Growing up across the street from Lawton Country Club, Bobby Taylor wanted nothing more to just step foot on the lush grass of the golf course. But his family didn’t have the means to join a country club, perpetuating the stereotype of elitism often associated with the sport.“I would walk …
Read More »GOLF: Heritage varsity squads, LaFayette JV win Thursday matches | Sports
Golfers from three northwest Georgia schools teed it up for nine holes at the LaFayette Golf Course on Thursday.In varsity boys’ action, the Heritage Generals fought through breezy conditions to beat LaFayette, 160-169.Samuel Johnson had a 38 for Heritage and Carter Bell carded a 39, while a 40 from Chandler …
Read More »The Masters: Ian Woosnam thought about withdrawal after mid-round injury at Augusta National | Golf News
Ian Woosnam, the 1991 Masters champion, aggravated a groin injury during his opening round at Augusta National; former world No 1 “pretty damn pleased” to card a four-over 76 in first competitive round since October 2019 By Ali Stafford Last Updated: 08/04/21 8:21pm Ian Woosnam is making his 32nd appearance …
Read More »Masters countdown – one day to go: 60 years since Gary Player became first overseas winner | Golf News
South African Gary Player ended the dominance of American golfers at Augusta National with his first Masters victory in 1961; watch this year’s Masters live on Sky Sports The Masters from 2pm on Thursday Last Updated: 06/04/21 2:31pm 1:47 This year’s Masters marks the 60th anniversary of Gary Player becoming …
Read More »The Masters: Chef Michel Roux Jnr picks his top-five menus from Masters champions | Golf News
The Masters Club Dinner has been an annual tradition since 1952 The annual Masters Club Dinner generates huge interest every year at Augusta National, but which champions have impressed the most with their menus? Who better to decide than world-famous chef Michel Roux Jnr. Many culinary enthusiasts around the globe …
Read More »Natalie Pinkham and Bela Shah bid for place at Wentworth in Slingsby Golf Academy | Golf News
Natalie Pinkham, Bela Shah, Helen Skelton and Fleur East are the four “cadets” featuring in the new Slingsby Golf Academy, aimed at encouraging more women to get into golf. Last Updated: 31/03/21 12:51pm The Slingsby Golf Academy launches this week Sky Sports stars Natalie Pinkham and Bela Shah are among …
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