Masters 2023 Preview There’s so much noise around golf these days. It’s a relief to return to the Masters and the old-fashioned traditions, integrity and values that Bobby Jones would insist on. Augusta has zero tolerance for those who ‘misbehave’, as several TV commentators over the years can attest. The….
Smyth & Carr to host 2023 Irish Legends Ryder Cup and Walker Cup heroes to host the third largest event on the Legends Tour at Seapoint Golf Links, 22nd-25th June 2023 Des Smyth, the former Ryder Cup and European Tour star and his fellow former Tour professional-turned-Irish golf business aficionado….
With 2022 in the rearview mirror, Roddy Carr reflects on some memories and personal highlights from a year that will live long in the memory of the golfing world. In summer 1934, Henry Cotton opened with two rounds of 67 and 65 to lead the British Open. Those of a….
Discover the scenes of Open Championship History England’s North-West Coast is steeped in Open Championship history, home to three R&A tournament host venues situated within a short drive of one another. The port city of Liverpool, home of The Beatles, is your base to explore these iconic links courses. This….
At Sutton Golf Club through the years, I always introduced Bill to my overseas friends by his two infamous nicknames, “Reasonable Bill’ and ‘Rent-a Row Thompson’.
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Carr Golf CEO, Marty Carr spoke to Tom Macklin from Chicago District Golf Association on how golf tourists must act now if they are to secure their preferred tee times at Ireland and Scotland’s top links courses in 2023. Click here to read the full article on Chicago District Golfer….
As Marty and I arrived at the majestic old town of St. Andrews ahead of the 150th Open Championship, we were reminded how its unique history and traditions have come to symbolise the essence of our great game. Outside of tournament week, the public can walk freely across the famous….
There are two great movies for true golf aficionados. ‘A Stroke of Genius’ which chronicled the life of Bobby Jones, and ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’, a biographical sports movie based on Francis Ouimet and his surprising victory over the legendary Harry Vardon in the 1913 US Open, played at….
Tiger is set to climb more mountains at Southern Hills this week, as he steps up his preparation for the ultimate goal of being truly competitive at the 150th Open at St. Andrews this summer. It reminds me of time I spent managing Seve Ballesteros in the twilight of his….
Masters 2022 Preview Teeing it up at the Masters, Augusta and the Old Course, St. Andrews stand head and shoulders above all others for sheer excitement and playing experience. This year we’re in for a treat, with both hallowed grounds set to host a Major. One look at the Tour….