ATTENDEES AGW Chairman, Derek Lawrenson, Secretary Bernie McGuire and committee members Philip Reid, Phil Casey, Martin Dempster, James Corrigan, John Hopkins, John Huggan Apologies – Treasurer Bob Davies, Peter Higgs, Lewine Mair, Peter Dixon...
David Birtill was born in 1941, joined the AGW in 1995 and sadly passed away on Christmas Day 2020 following a lengthy illness at the age of 79. Those who knew Dave well agree he was a walking encyclopedia of all things North West of England golf. For over 30 years,...
Hereunder, is a collection of thank you and New Year well wishes notes from those in receipt of an AGW Christmas hamper. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and you goodwill messages to all AGW members. Messages posted in alphabetical order Neil Ahern I wanted...
AGW member Nick Rodger has written a wonderful article featuring our dear friend and colleague, Renton Laidlaw that appeared in Saturday’s edition (January 9th) of the Herald Scotland. Renton holds a unique position in the now 83-year history of the AGW being...
England’s Lee Westwood has been voted for a record fourth time the Association of Golf Writers (AGW) ‘Golfer of the Year’. Westwood polled 53% of the votes of Association members to secure the 2020 ‘Golfer of the Year’ title from Germany’s and AIG Women’s Open winner,...
Fifty years ago, the AGW was a very different animal. Much smaller, virtually all the members knew each other personally. So, when I was admitted under the watchful eye of then Secretary Ron Heager, I felt very privileged to be joining an elite group of...
Legandary broadcaster Peter Alliss passes away peacefully on Sunday, 6th Decemer, 2020 peacefully at home aged 89. The eight-time Ryder Cup player, 31-time tournament winner, golf course designer, author and legendary golf commentator was known universally as the...
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2020) – AGW member Tim Rosaforte, whose award-winning coverage from print to television promoted the impact PGA Professionals make in growing the game of golf, has been elected the first journalist to receive Honorary Membership in...
Dave Edwards leads the way after two rounds of the 2020 ETIQUS – AGW Golfer of the Year following his four-point victory in the inaugural Renton Laidlaw Quaich at Kingsbarns Links in Scotland. Dave collected 33 Stableford points for his maiden AGW success to...
The stunning-looking Renton Laidlaw Quaich The inaugural staging of the new Renton Laidlaw Quaich took place at Kingsbarns, where six members were hosted by Alan Hogg at the fabulous Fife venue. While the clubhouse is currently closed, Alan was on the first tee to...
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