Europe have won the 45th Ryder Cup in New York by 15 points to 13, but it could – and perhaps should – have been a much more comfortable victory. Luke Donald’s European side dominated proceedings at Bethpage Black on Long Island and took a healthy lead into the final day. But the US team,…
After almost two years of waiting, the 2025 Ryder Cup is now almost upon us. Bethpage Black, on Long Island, New York, will host as Europe bids to become the first team to claim victory away from home since they did so in 2012. Back then, they had to rely on the so-called Miracle of…
Each of golf’s four majors takes a slightly different approach when it comes to deciding which venue will host the tournament. The Masters, of course, is only ever held at the iconic Augusta National, which keeps things nice and simple. The US Open and the US PGA Championships, in contrast, have both been played at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…