John Senden Leads By Two As He Eyes Second Emirates Australian Open Title In Six Years.
John Senden heads into the final round of the Emirates Australian Open leading by two shots as he eyes a second Stonehaven Trophy in six years.
Indeed, it’s been six years since Senden last won and that was in capturing the 2006 Australian Open at nearby Royal Sydney.
The rangy Queenslander emerged from a third straight day of bright but extremely windy conditons to sign for a third round of a two under par 70 to move to seven under par with England’s World No. 4 Justin Rose also posting ...
Kyle Stanley Just Smiles When Quizzed On Joining Woods & McIlroy At Nike.
Phoenix Open champion Kyle Stanley just smiled when the subject of his switch from Titleist to Nike was brought up at the end of the second round of the Emirates Australian Open in Sydney.
The move still has to be officially confirmed by Nike but the American will join World No. 1 Rory McIlroy, Korean sensation Seung-Yul Noh and US compatriots Gary Woodland and Bill Haas in one of the biggest PGA Tour player off-season club equipment switches.
As well, Nike has lured a leading staffer from Srixon/Cleveland ...
Stunning Scenes Of A Dramatic Bushfire At Forster To North Of Sydney, Australia.
It’s Australia. It’s December. It’s very hot. It’s bushfire season!
After attending the final Emirates Australian Open pre-tournament press conferences good friend, Barry Gentle and myself headed some three hours north of Sydney to catch up with two other good friends – Michael Court and Paul Bennett.
We were heading to Forster/Tuncurry, twin towns located in the Great Lakes region of New South Wales. The trip was just overnight and with the goal of playing ...
Tom Watson’s Proud Overseas Record Continues After Making Emirates Australian Open Cut.
Tom Watson continues to pride himself on the fact he’s missed the halfway cut in just overseas event in his long 40-year professional career.
The 63-year old American headed into the second round of the Emirates Australian Open having struggled on the first day of the event with a round of 78 but then in a 10-shot turnaround, Watson was naturally delighted to shoot a four under par 68 and guarantee himself a place over the weekend the prestigous Australian event.
Watson’s round was ...
Tom Watson Offers Guan To Play An Augusta National Practice Round.
Tom Watson muscled his way back into the Emirates Australian Open and then offered 14-year old Masters debutant, Tialiang Guan the opportunity to play an Augusta National practice round with him next April.
The 63-year old Watson will be making his 40th appearance in the Masters while Guan is already excited in making his debut after qualifying by winning the recent Asian Amateur title in Thailand.
Guan recorded a second round 70 but at eight over par the teenager will easily miss the halfway cut ...
Leishman Declares His Caddy Not To Blame In Ugly Emirates Australian Open Punch Up.
Travellers Championship winner, Marc Leishman declared his caddy was not to blame after an ugly incident during the Emirates Australian Open in Sydney.
The Australasian PGA Tour has launched an investigation after a fight broke out between the caddies of two leading Australian golfers.
Leishman’s caddy Mat Kelly and Grant Buchanan, who caddies for fellow Australian James Nitties, had to be pulled apart on the opening dya of the prestigious event after exchanging blows on the practice green ...
Justin Rose Sets About Seventh Win In Nine Weeks For Miracle Of Medinah Stars.
England’s Justin Rose quickly set out looking to make it seven wins in nine weeks for victorious European Ryder Cup team members on day one of the Emirates Australian Open in Sydney.
Rose, who first competed in the event 14 years ago, posted a round of 68 in bright and breezy conditions to be sharing second place on four under par on the Lakes Course.
Australia’s John Senden, a former champion, heads the field by two.
Rose birdied five of his closing nine holes in a continuing feel good ...
