider the world of men’s golf there are four tournaments that stand head and shoulders above all the rest in terms of prestige. These are the four majors, the Open Championship played in the UK, plus the three American ones: the Masters, US Open and US PGA Championship. Beyond these, the Players Championship…
Which Courses Host the Open Championship?
The four major championships in golf all have their quirks and things that make them stand out from other tournaments. The Masters is unique in that it is played at the same venue every year, the iconic Augusta National in Georgia. The Open Championship, the only one of the quartet played outside the USA, has…
Best European Golfers in Ryder Cup History
After a record mauling at the 2021 Ryder Cup in America, Team Europe came roaring back to win the 2023 edition in Italy with ease. On the 1st of October, they completed a 16.5-11.5 win over the US side at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club near Rome and thus maintained their incredible home record….
Who Has Won the Most Open Championships in Golf?
The 2023 Open Championship, or British Open, or simply The Open – call it what you will – gets underway on the 20th of July. It will be held at Hoylake in Merseyside and the winner will be crowned on the 23rd of July, etching their name into the golfing history books. Winning one Open…