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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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Tait: King's impact still felt at British golf school

Late swing guru Leslie King was one of the most important figures in British golf, and his impact is still felt.

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Notes: A watchful eye on young Ballesteros

It's too early to say if Javier Ballesteros will have the same magic touch as his father, but it looks promising so far.

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Augusta's stance on members does game no favors

Alistair Tait says Augusta National, as a private club, can do as it pleases. But as one of golf's stewards, it needs to do much more.

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Tait: Let kids play for free, watch the game grow

proposes a still uncommon proposal to grow the game: Let children play for free.

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Tait: Let kids play for free, watch the game grow

proposes a still uncommon proposal to grow the game: Let children play for free.

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Tait: Let kids play for free, watch the game grow

proposes a still uncommon proposal to grow the game: Let children play for free.

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McIlroy fires 7-over 79, misses second-straight cut

Alistair Tait: It's never a good sign when the highlight of your day is two-putting on the final green to save 7-over 79. Who is this cut-missing Rory McIlroy?

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Unheralded Morrison leads BMW Championship

James Morrison started playing golf 11 years ago. He's never made a cut at Wentworth. He is 131st on the Euro Tour money list. And now he is leading the BMW PGA Championship. Huh?

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Tait: McDowell's two-stroke penalty a bit much

Alistair Tait: Graeme McDowell was assessed a two-stroke penalty after a ball moved in the bushes before he addressed the shot. Sure, rules are rules. But this one was a bit too penal.

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5 Things: Will McIlroy prevail at BMW PGA?

Will this be Rory McIlroy's year to shine at the BMW PGA Championship? The World No. 1 has yet to be best in four appearances at the European Tour's flagship event. Alistair Tait

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Els hopes for approval of Wentworth West redesign

Will Ernie Els' re-design of Harry Colt’s Wentworth West Course finally get the seal of approval from Europe’s elite during this year’s BMW PGA Championship? Alistair Tait

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Tait: Colsaerts makes his case for Ryder Cup

Nicolas Colsaerts not only won the biggest title of his career on Sunday - the World Match Play title - but he also put himself in position to be named to the European Ryder Cup squad.

Tait: King's impact still felt at British golf school

Late swing guru Leslie King was one of the most important figures in British golf, and his impact is still felt.

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Wolstenholme earns second European Senior win

Gary Wolstenholme won the Mallorca Open Senior – the second European Senior Tour win for one of the best stories in British/European golf, Alistair Tait writes.

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Hull makes impressive Ladies European Tour debut

Charley Hull made an impressive debut on the Ladies European Tour at the Turkish Airlines Ladies. The sixteen-year-old, finishing 1 under, didn't return a score over par.

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Alliss can't quite fathom his place in World Golf HoF

Peter Alliss has enjoyed a long, fruitful career in golf because he hasn’t taken the game too seriously. That trait shines through in his commentary.

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Golf wouldn't be possible without greenkeepers

Thank your greenkeeper, because without greenkeepers there's no golf.

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Holland's Huizing wins prestigious Lytham Trophy

Holland's Daan Huizing becomes the first player from The Netherlands to win the Lytham Trophy.

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Francesco Molinari's putter leads him to win

Italian star Francesco Molinari picked up his third career European Tour win behind an unlikely club - his putter - and is almost a sure bet for September's Ryder Cup.

Tait: Uncovering the real Moe Norman

Lorne Rubenstein's book on Moe Norman does justice to the brilliant ball-striker.

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Wiesberger gives Austria rare moment in spotlight

Alistair Tait: Austria's Bernd Wiesberger came out of nowhere to win in South Korea on Sunday, and he might just elevate Austrian golf on the Euro Tour.

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Notes: A watchful eye on young Ballesteros

It's too early to say if Javier Ballesteros will have the same magic touch as his father, but it looks promising so far.

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LET head Armas to step down after season

Alex Armas will hold her head high when she walks away from her role as chief executive of the Ladies European Tour at the end of this year.

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Royal Lytham lengthened for 2012 British Open

2012 Open Championship: Royal Lytham & St. Annes has undergone a facelift of sorts prior to this year's championship, now featuring nearly 200 extra yards and moving to a par 70.

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Tait: Grace wins with new maturity, inspiration

Branden Grace picked up his third win of the European Tour season on Sunday for two simple reasons: His new maturity and inspiration says our Alistair Tait.

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Tait: Donald intends to re-focus on short game

Alistair Tait: Luke Donald has dropped from World No. 1 mainly due to his inconsistent short game, which was his staple in 2011. Why? He's been working on his long game.

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5 Things: Oosthuizen rebounds with Malaysia win

5 Things: Louis Oosthuizen shows his resolve with three-shot win in Malaysia, while Stephen Gallacher continues to try and find a putting stroke to match his impressive long game.

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Tait: The 72 Club isn't meant for snails

It’s that time of year again, when a bunch of us get together to play 72 holes in one day at Littlestone GC.

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Augusta's stance on members does game no favors

Alistair Tait says Augusta National, as a private club, can do as it pleases. But as one of golf's stewards, it needs to do much more.

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Tait: Olesen's win highlights up-and-coming Vikings

Thorbjørn Olesen’s win at the Sicilian Open could be the first of many for the Denmark native.

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Tait: Major hopes expand for South Africans

Since the days of Bobby Locke and Gary Player, South Africans’ title quests have begun in the British Isles. A new generation of frequent fliers expands those major hopes.

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Hull, Taylor show class despite LGU controversy

Despite recent troubled times, Charley Hull and Lauren Taylor have shown considerable class, which will carry them through to successful careers. Alistair Tait

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Hull named to GB&I Curtis Cup squad after all

Charley Hull is named to the GB&I Curtis Cup team despite a previous uproar over her choice to skip a team training session to prepare for this week's Kraft Nabisco Championship.

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Tait: Hoey's success bucking a trend

Michael Hoey continues to overcome the curse of winning the British Amateur.

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Ryder Cup: 5 wild-card candidates for Euros

Ryder Cup 2012: Robert Rock and Anders Hansen highlight five players that could be making a push for European wild-card selection.

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Tait: Jimenez keeps event alive with own money

Alistair Tait: Julien Quesne says that Sunday was the "best day of my life," and he should thank Miguel Angel Jimenez for that.

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Tait: Sunningdale Foursomes is golf at its best

The golf season is officially under way for our Alistair Tait, but it has nothing to do with Rory McIlroy or Lee Westwood - it has everything to do with the Sunningdale Foursomes, or golf at its best.

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Tait: Lloyd, Haines are players to watch

Phillip Archer won on the Challenge Tour this weekend, but it is those that finished behind him that you might want to keep an eye on.

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