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…