Paul Higham
Paul Higham is a sports journalist with over 20 years of experience in covering most major sporting events for both Sky Sports and BBC Sport. He is currently freelance and covers the golf majors on the BBC Sport website. Highlights over the years include covering that epic Monday finish in the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor and watching Rory McIlroy produce one of the most dominant Major wins at the 2011 US Open at Congressional. He also writes betting previews and still feels strangely proud of backing Danny Willett when he won the Masters in 2016 - Willett also praised his putting stroke during a media event before the Open at Hoylake. Favourite interviews he's conducted have been with McIlroy, Paul McGinley, Thomas Bjorn, Rickie Fowler and the enigma that is Victor Dubuisson. A big fan of watching any golf from any tour, sadly he spends more time writing about golf than playing these days with two young children, and as a big fair weather golfer claims playing in shorts is worth at least five shots. Being from Liverpool he loves the likes of Hoylake, Birkdale and the stretch of tracks along England's Golf Coast, but would say his favourite courses played are Kingsbarns and Portrush.
Latest articles by Paul Higham
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'A Dream Come True' - Jon Rahm Relishing Return To Paris For Olympic Bid
A return to Paris will hold fond memories for Jon Rahm as he completes "a dream come true" in playing in the Olympic golf event
By Paul Higham Published
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‘We’ll Have A Lock In' - Ian Poulter Thirsty For LIV Golf Victory On Home Soil
Ian Poulter will celebrate in his team's own on-course pub if he can secure an emotional home victory at LIV Golf UK this week
By Paul Higham Published
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How To Watch The Olympic Golf Events At Paris 2024
Find out how to watch a star-studded men's and women's Olympic Golf event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in both the USA and UK
By Paul Higham Published
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Bryson DeChambeau Tops YouTube Rankings With Donald Trump Video
Bryson DeChambeau's online popularity got another huge boost as his ambitious plans to get former US President Donald Trump to appear on his YouTube channel paid off
By Paul Higham Published
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'You’d Back Schauffele To Get His Two Before Spieth Or McIlroy Get Their One'
After Xander Schauffele reeled off two quick Majors this year, he's now favourite to beat Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth to that elusive Grand Slam
By Paul Higham Published
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Xander Schauffele Vs Scottie Scheffler - How Do Their 2024 Stats Compare?
Xander Schauffele has won two Majors this year, Scottie Scheffler has won six times including The Masters, but is the world number one the best player this year? Let's see what the stats say
By Paul Higham Published
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'I'd A Great Chance Of Winning This Open' - Shane Lowry Admits Troon Near Miss Will 'Hurt'
Shane Lowry thought he'd be heading back to Royal Portrush next year as Open champion again as he felt he was playing well enough to win at Troon
By Paul Higham Published
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'It's Something I've Always Wanted' - Xander Schauffele Reveals Grand Slam Ambition After Open Victory
Xander Schauffele says he's always had an eye on winning a career Grand Slam even before he became a quick-fire double Major champion
By Paul Higham Published
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13 Golfers Made The Cut, But Who Topped The 2024 Men's Majors Leaderboard?
13 golfers made the cut in all four men's Majors in 2024 with only five finishing under par and one clear runaway leader
By Paul Higham Published
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'The Golf Game Isn't The Problem, I'm The Problem' - Robert MacIntyre Pinpoints Lightbulb Moments That Sparked Winning Run
Robert MacIntyre has pinpointed the lightbulb moments that helped him eventually win the Scottish Open - and could help him in his bid to double up at The Open
By Paul Higham Published
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The 10 Debut Open Championship Winners Ludvig Aberg Is Hoping To Emulate
Ludvig Aberg is among the favourites to win The Open and join an exclusive club of players to win the Claret Jug on their debut
By Paul Higham Published
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Tiger Woods Gets Troon Reunion With Former Caddie Joe LaCava At The Open
Tiger Woods will get a reunion with former caddie Joe LaCava at The Open having been paired with Patrick Cantlay at Troon
By Paul Higham Published
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R&A Chief Defends Open Prize Fund - Says Focus Is On Global Investment
Martin Slumbers says the R&A have chosen to limit Open prize money in order to continue their primary role of investing in golf globally
By Paul Higham Published
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When Did Rory McIlroy Last Win A Major?
Rory McIlroy almost ended his drought at the US Open, but how long has he had to wait since the last time he lifted one of golf's four biggest prizes?
By Paul Higham Last updated
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'It Makes My Blood Boil' - Shane Lowry Incensed By Rory McIlroy's Caddie Criticism
Shane Lowry says criticism of Harry Diamond "makes my blood boil" and insists he's the best caddie for Rory McIlroy
By Paul Higham Published
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Why The Open Have Got It Right In Limiting Prize Money
After Martin Slumbers voiced his concern about the focus on money in golf, we look at why the R&A are right to limit The Open prize fund this year
By Paul Higham Published
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Tiger Woods Takes An Early Look At Royal Troon Ahead Of Open Bid
Tiger Woods has arrived at Royal Troon and already played two practice rounds ahead of this week's Open Championship
By Paul Higham Published
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'I Still Want To Play As Many As I Can' - Sergio Garcia Has New Perspective on Majors After Eye-Opening Qualifiers
As he sits out the Open for a second year running, Sergio Garcia has a new found appreciation for playing in the Majors and will keep going through qualifying as long as he can
By Paul Higham Published
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R&A Chief ‘Concerned’ Over Rising Money In Golf As Open Fund Gets Small Bump
R&A boss Martin Slumbers is concerned about rising prize money tarnishing golf's image, after confirming the Open will have the lowest prize fund of the four Majors
By Paul Higham Published
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Viktor Hovland Reveals Why He Turned Down LIV Golf Move
Viktor Hovland says the LIV Golf product was not appealing enough for him to join, but understands why players nearer the end of their careers would make the move
By Paul Higham Published
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'The One Kiss I Needed' - Robert MacIntyre Details Key Stroke Of Luck In Scottish Open Success
Robert MacIntyre detailed how wearing a few metal spikes on his golf shoes helped him get a fortunate drop that led to his Scottish Open win
By Paul Higham Published
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What Is Scottie Scheffler's Open Championship Record?
Scottie Scheffler has appeared in The Open just three times so far, and his results have been getting a bit worse each time
By Paul Higham Published
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Richard Bland Calls On R&A To ‘Stand Up To The DP World Tour’ Over Senior Open Stance
Richard Bland says the R&A should "stand up to the DP World Tour" and allow players currently under LIV Golf bans to take part
By Paul Higham Published
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6 LIV Golfers Worth Backing At The 2024 Open
We pick out the best six LIV golfers to back at The Open, from favorite Bryson DeChambeau to two huge outsiders that could upset the odds
By Paul Higham Published