Travel: Two gems on the outskirts of Mallorca’s tourism trap
By Steve Killick IT’S LIKE discovering Sunningdale on the outskirts of Margate. Just a 10-minute drive from the sprawling brashness of the tourist trap that …
Top doc Lawlor: golf’s favourite swing carries fear factor for youngsters
Young golfers are most a risk of injury in the pursuit of the ‘X-Factor’ swing according to experienced chiropractor Shane Lawlor. The modern game …
Inbee victory steals the hearts of Games chiefs
By Graham Otway In the coming months, when the International Olympic Committee sits down to discuss whether golf should complete its ‘two-match trial’ and …
There’s just no cure for the golfing virus
By Martin Johnson Going to see your golf pro can be a bit like an appointment with your GP, especially if it involves one of those delicate, hard to talk about …
Will games build a lasting legacy?
By John Huggan Admittedly, it didn’t quite reach the level of rampant hysteria. But it was close. So sugary and schmaltzy was the (vast) majority reaction to …
Golfing etiquette – It’s in our jeans
By Martin Johnson The atmosphere around the table in the clubhouse was pretty sombre as I sat there discussing one of our regulars. “I’m afraid I can’t …
Want to speed up play? Gag caddies
By Martin Johnson I used to feel a bit sorry for the boss in Downton Abbey. A grown man, well into middle age, and completely incapable of dressing himself. …
Willett focusing on himself
Danny Willett hopes Justin Rose can claim a medal for Team GB in Rio but insists his focus will be on his own game. Willett and Rose will represent Great …
Stenson eyeing Olympic gold
Henrik Stenson is hoping to keep a brilliant season going by winning gold for Sweden at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Stenson was arguably seen as one of the …
Rio absentees will have regret – Matt Kuchar
Matt Kuchar says several of the world’s top golfers will be thinking twice about their decision to miss the 2016 Olympic Games. Golf returns to the …
