Hector Vickers

Written by Hector Vickers

Hector is a freelance sports journalist with experience in both print and broadcast journalism. His main body of work comes from following the England men’s cricket team around the world, working with some of the top pundits in the game, whilst interviewing players and reporting on high-profile matches. His long-term infatuation with golf led him to St Andrews last summer, where he spent a month working as a caddy at Kingsbarns Golf Links, studying the tricks of the trade in links golf. He is beginning his golf journalism career as a Contributor for Golf Today, heading back to St Andrews and Kingsbarns to cover the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
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The RSM Classic – what’s at stake at the season finale?

Hector Vickers|November 19, 2025|PGA Tour, The Tours

The final event of the 2025 PGA TOUR season is upon us. With a handful of competitive implications at stake, this week is paramount for…

Aaron Rai hits off the fourth tee during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic

Journey to Pro: Aaron Rai

Hector Vickers|November 6, 2025|19th Hole, Golf Ranking, Trivia

Where does Aaron Rai’s golfing panache stem from? Why is it that he uses two gloves and headcovers for his irons? Golf Today goes back…

Jon Rahm was ranked second in the top-100 paid athletes

Journey to Pro: Jon Rahm

Hector Vickers|November 1, 2025|19th Hole, Trivia

How did clubfoot affect Jon Rahm’s swing? Golf Today dives into his college career, rookie year, and journey to becoming a major champion in the…

Wayne Gretzky is widely regarded as the greatest ice hockey player of all time, but how does he fare on the golf course? (Courtesy of Alfred Dunhill Links Championship)

“I’m like every other ten handicap” – Wayne Gretzky on a wonderful week in St Andrews

Hector Vickers|October 6, 2025|DP World Tour, Interview

Sporting icon, Wayne Gretzky, talks to Golf Today about playing golf with his son-in-law, Dustin Johnson, and the rise of ice hockey in Scotland.

Team Europe’s Robert MacIntyre lifts the Ryder Cup

“Whatever I’m doing is working” – Team Europe continue to dominate at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Hector Vickers|October 5, 2025|DP World Tour, Interview, Ryder Cup

From New York to St Andrews. Golf Today catches up with Team Europe’s heroes of the Ryder Cup during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Patrick Reed golfing baddie

No use “sitting there and complaining about it” – Patrick Reed on the challenges of links golf

Hector Vickers|October 4, 2025|DP World Tour, Interview

Patrick Reed is eager to embrace the challenging conditions at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, as Storm Amy calls off Day 3.

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Fitzpatrick in fine form as Storm Amy strikes at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Hector Vickers|October 3, 2025|DP World Tour, Tours

Matt Fitzpatrick talks to Golf Today about his Ryder Cup heroics and playing at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with his Dad

Record number of qualifiers bidding for dream date with St Andrews, © Getty Images

“We mean business” – Piers Morgan gets off to a flyer at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Hector Vickers|October 2, 2025|DP World Tour, Interview

Golf Today caught up with media personality, Piers Morgan, before and after his opening round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy of Team Europe walk with Harris English and Collin Morikawa of Team United States during the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park

Piers Morgan: “Disgusting” American fans made Europe play better

Hector Vickers|October 2, 2025|News, Ryder Cup

Piers Morgan weighs in on the Ryder Cup chaos and European resilience.

Inside Tips from Kingsbarns Caddie Master Ahead of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Hector Vickers|September 30, 2025|Architecture, DP World Tour

After last week’s drama at Bethpage, Golf Today caught up with Sean Wiseman, Caddie Master at Kingsbarns, ahead of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.