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McIlroy still hurting after Pinehurst failure

McIlroy still hurting after Pinehurst failure

Rory McIlroy admits his failure to win the U.S Open still "stings" as he bids to match Seve Ballesteros by winning a sixth Race to Dubai title. 13 Nov 2024
THE THING ABOUT GOLF: #129 JAVIER BALLESTEROS

THE THING ABOUT GOLF: #129 JAVIER BALLESTEROS

John Huggan sits down with Seve Ballesteros’ son, Javier, to talk life, golf, the Ryder Cup, the state of the world game and plenty more. 23 Oct 2024
Favourite Hatton takes control of the British Masters

Favourite Hatton takes control of the British Masters

Tyrrell Hatton has opened up a one-shot lead at the British Masters, helped by a magnificent recovery shot that had echoes of the late Seve Ballesteros. 31 Aug 2024
Morri: Why we adore artists like Min Woo

Morri: Why we adore artists like Min Woo

The brilliant win by Min Woo Lee in Brisbane at the weekend reminded me of something often said by former touring pro turned course architect and fellow magazine columnist Mike Clayton. 27 Nov 2023
Ogilvy: The players that impressed me the most

Ogilvy: The players that impressed me the most

Like everyone else in golf, I’ve been captivated recently by the emergence and somewhat meteoric rise of Ludvig Aberg. 21 Nov 2023
Morri: It’s time to mix up the Cup

Morri: It’s time to mix up the Cup

Vested interests and internal politics so often distract from the simplest answers facing the game and the fact the Presidents Cup is not already a mixed event might just be Exhibit A. 16 Oct 2023
Pavon claims emotional first DP World Tour win

Pavon claims emotional first DP World Tour win

Matthieu Pavon has broken through with his first DP World Tour victory at a place close to home for him, repelling an early rally by Jon Rahm and a late charge by Marcel Siem to win the Spanish Open by four shots. 16 Oct 2023
Rahm starts strong at home Open with 67

Rahm starts strong at home Open with 67

Jon Rahm's attempt to overtake Seve Ballesteros by winning a fourth Spanish Open title is off to a hot start after he shot a four-under 67 to sit four shots off the lead after Thursday's first round. 13 Oct 2023
This is your time, Captain Donald's emotional message

This is your time, Captain Donald's emotional message

On the outskirts of the Eternal City, Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has a simple message for his players: This is your time. 29 Sep 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #103 – Sam Torrance

The Thing About Golf Podcast #103 – Sam Torrance

Search ‘Ryder Cup’ on the internet and it won’t take long before you find an image of Sam Torrance, arms raised to the sky after holing the winning putt at The Belfry at the 1985 matches. 27 Sep 2023
Playing From The Tips Ep.29: European Masters & Portland Classic

Playing From The Tips Ep.29: European Masters & Portland Classic

It’s as close to an offseason as golf gets with the PGA Tour out of action for two weeks leaving the spotlight for the DP World and LPGA Tours. 29 Aug 2023
Spanish influence for Micheluzzi’s Open debut

Spanish influence for Micheluzzi’s Open debut

David Micheluzzi believes he is better for the run at the PGA Championship as he prepares to play his second major championship, this time with the benefit of influence from two of Spain’s best players. 19 Jul 2023
Just For The Record

Just For The Record

Jon Rahm is a self-confessed golf nerd. 15 Jun 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #92 – Geoff Ogilvy

The Thing About Golf Podcast #92 – Geoff Ogilvy

Winner of the 2006 US Open, Geoff Ogilvy is known as one of professional golf’s best interview subjects and in this wide ranging chat with John Huggan he shows why. 10 May 2023
Rahm dedicates Masters win to Seve on special Spanish anniversary

Rahm dedicates Masters win to Seve on special Spanish anniversary

Jon Rahm has dedicated his gripping Masters comeback win to late, great countryman Seve Ballesteros after holding off LIV Golf heavyweights Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson to post a poignant and popular victory at Augusta National. 10 Apr 2023
The Preview: Mallorca Golf Open

The Preview: Mallorca Golf Open

After a 10 year absence the Mallorca Open made a triumphant return to the DP World Tour schedule last year and is shaping as another good event this week. 18 Oct 2022
Rahm outduels Min Woo for third Spanish Open title

Rahm outduels Min Woo for third Spanish Open title

Min Woo Lee has fallen short after a compelling duel over four rounds with Jon Rahm, eventually crushed by the sheer brilliance of the local hero at the Open De Espana in Madrid. 10 Oct 2022
The Preview: acciona Open de España

The Preview: acciona Open de España

He might have fallen to sixth in the Official World Golf Rankings but former World No.1 Jon Rahm will be the star of the show at this week’s Spanish Open in Madrid. 5 Oct 2022
The Thing About Golf Podcast #71 – Jose Maria Olazabal

The Thing About Golf Podcast #71 – Jose Maria Olazabal

Jose Maria Olazabal was one of the best of his generation – a dual Masters winner with one of the most admired short games in history. 27 Jul 2022
The Thing About Golf Podcast #69 – Jaime Diaz

The Thing About Golf Podcast #69 – Jaime Diaz

Technically, writing is just the putting together of words to form sentences. However, like golf, that undersells by quite a margin the gift some have for it. 29 Jun 2022
Foster revelling in Fitzpatrick (and his) first major win

Foster revelling in Fitzpatrick (and his) first major win

Billy Foster grabbed the flag on the 18th green, pulled it toward his face and gave it a kiss. Finally, that flag belongs to him. 20 Jun 2022