How Seve Ballesteros put Spanish golf on the map, as told by Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke in the fifth of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
Seve – Part 4: The Green Jackets
April 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
Seve Ballesteros’ Green Jackets, as told by Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke, in the fourth of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
Seve – Part 3: The Open Championship
March 31, 2021 by 2 Comments
Seve Ballesteros’ Open Championship wins, as told by Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke, feature in the third of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
Seve – Part 2: The Early Successes
March 24, 2021 by 2 Comments
The early successes of Seve Ballesteros, as told by Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke, in the second of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
Seve – Part 1: Introducing the great man
March 17, 2021 by 6 Comments
Seve Ballesteros had something special, as Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke points out in this, the first of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time. [Prepare yourself to be distracted – JTH]
Almanac Book Extract: ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’ – Toby Cumming
December 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Toby Cumming’s latest book ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’ is an insightful look into the many different holes and greens shaped by the course architect. Enjoy an excerpt from the book, where Toby discusses a course comprised of Morcom’s best holes.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’ – Toby Cumming
November 27, 2020 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reviews Toby Cumming’s book, ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’, the story of one of Australia’s most influential golf course architects.
Almanac Golf: Toby Cumming and ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’
November 24, 2020 by 5 Comments
Toby Cumming played his early golf at Anglesea. He became interested in the course’s architect, Vern Morcom, and went looking for Vern and his influence. This piece tells the tale of his involvement in golf and why he researched and wrote this book. [Terrific piece – JTH]
Almanac Golf: New Book Release – ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’ by Toby Cumming
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Toby Cumming has published a new golf book ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’, the story of one of Australia’s most influential golf course architects.
Tiger Woods: Sport’s Greatest Comeback?
November 14, 2020 by 15 Comments
In the lead-up to the US Masters which starts tonight, we revisit Peter Baulderstone’s reflection on Tiger Woods’ win at the 2019 US Masters and how he has risen from the ashes of personal and physical betrayals. He tries to rank where it fits with the great comeback stories of Ali, Seles, Laver, Bradman, Hogan and Watson. (Simply brilliant! – Ed.)
Almanac Golf: A Masterful Display
November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The US Masters Tournament should be on everyone’s bucket list says Aussiegus, not only for its wonderful golf but also for the many surprises it throws up. This story was previously published on the Footy Almanac site in 2016.
Almanac (Golf) Archives: Golfing Heaven and Hell
November 11, 2020 by 7 Comments
As US Masters time draws near, let’s revisit this gem from the archives. Our golfing correspondent PJ Flynn (the Henry Longhurst of the Almanac) tells of the day that the fate of the US Masters championship landed in his lap. Fame rests in our hands, if they would only stop shaking.
Atomising
July 15, 2020 by 9 Comments
Peter Baulderstone, who is happy for it to be 1980 again in Perth, muses on leaving professional sport behind. Or did it leave him?
Almanac Golf: A Sporting ‘Mischievance’! Caddying in the 107th Open (1978) at St Andrews
July 11, 2020 by 13 Comments
What an achievement or ‘mischievance’! K N Dole recalls the time he was a caddy at the 107th British Open (1978) at St. Andrews.
Almanac Golf: Memories of St Andrews
July 11, 2020 by 9 Comments
KN Dole’s piece is bringing back memories of a magnificent golf course. JTH just had to go looking for these old photos.
Almanac Golf: A Game of Golf with…Ox, DHS and Matty Finish
July 11, 2020 by 3 Comments
John Harms reports on a hard-fought match at Metropolitan Golf Club, one of Melbourne’s famous Sandbelt courses. [First published in 2012]
A Good Friday in Glenelg North
April 12, 2020 by 12 Comments
Mickey Randall observes life on Good Friday in seaside Glenelg and environs. [Trademark Mickey-ness. JTH]
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