It was either the supernova of golf’s brightest star, or just one massive media beat-up. Simon Plumb separates the wheat from the chaff, the Woods from the trees and tries to translate Tiger – explaining why this is not the end, after all. Let’s just put this to bed straight off the bat, shall we: … Read more
By Simon Plumb Is this the one? Is this the year to send the followers of the Halbergs into a talkback armageddon? Well, says Simon Plumb, if it ain’t this year it ain’t never, because we have got one hell of showdown heading our way. The awards show is very much the giddy, orgasmic climax of … Read more
She’s already the youngest player in history to win 10 professional events. And over the next four days, Lydia Ko can close in on her 10 millionth dollar. She’s still three years from legal drinking age in America, but yesterday at the press table, on the eve of beginning the LPGA Tour’s season-ending tournament, forever-young … Read more
In the aftermath of Steve Williams’ controversial book which slammed former boss Tiger Woods for treating the Kiwi caddy like “a slave”, a good news story has emerged about Tiger. Well… Sort of… This is the tale of journeyman tour pro William McGirt. Or, as Tiger Woods would say: “An idiot”. As his brilliantly Dickensian name … Read more
A club sandwich has become the latest thing to threaten Rory McIlroy’s run in the Race to Dubai, writes Simon Plumb. You may think the lifestyle of a top golf professional is all private jets and champagne. But while Jordan Spieth has been basking in the spotlight of stardom, it’s been a bit of a … Read more
Lydia Ko is making it rain. The 18-year-old’s first two years as professional are have netted one hell of a return. How much did you earn today? In fact, how much did you earn in the last two years? Congratulations! But try this on for size: In less than two, full-time seasons on the LPGA … Read more
From an opening day crisis to a thrilling finale, the Presidents Cup, says Simon Plumb, may have just rediscovered its global relevance. Yes, the International team lost (again). Yes, a weekend hacker would have holed more putts than Adam Scott. But after arguably the best Presidents Cup ever has the event turned its biggest corner? … Read more
He’s the nicest, richest and most aggressively receding 22-year-old in world sport. But Jordan Spieth is missing something, says Simon Plumb. If anyone loves a nickname, it’s sport. Like a “Fah Q” paddle to a high school senior, a nickname is guaranteed to make a jock foam. Americans, particularly in basketball, perform better than most in … Read more