Again, something a little different for me. In another life I might have enjoyed being a sport photographer of some kind. I love sport and I love taking photographs, so a combination of the two could have been the perfect union. These days I settle for the amateur approach and do it more as a fan.
Here are a selection of images from last years BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, including a few 'celebs' from the Pro-Am day. After a shaky start Rory McIlroy went on to be the eventual winner and followed that by having a tremendous year, winning two majors (The Open and USPGA) bringing his tally to four. He followed this all up with a fantastic showing in the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. What silverware will 2015 bring him I wonder.
The crowds really do follow the world number 1, Rory McIlroy on the 1st tee at Wentworth. Even a bit of a scrum of photographers battling for the best spot to capture that epic action shot!
Rory with his trade mark finish after another stunning drive down the centre of the fairway.
Henrik Stenson keeps concentration as he tracks his drive from the tee.
Interesting to see the different swing finishes from two very composed golfers. Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy.
Lee Westwood, Justin Rose, Matteo Manassero and Martin Kaymer all getting in on the act.
Teddy Sheringham striking a pose on the super manicured fairways of Wentworth golf Club.
Peter Schmeichel hitting a sweet shot into a par 3, watched keenly by Teddy Sheringham.
Anton Du Beke making short work of a bunker.
José María Olazábal, Winning Ryder Cup captain still has what it takes to power a ball almost 300 yards down the fairway.
Ex Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill looks a little concerned that his golf driving is not quite up to his F1 standards. Jamie Redknapp seems to agree.
Olympic champions Sir Matthew Pinsent and Sir Steve Redgrave are regular celebrity golfers along with F1 champion, Nigel Mansell.
Phil Neville (Manchester United fame) in a spot of bother amongst the spectators on the 17th at Wentworths West Course.
Peter Schmeichel finds another fairway.
That man again. Boy this guy knows how to play golf.
And then running the gauntlet of autograph hunters (errr, yes, that includes me too). That is one intense look he is giving someone.
Sergio Garcia lobbing a high ball back to the pin after a wayward iron on this par 3. Partnering Henrik Stenson the both hit great drives from the next tee.
Ernie Els, big in stature, big in drive....but small in autograph. He possess possibly the smallest signature on tour, something that Justin Rose found amusing.
The final images have to be Rory McIlroy. The boy done good!
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