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Interview with John McLaughlin, CEO North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland

What are the best links golf courses in the UK?

The UK has arguably the very best collection of real links courses in the world. UK golfers have the very best choices available to play…

Looking back -- the Lopez / Wright Intersection

The top 10 women’s major championship winners of all time

Succeeding on the biggest stage is no small feat, but the legendary names on this list made winning a women’s major championship look all too…

Nick Taylor, second from left, of Canada, reacts after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament on the fourth playoff hole

The Forgotten Open

M. James Ward examines how the Canadian Open went from one of the most prestigious championships to a far lesser role and is now seeking…

Tiger Woods

When Woods became “the” Tiger

M. James Ward outlines how winning the PGA Championship 25 years ago became the springboard for winning seven of the next 11 major events.

Masters Misfires

Masterful Misfires Pt.1

Green jacket seekers denied. M. James Ward reviews the most notable head scratching final round hiccups.

Sergio Garcia

On this day in 2017 – Sergio Garcia claims first major at the Masters in a playoff

The Spaniard beat Justin Rose on the first extra hole at Augusta National.

America's "St. Andrews" 2

Legends of the Fairway: North Carolina’s Contribution to Golf History

The state of North Carolina is rich with quality courses including some that make the US Top 100.

Tiger Woods returned to golf after a life-threatening car crash.

On this day in 2021: Tiger Woods severely injured after car crash in California

Woods was recovering from back surgery and had been travelling alone at 7am local time when his SUV veered off the road at high speed.

Swinging Surprises: Remembering the Top 5 Open Championship Upsets that Shook the World of Golf

Long odds at the Open Championship does not mean you have no chance. These five winners all won at big numbers.

Open Championship - Tournament Records

The Open Championship – Tournament Records

Eight players entered and contested the first Open in 1860

PGA Player of the Year & PGATour Player of the Year

PGA Tour Player of the Year & PGA Player of the Year

Players on the PGA Tour compete for two player of the year awards.

PGA Tour - Career Money List

PGA Tour – Career Money List

Career money leaders

European Tour - Career Money

European Tour – Career Money List

From 31st December 1984 to the present day DP World Tour

FedEx Cup - Past Winners

FedEx Cup – Past Winners

Established in 2007

European Tour - Rookie of the Year award

European Tour – Rookie of the Year

1960-2020

European Tour - Golfer of the Year

European Tour – Golfer of the Year

Inaugurated in 1985

PGA Rookie of the Year since inception in 1990

PGA Tour – Rookie of the Year

1990-2019

European Tour - Golfer of the Year © Matthew Harris / TGPL

The Association of Golf Writers Trophy

Awarded to the European individual, who had made the most outstanding contribution to golf in the preceding year.

European Tour - Golfer of the Year © Matthew Harris / TGPL

Race to Dubai – Past Winners

Winners of the Harry Vardon Trophy awarded to Race to Dubai and previously Order of Merit winners.

The Payne Stewart Award © Matthew Harris / TGPL

The Payne Stewart Award

Awarded to players who share Payne Stewart’s respect for the traditions of the game, commitment to charity, professionalism and sporting conduct.