McGinley Delivers "Shock Departure" On Pairing Rory & GMac
/That didn't take long!
Perhaps sensing a rare Monday news dump opportunity,
In golf construction art and utility meet; both are absolutely vital; one is utterly ruined without the other. GEORGE THOMAS
It’s back!
Twenty years later Tatra Press has kindly allowed me to bring back Grounds For Golf now that golf architecture is of more interest to the masses. A new Introduction looks at what’s driven the interest growth and two new chapters I had a blast adding (plus a few edits to keep things up-to-date).
The Amazon purchase page for the book arriving June 15, 2026.
Day One! Rory Already Defies Team Europe Dress Code
/Everyone else got the message on team shoes but as Tweeter Alliss noticed, Rory McIlroy has already deviated from the playbook in what can only be a sign that the World No. 1 intends to steadfastly defy captain Paul McGinley at every opportunity.
Or something like that.
Meanwhile, the bold sports coats would seem to back up Gary Evans’ assertion that we could be in for some stellar fashion “faux pars” this week.
The crocodile skin motif for Team Europe’s golf bags and head covers won’t be winning any awards from PETA.
Tweeter Alliss with the team photo and Rory's navy high-tops.
Lovely attire, by Jove. Does young McIlroy not like the shoes? Remarkable. pic.twitter.com/eIcObxdtpB
— Tweeter Alliss (@TweeterAlliss) September 22, 2014
Telegraph On Rickie's Haircut: "Exhibition Of Thuggish Jingoism"
/It was slipped into the end of my Fleet Street
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/Here's a nice bit of reporting from Adam Schupak
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/While his colleagues have been out playing golf,
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/Think about it, the WAGs have to pick out their evening dress(es), the clothing manufacturers might have to
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/Talking to writers before the ISPS Handa Wales Open, European Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley
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/The birthplace of golf may see a massive change in spirit depending on how Thursday's Scottish independence vote goes.
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/Perhaps wanting to keep peace for Team Europe, the Judge in the Rory McIlroy vs. Horizon
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/Do I dare say this sounds more fun than the real Ryder Cup telecast for American viewers?
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