Tag Archives: US Open

The Sports Archives – Shock as 15-year-old ‘Hammer’ makes the US Open!

Posted on June 12, 2015 by

It’s been quite the year for golf. While in 2014, Rory McIlroy was the youngster’s name on everybody’s lips, in 2015, there’s one ankle-biter who has just achieved a hugely impressive feat. His name is Cole Hammer and he’s just … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The History of Wimbledon Programmes!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by

The All England Lawn Tennis Championships (later named the Wimbledon Championships) started at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet (AELTC) Club located in Wimbledon, London, England. It is considered the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournaments in the world with … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Top Three Golf Comedy Movies Of The Last 20 Years!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

* Photo by Eric Schmuttenmaer / CC BY-SA 2.0 Some of the most well-known golf movies released more recently have been dramas, such as The Legend of Baggervance and The Greatest Game Ever Played. But if you prefer a more … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Golf in 2013: A Year in Review!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by

What a year! December is here and 2013 is almost over, and with it another exciting and unexpected year of golf. Golf is always full of ups and downs, unanticipated surprises, and of course, drama. This year was no different, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Rory McIlroy: History As A Golfer!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Claiming he hit his first golf ball when he was two years old, Rory McIlroy has surprised PGA fans everywhere. In 2005, he won the West Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championships. He was the youngest competitor ever to … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The 10 Best Women Tennis Players To Follow On Twitter!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

There are few things more intense than a spirited game of tennis. If you find yourself counting down to Grand Slam events such as the US Open or Wimbledon each year, then we’ve got good news for you. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Tiger Woods: History As A Golfer!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Sometimes it seems like Tiger Woods was born holding a golf club in his hands. This is not too far of a stretch. Ever since he was a child, Woods played golf with his father. And by the time he … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – History Of The Game Of Tennis In The United States

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

In some respects a sport can be compared to a curve ball;  as the ball is thrown, the batter views it in a certain path and then as the ball curves, the path of it is altered. The sport of … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Guide to the Grand Slams!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Guide to the Grand Slams The Grand Slam events of the ATP Tour are the most thrilling and important tournaments of the season and have been won by the greatest players to ever pick up a racquet. But how much … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Murray And Me!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

Heroes I have always been a great fan of professional tennis, partly out of admiration as I am a useless player myself. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s watching all of the big tournaments on the television and … Continue reading →

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