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Thanks for this guys. So, looks like Sky was the preferred option. Have to say I agree with you NWJocko that lack of adverts is a key factor for me. Watching the coverage in the States it became so irritating with ad breaks every 7 minutes or so. But, at the Masters they rely on host broadcaster...

Hi. Fergus here. Just back from Augusta and I was wondering who won the battle for people's TV allegiance over the weekend? Saw a lot of the BBC guys around the place but Sky weren't quite so obvious. Which did people think was better?

Hi. Fergus here. This piece was always going to be contentious. In fact I wanted it to be that way to try and spark some clubhouse/forum banter. I do say in the introduction to the feature that it's just my opinion and is designed to act as a starting point for debate. So, I'm glad to be...

I agree Dodger, I thoroughly disapprove of elitism in golf. I'd like to see Balmoral opened up to occasional visitor play, would have thought it could be an option when the Royals are not in residence. Agree with you on Loch Lomond, although with memberships at £50,000 or so it'd have taken...

From Fergus, who wrote the article: I guess the point is twofold. 1 - Balmoral is now available to be rented out for the day - a pretty cool location for a private event and they are keen to get some business. It may be a private club but it's in no way stuffy or pretentious in the style of a...

Does the recent success of other English pros, Justin Rose in particular, place added pressure on you to perform well in 2008?

Ha ha, this thread is great. How about: Sand Wedge Antilles Par Par Binks "Lost" Count Dooku Senator "Ping" Palpatine

I agree with Furyk or Unique. There are 3,000+ golf courses in the UK and frankly, who cares if a handful are reserved for the super rich. I'm not fussed about playing Loch Lomond or Queenwood. There are an incredible number of courses to play where it's easy to get a game and for a reasonable...

He's only 18 and already pushing for victories on the European Tour - shows he must have what it takes. Made me think about all that hype about Ollie Fisher at the start of this year and McIlroy has earned more cash in three starts than Fisher has picked up in 29. Tiger didn't' turn pro till...

I've heard that about Broady too, must get it re-grooved pretty often though. I play a lot with an assistant pro who's got just about the best short game I've ever seen from a non-tour player. He hardly ever changes most of his kit but he changes his wedges every year.

Push the boat out and go for a pair of pink tartan strides.

Definitely for me it's the pitch from a bare lie over a bunker with another bunker or water waiting on the other side of the green.

That's great. Hadn't seen it, thanks Shooter.

Definitely agree Chipin that it's a helpful exercise to get a look at how some of the fringe players perform under the pressure of matchplay. But, as a spectacle, it leaves a little to be desired. I wouldn't miss one second of the Ryder Cup but I wasn't even vaguely disappointed to have missed...

I think in the US every round you go out for counts for handicap, not just competitions. So, pressure free rounds with your friends are counting towards handicap - I know I play some really good bounce rounds that would bring my handicap down if I were allowed to count them. With regards...