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 …

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 …