Els Admits McIlroy ‘Exposed’ As No. 1 In The World.
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy is set to face the media later today when he hosts a pre-tournament WGC – Cadillac Championship at the Blue Monster cousre in Miami.
Indeed McIlroy’s walk off from last week’s defence of his Honda Classic has turned into a monster with everyone offering opinion.
McIlroy has issued two formal statements, firstly indicating he was suffering with a wisdom tooth concern, and then earlier this week remarking what he did in walking off the PGA National was ...
Donald Trump Set To ‘Blow Up’ Blue Monster Next Week.
Observers at this week’s WGC – Cadillac Championship are saying the host Blue Monster course is looking it’s best in 25 years.
But new owner Donald Trump has reminded everyone what is about to take place next week.
“It’s a little ironic, because we blow it up on Monday,” said Trump.
But then that should not come as any surprise as Trump stated this time last year he had hired renowned Pennsylvania-based golf course designer, Gil Hanse to oversee major changes to ...
McIlroy Likely To Escape Fine After Belfast Dentist Files Fax To PGA Tour
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy now seems likely to escape a PGA Tour for walking after just eight holes on day two of last week’s Honda Classic defence.
McIlroy cited a troublesome wisdom tooth despite being photographed munching on a large sandwich at the 18th fairway and the ninth hole of his round moments before walking off.
It’s now understood on Monday McIlroy’s Belfast dentist, Dr. Mark Conroy, faxed a letter to the PGA Tour offices at Ponte Verde in Florida describing McIlroy’s ...
Rory McIlroy Admits Honda Classic Walk Off Says ‘Not Good For Tournament, Not Good For Kids’.
Rory McIlroy has admitted withdrawing from the Honda Classic last week was “not the right thing to do”.
McIlroy claimed he was “in a bad place mentally” after pulling out of the defence of his title midway through his second round, but later released a statement to say a sore wisdom tooth was the reason for his early exit.
The World No. 1 ranked golfer had crashed to seven over par after eight holes, but then walked from the course in the defence of his title after finding water ...
Phil Leishman – The Passing Of A Superb Colleague & Good Friend.
It’s with much sadness we learned of the passing of renowned and respected TV golf journalist, Phil Leishman.
In this mass media era we now live, it’s embarrassing that it was only today we were informed of Phil’s untimely death given we have spent a few weeks away from tournament golf since being out in the Middle East for the staging of the three-event Desert Swing.
However a search of the internet confirmed Phil died nearly a week ago and after suffering a brain tumour last year.
Phil ...
Stephen Dodd Looks To Kick-Start 2013 MENA Tour With Morocco Winning Magic.
Surrounded by both opportunity and positive energy, Stephen Dodd, the winner of 2012 MENA Golf Tour Order of Merit title, will be looking to strike early form when the tour travels to Morocco for the first time for opening two events on its schedule, starting next week.
The three-time winner on the European Tour will be joined by a growing army of talented players from around the world in a highly-competitive field as he attempts to replicate last year’s success and become the first player to win ...
Padraig Harrington Looking For Thai Victory Takeaway.
Three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington, a keen observer of the global game, has backed the ambitious tie-up between OneAsia and the Japan Golf Tour Organisation (JGTO) for this month’s U.S. $1 million Thailand Open.
The Irishman, who dropped three spots to 53rd in the world, is one of the main drawcards for the joint-sanctioned Thailand Open which will see a number of leading Japan Tour players — including former number ones Shingo Katayama and Kim Kyung-tae — tee it up at Thana ...
