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Mark Townsend

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Freelance golf journalist Likes: 80s golf, bucket hats, house music, Leeds United, Moortown GC Dislikes: Chipping, polyester trousers, white belts

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Playing with Gary Player at Birkdale The first person to render him speechless

Playing with Gary Player at Birkdale The first person to render him speechless

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Twelve months ago Collin Morikawa's caddie, JJ Jakovac, made history by making a hole-in-one at Sawgrass’ 17th It was the first ace in the 26-year history of the caddie contest Jason Day and Min Woo Lee were also watching

Twelve months ago Collin Morikawa's caddie, JJ Jakovac, made history by making a hole-in-one at Sawgrass’ 17th It was the first ace in the 26-year history of the caddie contest Jason Day and Min Woo Lee were also watching

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Mac O’Grady 1st tee, Riviera Elite swing, ball flight, slacks and visor

Mac O’Grady 1st tee, Riviera Elite swing, ball flight, slacks and visor

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Robert Rock has qualified for the 124th US Open at Pinehurst No.2 Last played on the European Tour in October 2022, now ranked 2035 in the world at the age of 47 Shoots 69-66 round Walton Heath The sporting year is complete

Robert Rock has qualified for the 124th US Open at Pinehurst No.2 Last played on the European Tour in October 2022, now ranked 2035 in the world at the age of 47 Shoots 69-66 round Walton Heath The sporting year is complete

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Lots to like here.. Robert Rock at Seacroft - and still rocking (pun intended) the pink castle tee

Lots to like here.. Robert Rock at Seacroft - and still rocking (pun intended) the pink castle tee

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Piers Morgan might just have hit the worst tee shot in the history of the Road Hole to find the fairway..

Piers Morgan might just have hit the worst tee shot in the history of the Road Hole to find the fairway..

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Tom Watson with a persimmon 4-wood from 213 yards At Augusta Over water Without any headwear Nor any logos Cracking polo shirt Proper trousers World-class footwear With a yellow glove

Tom Watson with a persimmon 4-wood from 213 yards At Augusta Over water Without any headwear Nor any logos Cracking polo shirt Proper trousers World-class footwear With a yellow glove

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Pick your favourite ever shot at Augusta? Not the best or your top three, just your favourite stand-alone shot at the Masters Sandy Lyle, 1988 - the fact his previous shot was a 1-iron - the Mizuno TP-11 irons (and visor) - the natural talent - the trousers - the commentary

Pick your favourite ever shot at Augusta? Not the best or your top three, just your favourite stand-alone shot at the Masters Sandy Lyle, 1988 - the fact his previous shot was a 1-iron - the Mizuno TP-11 irons (and visor) - the natural talent - the trousers - the commentary

680,112 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Now almost unthinkable from 1996.. Faldo’s 2-iron to 13 at Augusta, ball above his feet, now two clear of Greg Norman

Now almost unthinkable from 1996.. Faldo’s 2-iron to 13 at Augusta, ball above his feet, now two clear of Greg Norman

761,888 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Ian Woosnam; still probably my favourite swing Did hundreds of laps watching him on the European Tour in the 80s, absolutely incredible flusher of a golf ball

Ian Woosnam; still probably my favourite swing Did hundreds of laps watching him on the European Tour in the 80s, absolutely incredible flusher of a golf ball

254,927 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

If I could give anyone a Green Jacket it would be David Duval 2-6-3-2 from 1998-01, never made another cut

If I could give anyone a Green Jacket it would be David Duval 2-6-3-2 from 1998-01, never made another cut

328,564 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Genuine question: Name a better celebration in golf? Lying face down on St Andrews 18th, beating your fists into the green after a) flubbing a chip 10 yards and then holing a 60-footer to get into a play-off for The Open Championship

Genuine question: Name a better celebration in golf? Lying face down on St Andrews 18th, beating your fists into the green after a) flubbing a chip 10 yards and then holing a 60-footer to get into a play-off for The Open Championship

332,523 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

The 1978 Masters Why don’t we talk about this more often? - Hubert Green has a three-foot birdie putt to play off with Gary Player - Backs off due to radio commentary - The caddy’s reaction! - Player looking like The Fonz in his Green Jacket

The 1978 Masters Why don’t we talk about this more often? - Hubert Green has a three-foot birdie putt to play off with Gary Player - Backs off due to radio commentary - The caddy’s reaction! - Player looking like The Fonz in his Green Jacket

