Archie Compston used to frighten the life out of me when I first started playing tournaments. Not only was he 6 feet 6 inches in height, he also had a tough-looking face and was aggressive […]

Abe Mitchell, who came close to winning the Open a few times in the 1920s and played in the 1929, 1931 and 1933 Ryder Cup matches, had the fastest clubhead speed I have ever seen. […]

Although not a multiple winner of the James Braid, Harry Vardon and J.H. Taylor class, the Scottish pro Alex ‘Sandy’ Herd has a remarkable record in the Open Championship. He won it in 1902 but […]

In 1932, when I was only 16, my father took me to Roehampton for a practice round before the tournament on the next day. When we got to the first tee, a four-ball comprised of […]

I was only 17 when I qualified for the 1934 Open at Royal St. Georges, Sandwich. My father was very keen for me to play in the tournament and had to smooth things over with […]

My Dad always said that Alf Perry was “the finest yard putter” on the circuit but I shall always remember him for his long driving. When I was only 19 I played in an Alliance […]

Gene Sarazen, the US pro who won the 1932 Open, opened my eyes when I was in my ‘teens. I remember in particular standing on a mound by the side of one of the fairways […]