Bruce Young has established himself as one of Australia’s leading golf journalists and analysts. Since leaving a marketing role in the golf course design company of highly regarded Australian golfer Graham Marsh in 1999, Bruce has created a portfolio of golf related work in internet, print, radio and television commentary and has recently branched out into hosting lunches and other MC related activities.
The jubilant USA Team – photo Golfile In the final analysis the outcome of the 2019 Presidents Cup came down to a weight of numbers, those numbers being the world ranking strength of the Americans compared to that of the Internationals who were so brave in their attempt to win the event for just the […]
Ancer and Leishman face the press after their magnificent comeback to salvage a half point The outcome of the 2019 Presidents Cup is delicately poised as the event enters tomorrow’s 12 singles matches following a dramatic third day at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club today. The overall score is now 10 points to 8 in […]
More observing for Woods this afternoon – click to expand Despite being the standout on the opening two days and his team being under the gun in terms of being behind heading into Saturday afternoon’s foursomes, Tiger Woods has made a perhaps controversial decision to stand out in the match-ups this afternoon. The Americans trail […]
The Americans who produced late heroics – Fowler, Thomas and Cantlay Historically, Presidents Cup foursome matches have not been a happy hunting ground for previous International sides but today, at Royal Melbourne, they made a very important turn for the better. They tied the alternate shot matches on day two 2½ to 2½ and now […]
Andrew Evans – file photo One or two Australian players have gained at least limited status for the 2020 Japan Tour and, while none will have guaranteed starts for early season events, they have the opportunity to build on what they earned through the 108 holes of qualifying that was completed earlier this week. A […]
Despite his personal best endeavours, Tiger Woods’ US team trails after day one – photo David Tease The crowds were lining up well ahead of the gates opening on day one of the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, long lines awaiting security screening some two hours ahead of the opening tee shots being […]
Photo: Pre event promotion on the banks of the Yarra – PGA Tour Australia has been waiting eight years for the return of the Presidents Cup to its shores and if the pent-up interest in this week’s event is anything to go by then, irrespective of the result on Sunday, Royal Melbourne is set to […]
Photo: New Zealand’s Nick Voke- gets a chance to advance his career – PGA Tour Series China The holy grail of professional golf in terms of a place to play is undoubtedly the PGA Tour but in more recent years it has become increasingly difficult to access the riches of that tour. This week, in […]
Queenslander Brad Kennedy has been defeated in a playoff at the Japan Tour’s season ending Golf Nippon Series event in Tokyo, his equal best round of the day (65) carrying him into a playoff against Japan’s Ryo Ishikawa who birdied the 3rd extra hole to win his third event of the season. For Kennedy it […]
Matt Jones- enjoying the moment -photo Kirsty Wrice Golf Australia It is never over until it is over as the saying goes and in today’s final round of the Emirates Australian Open at the Australian Golf Club in Sydney, there was yet another great example of how that applies to tournament golf. When Sydney’s Matt […]