Topic: Peter Dawson

Darren Clarke's victory has added fresh momentum to calls for the British Open to be staged in Northern Ireland after the country clinched its third Major in just over a year.Clarke's memorable three-stroke win at Royal St George's on Sunday saw the ...
Road Hole at St. Andrews gains extra yardage and becomes a brute from start to finishScott Verplank walked off the 16th green on the Old Course and headed for the next tee when his caddie made a startling observation."Hey, look," Scott Tway ...
Prize money increased for 150th British Open to account for pound's slumpThe winner of the 150th British Open will earn $1.29 million, about a $60,000 increase from the previous year.A total purse of $7.3 million — will provide the runner-up with $759,000 ...
Yang's major victory over Woods could inspire hope across AsiaFor years, Asian countries could only boast about growth and potential in men's golf. It's not just Korea, but Japan, India, China, Thailand. And the PGA Tour recently joined other tours to turn ...

R&A to look at Open age limit

The age limit for past Open champions, reduced from 65 to 60 only two years ago, is to be looked at again following the staggering performance of Tom Watson.. "I don't think we contemplated a 59-year-old leading the Open Championship going into ...

Fans will be helped to get to The Open

Organisers of The Open are offering to help pay for golf fans to get to Turnberry in July.. "We are encouraging clubs to bring members and the R&A will pay ?250 towards the cost of a coach," said director of championships David ...
Looking to increase interest in Asia, Masters rolls out the green carpetThe Masters and British Open, two majors with the most global influence, announced Sunday night a new Asia Amateur Championship that they hope will stimulate growth in a market teeming with ...
Peter Dawson, chief executive of the Royal & Ancient, warned of 'big, big winds' tomorrow.. Royal and Ancient secretary Peter Dawson is worried about the possible weather conditions over the weekend. But after former major champions Sandy Lyle and Rich Beem quit ...
Sandy Lyle faced a storm of criticism last night over his shameful decision to quit The Open Championship after just 10 holes.. Sandy Lyle and Graeme Storm walk together during the first round. Peter Dawson, chief executive of the Royal and Ancient ...
Leaders of Golf Organizations Reluctantly Approve Anti-Doping PolicyGolf begrudgingly joined the new world of sport Thursday when leaders from its most influential organizations signed off on an anti-doping policy with hopes of proving its players are clean.Drug testing could begin as early ...
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