MAN OF MANY TALENTS
Anthony Wall knew his time on tour was coming to an end long before an emotional telephone call with his wife prior to the Sicilian Open in 2018, in which they spoke until the early hours. In the Pro-Am, he had been “awful” – so bad that he pulled out and never went back.
After 22 years, 519 tournaments and 58 top-ten finishes, he was done. Injuries had caught up with the 42-year-old – serious ones. Enough was enough.
The Londoner enjoyed every minute of his time on tour – except the periods where he would lie on the floor in excruciating pain. He tasted victory twice. His first title came in 2000 at the Alfred Dunhill Championship, his second 431 events and 16 years later – a European Tour record – at the Paul Lawrie Match Play. Despite being forced to retire, he’s grateful to still
