United States captain Steve Stricker will have his work cut out to create a team chemistry conducive to winning back the Ryder Cup, writes Craig Stirton. Two years is a long time to wait to revel in one of the best events in sport. Three - due to the Covid-19 pandemic - may have installed … Continue reading Chemistry Stricker’s Greatest Hurdle
As Roger Federer lifted the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup for his 20th Grand Slam with tears streaming down his face, Tiger Woods would have sat up and taken notice. There is no disputing the fact that the pair are the greatest players of their generation, if not of all-time. The sheer weight of numbers places … Continue reading RF shows TW what’s possible
Tommy Fleetwood's impressive play over the past year has him primed to become the first English winner of the Open since Nick Faldo won at Muirfield in 1992. As memorable years go, 2017 is a tough act to follow for Tommy Fleetwood. In a year which saw the Englishman win twice, capture the Race to … Continue reading Fleetwood to snap English Open drought?
Following his victory at the Nedbank Golf Challenge, I fully expect Branden Grace to kick on and claim his first major championship title in 2018. For the best part of five years, Grace has shown that he is a major champion in waiting. In 2012, Grace enjoyed a tremendous breakout year on the European Tour. … Continue reading Is Grace’s major glory imminent?
The Internationals will be searching for a solution to their Presidents Cup woes after slumping to a tenth defeat against the United States in twelve editions of the biennial event. The lopsided nature of the contest has threatened the longevity of the competition since its inception in 1994 with the Internationals' only victory coming in … Continue reading Internationals searching for answers
I don't hide the fact that Bubba Watson is hardly my favourite player to watch on Tour. Nevertheless, I am curious as to what precipitated his rapid decline. Simply put, Watson is a polarising figure in the world of golf. Some love him for the variety of shots at his disposal while others love to … Continue reading Was a pink ball worth it, Bubba?
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