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How Arnie's arrival prompted The Open's return?

M. James Ward assesses how Palmer's record setting win at Troon in 1962 set in motion the ascension of golf's oldest major event.
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5 moments from Open Championships at Royal Troon

Henrik Stenson was the most recent winner at the Ayrshire venue in 2016 and the course boasts a rich history of staging the game’s oldest major.
Henrik Stenson (right) beat Phil Mickelson in an epic duel to win the 2016 Open at Royal Troon

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

Posted 4 months ago
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The state of North Carolina is rich with quality courses including some that make the US Top 100.
America's "St. Andrews" 2

The ten greatest shots in U.S. Open history

The 123rd national championship of American golf takes place for the first time at Los Angeles Country Club. M. James Ward outlines the ten greatest shots played in the event's long and storied history.
The ten greatest shots in U.S. Open history

One hand on the Wannamaker, two hands missing

Posted 1 year ago
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Winning the Wannamaker Trophy would have been a career boost for several players. M. James Ward reviews the best players never to have hoisted the famed trophy
PGA Championship failures

Who is the third greatest golfer off all time?

Posted 1 year ago
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The debate over whether Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all time has rumbled on for the last 15 years. But who is No 3? Mark Flanagan had his say... and so did M James Ward
Who is the third greatest player in the world behind Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus?

Interview with Charlie Mechem

Posted 2 years ago
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Former Commissioner Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
Interview with Charlie Mechem

Grade “A” Architecture

Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection
Architecture - Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection

Mickelson among golf's all-time top ten players?

Posted 3 years ago
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Kiawah changed calculations - more work remains
Mickelson among golf's all-time top ten players?

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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.
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