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Alistair Tait

Senior Writer

Alistair Tait joined Golfweek in 1994 and became a senior writer in 1999 after leaving Golf Monthly in the UK. He divides his time between the European Tour and the British amateur scene. Tait graduated from the University of Guelph with a Masters degree in English after completing his BA at the University of Waterloo. When not covering golf, he can be found at Woburn Golf Club near his home in rural Hertfordshire, England, trying, unsuccessfully, to live up to an 8 handicap alongside his dog Izzy.
 
• First set of clubs: Mother’s hand-me-down set with baby blue grips
• Favorite story you’ve written: The 72 Club, about a bunch of masochists who annually play 72 holes in a day at Littlestone Golf Club, walking and carrying their clubs. Stupidly, I’ve since joined the club!
• Describe your perfect day: 18 holes in the morning, walk the dog in the afternoon, take my family to the local pub for dinner in the evening – with the dog too!
• Favorite book: The Dubliners by James Joyce or Heart Songs by Annie Proux.

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In defending Garcia, Euro Tour CEO uses racially insensitive word

Responding to Sergio Garcia’s apology to Tiger Woods, European Tour CEO George O'Grady tried to defuse the situation. However, he used the racially insensitive term "colored" while on air with Sky Sports.

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Tait: Controversy is nothing new at Wentworth

After the winds of controversy that have blown over the Wentworth West Course the last few days, the European Tour breathed a sigh of relief when a golf tournament finally broke out Thursday morning.

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Woods: Garcia's dig hurts, but it's time to move on

"Sorry" wasn’t the hardest word for Sergio Garcia. Anything but. Garcia uttered the word nine times in apologizing to Tiger Woods for the inappropriate comment that the Spaniard made about Woods during the European Tour’s annual dinner the night before.

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McIlroy remains tight-lipped on his management

Rory McIlroy has refused to shed any light on his alleged change of management companies. The Northern Irishman is remaining tight-lipped on claims that he is leaving Conor Ridge’s Horizon Sports Management Group to set up on his own.

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Westwood: Euro Tour must coordinate with PGA Tour

Lee Westwood says the European Tour has to consult its top players and work with the PGA Tour to stay viable. He says there aren’t enough clusters of tournaments to attract Europe’s top stars to stay in Europe.

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Europe captain to pick 3 for Ryder Cup, up from 2

Europe captain Paul McGinley has given himself an extra pick for next year's Ryder Cup, copying American counterpart Tom Watson's decision to choose three players.

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McDowell outlasts Jaidee to win Volvo Match Play

Behind a number of par-saving putts and a nice back-nine run, Graeme McDowell got his redemption at the Volvo Match Play on Sunday with a 2-and-1 victory over Thongchai Jaidee.

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McDowell tops Colsaerts in Match Play quarters

Graeme McDowell defeated Nicolas Colsaerts, 2 and 1, to advance to the semifinals of the Volvo World Match Play, but it was Colsaerts' up-and-down from a restroom that had everyone talking Saturday in Kavarna, Bulgaria.

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Loss sends Poulter home from World Match Play

Pre-tournament favorite Ian Poulter bowed out of the Volvo World Match Play Championship after losing his second match in two days, left only to vent his frustration.

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Match Play: Poulter still alive despite loss to Jaidee

Ian Poulter lost 3 and 2 to Thongchai Jaidee, but a win tomorrow against South Africa’s Thomas Aiken, the other player in the group, will see the Englishman through to the knockout rounds of the Volvo World Match Play Championship.

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