Nick Dougherty made broadcasting history last week by being mic’d up live for his opening two rounds during the British Masters at Woburn. The 33 year old was the figurehead for the first ever ‘live player microphone’ innovation introduced by Sky Sports as part of a revolutionary new approach to golf coverage in the UK. At various points during the tournament’s first two days, Dougherty spoke directly to Sky Sports studio commentators live from the course as he played – giving as-it-happened feedback on the course, conditions […]
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Nick Dougherty made broadcasting history last week by being mic’d up live for his opening two rounds during the British Masters at Woburn....
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After a history of one-sided results in favour of America, the Presidents Cup finally managed to produce a close contest, yet despite a valiant final-day fight back by the International team, the result went the way of past renewals, with a win for Team USA, albeit by a narrow 15½-14½ margin at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Korea. Bill Haas, son of US captain Jay Haas, secured the final point the Americans needed to win the trophy for the […]
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After a history of one-sided results in favour of America, the Presidents Cup finally managed to produce a close contest, yet despite...
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Equipment retailer Direct Golf is on the brink of collapse after one its major shareholders, Sports Direct, refused to pump any more money into the ailing company, which has suffered a fall in profits in the last financial year. Administrators Duff & Phelps, appointed to the holding company of Direct Golf, have called for all parties interested in acquiring the business to contact them by noon today (9 October). The UK’s second biggest golf retailer is at the centre of […]
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