A tale of two Murrays: when Ewan met Ewen to talk Tiger Woods, stiff gins and 15 years of mistaken identity
Guardian journalist Ewan Murray and Sky Sports commentator Ewen Murray reflect on 15 years of mistaken identity caused by their similar names. The two discuss the humorous and sometimes frustrating consequences of being confused by fans and the public.
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The Guardian’s Ewan Murray (left) with Sky Sports Golf commentator Ewen Murray at Royal Birkdale. The Guardian’s Ewan Murray (left) with Sky Sports Golf commentator Ewen Murray at Royal Birkdale. Golf Interview A tale of two Murrays: when Ewan met Ewen to talk Tiger Woods, stiff gins and 15 years of mistaken identity Ewan Murray Guardian journalist Ewan Murray and Sky Sports Golf commentator Ewen Murray on being mixed up by irate fans and ‘canteen commandos’
Sat 8 Aug 2026 03.00 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google It started with an email in early 2011. “I don’t know what it is like in your country, sir,” wrote angry of Arizona. “But here in America we SPIT!!!”
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