SHORT GAME

“IT STARTED FROM THE AGE OF FOUR, WHEN MY DAD USED TO PAY FOR MY EQUIPMENT. IT WASN’T MONEY WE REALLY HAD, BUT HE’D ALWAYS BUY ME THE BEST CLUBS. TO PROTECT THEM, HE PUT IRON COVERS ON. I’VE PRETTY MUCH HAD IRON COVERS EVER SINCE, TO APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF WHAT I HAVE”

Aaron Rai

on why he continues to put iron covers on his clubs

“IT’S BEEN SIX YEARS OF HELL”

After winning the Dutch Open, an emotional Kristoffer Broberg opened up on his struggles over the past few years

“THE STANDARD OF GOLF IS A JOKE AT THE MOMENT”

Tommy Fleetwood believes professional golf has never been as strong as it is now “I PERSONALLY PREFER TO THINK ‘I’M 31. I HAVE ANOTHER 14 YEARS LEFT. IF I WIN ONE A YEAR, I’VE GOT JACK.’ PEOPLE MISCONSTRUE THAT AS BEING COCKY. NO, THAT’S JUST MY BELIEF”

Brooks Koepka believes he has what it takes to equal or surpass Jack Nicklaus’ haul of 18 Majors

King Kenny kicks off Formby Hall celebrations

Kenny Dalglish joined the 25th anniversary celebrations at Formby Hall as 160 men, women and juniors took part in the club’s inaugural ‘Anniversary Cup’, with proceeds going to charity.

Greenkeeper hits out at

unjustified course criticism

James Tibbles, head greenkeeper at Andover GC, received huge support on Twitter after responding to comments calling the greens under his care an “embarrassment” for being too slow.