Nick Rodger

Golf Correspondent

A son of the Muckle Toon of Langholm, with a penchant for classic rock and honest howffs, years of reporting on the Royal & Ancient game has kept me on the straight and narrow despite my own wild attempts at this infuriating pursuit.

A son of the Muckle Toon of Langholm, with a penchant for classic rock and honest howffs, years of reporting on the Royal & Ancient game has kept me on the straight and narrow despite my own wild attempts at this infuriating pursuit.

Latest articles from Nick Rodger

Jim Farmer was known as Mr Golf in his native St Andrews

Farewell to Mr Golf as celebrated St Andrews pro Jim Farmer dies at 76
Farewell to Mr Golf as celebrated St Andrews pro Jim Farmer dies at 76

President-elect Donald Trump will be a key player in professional golf's merger talks

Swing states as McIlroy puts Trump to the fore in golf merger talks
Swing states as McIlroy puts Trump to the fore in golf merger talks

Hannah Darling (left) is one of Scottish golf's most talented amateurs

Nick Rodger: Slim pickings as Scottish women's golf tries to play catch up

Nick Rodger: Slim pickings as Scottish women's golf tries to play catch up

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Glasgow Golf Club archivist Nevin McGhee (right) receives the Murdoch Medal from previous recipient Alastair Johnston

Archives to ashes as Glasgow Golf Club's McGhee earns medal of honour
Archives to ashes as Glasgow Golf Club's McGhee earns medal of honour

Euan Walker won his second Challenge Tour title in Switzerland

Barassie golfer Walker ready to roll the dice in Challenge Tour Grand Final gamble
Have a meander around some of the trophy cabinets in a variety of clubhouses and you’ll be confronted with the kind of shimmering collection of silver and gold that was assembled during the restoration of the monarchy.

Tiger Woods is one of the main driving forces behind golf's new indoor golf league

Nick Rodger: Will Tiger and Rory's indoor league capture golfing hearts and minds?
Nick Rodger: Will Tiger and Rory's indoor league capture golfing hearts and minds?

Graeme Robertson celebrates his win in the Goslings Invitational in Bermuda

Prolific Robertson rides the wave and sets up PGA Tour debut with Bermuda victory
Prolific Robertson rides the wave and sets up PGA Tour debut with Bermuda victory

David Law is battling to save his DP World Tour card

Scotsman Law set for final offensive in battle to save his DP World Tour card
Scotsman Law set for final offensive in battle to save his DP World Tour card

A ticket for next year's Ryder Cup will cost $750

Nick Rodger: The price of Ryder Cup admission does golf no favours in money-mad age
Nick Rodger: The price of Ryder Cup admission does golf no favours in money-mad age

The late Alex Salmond was a great supporter of Scottish golf

Nick Rodger: Alex Salmond understood and appreciated the value of golf to Scotland
Nick Rodger: Alex Salmond understood and appreciated the value of golf to Scotland