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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Teenage Dreams Come True For Josh Berry As Yorkshire Amateur Bags DP World Tour Card
Josh Berry was the only amateur to get through Q-School and the 18-year-old will now turn pro to take up his DP World Tour card
By Paul Higham Published
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The Five Big Talking Points From Rory McIlroy's Latest Revealing Interview
We look at the big takeaways from Rory McIlroy's latest interview - including his feelings about Patrick Cantlay, how Tiger Woods got involved in 'that' Ryder Cup spat and his bromance with Shane Lowry
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When Did Rory McIlroy Last Win A Major?
Rory McIlroy had a dominant spell in Major championships but how long has he had to wait since the last time he lifted one of golf's four biggest prizes?
By Paul Higham Published
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Phil Mickelson Helps PGA Tour Hopeful Prepare For Q-School In 'Coolest Experience'
Phil Mickelson gave up almost an entire weekend to help out veteran pro Mark Baldwin to prepare for Q-School, even inviting him to his house to work on his short game
By Paul Higham Published
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What's The Longest Time In Between Men's Major Wins?
Which players had to wait the longest time in between winning men's Major golf championships?
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Which Golfers Are One Away From The Career Grand Slam?
Only five men have completed the career Grand Slam, but who are the three players who are just one win away from joining them?
By Paul Higham Published
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Which Golfers Have Spent The Longest Time As World No.1?
Which players in the men's and women's game have spent the most time at the top of the golf world rankings?
By Paul Higham Published
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‘He’s Learned His Lesson’ - Angel Cabrera Targets Pro Return After Jail Time
Two-time Major champion Angel Cabrera is hoping to get back into professional golf as soon as possible after being released from prison on parole
By Paul Higham Published
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Stacy Lewis Says ‘Definitely Some Changes To Be Made’ For Solheim Cup Rematch In 2024
Stacy Lewis will look to tweak a few things but overall says she is happy with her Solheim Cup gameplan and will use similar tactics when the USA face Europe again next year
By Paul Higham Published
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From Volunteer To Player - 15-Year-Old Makes PGA Tour Debut In Bermuda
Oliver Betschart has been a volunteer, caddie and tournament official at the Bermuda Championship, but will now tee it up in his PGA Tour debut at the even aged just 15
By Paul Higham Published
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'My Main Job Is Filming YouTube Videos’ - George Bryan Set For PGA Tour Debut Alongside Brother Wesley
George Bryan makes his PGA Tour debut in Bermuda with brother Wesley saying he has the game to challenge for the title
By Paul Higham Published
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Report: LIV Golf Targets Korn Ferry Tour Venue For 2024 Tournament
LIV Golf is reportedly looking at staging a 2024 event at The Grove in Tennessee, which is currently the host of a Korn ferry Tour playoff event
By Paul Higham Published
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Atlanta Drive Golf Club - Justin Thomas' TGL Team And Who Owns It
All you need to know about Atlanta Drive Golf Club, who will have Justin Thomas in the team for TGL
By Paul Higham Published
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Boston Common Golf Club - Rory McIlroy’s TGL Team
All you need to know about Boston Common Golf Club, led by TGL co-founder Rory McIlroy
By Paul Higham Published
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Tour Pro Confident Jon Rahm Is ‘Not Going To LIV’
One PGA Tour veteran says Jon Rahm is "not going to LIV" and believes the reason he pulled out of TGL is a very simple one
By Paul Higham Published
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Tiger Woods Explains His Viral 'No Divots' Video With Scheffler
Tiger Woods has explained his viral 'no divot' conversation with Scottie Scheffler by explaining details of his swing path
By Paul Higham Published
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Which DP World Tour Players Are In Line For PGA Tour Cards?
Two Ryder Cup stars and the main man to miss out are among the 10 payers currently in position to earn PGA Tour cards via the Race To Dubai standings
By Paul Higham Published
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Rory McIlroy Joins Boston TGL Team With Two Major Winners And Ryder Cup Star
The first full TGL team has been released with founder Rory McIlroy fronting Boston Common Golf Club alongside a Ryder Cup teammate and two Major champions
By Paul Higham Published
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Jon Rahm Confirms He Has Pulled Out Of Debut TGL Season
Jon Rahm has confirmed he's pulled out of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL, saying it was too big a commitment to make right now
By Paul Higham Published
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Speculation Grows As Jon Rahm's Name Disappears From TGL Website
Speculation is rife after the name of Jon Rahm vanished from the TGL website, sparking inevitable rumours
By Paul Higham Last updated
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'I Literally Couldn’t Play Anymore' - Manassero On Dark Days Ahead Of DP World Tour Return
As he prepares to return to the DP World Tour after a five-year absence, Matteo Manassero spoke about the dark days he endured during his comeback
By Paul Higham Published
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‘I Don’t Know How He Doesn’t Win Every Tournament' - Top Coaches Praise Ultimate Competitor Koepka
Claude Harmon III and Pete Cowen have lavished praise on Brooks Koepka, as the ultimate competitor who should win every tournament he plays in
By Paul Higham Published
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The 35-Year-Old PGA Tour Rookie With 28 Chip-Ins And 526 Birdies This Season
Eric Cole looks nailed-on to be PGA Tour Rookie of the Year but he's far from a typical debutant after a season packed with some stellar stats
By Paul Higham Published
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The R&A Confirms Portmarnock Is A Potential Open Venue
The R&A says Portmarnock has "the potential to host our major championships" and is investigating the feasibility of taking the Open to the Republic of Ireland for the first time
By Paul Higham Published