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John McHenry

European Tour taking a big risk with Rolex Series strategy

In launching the Rolex Series, the European Tour needs to be very careful not to arouse the commercial juggernaut that is the PGA Tour, writes John McHenry.

Thu, 06 Jul, 2017

Small in stature, but Justin Thomas packs big punch

It’s been very hard to evaluate just how good the USGA’s decision was to take the US Open to Erin Hills this past week.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2017

Rory McIlroy must make sacrifices to fulfil early promise

Way before Rory McIlroy turned professional in 2007 at the age of 18, it was obvious he already had enough talent to challenge the very best golfers in the game, but an impatient McIlroy always wanted more, writes John McHenry.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2017

Control will be key to Rickie Fowler’s destiny at US Open

He’s probably sick and tired of people telling him how good he is but the nearly man in golf knows that to date he hasn’t fully delivered in the professional game, writes John McHenry.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2017

We need a superstar to emerge from the pack

If the media drives sport and most of the money generated comes from TV broadcasting rights then it’s hardly surprising that professional sport worldwide has always been a star-driven enterprise dominated by the world’s greatest athletes.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2017

Why does US Open still play the long game?

Ahead of the US Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin this week, the United States Golf Association (USGA) is rightfully nervous. 

Tue, 13 Jun, 2017

I still dream Tiger Woods will roar once more

Once Tiger is gone from the game, then we may never see his likes again for some time, writes John McHenry.

Wed, 31 May, 2017

Players get down to business at ‘fifth major’

If the Masters signifies the unofficial start of the golfing season on the PGA Tour, then the TPC at Sawgrass represents the real start of business, writes John McHenry.

Thu, 11 May, 2017