Preview Of The 152nd Open Championship At Royal Troon
The Open is the greatest ‘major’ golf event of them all. It is truly the peoples’ tournament. This year 240,000 spectators will grace the dunes of the Ayrshire coast, overlooking the Irish Sea. There, at Royal Troon, they will witness who will become the Champion Golfer of the Year. It was also at Royal Troon […]
‘Mano A Mano’ At Augusta
‘Mano A Mano’ At Augusta Well, what a fascinating event to attend and follow through the weekend. Dramatic, unpredictable and packed with undercurrents, flashbacks, reverence, blasts from the past and sad pictures of Tiger’s looming demise. Most exciting of all, it featured a classic duel between the two best players from two opposing factions in […]
Masters 2023 Preview
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 players are acutely aware they […]
2022 – A Year Golf Will Remember
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 generation may remember the famous […]
England’s Spectacular Open Championship Links Coast ⛳
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 short stretch of coastline provides […]
WC – Bill Thompson Remembered
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’.
Marty Carr speaks to Chicago District Golf Association on golf travel in 2023
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 online publication.
Roddy Carr Previews – The 150th Open
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 1st and 18th Old Course […]
2022 PGA Championship Preview
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 career. Seve and Tiger were the […]
Masters 2022 Preview
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 diary this year will have […]