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It’s almost ridiculous to try and have a favourite shot at the Masters. Nonsensical. Of all the tens of thousands of shots that have thrilled us for decades… But this is my favourite shot at the Masters

It’s almost ridiculous to try and have a favourite shot at the Masters. Nonsensical. Of all the tens of thousands of shots that have thrilled us for decades… But this is my favourite shot at the Masters

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Jack Nicklaus ripping a 2-iron to the 17th at Turnberry during the ‘77 Open aka The Duel In The Sun The hole is brilliantly called ‘Lang Whang’ - in 2015 my playing partner and I both eagled this hole… that playing partner was 2016 US Women’s Open champ Brittany Lang

Jack Nicklaus ripping a 2-iron to the 17th at Turnberry during the ‘77 Open aka The Duel In The Sun The hole is brilliantly called ‘Lang Whang’ - in 2015 my playing partner and I both eagled this hole… that playing partner was 2016 US Women’s Open champ Brittany Lang

125,345 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

I watch this clip far too much, often to lift my golfing spirits - best characters - best era - best clothes - best courses - golf at its best

I watch this clip far too much, often to lift my golfing spirits - best characters - best era - best clothes - best courses - golf at its best

346,267 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Eamonn Darcy 16 professional wins, 4 Ryder Cup appearances Followed him for 18 holes at Wentworth in the 80s and his ball striking was incredible

Eamonn Darcy 16 professional wins, 4 Ryder Cup appearances Followed him for 18 holes at Wentworth in the 80s and his ball striking was incredible

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Robert Rock at Sunningdale.. You’re welcome

Robert Rock at Sunningdale.. You’re welcome

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One of the most iconic Ryder Cup finishes in 1987 - Eamonn Darcy’s record to this point W0 L6 H2 - Crenshaw putting with a 3-iron - Jacklin’s shades - Mrs Darcy’s handbag - Torrance’s little slap - Darcy’s only ever full point - Europe win in America for the first time

One of the most iconic Ryder Cup finishes in 1987 - Eamonn Darcy’s record to this point W0 L6 H2 - Crenshaw putting with a 3-iron - Jacklin’s shades - Mrs Darcy’s handbag - Torrance’s little slap - Darcy’s only ever full point - Europe win in America for the first time

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Early contender for Coolest Shot of 2023..

Early contender for Coolest Shot of 2023..

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Seve on Lytham’s 18th, 1988 - Shot 65 - Was -6 from 6th to 11th - Monday finish - Back in the navy Slazenger - Fifth and final Major win - Forgotten is Sir Nick Faldo playing from a similar spot just before him - Won £80k - Finished the year as World No.1

Seve on Lytham’s 18th, 1988 - Shot 65 - Was -6 from 6th to 11th - Monday finish - Back in the navy Slazenger - Fifth and final Major win - Forgotten is Sir Nick Faldo playing from a similar spot just before him - Won £80k - Finished the year as World No.1

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More Seve.. This time from the ‘87 Masters which was maybe even more crushing than the previous year Here he is, in an outfit sent from the gods, caressing one in close on 12 No need for bad baseball caps, nor grim advertising. Just a simple Spanish magician and his 8-iron

More Seve.. This time from the ‘87 Masters which was maybe even more crushing than the previous year Here he is, in an outfit sent from the gods, caressing one in close on 12 No need for bad baseball caps, nor grim advertising. Just a simple Spanish magician and his 8-iron

35,271 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Name a better par? Particularly on the 71st hole of a Major

Name a better par? Particularly on the 71st hole of a Major

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Jose Maria Olazabal, in my top 3 all-time favourites Only once outside the top 15 at Augusta in the 90s

Jose Maria Olazabal, in my top 3 all-time favourites Only once outside the top 15 at Augusta in the 90s

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Some personal news.. After 46 years of playing golf I’ve had a hole-in-one. It happened on Gibraltar, Moortown’s 10th and my favourite par 3 anywhere I don’t have a favourite club but I least despise my 8-iron - which produced an eagle from 162 yards to go one up We won 3&2

Some personal news.. After 46 years of playing golf I’ve had a hole-in-one. It happened on Gibraltar, Moortown’s 10th and my favourite par 3 anywhere I don’t have a favourite club but I least despise my 8-iron - which produced an eagle from 162 yards to go one up We won 3&2

25,114 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr