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This year’s Silver Cup contenders
THE MASTERS SILVER CUP WORDS BY HUGO CORNELL The 2026 Masters marks a continuing of a unique tradition and connection between amateur and professional golf that has been going on at the tournament since its inception in 1934. Since then, the stars of tomorrow have had the chance to play with the world’s best professional golfers and fabled heroes of yesteryear in pursuit of becoming a ‘Masters Champion’. The history of amateur golf at Augusta National began with co-Founder Bobby Jones, the greatest amateur in the sport’s history. Honouring amateur golf has always been seen as a foundational pillar in the Masters Tournament. Bobby Jones gave his fellow amateurs a stage on which they can showcase their talents and live out their dreams. After the amateurs make their way down Magnolia Lane for the first time, captivated, no doubt, in childlike wonder, there is an opportunity [...]
367 – Alister MacKenzie (part 1)
Sam is in the chair this time to bring to life the good Dr - Alister MacKenzie - considered by many to be the most influential golf course architect in history. In part 1 we discuss MacKenzie's childhood, his education, going to Cambridge and serving in the Boer war. We also discuss the formation of Alwoodley and his golfing career leading into that, as well as Moortown and through to 1914 and the outbreak of WWI having finished designing Sitwell park. Latest Products
Wallasey Golf Club: Story of a Golf Club
We’ve been drawn to the links of Wallasey Golf Club for quite some time. Situated on the rugged edge of the Wirral peninsula, it is a club steeped in the very fabric of golfing lore. Not only is it the proud birthplace of the Stableford scoring system - pioneered by Dr. Frank Stableford in 1932 - but it also holds a timeless connection to Bobby Jones, who famously graced these fairways to qualify for the Open Championship during his legendary 1930 Grand Slam year. Yet, what makes Wallasey so compelling today isn't just its illustrious history. In recent years, the club has undergone a monumental transformation. Through massive investment and an incredible amount of dedicated course work spearhead by Course Manager John McLoughlin, Wallasey has been elevated to entirely new heights. The sheer scale of the improvements - restoring the character of the dunes and refining the seaside turf has [...]
366 – Course Diaries: Wallasey Golf Club
Ahead of our Story of a Golf Club film over on YouTube, Sam & Tom sit down with Wallasey club archivist Simon Coombs to talk about the fascinating history of the club. Starting with the foundation of the club, to the design of Old Tom Morris and the golden age greats that followed him, Bobby Jones' round in Open Qualifying on his march to completing The Grand Slam, as well as Wallasey member Dr Frank Stableford's defining contribution to the club game with the invention of the Stableford scoring system on the second tee just a year later. Simon also shares his story in helping to develop a plan for history at his club and what it's like starting from scratch! It's a great episode. Latest Products
A Golf Journey Through East Anglia
Sam and Tom set the sat nav due east for two days of golf across East Anglia. First up is Sheringham, one of the Top 100 courses in England, where we sample some of the most dramatic coastline you can play alongside in British golf. After an overnight stay in Great Yarmouth, we visit Great Yarmouth & Caister, a fascinating course that weaves its way inside and outside the racecourse, before finishing the trip at Flempton, a delightful J.H. Taylor-designed nine-holer on the outskirts of Cambridge. A huge thank you to the clubs for hosting us. We had a fantastic couple of days exploring golf in this wonderful corner of the country, made possible by the generosity and hospitality of the three clubs we were lucky enough to visit. https://youtu.be/eXvcw_JtYEU
