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And will those feet in future times, walk upon England’s fairways green?

Posted on May 3, 2012
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Last week, Luke Donald was quoted as saying he’d like to see more European Tour events played in England. Asked a leading question, it was a natural and predictable response from the Englishman. In the past, Paul Casey, Ian Poulter, and probably several others have answered the same way. As an Englishman myself, it’s easy to lament the gradual (or not so gradual) decline in the number of Tour events played in England over recent years. Yes, I know the Ryder Cup successes and standard of our golfers wouldn’t be the same if…Read more …

Fans’ Hall of Fame: Laura Davies

Posted on April 26, 2012
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Laura Davies’ incredible success as a golfer means that she’s not only one of the most celebrated personalities in golf but, moreover, she’s one of England’s most decorated sportswomen. Awarded a CBE in 2000, Davies began her professional career in 1985, winning both 'Rookie of the Year’ and 'Order of Merit' titles in her first season. She repeated the Order of Merit win again in 1986, before winning her first official Major, the U.S.Women’s Open, in 1987. Prior to this, she had been triumphant at the British Women's Open in 1986 (before it was considered…Read more …