
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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The Life Of Riley - Pro Reveals 'Tough' Time As A PGA Tour Alternate After Travelers Gamble Pays Off
Davis Riley has detailed what goes on behind the scenes for a PGA Tour alternate and the tough choices he had to make before getting a late spot in the Travelers Championship
By Paul Higham Published
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Rory McIlroy Suggest Media 'Report The Birdies And Bogeys I Guess' After Recent Clashes With Players
Rory McIlroy suggested the media should "report the birdies and bogeys I guess" after being asked what role the golfing press should play following recent clashes with players
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Young At Heart! PGA Tour Star's Dad Steps In As Caddie For Opening 65 at The Travelers
Cameron Young's dad David stepped in as a late replacement caddie at the Travelers Championship, helping his son to shoot 65 in the first round
By Paul Higham Published
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'It's Very, Very Weird, Trust Me' - Collin Morikawa Explains His Surprising New Tactic At The Travelers
Collin Morikawa explained why he was playing most of his approach shots without a glove during the first round of the Travelers Championship
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Jordan Spieth Forced To Withdraw From Travelers Championship Through Injury
Jordan Spieth had to withdraw during a PGA Tour event for the first time in his career after a back injury forced him out of the Travelers Championship in the first round
By Paul Higham Published
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‘The Winning Score, I Think People Get Way Too Caught Up In’ - Scottie Scheffler Gives Thoughtful Answer To Hard Vs Easy Course Debate
Scottie Scheffler says people get "too caught up in the winning score being what is a proper test" as he says even birdiefest tournaments can be a big challenge
By Paul Higham Published
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'I'm Really Proud To Have Him On This Team' - Captain Keegan Bradley Says JJ Spaun Will Be 'The Heartbeat' Of Team USA At Bethpage
Keegan Bradley has seemingly confirmed JJ Spaun will be on his Ryder Cup squad regardless of what happens the rest of the season - saying he'll be "the heartbeat" of Team USA at Bethpage
By Paul Higham Published
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PGA Tour Winner Brian Campbell Withdraws From The Travelers Championship
Brian Campbell was forced to withdraw from the Travelers Championship after struggling with a shoulder injury - he was replaced by Davis Riley
By Paul Higham Published
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ESPN's Senior NFL Reporter Adam Schefter Swapping Gridiron For The Golf Course At The Travelers Championship
ESPN's senior NFL insider Adam Schefter is making his debut as an on-course golf reporter at the Travelers Championship - following Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley in the first round
By Paul Higham Published
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'We're Very Lucky To Have Him', 'His Resume Is Incredible' - PGA Tour Stars Praise New CEO After Brian Rolapp Makes Great First Impression
The likes of Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley and Scottie Scheffler were singing the praises of new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp after their first meeting
By Paul Higham Published
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Who Is Playing In The US Open Featured Groups At Oakmont?
Take a look at which players are in the Featured Groups for the US Open at Oakmont and what time these stellar pairings are teeing off
By Paul Higham Published
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NBC Sports Chief’s ‘Total Sideshow’ LIV Golf Comments Raise Two Key Questions - How Will Saudi-Backed Tour Respond?
After NBC Sports chief Sam Flood called it a "total sideshow" we look at how LIV Golf could respond, with another huge cash injection or a change in strategy
By Paul Higham Published
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The 4 Big Reasons Why History Is Against Scottie Scheffler Winning The US Open
Scottie Scheffler is the huge favorite to win the US Open but there are four big reasons why history is against him at Oakmont this week
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Could A 100/1 Outsider Win The US Open? Here Are The 5 Best Longshots For Oakmont
Longshots have a decent recent record in the US Open, so could a 100/1 shot win at Oakmont this week? We look at the five best candidates
By Paul Higham Published
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The Longest Par 5s In US Open History
The US Open returns to Oakmont this year, which holds the record for the longest par 5 in the tournament's history, but how long was it and which other holes made the list?
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The 6 Biggest Near Misses At The US Open Over The Last 20 Years
There's been some heartbreaking losses, near misses and hard luck stories over the last 20 US Opens - we look back at the some of the biggest
By Paul Higham Published
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The Longest Par 4s In US Open History
Oakmont has two 500-yard par 4s for this week's US Open, but they don;t even crack the top 20 for the longest ever played in the tournament
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The Longest Par 3s In US Open History
The US Open returns to Oakmont in 2025, a course which boasts the longest par 3 in the tournament's history, but how long is it and which other holes are on the list?
By Paul Higham Published
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US Open Special Bets: Six Top Tips For Oakmont
Take a look at tips for the top special bets for the US Open including top LIV Golf player, first-round leader and top left hander at Oakmont
By Paul Higham Published
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'It’s Pure Golf, No Funny Business About It' - Jordan Spieth Previews US Open Test Oakmont Will Pose
Jordan Spieth says that the USGA haven't tricked up Oakmont, and that it's just a tough course with rough that rightly punishes bad shots at the US Open
By Paul Higham Published
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'Carnage Coming At Oakmont...Buckle Up!' - Players Highlight Brutal Oakmont Rough In Store For US Open
Ben Griffin joined Bryson DeChambeau in showcasing just how deep the Oakmont rough is that players will face at the US Open
By Paul Higham Published
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A Wet Start To US Open Week Makes Oakmont An Even Tougher Test
Players arriving for the 125th US Open will face an even tougher test at Oakmont with plenty of rain around making that infamous rough even harder to escape from
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Remembering The Controversial Penalty That Almost Cost Dustin Johnson The 2016 US Open At Oakmont
Oakmont staging the US Open again conjures up memories of the last time it held the event, when Dustin Johnson had to survive a nervy rules controversy to lift the title
By Paul Higham Published
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DeChambeau And Rahm Favorites In LIV Golfers' US Open Betting Odds
Take a look at the US Open betting odds for LIV golfers, as we pick out the clear favorites and assess some value picks at bigger prices for Oakmont
By Paul Higham Published