Henry Longhurst
Name:
Henry Carpenter LonghurstCountry:
EnglandLived:
[1909-1978]. Born on March 18, 1909 in Bedford, England. Died on July 21, 1978 in Cuckfield, Sussex, aged 69.Original/Home Club:
Bedfordshire GCOccupation:
Accomplished amateur golfer, golf writer, radio & TV commentator, politician.Turned Pro:
n/aGolf correspondent of the Sunday Times of London for 45 years. German Amateur Champion (1936). Honorary Life Member of the R&A (1977). World Golf Hall of Fame (inducted in 2017). Member of Parliament for Acton (1943-45). Appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, CBE (1972).
During an excellent amateur career, in which he captained the men's golf team in his final year at Cambridge University (1931), Longhurst became German Amateur champion (1936) and runner-up in the French Amateur (1937).
Beginning his career in golf journalism for a small monthly golf magazine, Longhurst's wit and astute observations impressed the editors at the Sunday Times of London, who offered him the opportunity to become the newspaper's golf correspondent. He held that position for the next 40 years, while also contributing regular features to Golf Illustrated magazine.
From the late 1950s to the end of his life in 1978, Longhurst was BBC Television's senior golf commentator. Of his many quotes, perhaps the best known is “they say 'practice makes perfect.' Of course, it doesn't. For the vast majority of golfers, it merely consolidates imperfection.” His shoes as BBC's lead commentator were filled by Peter Alliss.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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