Henry Cotton, a true golfing dandy
Considered the finest English golfer in the years between Harry Vardon and Nick Faldo's successful reigns, Sir Henry Cotton had an attractive personality - combining, as it did, his cosmopolitan…
Sam Snead, the most elegant swing
He won more tournaments than any other golfer in the history of the US PGA Tour, 82, and he was still competing at the top well after turning 50. At…
Bobby Jones, the best golfer ever?
He is considered by many as the best golfer in the history of the game. This might be considered arguable considering the many great players over the years, but he…
Harry Vardon, the first golfing celebrity
Born in 1870 on the British island of Jersey - in the English Channel, halfway between France and England - Harry Vardon was the first golfing celebrity and one of…
Roberto de Vizenzo, the greatest winner of all times
Few people know that Robert de Vicenzo has the most number of wins of any professional in the history of the game. The Argentine star won no fewer than 215…
Walter Hagen, the great promoter of professional golf
Another golfing legend, Gene Sarazen, once said that all professional golfers should give a silent thank you to Walter Hagen every time they held a check between their fingers. "Walter…
Almost perfect season finale for Bernhard Langer
Bernhard Langer has completed his golfing year in grand style. After another excellent season that has seen Bernhard with two tournament wins and a record number of 17 top ten…
Valle Romano Golf & Resort: A place to truly live golf
The complex covers 122 hectares, and has been designed and built with the utmost attention to detail, especially as regards respecting the environment and ensuring efficient use of available energy…
Gene Sarazen, one of the greatest
It isn't possible to understand modern golf without taking Gene Sarazen into consideration. He was one of the game's greatest players, dominating the sport in the '20s and '30s. The…
Barceló Sancti Petri: Vanguard hotel on Cádiz coast
The magnificent La Barrosa beach, in Chiclana municipality (Cádiz province), has just welcomed a new luxury hotel: the five-star Barceló Sancti Petri, an establishment in the vanguard of the industry,…