Crio lauds Ivor, Jack, Nugget and other characters who, without self-promotion, have made an indelible imprint on a sporting occasion. There must be others?
US Masters – Final Nine Holes Blog (the tradition continues)
April 13, 2015 by 7 Comments
As the players turn for home, add your commentary on what’s happening. [In the interest of resisting work – Ed]
Fast (and slow) times at Wattle Park
December 25, 2014 by 3 Comments
Some great summer holiday reading from Jeff Dowsing: Jeff recalls his time ‘safeguarding’ the pro-Shop at ‘Royal and Ancient’ Wattle Park. Caddy shack, meets Crackerjack, meets Clerks. Contains a well-placed Elle McPherson trip down memory lane
Crio’s Q? The Five
December 2, 2014 by 5 Comments
The Declared Five: After Jordan Speith cleaned up in style in the 2014 Australian Golf Open, Crio ponders aloud who’ll be the top five golfers for the Australian leg of the OneAsia tour, while challenging you to declare your all-time five best golfers.
Fore!!!!
November 23, 2014 by 3 Comments
Tony Robb argues that it’s time for revolution in the genteel sport of golf. He’s got a few ideas.
Almanac on Tour – British Open and the Ashes.
September 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
2015 promises to be a big year in sport. We were eyeing off a trip to the British Open and the Ashes, and would love to gauge the interest of Almanackers to come along!
Sunday Musings – Is it just me or is AFL your 5th favourite sport too?
June 30, 2014 by 14 Comments
Peter Baulderstone had a great sporting weekend. AFL did not feature high on his list. Are others struggling to maintain the passion when local footy and elite international sport offers so much?
The Sporting Web: Vulture Capitalism; Spurs Culture; Dodgy Vets and Legendary Schmoozers
June 5, 2014 by 5 Comments
Peter Baulderstone is suddenly uninterested in the AFL for inexplicable reasons. He introduces some articles from US sports websites about greed, strategy, gambling and beer. Always an interesting combination.
Australia Way
January 26, 2014 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone uses Australia Day to consider our national identity and values, and how that is reflected in our sporting history.
10 Best Golf Caddy Jokes
October 16, 2013 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reports from the golf course: “Do you think I can get there with a 5 iron?” Caddy: “Eventually.”
Guineas Day at Belmont (North)
October 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone heads for the golf course, but finds that horses are never far away.
Golf: A Novice at the Open
July 22, 2013 by 8 Comments
Smokie is not one to queue. He made an exception to board the train to Muirfield for the British Open – it was worth it.
Masters Golf and Justice
April 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
Michael Viljoen, a Masters veteran, follows the tournament via radio from Cameroon. In this delightfully -paced philosophical piece, Michael contemplates the nature of the tournament, and the place of fate in making sense of the world.
Sunday at the Masters – A nostalgic journey
April 18, 2013 by 7 Comments
Join Rob Stewart as he relives Sunday at the Masters, conversations with his late father and a chance meeting nine years ago with Adam Scott.
US Masters: Shaking the ‘Simpson’ gene
April 16, 2013 by 5 Comments
Sport has a knack of producing moments that make you smile uncontrollably; that putt on 18 has rocketed to the top of my list.
Your Masters thoughts?
April 15, 2013 by 27 Comments
Between munchings of the black pudding on toast, give us your thoughts on the Masters.
The US Masters
April 10, 2013 by 4 Comments
Caitlin Nobes is looking forward to the US Masters this weekend – and her interest is in the performance of Tiger.
Standin’ on the outside lookin’ in: Australian Women’s Golf Open
February 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Australian Women’s Golf Open at Royal Canberra was one of the best days Tony Robb has had in sport – and he’s had a few.
Standing on the Outside Lookin’ In: Golf on TV
Tony Robb has been watching Channel 7’s coverage of the Australian Masters golf. And he didn’t even need his angry pills to spit this one out.