Golf

Does The Solheim Cup Need To Look East?

The latest instalment of team format golf continues this week with the start of the Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle, where Europe will attempt to prise the trophy from the tight grip of America. It’s a hold the USA has had since 2003, and therefore no easy task, especially given the rich experience on the American team. Bearing similarities to that of the one-sided Ryder Cup matches in the 1980s, the home side will need to pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat if they are to prove the pundits wrong this…Read more …

Golf in a Gale

A brief glance at the weather-beaten faces of the Walker Cup players last weekend, combined with the news that European Tour Qualifying School was delayed due to high winds, is evidence enough that the wind plays a major role in autumnal golf in the British Isles. Playing in a strong breeze isn’t easy at the best of times, but you can make life a lot easier by simply making the right choices. The old adage ‘swing slower in the wind’ makes sense, but better course management when the breeze is up is likely…Read more …
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