Sam Torrance OBE is a multiple Ryder Cup-winning golfer and media commentator. He has won 21 European Tour titles in a career spanning 40 years and famously sank the putt that clinched victory for Europe in the 1985 Ryder Cup. A player on the team on eight occasions, winning four times, he also led the side to victory as captain in 2002. Since 2004 he has competed on the European Senior Tour, winning the Order of Merit in 2005, 2006 and 2009.
Sam Torrance
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Tuesday 31st January 2012, 12:19am GMTEnglishman should be inspired by his landmark win and Ryder Cup incentive ROBERT ROCK took Sunday’s victory at the Abu Dhabi Championship with all the humility and good grace you’d expect from one of... [Read more]
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Tuesday 29th November 2011, 2:36am GMTIT’S BEEN an unforgettable year for the sport of golf and one that will last long in the memory. With Europeans occupying the top four spots in the world rankings and two more enjoying success at the... [Read more]
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Tuesday 15th November 2011, 1:07am GMTAFTER the controversy that surrounded his comeback appearance at last week’s Australian Open, a resurgent Tiger Woods will no doubt have afforded himself a wry smile at having finished one shot ahead... [Read more]
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Tuesday 8th November 2011, 12:43am GMTIT’S FAR from ideal to have to comment on matters that have taken place away from the golf course, but it would be remiss of me not to voice my disappointment at the comments made by Steve Williams... [Read more]
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Tuesday 1st November 2011, 3:26am GMTIT HAS been a momentous year for European golf to say the least and Sergio Garcia’s return to winning ways is certainly among one of the many highlights. For its poignancy, and to an extent the... [Read more]
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Monday 17th October 2011, 11:22pm GMTANY lingering doubts as to whether the outstanding Englishman Tom Lewis had made the right decision in turning pro at just 20 years of age were utterly dispelled by his thrilling maiden tournament... [Read more]
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Monday 10th October 2011, 11:15pm GMTIT WAS a weekend of maiden victories with two players, whose career trajectories could not be more contrasting, enjoying landmark successes. I was delighted for Englishman Lee Slattery, who clung on... [Read more]
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Tuesday 27th September 2011, 1:13am GMTBILL HAAS will have woken up yesterday morning not only significantly wealthier, but also in the knowledge that when people debate the greatest shot of all time, his recovery on the second play-off... [Read more]
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Monday 19th September 2011, 11:59pm GMTTURNING pro is always an enormous step in a young golfer’s career but in Tom Lewis’ case the timing of his decision to do so makes perfect sense. The 20-year-old (right) impressed everyone with the... [Read more]
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Tuesday 6th September 2011, 1:17am GMTIT’S AN exciting time for European golf with youngsters like Rory McIlroy and Matteo Manassero establishing themselves as forces to be reckoned with, but it’s equally uplifting to see the old guard... [Read more]
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Allister Heath
UK can’t count on others messing up
THERE are two ways a country can do well. The first is to introduce domestic policies that boost work,...
