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Martin Hardenberger has covered professional golf since 2011.

Opinion: A promise of excitement – or a proof of poor set up?

It's Saturday. The year's second major. PGA Championship at Aronimink. Rory McIlroy has played 16 holes and tops a leaderboard at the same time as leaders Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy are teeing off on the first – none of the two in th…

16 May, 2026, 21:02

Ryder Cup - Adare Manor 2027

Martin Hardenberger has covered five Ryder Cup on set.

Opinion: This is what Team USA needs to learn from Europe

Continuity and meticulous preparations are key. Europe has it in abundance with Luke Donald, whereas it feels U.S is fumbling in the dark. We roll back the band to 2021; The Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits and an American team that completel…

28 Apr, 2026, 13:31

Off the course - Netflix Full Swing

Johan Markus

Opinion: Thank You, Full Swing—But It’s Time to Say Goodbye

I still remember when Full Swing first landed on Netflix. The anticipation felt almost childlike—like Christmas morning, eyeing the biggest present under the tree and knowing it would deliver. Season one did exactly that. It pulled back the…

26 Apr, 2026, 04:28

Majors - Masters

Rory McIlroy: (Photo: Bildbyrån / Brian Snyder)

Opinion: Thank you for the drama – Rory embodies our inner battles

It was Rory McIlroy and Cam Young in the final group, but stars came firing from all different angles. Two time champion and world number 1 Scottie Scheffler birdied the first, and Justin Rose holed a chip on the very same hole. Only to men…

13 Apr, 2026, 18:12

Opinion: Sunday Showdown Awaits – at Tournament that Never Cease to Surprise

Leading a golf tournament is not easy. But nothing had led us to believe Rory McIlroy would lose his record lead so quickly. When he teed of on Saturday he led by six. It all started with a shaky drive to the right, a not so careful approac…

12 Apr, 2026, 10:15

Expectations are high and challengers many as The Masters enters final stage. (Photo: Mike Blake / Bildbyrån)

Opinion: Can anything stop Rory?

After last year's completion of his Career Grand Slam it seems something has changed with Rory McIlroy. Shoulders are down, there's a constant smile on his face, and not even wayward drives seem to bother the Northern irishman. Question is;…

11 Apr, 2026, 13:22

Rory McIlroy (Photo: Kylie Cooper / Bildbyrån)

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Off the course

Martin Hardenberger has covered professional golf since 2011 and visited The Masters eight times.

Opinion: Has time come for golf to turn its back on Tiger?

Anticipation is building, flowers bursting into bloom and another Masters Tournament is around the corner. For many it is the time when the golf season officially starts. Many of us were hoping for a Masters and a golf season with Tiger Woo…

4 Apr, 2026, 15:06

PGA Tour - Players Championship

Opinion: A three putt that gave nerve – The Players is Åberg's to lose

Opinion: A three putt that gave nerve – The Players is Åberg's to lose

It seemed like smooth sailing. A fabulous tee shot and a near birdie miss at the 17th was followed up with an excellent drive and good approach into the 18th. But then a uncharacteristic three-put saw what should have been a five, or even s…

16 Mar, 2026, 00:19