Ian Poulter Says 2014 Ryder Cup Shaping As A David & Goliath Showdown
Victorious Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter believes next year’s Ryder Cup is shaping up to a David and Goliath showdown among the opposing Gleneagles captains.
Eight-time Major winning Tom Watson, currently aged 63, was a shock selection to replace the defeated Davis Love 111 while 46-year old Paul McGinley was considered by outside observers a surprise European Team captain choice.
Poulter won all four matches at Medinah, including birding his last five holes on Saturday to single-handedly ...
Golden Anniversary Breaks Beckon at Monte da Quinta.
Portugal’s Algarve is still a firm favourite amongst UK golfers seeking a sunshine break and the luxurious Monte da Quinta resort is offering a range of attractive new golf packages to help one of the region’s most prestigious venues celebrate a landmark anniversary.
Monte da Quinta has teamed up with the nearby Vale de Lobo resort and unveiled a series of three and seven-day golf holidays, with a three-night break including three rounds of golf and many other attractive benefits from just £408 ...
English Stars Target Four In A Row In Spanish International Amateur At La Manga
England ‘s elite golfers will be aiming to continue their recent domination of one of Europe’s most prestigious amateur events, the Copa S.M El Rey, when it takes place at La Manga Club at the end of the month.
English players are seeking a fourth win in a row at the Spanish International Amateur Championship and defending champion Jack Hiluta will head a strong challenge eager to extend the run at the award-winning resort in Murcia, south-east Spain.
Essex star Hiluta, who claimed victory ...
G Mac Defends Lengthy 10-Week Absence From Competition
Graeme McDowell has defended his lengthy 10-week absence from competition on the opening day of the Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles.
McDowell, 33 returned to competition for a first time since cruising to a three shot victory in the Tiger Woods hosted World Challenge also in L. A. that concluded on 2nd December.
It’s the first time he has contested the Northern Trust Open since 2009 when he finished mid-field after missing the cut in his only other showings in the event in 2005 and 2006.
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Aussie Trio Disappoint Heading South On Day One Of Northern Trust Open.
The Aussie trio of Geoff Ogilvy, Robert Allenby and Aaron Baddeley each headed south and down to the bottom of the leader board on the first day of the Northern Trust Open.
Ogilvy, the 2006 US Open winner, along with Allenby posted disappointing five over par 76s while Baddeley carded a horror seven over par 78 to be then sharing last place on the Riveira course in suburban L A.
Ogilvy had just two birdies in his round that also included five bogeys and a 10th hole double bogey.
The effort continues ...
St. Andrews Old Course Caddy Wins Appeal For Jobseeker Funds During ‘Quiet Months’.
A St. Andrews Old Course professional golf caddy has won what could be a landmark appeal after being denied ‘jobseekers allowance’ for the months when his services were not in demand.
Douglas Saunderson sought the allowance for the quiet winter months when he was not required to work as a caddy, but his application was turned down by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) at the end of 2007.
His subsequent appeal in the case was then rejected by a tribunal, which held that he was ...
Harrington Knows What It Means To Win The Week Before The Masters.
Triple Major winning Padraig Harrington knows what it means to a golfer when he wins the week before the season’s first Major – the Masters.
In 2000, Harrington journeyed to Brazil to compete in two new tournaments, the first in Sao Paulo and the second in Rio de Janeiro held in commemorate the discovery of Brazil by Pedro Alvares Cabral in 1500.
However there was no celebration for Harrington the first week with the Dubliner losing out in a play-off to England’s Roger Chapman ...
