Monty Calls On Committee To Vote With Head & Not Heart In Choosing 2014 Ryder Cup Captain.
Colin Montgomerie has called on fellow members of the Tournament Players Committee to vote with their heads and not their hearts at next January’s show of hands for the 2014 Ryder Cup captain.
Monty’s a member of the 15-man committee that will gather ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to vote on a replacement for Medinah Miracle worker, Jose Maria Olazabal.
It already promises to be a long night within the four walls of the stunning 7-star Emirates Palace Hotel, and as nearly as clean ...
Rory McIlroy Hopefully 27 Holes Away From Being Crowned European No. 1.
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy is now just 27 holes away from wrapping up the 2012 European No. 1 title in the storm-affected Barclays Singapore Open.
McIlroy managed to squeeze in nine holes of his third round when the siren sounded at around 6.45pm local time to halt play Saturday.
However after two days of stoppages due to storms on this occasion on this occasion play was called as it was darkness descending on the Sentosa course.
McIlroy left the course kissing girlfriend, Caroline Wozinacki before ...
Rory McIlroy’s Expected New Nike Driver Unwrapped.
Just days after Nike Golf unveiled it’s new VR_S Covert driver and six of the company’s European Tour staff players took the club into competition at this week’s Barclays Singapore Open.
It is the driver World No. 1 Rory McIlroy is expected to pack into his bag for his first event of the 2013 season – January 17th commencing Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
Nike claims the VR_S Covert driver is the first in history to bring high-speed cavity back technology to a driver that conforms ...
Paul Casey’s ‘Cheeky’ Shot Of The Day At Barclays Singapore Open.
England’s Paul Casey found his golf ball in a rather ‘cheeky’ position on day three of the Barclays Singapore Open.
Casey was playing the ninth hole on the Sentosa Resort course when he second shot came to rest behind a female spectator.
However the woman actually picked the ball and then proceeded to place it where it ‘originally’ landed and then resumed her seat on the grass with the ball immediately ‘behind’ her.
Casey immediately called for a referee ...
Rory McIlroy Apologises Over Singapore Spikes Saga
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy has apologised for unknowingly leaving spike marks on the greens during his second round of the Barclays Singapore Open.
There had been an incident involving McIlroy early into his rain-affected round on Friday when a referee enquired of McIlroy and two playing partners who were wearing metal spikes.
At least two of McIlroy’s rivals playing in the groups behind had complained of spike marks with Dane Anders Hansen finding a spike mark on his line of putt on the 12thgreen ...
Graeme McDowell Warms To Being Fitted With Both A Gold Jacket & Then The Famed Green Jacket.
Graeme McDowell heads ‘Down Under’ tomorrow looking to win on the one major golfing continent he’s yet to taste success – Australia.
McDowell will join fellow victorious Ryder Cup team mate and defending champion, Ian Poulter teeing up in next Thursday’s commencing Australian Masters and being staged on the acclaimed Kingston Heath course in Melbourne.
Melbourne’s the golf capital of Australia and Kingston Heath is among the best of the famed ‘Sandbelt’ courses.
It will be McDowell’s ...
Paul Lawrie Slams Buckingham Palace & American Fans In Autobiography.
Paul Lawrie has slammed Buckingham Palace and American fans in his official autobiography – An Open Book.
Strangely, it’s the second book with the same title to be launched this month by an Open Champion as Darren Clarke is also about to go on the book-signing trail.
However the 1999 Open winning Lawrie has used the book to reveal the hurt he continues to experience over a lack of recognition following his dramatic victory at Carnoustie.
Indeed, Lawrie went as far to state he wished he’d ...
