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‘The Duel in the Sun’ – the famous 1977 Open Championship showdown between the great Jack Nicklaus and fellow American Tom Watson – will now be remembered forever. Watson defeated Nicklaus that sunny summer’s afternoon in July 35 years ago with a remarkable shot from the 18th fairway at Turnberry and Watson has unveiled a plaque at the spot where he hit his 178-yard 7-iron second shot to just two feet to seal victory over Nicklaus The 1977 Open is looked upon as one ...

Exclusive Preview by Agathe Seron at Evian Masters Each year at the Evian Masters, one player creates the buzz. A few years back, 13-year old Michele Wie, attracted huge crowds to the banks of Leman lake to see young golfing prodige. This year, one of the last minute invitation went to Cheyenne Woods, Tiger’s  niece whose birthday is today – Wednesday the 25th of July. Cheyenne is the daughter of Earl Dennison Woods JR, elder brother of Tiger. Her first coach was her grand father ...

Despite widespread disruption to competitors and the need to deploy extra marshalls with the star groupings, the R & A has strangely paid tribute to the 183,000 fans who helped justify their high-risk decision to allow mobile phones into Royal Lytham and St. Annes. There was disbelief in April when the R & A announced they would be lifting the ban on mobile phones for a first time since the massive disruption caused by digital cameras during the 2006 Open at Royal Liverpool. The St. Andrews ...

Ernie Els won a fourth Major Championship with his one stroke victory over the hapless Australian, Adam Scott. Here is a selection of the headlines from some of the world’s newspapers following Ernie’s success at Royal Lytham and St. Annes. Sydney Morning Herald – “Nerves were not a factor in failure of Lytham test.” EVEN as the magnitude of his capitulation was still sinking in, Adam Scott  was aware his calamitous four-bogey finish to the British Open would be  considered ...

Todd Stofka of Philly Hypnosis Golf Performance is a good supporter of www.golfbytourmiss.com and he’s contacted us saying that two mental struggles cost Adam Scott victory and enabled Ernie Els to be presented with a second Claret Jug. Thanks to Todd we have published his comments hereunder:- “Most golfers prepare for disaster and a good golfer prepares for success.” -Bob Toski Todd Stofka of Philly Hypnosis Golf Performance Psychology congratulates Ernie Els for winning the ...

Adam  Scott declared ‘that’s why they call it golf’ after bogeying his four closing bogeys to let slip victory at Royal Lytham and St. Annes. Scott went into the final round leading by four strokes and despite a first hole bogey, he then forged five strokes clear of the field near the mid-stage of his round. The Australian birdied the 14th and looked almost certain to end a 19-year Open Championship winless drought since boyhood hero, Greg Norman captured the 1993 Open at Sandwich. However ...

Ernie Els – What he wins with his victory in the 141st Open Championship. *  Els fourth Major Championship success – 1994 & 1997 U.S. Open & 2002 Open Championship. *  Els is the 16th consecutive different winner of a Major Championship since Padraig Harrington captured the 2008 U.S. PGA. *  His six shot final round winning comeback is the largest in The Open Championship since Padraig Harrington in 2007. *  His six shot final round winning comeback is the largest on the ...