May

  • Sir Graham Wylie and Lee Westwood celebrate Close House's 10th anniversary.

    Close House celebrates 10-year anniversary

    Written by Chris Jones on Monday 10 May 2021

    Close House, two-time host venue of the European Tour’s British Masters and home to two Lee Westwood championship courses, celebrates its 10th anniversary. Just 15 miles from Newcastle, the venue has enjoyed a rapid rise in stature since its construction and has hosted numerous high-profile events, including last year’s British Masters – the first European Tour event to take place following...

  • Seve Ballesteros was Spain's first World No.1.

    Seve Ballesteros: 24 things you didn’t know about the golf legend

    Written by Rob Jerram on Friday 7 May 2021

    Ten years on from Seve Ballesteros’ tragic death, here are are 24 things you never knew about the golfing great and Ryder Cup legend.  1 Seve was born with a physical defect which meant his right shoulder would hang down below his left – the ideal address position. 2 He played in his first tournament at 10 and scored a 10 at...