There are few segments more exciting right now than alternative payment systems. Earth's collective contempt for the entrenched payment tech industry is ardent. This industry has abused users, built regulatory walls to competition, made things insufferable for customers, and as...

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I've enjoyed recreational fishing since I was a kid. Over the years I've had the chance to fish and associate with some top anglers, and I've noticed something about them - they don't waste time in an unproductive location. If...

First, let me tell you a little story involving butterflies and bladders. I've spent the past few days at MicroConf. Just a phenomenal conference, full of like-minded folks, loaded with actionable content. Not to get too carried away, but it...

Almost three years ago I wrote a blog post titled Hello, 2017. That was the last blog post I wrote. Since then I’ve been completely heads down building Highline Beta. It’s been quite the journey. Building a startup is basically an all-consuming experience, physically and mentally. The ups and downs are so intense, and so […]

It’s been a couple years since my last post here, and once again it’s December and I’ve been doing a fair bit of reflecting. I love this blog. I love writing. But I’ve decided to try something new. I’ve launched a newsletter called Focused Chaos. I’ll be writing there about startups, investing, venture studios, product […]

Iain Carter takes a trip back in time to discover the origins of The Open.

One of the least successful Pro-Am teams in history reflects on where it all went wrong.

A Solheim Cup preview and reviews of Eddie’s time in Switzerland and Texas at the O2.

Andrew, Iain and Eddie look back at the Solheim Cup and Rory McIlroy's Irish Open woes.

Brendan Lawlor hopes his Irish G4D Invitational will "get the ball rolling" for the future of the disability sport.

BBC Sport's golf correspondent Iain Carter looks at the finer details behind the United States' triumph in the 2024 Solheim Cup

Jon Rahm’s play-off defeat in the Spanish Open by the world number 398 shows golf’s enduring capacity to yield upsets - but this trait rarely extends to the Presidents Cup, writes Iain Carter.

Robert MacIntyre admits his golf was "in a dark place" this year before he turned it around and got into the world top 20.

Rory McIlroy hopes the presence at the Dunhill Links Championship of the men involved in talks aimed at ending the split in men's professional golf is a "good sign".

Tyrrell Hatton's victory at last week's Dunhill Links Championship provides pause for thought about how Europe’s leading tour might approach an uncertain future, writes Iain Carter.

The Irish government announces that it has given "provisional support" to Portmarnock hosting The Open Championship and the Women's Open.

The inaugural schedule for TGL, the tech-infused golf competition spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, has been revealed.

England's Liz Young wins the Women's Indian Open by one shot to claim her second Ladies European Tour title.

Marco Penge needing a birdie on the 18th hole to keep alive hopes of retaining his DP World Tour card is what makes the sport worth watching, writes Iain Carter

Japan's Rio Takeda wins her first LPGA title after a six-hole play-off.

Australian golfer Jeffrey Guan has lost sight in his left eye after being hit by a ball at a pro-am tournament.

After Charley Hull's sensational win in Saudi Arabia last week, golf fans should maintain their attention on events both off and on the course in the Middle East, writes Iain Carter.

Solheim Cup: Lilia Vu seals United States victory over Europe in Virginia

Watch the best shots from the Solheim Cup as USA beat Europe with a tight 15½-12½ victory in Virginia.

Andy Murray endured a bout of nerves when he played in the BMW PGA Championship pro-am with fellow Scot Bob MacIntyre on Wednesday.

Watch as Rory McIlroy makes a birdie despite snapping his club head on an approach shot during his first round at the PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Watch the best shots from Matteo Manassero's nine-under-par third round as he takes a three-shot lead into the final round of the PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Watch as Billy Horschel beats Rory McIlroy with a superb eagle putt in a thrilling play-off to clinch the PGA Championship title at Wentworth.

England's Charley Hull shoots a six-under-par final round 66 to win the Aramco Team Series event in Riyadh and claim her first victory since 2022.

Bernhard Langer, 67, wins a title for the 18th year in a row on the PGA Tour Champions' circuit.

Des and Amy are joined by the legend that is Stephen Hendry

Des and Amy are joined by 6-time World Champion Steve Davis

Our guide explains the basics of snooker, including the table set-up, how you win, how much each ball is worth, the differences from pool and what constitutes a foul.

Former Crucible champion Shaun Murphy says any player who joins a potential breakaway tour should not be allowed to play in snooker's biggest events.

Ray Reardon, who has died aged 91, dominated the sport of snooker for the best part of a decade as he won six world titles between 1970 and 1978.

Longtime tour pro Ian Burns on how competing in his first ironman competition helped improve his fitness.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to Hungary's first professional snooker player.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to Mark Davis about his 30 plus years as a professional.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to three of the World Snooker Tour's young hopefuls.

Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to some of the legends who have won snooker's ultimate prize.

Watch the closing stages of Jak Jones' surprise 13-9 victory over Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship at The Crucible, Sheffield.

Ronnie O’Sullivan is frustrated by fans entering the Crucible arena while he lines up a shot, a drama which BBC pundit Steve Davis labels 'Doorgate' - much to presenter Rishi Persad's amusement.

Watch the closing moments as seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers a shock defeat by Stuart Bingham in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship.

Watch the best shots from the World Snooker Championship final as Kyren Wilson beat Jak Jones 18-14 at The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.

World number three Mark Allen says he will never change and will continue to be outspoken on snooker issues.