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16. The 2025 RNGC Invitational — through the lens of Brian Sweeney
The Sacred Acre's official photographer excels again as rain hits tournament day (which turns into tournament night) and Amy Winehouse and Katy Perry…
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15. Why Rory's Masters victory is a win for all of us
Reflections on the greatest Masters in my lifetime, a short but highly enjoyable spell in the zone, and why Scottish golf is just different
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14: Masters picks, plus RNGC vs Augusta National
And a revolutionary plan for the Par-3 Tournament.
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13. The 1986 Masters and the shot that broke Seve’s heart
The 50th edition of the Masters is widely regarded as the greatest ever. For Seve Ballesteros and his army of fans, however, the 1986 Masters delivered…
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12. The Golf Rage Handbook
Revisiting my Club Throwing Manual from the early '90s, showcasing many of the techniques on show last weekend on the PGA Tour
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11. Old Man Golf
It’s official: in less than eight months l will become a veteran golfer.
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10. The golf course is awake!
My back is screaming and I have thorns in my fingers but I’m confident the course for this year’s RNGC Invitational will be the best yet
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