Mak Lok-lin, HK Golfer’s roving correspondent, reflects on his days as a wunderkind and profiles the players – both past and present - that did amazing things at an incredibly young age
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The USGA announced three sites for the US Open late last month, including a return to Pinehurst No 2. It effectively alternates the US Open between the East Coast and prime-time TV of California for...
When did you start playing - and where?
I’m from a small town in Australia called Cohuna and both my Grandads had an influence in building the golf course there. One of them was the first...
The Good Lord finally smiled on St Andrews as The 144th Open Championship climaxed late on Monday evening, for only the second time in history, with a favoured son emerging as the unfancied champion...
Thai star Thongchai Jaidee, the only player to win three Asian Tour Order of Merit crowns, is poised to make the International Team for the Presidents Cup against the United States in Korea in...
In a surprise announcement, Disneyland Hong Kong has unveiled plans for a new Chambers Bay attraction. Walt Jr will be designing the crazy golf course wearing a special pair of shoes with one heel...
Out of more than 7,000 PGA members worldwide, only 38 have achieved the status of Master Professional and Roberts joins an elite group that includes world famous coaches David Leadbetter, Peter...
How hard is it keeping up with the young whippersnappers nowadays?
I don’t really think about anyone’s age. I don’t think anyone’s golf ball knows how old they are. It...
It is three years now since Miguel Angel Jimenez and I last sat down to chat as a pair of 48-year-olds just before the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. We have both since passed our 50th...
Dougie Donnelly has cause to be extremely grateful to the honesty and integrity of Indian golfer Shiv Kapur. At the recent Volvo China Open in Shanghai, we were able to enjoy the delights of the...
On Pushing Herself to Go Further
You can always be better. I think that's what's so addictive about the game is that there's always something to work on and I love working on my game. I love you...