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People play golf at the Imperatrice golf course in Biarritz, southwestern France

You’re a golfer – right? Well, not exactly.

The sport has seen a clear uptick in interest. Do you simply play golf or merit the more prestigious tagline – golfer?

Rory McIlroy struggled to an opening 78 in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon

Rory’s heartaches are Greg-lite

Claims the Irishman is the latter-day Greg Norman when it comes to hard-luck stories are far off the mark.

2016 BMW PGA Championship – Day One – Wentworth Club.

The PGA & LIV: farewell to ’24

“If you slip up just a little bit or don’t make a birdie on a crucial hole, someone is always waiting to take advantage of…

Rory McIlroy looks quizzical in a pre-tournament press conference

What’s the story with Rory?

Stuck on four major wins since 2014. A decade later the mystifying misfires are multiplying.

BMW PGA Championship, © Getty Images

Why the BMW PGA Championship is vitally important to golf in England

Tour events in England have become scarce, but there’s one event that remains strong on the DP World Tour schedule: the BMW PGA Championship.

Golfing stars that could have breakthrough years in 2025: Eckroat and Detry

Get ready for potential breakthroughs in golf in 2025. Will Eckroat or Detry step up to the challenge and make a name for themselves?

Charl Schwartzel putts in front of LIV Golf branding

PGA Tour and LIV aim for marriage, hurdles to clear remain significant

Discussions ramped up last week in New York but is the pathway ahead promising or a sure highway to hell?

Tee marker signal on course prior to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Le Golf National

Garden gnomes and Olympic Games

Should golf be dropped from the Olympic Games?

USA’s Scottie Scheffler holds his gold medal after winning the Paris 20204 Olympic golf tournament

Superman Scheffler soaring – transcending Tiger?

The 2024 PGA Tour season showcased a clear separation for the world-ranked number one and those seeking to chase him down.

Tiger, Tiger His life, as it's never been told before - Book cover

Tiger, Tiger – His life, as it’s never been told before

James Patterson book review

Sunningdale

Two Rhodes lead to glory

GB&I win third Curtis Cup of the century.

Tour Championship R2 - Koepka holds one-shot lead

Fantastic Finish? Not Exactly.

Can a convoluted system truly bring a satisfactory conclusion to the PGA Tour season?

Rory McIlroy in action at the Olympics

Into a great unknown

Moving on from the pure competition of the Olympics.

Metedeconk National Golf Club

Looking to escape the shadows and emerge

M. James Ward examines the quest to reach golf’s promised land and the heartache for those failing to do so.

Lydia Ko hits reacts to her shot at the ninth hole during the final round of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Le Golf National

Ko completes the collection – but 2028 looks tricky!

The 2028 Olympics will be held between July 14-July 30.

Nelly Korda plays a tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Le Golf National

Whoa Nelly! Can Korda regain form in Paris with repeat gold?

M. James Ward examines how the top-ranked female golfer is attempting to resurrect early season form with a return to Olympic stardom.

Sam Snead (pictured) played an exhibition match against Harry Weetman for the opening of Caesarea, the first golf course in Israel.

Thus golf came to the Holy Land

Caesarea, the first golf course in Israel, opened in 1961 with an exhibition match between Sam Snead and Harry Weetman.

Tee marker signal on course prior to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Le Golf National

Is golf a gold medal Olympic fit?

The Paris Games features a 3rd edition golf competition on both the men’s and women’s side. M. James Ward examines if the inclusion in the…

The Claret Jug is displayed during previews for The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club

The 152nd Open – memories made, lasting leaves

M. James Ward outlines the central storylines from this year’s final major championship and the ripples cast going forward.

Top 10 performances in golf’s major championships

The five best modern Open championship players

M. James Ward outlines the greatest champions of links golf since World War II