James Nursey
James Nursey is a freelance contributor to Golf Monthly after spending over 20 years as a sports reporter in newspapers. During a 17-year career with the Daily Mirror, he covered mainly football but reported from The Open annually and also covered a Ryder Cup and three US Opens. He counts a pre-tournament exclusive with Justin Rose at Merion in 2013 as one of his most memorable as the Englishman went on to win his first Major and later repeated much of the interview in his winner’s speech. Now, after choosing to leave full-time work in newspapers, James, who is a keen single-figure player, is writing about golf more. His favourite track is the Old Course after attending St Andrews University but has since played mainly at Edgbaston, where he is on the honours board. He is an active member of the Association of Golf Writers and Press Golfing Society but his favourite round is playing the game with his children. James is currently playing: Driver: Ping G400 3 wood: Ping i20 Hybrid: Ping i20 Irons: Ping i500 4-SW Wedges: Ping Glide forged 50, 56 Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour Ball: Titleist ProVI
Latest articles by James Nursey
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Jordan Spieth Questions Ryder Cup Scheduling Amid Criticisms Over 'Disgraceful' USA Preparations
Spieth and captain Zach Johnson have responded to Europe regaining the Ryder Cup after an 16½-11½ defeat for USA at Marco Simone in Rome
By James Nursey Published
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Will Luke Donald Get Another Two Years? Europe’s Ryder Cup Stars Hope So
Donald lifted the Ryder Cup at the trophy presentation where his team chanted: "Two more years" as they want him to stay in charge for 2025
By James Nursey Published
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What Every Player Shot On Sunday At The Ryder Cup
Europe reclaimed the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone in Rome after a thrilling final day as we look at what the pros shot
By James Nursey Published
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'It Fuelled Me' Rory McIlroy Fights Back Tears After Ryder Cup Win
McIlroy made it four wins in Rome with a 3&1 victory over Sam Burns after using the previous day's bust-up as "fuel"
By James Nursey Published
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PGA Tour Korean Stars Exempt From Mandatory Military Service
Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim represented their country in the Asian Games in China where South Korea won gold in the team golf event
By James Nursey Published
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Rory McIlroy Vows To 'Lead' Europe At Ryder Cup
The World No.2 is in improved form after 10 consecutive top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour and a closing 65 at the BMW PGA Championship
By James Nursey Published
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USA Captain Stacy Lewis Suggests Playoff After Solheim Cup Tie
Europe retained the Solheim Cup after a 14-14 draw with USA at Finca Cortesin in Spain
By James Nursey Published
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Lexi Thompson Solheim Cup Singles Gamble Backfires
Thompson won her Sunday singles in the final match but, by then, Europe had already retained the trophy
By James Nursey Published
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Spain's Carlota Ciganda Claims Crucial Point Over Nelly Korda In Home Solheim Cup
Ciganda defeated World No.3 Nelly Korda to ensure Europe retained the Solheim Cup
By James Nursey Published
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Rory McIlroy And Shane Lowry Watch Epic Ireland Win Ahead Of Ryder Cup
McIlroy and Irish compatriot Lowry were in the crowd in Paris on Saturday night to see Ireland beat South Africa
By James Nursey Published
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How Cameron Smith Can Wrap Up $18m LIV Golf Title This Week
Smith leads the season-long individual standings and can wrap up the trophy in Chicago if he wins and Talor Gooch, his closest rival, finishes outside the top three
By James Nursey Last updated
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Ryder Cup Rookie Announces Plans To Attend The Solheim Cup
Aberg got a wildcard from captain Luke Donald for the Ryder Cup but is also going to take in the Solheim Cup this week too
By James Nursey Published
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Former US Open Winner Gary Woodland Undergoes Brain Surgery
Woodland won the US Open in 2019 but was since diagnosed with a brain tumor that was found earlier this year
By James Nursey Published
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'The Team Has Moved On' - Nick Faldo Insists Europe Better Off Without Garcia And LIV Players
Garcia is the all-time record scorer in the Ryder Cup with 28.5 points but isn't playing in the 2023 event after switching to LIV Golf
By James Nursey Published
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US Solheim Cup Player Makes Desperate Appeal After Clubs Go Missing
Danielle Kang and the "entire US Team" have frantically been trying to get the pro's clubs back after they were lost in transit
By James Nursey Published
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'I’ve Thought About My Role For Sure' - Rose Ahead Of Ryder Cup Showdown
Justin Rose is preparing for his sixth appearance for Team Europe after Luke Donald selected him as a captain's pick
By James Nursey Published
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Rory McIlroy 'Chomping At The Bit' For The Ryder Cup Following Strong Wentworth Showing
McIlroy finished with a fine seven-under 65 to be one of seven European Ryder Cup stars tied 10th or better at Wentworth
By James Nursey Published
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European Ryder Cup Final Leaderboard At BMW PGA Championship
All of the European Ryder Cup side made the cut at Wentworth, but how did they get on at the weekend?
By James Nursey Published
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Ludvig Aberg Explains How Playing With Rory McIlroy Has Helped Him
Aberg is the overnight leader going into the final day of the BMW PGA Championship after playing with McIlroy for the first two days
By James Nursey Published
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Gareth Bale Makes Debut As Golfer In Video Game
The retired Welsh international and Real Madrid Champions League winner is an avid golfer and will now be appearing in PGA Tour 2K23
By James Nursey Published
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BMW PGA Championship Tee Times 2023 - Fourth Round
Ludvig Aberg will try to beat off competition from Ryder Cup team-mates to win his second pro tournament in three weeks
By James Nursey Published
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Presidents Cup Captain Open To LIV Players On 2024 Team
The International team crashed to a 17½-12½ defeat last year, with the likes of Cameron Smith, Joaquin Niemann and Abraham Ancer unable to feature
By James Nursey Published
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BMW PGA Championship Tee Times 2023 - First Round
Rory McIlroy will play the first two days at Wentworth alongside in-form Ryder Cup team-mates Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg
By James Nursey Published
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Sport Stars' Handicaps Revealed Ahead Of BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am
Gareth Bale, John Terry, Theo Walcott and numerous sports stars will line up alongside some of the best golfers in the world at Wentworth
By James Nursey Published