In Search of the Portuguese Star

Germany had its Bernhard Langer, and more recently, Martin Kaymer.  Spain had, of course, the inimitable Seve, then Jose Maria Olazabal and Sergio Garcia.  Sweden has been a conveyor-belt of Ryder Cup players, Denmark has Thomas Bjorn and even Italy, with its comparatively modest golfing pedigree, has had Costantino Rocca, and now the Molinari brothers and Matteo Mannassero.  France has perhaps underachieved, but has still delivered a list of established European Tour Pros and names that we all know, like Jean Van de Veld.  Northern Ireland punches well above its weight, boasting three…Read more …

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 …