Photos through the years
Three generations of the Brasier family in golf — from Douglas's decades in Sweden to Brett's coaching career across nine countries and Michael's years in club management.
Douglas Brasier — Sweden
Undated photographs from Douglas's six decades as a teaching professional, clubmaker and course architect in Sweden.
Douglas Brasier, club over his shoulder — a portrait from his teaching days.
In his clubmaking workshop, surrounded by the tools of a trade he practised for six decades.
Douglas with fellow golfers on the course.
Douglas playing a round with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, followed by an entourage.
Douglas beside the pin with two fellow golfers.
Douglas coaching a student.
Coaching King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on the practice green, beside the old starter's hut.
Brett Brasier — Paths Crossed
Photos behind the "Paths Crossed" series in Brett's column — the players and public figures whose paths have crossed his own.
With Jack Nicklaus at Reignwood Pine Valley — the encounter behind "Walking the Fairways With a Golfing God."
Walking the grounds at Reignwood Pine Valley with Jack Nicklaus.
With Jack Nicklaus and his group during the same visit.
With Gary Player at a Golf Exhibition in China — the meeting behind "Player: Little Man With a Big Influence."
With David and Victoria Beckham at a reception at Reignwood, 23 June 2013.
Giving a golf lesson to Neil Bush — son of President George H. W. Bush and brother of President George W. Bush — at Reignwood Pine Valley.
With Chinese professional golfer Shanshan Feng, at Reignwood Pine Valley.
With Thai golfer Thongchai Jaidee (centre) and a fellow player or caddie — Jaidee's name confirmed by his own tour bag.
With golf broadcaster and presenter Shane O'Donoghue at Mission Hills Golf Club, 28 October 2013, during the exhibition match between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
Brett Brasier — coaching around the world
From exhibitions and clinics to junior teams and course visits, across the nine countries Brett has coached in.
An exhibition swing at Prosper Golf Resort Čeladná.
A driving-range exhibition draws a crowd from the clubhouse deck at Capitals Golf Club, Lithuania.
With a junior national team ahead of competition.
Presenting medals to the same junior team after competition.
Running a coaching clinic in China, alignment sticks laid out for a lesson on setup and swing path.
The same clinic, working through address position with the group.
Between sessions — checking alignment on the clubhouse forecourt.
A portrait with the tools of the trade.
Mid-swing during a Czech Republic tournament — Moravia Silesia Open branding on the sleeve.
With a group of junior golfers at a clinic at Reignwood Pine Valley.
With his tour bag at Prosper Golf Resort Čeladná, Czech Republic — Silesia Open branding on the sleeve.
A lighter moment at the same course.
On the clubhouse porch at Reignwood Pine Valley, Beijing, with a club member — cameras setting up for coverage in the background.
With Mexican professional golfer Lorena Ochoa, at the Honda LPGA Thailand, 2009.
With LPGA golfer Paula Creamer, at the Honda LPGA Thailand.
With Lorena Ochoa again, at the same event.
A 2005 meeting at the Thailand PGA office presided over by Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, attended by both Brett and Michael Brasier.
Another encounter with Paula Creamer, at the Honda LPGA Thailand, 2009.
Promoting Red Mountain Golf Club, Phuket, at a Czech Open event.
A candid moment between engagements.
Michael Brasier — club management
From course visits to industry recognition, during Michael's years managing golf clubs across three continents.
Brett and Michael sharing a lighter moment on the practice green.
Michael (right) during an interview with Raymond Martin at Cape Wickham Links. Watch the interview ↗
With Rory McIlroy at the WGC-HSBC Champions, Sheshan International Golf Club, Shanghai.
With Thongchai Jaidee.
Accepting a Hospitality Asia Platinum Award (HAPA) during his years in club management.
Playing a round with Chinese professional golfer William Liu, on the Nicklaus Course at Reignwood Pine Valley, Beijing.
With a group of golfers at Red Mountain Golf Club, Phuket — including former football manager Roberto Di Matteo.
Brett and Michael together at Reignwood Pine Valley.
Brett and Michael sending off a young Reignwood Pine Valley Golf Academy player, Crystal, ahead of the 2016 Junior World Championships at Torrey Pines.
With Justin Rose and his 2016 Rio Olympics gold medal, at Wentworth Club.
With Thongchai Jaidee, wearing his own Jaidee Foundation shirt.
Chris Wood, winner of the 2016 BMW PGA Championship, holding the trophy on the 1st tee box at Wentworth Club, with Michael Brasier and accompanying members of Reignwood Pine Valley Golf Club.
As Reignwood Pine Valley General Manager, accepting a gift from former Wentworth CEO Stephen Gibson, during a friendly match between the two clubs' members, 2016.
A few captions above still need names, locations or dates confirmed — let us know and we'll update them. More photos always welcome too.