Passionate about researching Golf History & Architecture to change perspectives & reduce epistemic uncertainty. Always learning! (Photo - @joemmcdonne11)
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Roll over Bryson Dechambeau, James Braid would like a word!
I just acquired my "White Whale".
A full set of James Braid's innovative 1949 "Simalie" clubs, using only 3 different shaft lengths & lies.
Tried them out last evening & they are so nice to hit. Nowt is new in Golf
Please support my good friend Jim's tribute to his beautiful son Jake (who I like to think is currently winning Heaven's 4-Ball Knockout with his brother Jordan).
Out of terrible tragedy Jim's and Jake's love of Scottish Golf can (with your help) leave an enduring legacy.
Thinking of our good friend and TGJ contributor @JimHHartsell.
If you would like to support junior golf at Shiskine and Dunaverty in Jake’s honor, please visit: gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-…
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Cool footage from the 1936 Walker Cup at Pine Valley - Francis Ouimet's USA beat Bill Tweddell's GB & I 9-0
Challenge for golf architecture nerds out there:
Where is this grassed "Principal's Nose" to be found, discovered in rough between two holes with requisite 1980's tree planting obscuring the strategic intent of this classic feature?
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;
Or close the (Wonder)wall up with our English dead...
...The game's afoot:
Follow your spirit, and upon this charge
Cry "God for Harry (Kane), England, and Saint George!"
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Having played the Old and New at Walton Heath we paid tribute to a golfing legend who is laid to rest nearby in Walton-on-the-Hill.
James Braid, a 5 times Open Champion, famed and prolific course designer, and long time Pro at Walton Heath.
A true giant of the game. ❤️🏴⛳️
A James Braid designed golf course and much-loved community asset is under threat, please show your support for @westmiddgc by signing this petition.
Thank You!
West Middlesex Golf Club faces closure after more than 130 years. Can you help us preserve our club?
Please sign and share the petition.
change.org/preserveWMGC
When you go on a non-Golfing weekend break and the finest writing of this great game keeps calling to you...IYKYK
@JimHHartsell
(P.S. Learning of the trip was that this writer drove a light blue convertible Mustang! Now that really was a surprise...)
When you join the Seniors Section & your son finds the perfect gift for a golf history nerd, it is a really good day!
Great choice from him. Great "merch" & service from @waltonheath_gc
A ball-marker that celebrates the great man's 5 Opens in detail, & noting his tenure at WHGC
On Masters Day 1, a wonderful surprise to receive a beautiful Green & Gold bound book featuring Bob Jones, James Braid and the history of one of England's finest (and ever improving) links. Many Thanks @Simon11Coombs & @wallaseygolf
Georgia, Geor-gia, the whole day through...
(P.S. the chute back to new rear tee on 7 looks a touch tight 😉)
Getting some preparation in, a celebration of special golfing some 40 years ago IYKYK
@thwacknicklaus
Just listening through the @firmandfastgolf podcast back catalogue, recommended listening. I really enjoyed Episode 16: with @AdrianLogue.
So, Adrian what thinks you about this path? Cheers 🥃
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“May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.”
— Traditional Irish blessing
Green flowers, symbolising good health and good fortune, to wish the Emerald Isle a happy St. Patrick’s Day. #StPatricksDay #LaFeilePadraig
ALT A square collage of nine close-up botanical photographs in shades of green. Delicate umbels, tightly packed spherical flower heads, unfurling buds, and pale green tulips are shown against soft blurred backgrounds, creating a calm, fresh composition suggestive of spring growth and renewal.
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Never forgotten 🤍 #Dunblane
In the 1970's Dr. Evelyn Stevens discovered this lovely snowdrop growing in her woodland garden near Dunblane. Following the 1996 #Dunblane massacre she named it 'Sophie North' in memory of one of the victims who, like most of the children, was just 5 years old. #NeverForgotten
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Hearts appear throughout the natural world, in leaves, flowers, seed pods and unfolding fronds. A small gathering of botanical hearts for St. Valentine’s Day. #ValentinesDay
ALT Nine square botanical photographs arranged in a grid, each showing a naturally heart-shaped form. A cyclamen leaf with pale green marbling; a pink bleeding heart flower; clusters of tiny white flowers; a snowdrop; curled fern fronds; shepherd’s purse seed pods; a delicate umbel; blue forget-me-nots forming a heart shape; and a pair of swelling buds. Soft green backgrounds throughout.