Latest articles by Fergus Bisset
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Why Rory McIlroy’s Press Conference Cancellation Is A Good Thing
It was announced yesterday that Rory McIlroy would not attend a pre-tournament press conference at Royal Liverpool. It’s a sign that he’s fully focused on securing a fifth Major title.
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5 Modern Links That Could Be Great Open Courses
We take a look at five modern links courses that would be interesting and possibly excellent host venues for The Open Championship.
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What Is The Lowest Winning Score In The Open At Royal Liverpool?
Who has gone lowest in The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool and what final number did they post?
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John Daly 1991 PGA Championship: Here Comes The Wild Thing
The incredible story of the Wild Thing, John Daly, and his victory in the 1991 PGA Championship at Crooked Stick
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2008 Open Championship - When Padraig Battled The Shark
2008 Open Championship. Overcoming challenging conditions, an injured wrist, an ageing Greg Norman and a flying Ian Poulter, Padraig Harrington successfully defended his Open title at Royal Birkdale.
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When Peter O'Malley Produced An Unforgettable Finish To Win The Scottish Open
Peter O’Malley produced one of the finest ever finishes in the 1992 Scottish Open
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Ben Hogan Golf's Greatest Comeback
Ben Hogan's heroics in the 1950 US Open resulted in one of the most impressive Major victories of all time
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Moe Norman: The Straightest Hitter Of All Time
Moe Norman: For straight-hitting, nobody could match enigmatic Canadian
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Rich Beem: True Grit Story Of The 2002 PGA Championship
Rich Beem endured some challenging years in his early career, but he came through and was rewarded for his perseverance with a remarkable victory over Tiger Woods in the 2002 PGA Championship.
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Best Short Game Players Of All Time
A look at eight players who've displayed a level of genius around the greens, wielding a wedge like a magic wand.
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Harry Vardon: Golf's First Superstar
Harry Vardon was a six-time Open Champion, a pioneer of technique and professionalism and a true fighter. He transformed the game of golf.
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2008 US Open: How A Wounded Tiger Triumphed At Torrey Pines
2008 US Open – Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate played 91 holes to decide the fate of the trophy. Woods was defying a broken leg, Mediate was defying all logic
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5 Lesser-Known Open Champions
In 150 instalments of The Open Championship there have been 88 different winners. Here we look at 5 lesser-known Open champions.
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Old Tom Morris: A Golfing Titan
More than 200 years on from the birth of Old Tom Morris, we reflect on the long life of a man instrumental in shaping the game of golf as we know it.
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Golf’s Most Unusual Rounds
Golf’s Most Unusual Rounds - Highs, lows, great comebacks and bizarre finishes, golf has witnessed some amazing performances over the years
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How Nick Faldo’s Masters Victories Changed The Face Of Golf
Nick Faldo’s Masters victories confirmed Britain’s return as a golfing force and helped solidify a shift in the balance of power at the top of the men’s game. The achievements of Faldo and his British contemporaries inspired a generation of players to take up, and excel, at the sport.
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1977 Masters: Watson Vs Nicklaus, A Taste Of Things To Come
Most British golf fans are familiar with the story of Nicklaus and Watson’s epic 1977 Duel in the Sun at Turnberry. Not so many will recall the details of their thrilling encounter at Augusta just three months earlier.
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'People Want To Travel, They Want Something To Look Forward To' - The Story Of How UK Golfers Got The Travel Bug
Andrew Stanley, Chief Executive of travel firm Golfbreaks, talks about 25 years of inspiring and helping golfers to enjoy new golfing experiences at home and abroad
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Tony Jacklin: Europe’s Golfing Saviour
Through a career of glittering highs and testing lows, Tony Jacklin twice played a pivotal role in revitalising the fortunes of European golf – once as a player, then as Ryder Cup captain.
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How Walter Hagen Changed Professional Golf
To be recognised as the best golfer in the world, Walter Hagen had to become the first American-born winner of The Open Championship. This is the story of how he achieved that ambition.
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Joyce Wethered: Trailblazer For Women's Golf
The fascinating story of Joyce Wethered: A dominant force in women's golf through the 1920s then a renowned horticulturist as Lady Heathcoat Armory.
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Bobby Locke: From Triumph To Tragedy
Bobby Locke - The triumphant but ultimately tragic tale of a South African golfing legend
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How Arnold Palmer Changed The Open... (Even If He Wasn't Its Sole Saviour)
It’s widely held that Arnie’s victories in 1961 and 1962 were directly, if not solely responsible for reviving The Open’s fortunes. The reality is a little more complicated…
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Sam Snead: The Sweet Swingin’ Hillbilly
Sam Snead - The amazing story of how a Virginian country boy became a golfing legend
