Benahavís, top level golf on the Costa del Sol
Benahavís's famous gastronomic tradition dates to the 1970s, and is based on classic cuisine predominantly using pork and game ingredients, with international dishes introduced at a later date. The most…
A Serious Problem with VAT
At the time of going to press, the whole golf industry was deeply concerned, disturbed and annoyed by the brutal increase in VAT (IVA in Spain). In rising from a…
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…
Cary Middlecoff, slow, steady and strong
Cary Middlecoff is often remembered for his glacial pace of play, his occasionally volcanic temper and his nickname, Doc, which he earned for being a qualified dentist. What he should…
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…
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…