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 …

Fans’ Hall of Fame

Brian Barnes In an era when Nicklaus, Watson and Trevino were sweeping the honours board, Brian Barnes earned a reputation as one of Europe’s leading and most gifted golfers.  Admittedly, Barnes wasn’t the most decorated golfer of his generation but he was certainly one of the most popular. Winning nine events on the European Tour, he finished in the top eight of the Order of Merit every year from 1971 to 1980, had a top finish at The Open of tied fifth in 1972, and was the first man to win back to back…Read more …