Category: AGW Members In Lasting Memory
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John Ingham – 1932-2023, AGW Member 1958-2023
Message from John’s wife, Sally On Monday, 3rd April, (14:26) advising of John’s passing: Dear AGW members, I am very sorry to have to tell you that John died on Saturday 1st April. He was his usual sparky, humorous self until he just stopped talking about 4 in the morning and we kept vigil until…
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AGW Member Ian Riach Passes Away – 1937-2023
Ian Riach was aged 85-years when he passed away in January 2023 and having been born in 1937, a year prior to the AGW was founded. His wife Irene indicated Ian passed away two months shy of their 60th wedding anniversary. Ian joined the AGW in 1987 meaning he had been a proud member for 36-years.…
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Norman Mair – 1928 to 2014 (AGW Member from 1966)
It is the nature of newspapers to lionise one of our own on the occasion of his or her death, and far too often deceased practitioners of the journalistic trade are referred to as legends. In the case of Norman Mair, however, it seems the only appropriate word to use. His passing less than seven…
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Renton Laidlaw – A Celebration Of His Life – St. Andrews – 25th April, 2022
It was sunny afternoon and the Holy Trinity Church in St. Andrews was always going to full for the celebration of the life of Renton Laidlaw on Monday 25th April. The AGWs former President, Chairman and Secretary passed last October but given the then pandemic lockdown measures it was not possible for more than just a…
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Tim Rosaforte Tributes (1955-2022)
Sad news soon after the New Year learning AGW member Tim Rosaforte passed away on January 11th, 2022 . Tim was aged 66. ‘Rosie, as he affectionately known, was born on October 25, 1955, in Mount Kisco, New York State. He first got into journalism in 1977 working at the Tampa Times and later moving…
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David Hamilton Tributes ( 1938 – 2021)
David Hamilton was born in December 1938. He joined the Association of Golf Writers in 1986. He proudly served as the Association’s golf captain and worked closely for many years with Bob Davies in helping organise the AGWs annual dinner during Open Championship week. David was afforded ‘Life Membership’ of the Association in 2008. He…
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Renton Laidlaw Tributes (1939 – 2021)
The Association of Golf Writers joined the golf world to mourn the passing of Renton Laidlaw. Henry Renton Laidlaw was born on Thursday, 6th July, 1939 in the Morningside district of Edinburgh. Renton joined the Association of Golf Writers (AGW) in 1963. Fifteen years later in 1978 he became Secretary of the AGW and proudly…
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Ben Wright Tributes (AGW Member 1958 – 2021)
Ben Wright (September 9, 1932 – August 29, 2021) Ben Wright, who broadcast golf and other sports for CBS for 23 years, died on August 29, 2021 from complications post-surgery. Ben was a broadcast golf announcer and other sports for CBS TV for 23 years. He was born to Reginald Arthur Bentley-Wright and Gwendolyn Fraser…
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Goran Zachrisson – Henrik Stenson Leads Tributes To Former AGW President
Former AGW President Goran Zachrisson was born on 14th May, 1938. From 1964 to 1967, Goran was Editor-in-Chief of the magazine Svensk Golf. From 1966, he was a commentator for Swedish TV at the Open Championships and many other golf tournaments. In the early 1990s, he was hired by Viasat, where he continued his passion in reporting on…
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Jock MacVicar AGW Memorial Award Now A Part of Scottish Open
Association of Golf Writers (AGW) President, Jock MacVicar, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 83, is to be honoured with a new trophy. The Jock MacVicar AGW Memorial Award will be presented to the leading Scottish player in the abrdn Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on 8-11 July. The trophy…
