Andalucía Golf Turns 25
It seems so recent, but 25 years have passed since the launch of Andalucía Golf/España Golf. Twenty-five years during which, against all odds, we have managed to keep the magazine…
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…
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…
Growing Sense of Optimism
A new golf season has just begun and there seems to be a reassuring sense of optimism in the air. It is also mixed with a deep yearning for better…
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…
Farewell Seve
The sad news of Seve Ballesteros' death came as this issue was going to press. We knew he was not well, that his condition was worsening, but it was still…