John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 16hAlways provokes a shake of the head….the contrast between Kuensberg’s treatment of a nationalist politician compared with her cuddling up to tories. Such inconsistency is just not good enough. 060
Reposted by John hugganThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 09/10/2026Christa Pike’s botched execution is a reminder of the horror of the death penalty | Moira Donegantheguardian.comChrista Pike’s botched execution is a reminder of the horror of the death penalty | Moira DoneganLethal injection was a way for us to deny the reality of capital punishment. Pike’s experience shows us what it is 816234
Reposted by John hugganThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Navi Pillay, the former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Here is what she had to say last year after investigating Israel's crimes in Gaza ⬇️ 210052
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Have decided not to bother watching the sport on reporting Scotland. Because I’m not interested in either rangers or Celtic. Might as well be reporting Glasgow 🙄 020
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Just watched a few mins of the Spanish Open. And there he is - Sergio Garcia. Wants to make the Ryder Cup team apparently. Think he might need to qualify as of right. Can’t imagine too many members of the side will want him there….🙄 051
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026In North Macedonia and wales v Denmark is on the box. Welsh national anthem remains my favourite 👍 010
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026It is one of life’s great mysteries. When did golfers start fondling one another’s knuckles at what appears to be every available opportunity? Bring back the handshake on the 18th green! 🤷♂️ 131
Reposted by John hugganParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"I should just point out that we don't have any Lib Dems on the panel as they only have 71 MPs, but Suella Braverman is here because Reform have 8 MPs" 1142488785
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026There is a Hell on earth and it is called Edinburgh airport 😳 321
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Speaking as a former member who loved to walk at Yale, this is a sad read. A scandal too….. 043
Reposted by John hugganJoe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This. It has always been this. A sitting American president did this. And because he did this, he should have been convicted and put behind bars. And the fact that we never held him accountable for these crimes will forever stain this country. And we may never recover from it.👇 901265079111
Reposted by John hugganParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I must say I’m very disappointed in the police over their dealing with the RAF Fairford incident. By announcing that the suspects are British nationals, they have completely undermined the stream of made up bollocks from myself and every other right wing gobshite on Twitter. 201504353
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/john...golfaustralia.com.auJohn Huggan: The Presidents Cup needs a changeWith the Americans having dominated the event since its inception, John Huggan examines what could be done to make the contest more competitive. 010
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026And so endeth the latest PGA Tour-owned team event in which one side is not allowed to pick some of its best players. Just saying..🤷♂️ 130
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The problem is obvious. The International Presidents Cup team needs more Kims. Or Ims. 240
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Thank goodness Paul McGinley has appeared in the commentary box. At last we have someone who actually knows what he is talking about 120
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Tough to be too critical in the wake of a disgraceful Bethpage Ryder Cup, but the spectators who silently “acknowledge” a putt holed by an International player don’t really get golf do they? #prezcup 040
Reposted by John hugganParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The police have asked everyone to please not speculate about the RAF Fairford incident, so naturally I'm going to waste no time in making up total bollocks to suit my own agenda. 1941894463
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026In the midst of this incredibly average prez cup commentary I am reminded of a long ago encounter with one famous member of the commentator fraternity. It was at the end of a day and I asked how it had gone. His response? “Said nothing, kept my job.” 😃 051
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Spectator shouts “get in the bunker” as International player tees off. No criticism from any tv commentator. Pathetic #prezcup 240
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026thesecrettourcaddy.substack.com/p/golfs-open...thesecrettourcaddy.substack.comGolf’s Open GoalWhy the DP World Tour’s Back Nine Swing is the equivalent of golf’s open goal for the best players in the world .. 021
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Always amusing when tv folks start talking about “the media” as if they are not part of the media #prezcup 030
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Just a thought….someone would have to attain quite a level of ignorance to feel comfortable booing Adam Scott 🤷♂️#prezcup 170
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Wow. Imagine how this Presidents Cup would be going if the PGA Tour allowed the Internationals to pick all of their best players 😃 030
