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John Hopkins

John Hopkins has written about golf for a half century, for The Sunday Times, then The Times and now Global Golf Post. In 2008 he was named “Sports Internet Writer of the Year” by the [British] Sports Journalists’ Association. In 2013 he became the second non-American and the first British newspaperman to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism from the PGA of America. He has covered 160 major championships, including 42 Masters Tournaments, the same number of US Opens, nearly 50 Open Championships and 21 Ryder Cups. He has written seven books on golf, the most recent being “Fore! The Best of John Hopkins on Golf.”

Articles by John Hopkins

Why call it ‘Second Wind’?

On Herbert Warren Wind and the importance of long-form storytelling

Herbert Warren Wind’s pieces on golf, which were said to be compulsory reading in not just The New Yorker but also Sports Illustrated, were foundational to the craft of long-form storytelling. As such, we at Global Golf Post now look to Wind as a sort of lodestar as we launch Second Wind, a long-form storytelling initiative of our own. Our use of his surname in our new fortnightly offering, John Hopkins explains, is a tribute to one of the greatest of all golf writers.

Near-miss arrow for Rai and writer

Being close to the action is part of the appeal for sportswriters. But there is such a thing as being too close.

McIlroy relishes Players test

Rory McIlroy is news at every tournament he competes in, a needle mover, a spectator magnet, a fan favourite. It is that way this week at the Players Championship, where he faces a challenge he relishes.

Singular talent

GGP’s Lewine Mair a golf writing trailblazer

Lewine Mair, who helped blaze a trail for female journalists covering golf in the UK, was recognized for her contributions with the PGA of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism.

New wrinkles for Royal Liverpool

With the Open Championship commencing this week at Royal Liverpool, GGP+ offers a look at the revamped, storied venue.

Travellin’ To Tulsa

Yankophile Ventures Stateside Once More

Decades and decades of PGA Championships. ... Our John Hopkins recounts his memories as the 2022 rendition nears at Southern Hills.

Slumbers, Woods Are Allies In Golf’s Civil War

R&A CEO Martin Slumbers spoke forcefully against LIV Golf on Wednesday at the Open Championship, and Tiger Woods is firmly in Slumbers' corner. Our John Hopkins has the story.

Personal Memories Of St Andrews Opens

The 1970 Open Championship was our John Hopkins' first Open at St. Andrews. This week Hopkins enjoys his 10th at his favorite venue, and in today's GGP+ story he shares that joy with us.