Posts tagged amateur golf
The Walker Cup – golf’s crystal ball
Sep 12th
Journalists, sports agencies and sponsors all headed to the magnificent links of Royal Aberdeen this week to watch and wonder at the marvels of amateur golfing talent on offer from Great Britain and Ireland and the United States of America.
With the likes of Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods all players who have tested themselves in one of golf’s greatest proving grounds, it is no surprise that this tournament is regarded as one of the most important in golf. Although the game of golf has changed significantly since its inception in 1922, the Walker Cup remains the pinnacle of amateur golf. For some the Walker Cup will be their last foray in amateur golf, the experience and occasion which it provides is something which has proved again and again a great stepping stone into the professional ranks. More >
Are you Britain’s Top Amateur Golfer?
Apr 27th
Golfers across the UK are invited to take part in the People’s Open Championship Challenge. The event, which is open to Amateur golfers, will see the top 60 qualifiers do battle around the famed Royal St George’s Golf Course in Kent. With 7 regional qualifiers taking place in June and July 2011, competition will be fierce to secure a place in the final and in turn play for their chance to be crowned the People’s Open Championship Challenge winner. More >