19th Hole

The Open Championship – PlayoffsThe Open Championship has seen 20 playoffs in 139 playings, although the first playoff, in 1876, was quite literally a ‘non-event’.…

The game of golf has enthralled people for centuries. Enthusiasts spend a large amount of time and money creating the perfect golf experience. Across the…

Hole in One records, feats and incidentsOLDEST The oldest golfer, man or woman, known to have made a hole in one is Elsie McLean, aged…

PGA Tour rookies who win their first eventOnly four players have won on their first outing as a qualified PGA Tour member:• Russel Henley won…

The Walker Cup The Walker Cup Match grew out of Rules meetings in 1920 between the USGA and the R&A, during which an international team…

Lydia Ko’s record as an amateur in professional events Last updated: February 2013Lydia Ko began playing in women’s professional events in February 2010 at the…

Facts and figures about The Open Championship, the Club, the Course and more… • 2012 marks the eleventh playing of the Open Championship at Royal…

The Walker Cup – player and match records and statistics (up to and including 2007) Click here for the full match scores 1922 – 2009The…

Will Tiger Woods beat Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 professional major championship?

It’s that size for a reason

Most people – players and non-players alike – agree that major championship victories are the yardstick for ‘greatness’

‘One-off’ handicapping system for events which require formal and fair stroke play scoring