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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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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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Always a special moment in the history of any Open The first shank - and it’s an absolute pearler from Todd Hamilton Kevin Van Valkenburg

Always a special moment in the history of any Open The first shank - and it’s an absolute pearler from Todd Hamilton Kevin Van Valkenburg

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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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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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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
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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

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679,700 views • 2 months ago

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

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328,233 views • 2 months ago

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
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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

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332,472 views • 2 months ago

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

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761,807 views • 9 months ago

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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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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318,123 views • 3 months ago

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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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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489,384 views • 1 year ago

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
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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

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125,345 views • 3 months ago

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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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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91,963 views • 3 months ago

Robert Rock at Sunningdale.. You’re welcome
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Robert Rock at Sunningdale.. You’re welcome

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69,927 views • 2 months ago

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
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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

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346,175 views • 2 years ago

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
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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

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35,210 views • 4 months ago

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

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20,961 views • 3 months ago

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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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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20,487 views • 4 months ago

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
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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

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25,114 views • 1 year ago

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