The 2011 Golf Season in Review

Having previously shared my opinion that end of season money spinners are a bore, I couldn’t resist offering the first review of the 2011 season.  OK, it’s a little early, I’ll concede, and there’s interest in seeing whether Luke Donald can top both the US Money List and the European Order of Merit come the end of the season.  But, as for individual tournaments, if you really believe any of the remaining events will overshadow those already completed, then I’m ready to hurl a hotdog in disagreement. So which tournament has been the…Read more …

Choosing a Path – Amateur or Professional?

This month, two of golf’s great contests take place in the British Isles. First, the Walker Cup tees off this Saturday at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, and in a couple of weeks Killeen Castle will provide the spectacular backdrop for the Solheim Cup. Both will undoubtedly provide fascinating viewing, and if previous billings are anything to go by, the Walker Cup will provide us a glimpse of future stars. Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler are unquestionably the new breed of superstars on tour, yet a couple of years ago they were…Read more …