After a bit of encouragement, Ian Hauser continues his ‘What Happened on…?’ series. January 16th throws up the usual mix of images and memories.
Almanac Golf (and Weather): Dry
January 14, 2020 by 20 Comments
John Harms returned to Oakey again in January 2020. He played nine holes at his beloved Oakey Golf Club. There was no sign of rain.
Blitz Golf – Is it golf’s version of T20?
January 9, 2020 by 8 Comments
Blitz Golf is the golfing world’s answer to cricket’s T20. Joseph Ryan examines the concept.
‘The trials and tribulations of a pro golfer…’ by KB Hill
November 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
‘This is the story of one of Wangaratta’s finest golfing exports,’ says KB Hill as he charts the career of Andrew Kelly.
A Love Letter to the Clare Golf Course
October 4, 2019 by 15 Comments
The joys of a game of golf are immeasurable, especially if played on the Clare Golf Course as Mickey Randall explains.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Shibuno, Ruffels, Garcia and contrived leaderboards
August 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After a spell, Hamish Neal is back with much to catch up on in the golf world. And he thinks it’s time the game’s authorities did something about Sergio Garcia’s behaviour.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Brooks and Ko win, Jack ponders the men’s majors, Hall defends Open
August 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal brings us up to date with the world of golf and questions the packed scheduling of the year’s Majors. He finds an ally in the Golden Bear himself!
Almanac (Gaelic) Football and Golf – The Lowry’s Eyes are Smiling
July 24, 2019 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone knew about the British Open golf win of Irishman Shane Lowry at spectacular rainswept Royal Portrush on the weekend. This is the less known story of Shane’s father Brendan and Uncle’s Sean and Michael winning the All Ireland Gaelic football title in 1982 for minnow Offaly against the might of county Kerry going for a historic fifth successive win. Great video highlights of the best football you will see all week.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Frittelli flys to Portrush, Open time again (finally) for NI
July 18, 2019 by 2 Comments
If it’s happening in the world of golf, Hamish Neal is on to it! Today he reviews the week just gone and previews this year’s final major, The Open, which starts tonight.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Rahm links to Irish win, Wolff hunts in Minnesota, Feng to ten
July 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Want to know what’s happening in the world of golf? Here’s Hamish Neal to bring you up to date.
Almanac Golf – Golf Returns to its Roots: The Irish Open at Lahinch
July 4, 2019 by 5 Comments
Peter Baulderstone celebrates the Irish Open golf starting tonight on the rugged Lahinch links in the South West. Golf as god intended on emerald green fairways amid towering dunes along the Atlantic shore. The history of Lahinch is generous, tragic and wonderful. As with all things Irish.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Lashley, Bez, SH Park win plus the Rampant Goat of Lahinch
July 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A look back at some feel good stories in the past week, plus a look ahead to this week’s Irish Open headline Hamish Neal’s wrap of all things golf.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Green’s day at Hazeltine, lederhosen madness in Munich
June 27, 2019 by 3 Comments
In his weekly golf roundup, Hamish Neal revels in Hannah Green’s Women’s PGA Championship triumph which has put Australia’s women firmly back on the international golf map. Hamish also ponders how local dress codes might be incorporated into fan entry possibilities – make your suggestions.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Gary wins, Brooks loses but Brooke wins again
June 20, 2019 by 3 Comments
In his extensive weekly coverage of world golf, Hamish Neal makes an interesting observation about the relative standings of US Open winner Gary Woodland and former major winners Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Rory and Lexi win, my Pebble Beach moment, Koepka favourite
June 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal gets us ready for the US Open with a story of his own real-life experience of Pebble Beach.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Lee6, six of the best and Cantlay’s Village
June 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal provides his regular look at the golf week that was, as well as the one coming. With particular attention paid to the curious case of Tiger’s old swing coach and the ‘Lees’.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Short names, big wins for Law and Na
May 30, 2019 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal reviews the past week in professional golf and sets up this weekend’s US Women’s Open.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Brooks’ double among New York rabble
May 23, 2019 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal with his weekly golf report which features the US PGA win of Brooks Koepka and includes some strong views about New York’s golfing crowds.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Shifting majors, shifting coaches
May 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal weighs in on this weekend’s new date for the PGA Championship and what’s been happening in professional golf.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital- Masters Episode Five, Return of the Cat
April 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal shares his take on Tiger’s Masters triumph and brings us up to date on other happenings in the world of golf.
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