Apologetic Rory McIlroy Gives Himself A Red Card & Declares It Won’t Happen Again!
A very apologetic Rory McIlroy faced the media this morning initially remarking he gave himself a ‘Red Card’ for walking off in last week’s defence of his Honda Classic title and then declaring it won’t happen again.
It was the World No. 1’s first press conference since last week’s controversial departure at PGA National at Palm Beach Gardens.
And to McIlroy’s enormous credit the 23-year old was again his honest self in front of the Blue Monster media.
However ...
Richmond Golf Club – Temporary Rules In 1940 War Torn London.
Richmond Park Golf Club is located just 10 miles from Central London, adjoining the historic Royal Richmond Park.
The superb tree-lined par 70, 6091 yard course was designed in 1891 by Musselburgh-born Tom Dunn, and a lessor known golf course designer contemporary of Old Tom Morris.
And as with any golf club around the globe there will often be in place ‘Temporary Rules’.
However any ‘Temporary Rules’ in place at the club nowadays are certainly a far cry from the rules ...
Geoff Ogilvy Has Georgia Clearly On His Mind.
Australia’s Geoff Ogilvy clearly has Georgia on his mind when he tees up in this week’s WGC – Cadiallac Championship in Miami.
Ogilvy’s second place finish in last week’s Honda Classic lifted him from 79th to 47th to the world and inside the all-important top-50.
The former US Open champion had been placed 51st in the world as at December 31st last year and missing out by one spot in being affored an invitation into the 2013 Masters.
However now that the Australian ...
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 ...