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Notah Begay says “these guys don’t want to get swept.” Stunning insight. 320
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Last word on this dreadful commentary. Telling us “this for par” is pointless. All we need to know is how many shots have been hit. Geez….. 030
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Doubts re Justin Thomas and his lack of form disguised in yesterday’s four-balls. Exposed fully today in the more demanding foursomes format…. 030
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026World class golfers hitting shots close when they have gap wedges in their hands is nice. But those shots are not “fabulous.” I mean really….some of this commentary is an insult to our intelligence #prezcup 040
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Lots of “ties” and “hole locations” in prez cup commentary. Try to ignore them folks. Never forget “halfs” and “pin positions” or that America calls an albatross a “double eagle.” Proof that they are at best confused 😃 040
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Is a curious modern phenomenon…..golfers in team events feeling the need to fondle each other after every shot 😃😃 020
Reposted by John hugganjbralston.bsky.social @jbralston.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It is arrogant to claim that the match is international v Americans when the PGA tour dictates the rules or who an international can include. They don't advertise it as the best PGA tour Americans v PGA Tour internationals. 111
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026One thing we won’t see today….proper foursomes play where one player walks back to the tee and his partner walks forward to await the arrival of the ball. In other words, there should be situations where the driver doesn’t stop walking until he reaches the green. Much quicker and more efficient…. 000
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026One of the hardest things in golf….partnering in foursomes with someone who is playing markedly better than you are. Lot of pressure on an obvious second-fiddle. 110
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Am reasonably confident that Frank Nobilo will be the only member of the commentary team who knows that, generally, many holes tend to change hands in foursomes (which isn’t alternate shot) 😃 100
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Don’t quote me, but the suspicion here is that tv “commentator” Notah Begay is rooting for one team over the other at the Presidents Cup 🙄 200
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Jon Rahm is an equally guilty party but the steep decline of Cam Smith following defection to LIV is a sorry tale indeed. 140
Reposted by John hugganWear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Actress Susan Sarandon being arrested earlier today for protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. One is speaking out against genocide, one is committing it. One was arrested, one was not. 871286158259
Reposted by John hugganParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Don't miss GB News to hear me spout Reform propaganda and talk absolute bollocks completely unchallenged because for some reason I'm the only MP allowed to get away with this. 45864245
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026All true. But I did laugh out loud a few times when the match play ignorance was especially evident 😃 120
Reposted by John hugganjbralston.bsky.social @jbralston.bsky.social · 25/09/2026they've created a match that attempts to mirror the Ryder Cup but with international players, but then ban the international team from picking players that aren't on the PGA Tour! This isn't just about LIV as Casey Jarvis wasn't eligible this year or Ryan Fox last time as they weren't PGA brand. 121
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026American commentators talking nonsense re putt concessions. I mean really…🙄 111
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I confess to being a huge Corey Connors fan….tee to green. But relative to his competition at the elite level, he can no putt 🤷♂️ 010
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Might be more accurate to say “the PGA Tour’s (negative) influence on the Presidents Cup.” 😃 000
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026It has come to my attention that Scotland’s best male golfer has come in for some on-line criticism. The wee soul. But fear not, the solution is obvious: all he has to do is stop behaving like a foul-mouthed child on the course 🤷♂️ 010
Reposted by John hugganAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I doubt whether Nigel Farage's older supporters will be happy when they learn that Reform UK plan to abolish the state pension and our NHS ... meme via Drew Flanagan 59755413
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Justin Thomas about to tee-off at Presidents Cup. Would not be surprised to know he is feeling a bit more pressure after JJ Spain’s win last week. Thomas needs to justify his selection, which didn’t make much sense on current form. Just saying…. 130
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Locating the inherent arrogance of the PGA tour is never that hard to do. One of the most obvious is the Presidents Cup, specifically the banishment of anyone and everyone who isn’t a PGA Tour member. In this case, of course, that arrogance also doubles as self-harm….🙄 130
John huggan @johnhuggan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/john...golfaustralia.com.auJohn Huggan: The Presidents Cup needs a changeWith the Americans having dominated the event since its inception, John Huggan examines what could be done to make the contest more competitive. 142