Richard Boxall
Name:
Richard BoxallAlso known as:
BoxieCountry:
EnglandBorn:
April 28, 1961 in Hampton Wick, nr Kingston upon Thames, Middlesex.Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Professional golfer; television commentator.Turned Pro:
1982European Tour wins (1).
Boxall recorded his only win on the European Tour at the 1990 Italian Open. He is perhaps better remembered for a far more painful event, when he broke his leg during the 1991 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The stress fracture had been slowly but irritatingly building up during the previous three or four days. Teeing off at the ninth hole in the third round, just two shots off the lead, Boxall hit a solid 1-iron tee shot. The ball landed on the fairway alongside that of playing partner Colin Montgomerie, but Boxall had already collapsed to the ground. The solid hit was accompanied by his left leg painfully fracturing. The injury put Boxall out of action for the best part of a year, and probably affected his game for a long time thereafter.
After retiring from tournament golf some years after the 1991 injury, 'Boxie' took up television commentary. He has become a much-liked member of the Sky Sports team, known for his insightful analysis, wit and joviality.
Europe
Lancia Martini
Played as the Lancia Martini Italian Open. Second-placed Jose Maria Olazabal (Esp) finished 5 shots behind Boxall (Eng). [Milano GC, Villasanta, Monza, nr Milan].
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.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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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