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European Ryder Cup team awarded AGW Trophy

This year’s winning European Ryder Cup team, captained by Luke Donald, has been voted the recipient of the prestigious Association of Golf Writers Trophy for 2023.

Legendary Irish golf writer Dermot Gilleece announces retirement  

Legendary golf writer Dermot Gilleece has announced that he is officially retiring following a distinguished 65-year career in journalism.

Annika Sorenstam accepts AGW vice-president’s role

Golfing legend Annika Sorenstam has accepted an invitation to become vice-president of the Association of Golf Writers (AGW).

Rory Mcllroy wins AGW Golfer of the Year trophy

Rory McIlroy's already sparkling season has ended on yet a higher note following the revelation that he has been honoured by the Association of Golf Writers as its 2022 Golfer of the Year.

Golf Writers and Golf Foundation Rekindle  Strong Association

The charity and the Association of Golf Writers were delighted to meet again to play their 34th match at The Berkshire Golf Club, where they received a splendid welcome

Victorious 2021 European Solheim Cup Team Wins AGW Golf Writers Trophy Award

The Association of Golf Writers has announced that the victorious European Solheim Cup team has been voted by members as the recipient of the 2021 AGW Golf Writers Trophy.

Lewine Mair accepts AGW presidency

The Association of Golf Writers has appointed Lewine Mair as its new President, and in accepting the role she becomes the first woman to be awarded the position in the Association’s 83-year history.

Golf mourns the passing of Jock MacVicar, ‘doyen’ of Scottish golf journalism

Tributes have poured in from across the golf industry following the death of legendary Scottish golf writer Jock MacVicar, aged 83.

Lowry gets his hands on 2019 AGW ‘Golf Writers’ Trophy

Shane Lowry has finally been presented with the prestigious Association of Golf Writers Trophy he was awarded in 2019 and promised it would not be the last time he won it.

Westwood wins AGW Golfer of the Year award

Lee Westwood has been voted for a record fourth time the Association of Golf Writers ‘Golfer of the Year’.

Molinari scoops Golf Writers Trophy

Peter William Thomson AO, CBE (23rd August 1929 – 20th June 2018)

Tributes from Martin Slumbers of The R&A; Business Partner, Tim Lobb; and Iain Carter and Bernie McGuire, respectively Chairman and Secretary, Association of Golf Writers of which Peter Thomson was a Vice-President

Sergio Garcia Wins – 2017 AGW Golf Writers Trophy

Masters champion Sergio Garcia is this year’s recipient of the Golf Writers Trophy, as awarded by the Association of Golf Writers. The 37-year old Spaniard won an overwhelming majority of votes cast by AGW members following a season in which he claimed his first major title

Rory McIlroy Wins Association of Golf Writers Trophy

Rory McIlroy joins Seve Ballesteros and Lee Westwood as the only golfers in the long history of the prestigious award to win it on three separate occasions

McIlroy named The Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Year

Rory McIlroy has been named The 2014 Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Year, collecting the prestigious award for the second time in three years following an extraordinary season.

Published Today: The Faldo/Norman ‘Masters Duel’ of 1996

Award-winning golf writer Andy Farrell’s latest book is a detailed account of one of the most famous duels in sporting history

Darren Clarke Named Golfer of The Month

Darren Clarke has been named The 2011 Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Month for July following his unforgettable victory in The 140th Open Championship.

Foundation Draws Support From Golf Writers

The Golf Foundation retained the Chesterfield Trophy after a dramatic drawn match against the Association of Golf Writers, at Worplesdon Golf Club in Surrey, on Monday 21 March.