Do you really want to know?
Where do I begin ....
1957 Peter Alliss, Christy O Connor Snr, Harry Bradshaw
Today chatting to Portuguese Open runnerúp Anthony Wall, Niçlas Fasth, Peter Baker, Christian Cevaer
In between
the list is almost endless. Made a rough count some years ago and gave up around the 100 mark. There are many I count as personal friends
Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley, Christian, Peter B., and quite a few more. In some cases I know their families as well.
The far side of the pond Tom Lehman is moving into the friend category. Weve spoken on innumeral occasions. Gary Player will make a slight detour to say hello. Ben Crenshaw is definitely a friend having provided a clubhouse pass upgrade for me in 87 for the Ryder Cup. Paul Azinger gave me a when he heard of my cancer. Larry Mize and the late great Payne Stewart deserve special mention.
Arnie, Lee Trevino I met several times including one exhibition match where I also received an invite to the sponsors area.
Tom Watson I met again a number of times, most recently with Jack at the Turnberry Duel -in-the-sun "rematch" at the British Seniors.
Seve I first met the day after he lost to Johnny Miller. I already knew his brother Manuel and I later met some of his other brothers.
Bernhardt Langer even gave me a pass for the European Open on one of the few years when I didnt have my season one.
The Golden Bear himself , was introduced to him formally in 86 having met him as a fan on a few previous occasions. Spoke to him on several occasions since including very specially the 87 Ryder Cup. Afterwards I was lucky enough to meet him when we were both walking round. He was heading back to change for the dinner, I was calming myself down. He thanked me for coming and I commiserated with him for being the first home-soil losing captain, though acknowledging I was glad Europe had won. I also congratulated him on the course.
Sergio Garcia I met in my local pub when he was participating in a blindfold golf charity in aid of the guide dogs. and weve been saying "hi" ever since. He gave me a huge on the cheek on the Friday at Oakland Hills Ryder Cup. Bruised me against the barrier
Spoke to Tiger about 3 times, got a handshake too. (no big deal)


Nick Faldo is the one player I do not like. Hes the only one Ive found rude, arrogant etc. etc.
Ive just left the gang at the Portuguese Open and Im missing them already.