Low Season?
We are now in the midst of a period which, until recently, was considered the low season for golf. The foreign players had already left and national (Spanish) golfers failed…
A Whole Life in 25 Years
The issue you are holding in your hands - Andalucía Golf (AG) / España Golf (EG) - is now 25 years old. Almost nothing. A whole life. Twenty-five years at…
Marilynn Smith, leading the way
As a pre-teen Marilynn Smith served as a pitcher, coach and manager of a boys baseball team. Golf, she thought, was a sissy sport, and had never seriously crossed her…
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…
Intelligent Investment
In these times that we find ourselves, with words such as "cutbacks", "austerity", etc., becoming so-called magical solutions and even talismans against the crisis, I have been reminded of certain…
Sam Torrance, Marathon Runner
Sam Torrance is one of the most popular and charismatic golfers on the professional world stage. His career has spanned over 35 years, during which he has won over 30…
Sound Prospects
The good news from golf course managers I have spoken to is that this summer has not been too bad as far as number of rounds booked is concerned. Tourism…
“Jumbo” Ozaki, the versatile japanese hero
There are sporting legends in every country who seem to be bigger than life. They make people sit up and take note. Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki is just such an athlete.…
Do We Have a New heir?
In the wake of the unfortunate decline of Tiger Woods, it seems as though US golf is also on the wane. Americans' domination of the global game has, at least…
Farewell to a genius
He set the agenda for an era and elevated European - not to mention Spanish - golf to a new level and status, thanks to a spectacular game blessed with…