The GolfPunk guide to the best in the business when it comes to splitting fairways... The Englishman with the marvellous middle name of ‘Horsfall’ never turned pro but won two Opens at the end of the 19th century, four Amateur Championships and a US Amateur, in the days when the very best were from the unpaid ranks. His most conspicuous quality was the straightness of his driving.
Introducing the characters that inspired us to launch this magazine, and now website.
It's Open eve and and we can't wait for it all to kick off in the morning. In the meantime we've got seven moments of Birkdale magic to keep your Open buzz up!
In 1997, Frank Urban Zoeller, the wise-cracking winner of 18 years earlier, was asked what he thought of Tiger Woods’ win. On camera, he said: “That little boy is driving well and he’s putting well. He’s doing everything it takes to win. So, you know what you guys do when he gets in here? You pat him on the back and say congratulations and enjoy it and tell him not to serve fried chicken next...
From Miller Barber to Jim Furyk by way of Eamon Darcy and Natalie Gulbis. The weirdest golf swings ever. How do these guys get away with it???
"We found this cheap B&B in Coventry. I soon found out why. There was somebody sleeping in the bed during the day when I was out. So I was on the night shift!"
The 72nd US Open was the first one to played at Pebble Beach in 1972. Jack Nicklaus would prevail even after shooting a two over par 74 in the final round to finish two over par for the championship. Nicklaus finished three shots clear of Bruce Crampton with Arnold Palmer a further shot back in third.
Golfers are a funny bunch. From Tiger's red shirt to Sergio's constant regripping, these weird traits and superstitions help make these some of the best players of all time.
This is sensational. Major winner, Ryder Cup legend as a player and Captain – Tony Jacklin CBE gives Valderrama both barrells as they sing together and plot revenge over a certain Mexican golf nuisance....
Into the Top 20 now...
When Padraig Harrington took one on the elbow whilst giving an amateur a lesson, he thought his career was over. In very ludicrous fashion. Padraig, you are not alone. Check out these Top 10 bizarre golfer mishaps.
The great players won everything right? Well, not the USPGA they didn't. The USPGA proved elusive for many serial major winners. Until 1958, the USPGA was a Match Play tournament. After that, in the modern era, the greatest players in the world have tried to win it. Here are the finest never to have lifted the Wannamaker trophy.
