Francis Patrick ‘Paddy’ Mearing was born in 1927. He joined the AGW in 1970 and sadly passed on December 5th, 2023, aged 96. Paddy in 2017 celebrating his 90th birthday Message from Paddy’s son Tim (December 9th) Hi Bernie, unfortunately I am writing...
Rodney ‘Mucker’ Wooler looking as proud as punch at the Cheltenham Races The European Tour lost one of the real characters working the Tour with the passing of Rodney Wooler or as he was more affectionately known to his countless friends as...
Martin Johnson was admired for his wit and gift of phrase. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton AGW members will have been saddened in learning the news Martin Johnson passed away on 13th March, 2021 Martin, and born on 23rd June, 1949, is remembered as the cricket...
MARTIN DEMPSTER, CHAIRMAN, ASSOCIATION OF GOLF WRITERS Through covering golf, we are lucky to come across some special people and Kate – or “Wrighty” as she was called by many of us – was certainly in that category. From the moment you first...
Dale Concannon – Dear Friend to the AGW -Passed away 4th June, 2020 The golfing world has been saddened by the death (June 4th, 2020) of respected golf writer and historian Dale Concannon at the age of 61. A former PGA professional, who competed up until 1984...
Burch Riber, who has died, aged 87, was a wonderful supporter of the Association of Golf Writers – he attended many of our Annual Dinners – and he forged many special and lasting friendships with countless Members especially during the 15 years when he was at...
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