Nick Rodger
Herald Scotland
United Kingdom
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Jonathan Smith and SGU on mission to make Scottish golf green again
WHEN it comes to environmentally friendly golf, those of us who are enthusiastically incompetent at this grand game are well ahead of the curve.… → Read More
Ryder Cup defeat shows Europe's need for dress rehearsals
Well, that’s it then. After all the hype, the hysteria, the hoopla, the syrupy motivational videos and schmaltzy promotional claptrap, Team Europe… → Read More
Gemma Dryburgh buoyed on by recent Rose Series win to tackle Scottish Open
Winning at any level of this game ain’t easy. → Read More
Hero Open: Grant Forrest cuts down rivals for maiden tour triumph
With a fearless display of poise and purpose, Grant Forrest secured his maiden European Tour title in the Hero Open at the Fairmont St Andrews last… → Read More
Hero Open: Lucas Bjerregaard scores impressive 62 after rain disruption at St Andrews
On a fiddly, frustrating day at the Hero Open that was disrupted by Mother Nature’s crotchety meddling, Lucas Bjerregaard’s late night rampage… → Read More
The Open: Scot Robert MacIntyre keeps in touch but admits he 'didn't have enough ammo in the bag'
It could have been worse. A lot worse. On a trying, testing day over the Royal St George’s links, Robert MacIntyre’s relieved smile said a lot… → Read More
The Open: Bryson DeChambeau branded 'stupid' by Cobra after driver fallout
Bryson DeChambeau was branded “stupid” by his own equipment manufacturers in an extraordinary war of words in the aftermath of his first round… → Read More
Robert MacIntyre flying Scotland flag solo at Open but feels little pressure
There are 27 different national flags fluttering on the grandstand surrounding the 18th green here at Royal St George’s to illustrate the global… → Read More
Scottish Open: Jon Rahm soars into contention with a six-under-par after bizarre Rory McIlroy incident
‘Ello, ‘ello, ‘ello, what’s all this then? When an intruder ambled unhindered onto the 10th tee at The Renaissance yesterday, nonchalantly… → Read More
Scottish Open: David Law laps up familial surroundings for place in top 10
After months of a solitary existence in the European Tour’s strict bubble, David Law is relishing a bit of normality again. → Read More
Scottish Open: Connor Syme's head not turned despite lure of Open Championship place
Like a siren singing on a rocky outcrop, the lure of an Open Championship place can be a major distraction. → Read More
Scottish Open: Jack Senior fully focussed on his own game despite Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth comparisons
Mention the names Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth to Jack Senior and he’ll just about roll his eyes back into his own skull and deliver a… → Read More
Robert MacIntyre opens up on lifestyle changes after Covid isolation ahead of Scottish Open
After a year of Covid-related warnings about doing this, not doing that and certainly avoiding a bit of the other, Robert MacIntyre’s own message… → Read More
Nick Rodger: Less vowels but more big names as abrdn Scottish Open tees up
You’ll no doubt be seeing a lot of mentions of ‘abrdn’ over the next few days. Admittedly, it looks a bit like the remaining tiles of letters… → Read More
Gordon Sherry back on top form after brush with Covid
Golf has given Gordon Sherry so many memories, he needs all of his 6’ 8” frame to store them in. Whether it was glory-laden amateur dramatics, a… → Read More
Peter McEvoy reflects on Walker Cup glory 20 years on from US triumph
When it comes to the Walker Cup, Peter McEvoy is held in such high esteem, you half expect his house to be a sacred site of pilgrimage for disciples… → Read More
GB&I golfers trying to win Walker Cup on US soil only thing more daunting than upcoming election vote
The worst thing about the build up to any form of election is the tsunami of pamphlets, flyers and general bumf imploring you to vote for this, that… → Read More
Greig Hutcheon on a hiding to nothing trying to keep up to date with app-based course management culture
Time marches on. In some cases it feels like it’s trampling all over us. → Read More
Nick Rodger: Money-spinning PGA influencer idea favours rich getting richer as tale as old as time enters digital age
The bold Peter Alliss once suggested that golf was “an enigma wrapped in a mystery impaled on a conundrum.” Goodness knows, then, what this… → Read More
Nick Rodger: Lydia Ko back to her brilliant best in Hawaii
I still can’t believe that Lydia Ko is just 23. But then, I still can’t believe that I’m hurtling towards 45. → Read More