
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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He's Battled US Open Crowds And Shown His True Character - Is The Rehabilitation Of Wyndham Clark Complete?Wyndham Clark has surely now done enough to win over his critics, after battling the US Open crowds with grace and proving an entertaining character since his Shinnecock success
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Keegan Bradley 'Surprised' By 'Unfortunate' US Open Jeers - But Wyndham Clark Reveals Why It Shows 'Golf Is Cool Right Now'Keegan Bradley was surprised by the US Open fans jeering Wyndham Clark, but the champion insists he's fine with it as it shows "golf is cool right now" by attracting a new fanbase to events
By Paul Higham Published
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Which Tournaments Will Make The PGA Tour Championship Series?There's around 15 tournament set to make up the 2028 PGA Tour Championship Series, but which ones will make the final cut in Brian Rolapp's big shake-up?
By Paul Higham Published
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Who Has Won The Most USGA Titles?Along with the US Open the USGA runs a variety of iconic pro and amateur championships, but who has collected the most titles in history? There's two familiar names leading the way.
By Paul Higham Published
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USGA To Play It Safe With US Open Setup Ahead Of Strong Forecasted Winds At Shinnecock HillsThe US Open will have the slowest green speeds since 1995 as the USGA is opting for a safety-first approach to setting up Shinnecock Hills with blustery conditions forecast
By Paul Higham Published
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Jim Furyk Turns To Stats Guru Dream Team To Rescue USA Ryder Cup HopesJim Furyk has brought stats gurus Justin Ray and Hunter Stewart into his Ryder Cup backroom team to rival Europe's data driven secret weapon Edoardo Molinari
By Paul Higham Published
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A 100/1 Winner At Shinnecock? Here's 7 Of The Best Outsiders Who Could Win The US OpenWith two big outsiders winning the US Open in the last three years, we look at the seven best candidates of 100/1 or more to win at Shinnecock Hills
By Paul Higham Published
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Brooks Koepka Injury Not 100% But 'Good Enough' As He Fancies His Chances Of US Open RepeatBrooks Koepka says his grip strength isn't 100% after his hand injury, but it's "good enough" as he says his game is as good as it was in 2018 ahead of his bid to repeat his US Open success at Shinnecock Hills
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Scottie Scheffler Insists 'Grand Slam Has Never Been A Motivating Factor' As He Chases History At The US OpenScottie Scheffler insists the Grand Slam is not his driving force in golf as he makes his first attempt at the clean sweep at Shinnecock Hills at the US Open
By Paul Higham Published
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Rory McIlroy Warns Of 'Glorified Korn Ferry' Events On New Two-Track PGA Tour ScheduleRory McIlroy is worried some good events will become "glorified Korn Ferry" tournaments under the impending two-tier system, and wonders if the old PGA Tour wasn't actually the best structure
By Paul Higham Published
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Rory McIlroy Calls For 'Caution' In US Open Setup To Avoid Another Shinnecock SagaRory McIlroy says the USGA needs to "use a little bit of caution" in setting up Shinnecock Hills this week to avoid a repeat of the previous two US Open dramas at the venue
By Paul Higham Published
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Why Were The Last Two US Opens At Shinnecock Hills So Controversial?The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills this year - where it's produced two hugely controversial tournaments
By Paul Higham Published
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US Open Special Bets 2026: First-Round Leader Picks, Lowest Round & Big Name To Miss The CutWe look at six of the best special bets for the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills, including two first-round leader picks, a familair face for lowest round and a huge name to miss the cut
By Paul Higham Published
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'I Don't Think They Lost The Golf Course At All' - Matt Fitzpatrick Relishing Windy US Open Test As He Rubbishes 2018 Shinnecock 'Meltdown'Matt Fitzpatrick rubbished the "meltdown" at the 2018 US Open, saying they never lost the course at all, and feels Shinnecock Hills offers the perfect test of golf
By Paul Higham Published
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The 5 Big US Open Storylines To Watch Out For At Shinnecock HillsScottie Scheffler's Grand Slam challenge, Rory McIlroy in his perfect Major, a centurion, a young pretender and a Shinnecock Hills course set to make headlines are all included in our US Open storylines
By Paul Higham Published
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Golf Legend Says Returning LIV Golfers Should 'Start At The Bottom Of The Barrel' On PGA Tour - Even Bryson DeChambeauTom Lehman says returning LIV Golf players should have to "start at the bottom of the barrel" on the PGA Tour - even Bryson DeChambeau
By Paul Higham Published
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US Open Weather 2026: Day-By-Day Forecast For Shinnecock HillsThe weather forecast for the US Open shows the wind will be a constant factor - read the day-by-day guide to expected conditions at Shinnecock Hills
By Paul Higham Published
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Brooks Koepka Produces Stellar Putting Display - Just In Time To Launch US Open ChallengeBrooks Koepka led the field in putting at the RBC Canadian Open, and if that form holds he'll be a big threat at the US Open as he returns to Shinnecock Hills
By Paul Higham Published
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Bubba Watson In The Hunt For First Title In Eight Years At International Series MoroccoAfter a superb second round of 66, Bubba Watson is tied for the lead at the International Series Morocco as he chases a first tournament victory in eight years
By Paul Higham Published
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'I’m Ready To Compete Against The Big Boys' - College Superstar Jackson Koivun To Officially Turn ProOne of the best college golfers on record, Jackson Koivun, has confirmed he'll turn professional after the US Open at Shinnecock Hills - after signing a deal with Malbon Golf
By Paul Higham Published
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Scott O'Neil Staying Positive Despite LIV Golf's Latest Funding Worries - Could 'Prominent Australians' Help Save The Day?Despite the latest LIV Golf funding worries, Scott O'Neil remains positive about new investors with Cam Smith helping to possibly bring in "prominent Australians" to help save the day
By Paul Higham Published
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Report: Phil Mickelson Loses Golf Club Membership After Alleged ‘Inappropriate Contact’ With Female EmployeePhil Mickelson has reportedly been kicked out of his golf club in San Diego following allegations of 'inappropiate contact" with a female employee - but a spokesman for him says "misunderstanding has been cleared up"
By Paul Higham Published
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Bubba Watson Makes Fast Start In Morocco But Sergio Garcia StrugglesBubba Watson made a strong start to the International Series Morocco but Sergio Garcia struggled in his first appearance in the country
By Paul Higham Published
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USGA Will 'Let Shinnecock Be Shinnecock' As Controversial US Open Venue Tipped To Shine This Time AroundThe NBC broadcast crew covering the US Open this year all believe Shinnecock Hills will this time showcase itself as the best course on the rota with the USGA to take a hands-off approach to setting it up
By Paul Higham Published
