Golf, like gardening, was one of the outdoor pursuits that benefitted during the pandemic as people sought ways to stave off boredom while staying fit, meaning more women also took up the sport.
South African-born Kiwi cricketer Michael Rippon has had a cosmopolitan career having so far plied his trade in England, the Netherlands and now New Zealand. Verve caught up with him for a Father’s Day-dedicated chat as he took a break from the Black Caps’ tour of Scotland.






