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Will Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele win majors in 2022?
Nick Dougherty 31/12/21 7:00am

2022 major predictions: McIlroy for The Masters?

We saw historic victories, first-time winners and records broken in golf's 2021 majors, but what can we expect from the men’s major schedule over the year ahead?

Tiger Woods hasn't played in a competitive event since last year's PNC Championship
Nick Dougherty 15/12/21 10:30am

'Perfect situation for Tiger's return'

Nick Dougherty looks ahead to Tiger Woods' return to action at the PNC Championship and explains why his latest comeback is beneficial to the golfing world.

Sergio Garcia of Spain plays a tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of The Players Championship
Nick Dougherty 12/03/21 7:00am

'Sergio's form good news for Europe'

Nick Dougherty looks at an impressive start for Sergio Garcia at The Players and tries to explain what went wrong for Rory McIlroy on the opening day at TPC Sawgrass.

Europe regained the Ryder Cup with a 17.5-10.5 victory in 2018
Nick Dougherty 19/01/21 8:29am

‘Changing of the guard for Team Europe?’

Nick Dougherty looks ahead to the start of the new European Tour season in Abu Dhabi and the resumption of the race to qualify for Europe's Ryder Cup team.

Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood are both in action at the DP World Tour Championship
Nick Dougherty 08/12/20 11:10am

'Dubai field still offers star power'

Nick Dougherty looks ahead to the European Tour’s season finale and assesses the hopes of some of those chasing Race to Dubai victory at the DP World Tour Championship.

Nick Dougherty 12/11/20 7:00am

'Hope for Rory at Masters, but Americans look formidable'

Can the British and Irish challengers upstage a powerful home contingent at the Masters this week? Nick Dougherty explains the magnitude of that challenge ...

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Nick Dougherty 02/11/20 10:49am

'Why golf courses should stay open in lockdown'

Nick Dougherty puts forward his argument for keeping golf courses open during the upcoming lockdown in England.

Justin Thomas leads the way on five under, but Tiger Woods is eight behind after round one
Nick Dougherty 18/09/20 7:00am

'The tougher the test will define the best'

The USGA should avoid "tricking up" for the rest of the US Open, with Winged Foot being tough enough as it is, says Nick Dougherty.

Brooks Koepka slipped out of contention on the final day at the PGA Championship
Nick Dougherty 10/08/20 10:00am

What went wrong for Koepka?

Nick Dougherty looks back on a thrilling final day at the PGA Championship and assesses what went wrong for Brooks Koepka.

Nick Dougherty 06/08/20 7:00am

Big stars will shine at tough Harding Park

Ahead of the PGA Championship, Nick Dougherty expects the tough layout at Harding Park will favour only the very best players in the world.

Nick Dougherty 29/03/20 2:40pm

'We should be grateful for any more golf in 2020'

Nick Dougherty thinks golf will try to "come together" and stage all four majors and the Ryder Cup this year.

Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood are among the English contenders at The Players
Nick Dougherty 12/03/20 6:00am

English hopes at The Players

After Tyrrell Hatton's breakthrough win at Bay Hill, will we see more English success this week at The Players?

Danny Willett claimed a three-shot win over Jon Rahm at the BMW PGA Championship
Nick Dougherty 24/09/19 10:15am

'Wentworth always has major feel'

Nick Dougherty reviews another memorable week at the BMW PGA Championship and looks ahead to an exciting finish on the European Tour season.

Rory McIlroy headlines a stellar field at Wentworth
Nick Dougherty 18/09/19 6:00am

New BMW PGA date 'all positive'

The new September date for the BMW PGA Championship has worked out perfectly for the European Tour, says Nick Dougherty.

Darren Clarke got The 148th Open underway on Thursday
Nick Dougherty 18/07/19 6:37pm

'Emotions high in home Open'

Playing The Open in front of home fans is an emotional experience for Clarke, McDowell and McIlroy this week, as Nick Dougherty explains.

Justin Rose spearheads another strong English contingent at the Masters
Nick Dougherty 09/04/19 7:30am

High hopes for English challenge

Nick Dougherty analyses the nine-man English challenge at the Masters and predicts big weeks for Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood.

Tiger Woods returns to action at the Players Championship
Nick Dougherty 12/03/19 6:00am

'Tiger could shine at Sawgrass'

Nick Dougherty discusses what makes the Players Championship so special and explains why Tiger Woods has a great chance of a third TPC Sawgrass victory.

Padraig Harrington is the overwhelming favourite to be Europe's next Ryder Cup captain
Nick Dougherty 06/12/18 8:00am

Harrington 'ticks every box'

Two years to the day after Thomas Bjorn was named Ryder Cup captain, Nick Dougherty believes Padraig Harrington is the clear choice to lead Europe's defence in 2020.

Eddie Pepperell holds the halfway lead at the British Masters
Nick Dougherty 12/10/18 6:44pm

'Eddie mastered conditions'

Nick Dougherty reflects on an impressive display for Eddie Pepperell at Walton Heath and discusses the art of hitting driver off the deck.

Nick Dougherty 10/10/18 2:06pm

Molinari 'has the edge'

Francesco Molinari has the edge over his Ryder Cup team-mates at this week's Sky Sports British Masters, says Nick Dougherty.

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