Rory ‘Snory’ McIlroy’s Medinah Police Squad Car To Be Auctioned.
It will be one of the most bizarre souvenirs of the 2012 Ryder Cup – the Police squad car that rushed Rory McIlroy to his all-important Sunday Singles match against American rival Keegan Bradley.
Last month, Lombard deputy police chief Patrick Rollins drove McIlroy in an unmarked 2005 Ford Crown Victoria from the Westin Hotel in Lombard to Medinah Country Club, a 20-minute commute without traffic, in 30 minutes.
McIlroy blamed his near disqualification on getting the time zone on his mobile ...
Phil Mickelson Seeks Security Increase As Chinese Fans Go Crackers.
Four-time Major winning Phil Mickelson called for inceased security when Chinese fans attending this week’s WGC – HSBC Champions event went crackers.
Unlike a great many players Mickelson is ever-obliging when it comes to signing autographs, and his fellow competitors could do well to take a leaf out of the American’s book.
It is for this reason Mickelson is so popular with golf fans where ever he travels.
But after posting a third round 66 to move to within three strokes of the ...
Graeme McDowell’s Finger In Good Hands Thanks To Ex-British Army Surgeon.
Of course, former U.S. Open champion feared the worst when he had his right hand accidentially slammed in the door of his on-course hotel room.
McDowell had visions of having broke his hand or at least, broken the ring finger of his hand.
However he didn’t realise the extent of the experience of the on-course doctor that attended to his injury with the doctor having previously worked as a surgeon with the British Army, and sadly during his time he revealed he had to operate on amputating over ...
Rory McIlroy Signs On For $200m With First Task Promoting New Nike ‘Red’ Driver.
It one of the worst-kept secrets in golf sports giant Nike has signed World No. 1 Rory McIlroy to a long-term endorsement deal, and one of McIlroy’s first task seems to have been to film a advertisement promoting Nike’s new red driver.
And also featuring in the commercial is new best friend and the player who helped entice McIlroy away from Titleist, Tiger Woods.
Woods had signed on with Nike in late 1996 in a deal reputedly worth $43m.
Earlier this week, McIlroy and Acushnet, Titleist’s ...
Luke Donald Concerned For European Tour Future With Talent Drain To U.S.
Former World No. 1 Luke Donald believes the European Tour has to concerned at the ever-increasing European-born talent drain to the rival PGA Tour.
All but three of last month’s victorious European Team in Scotland’s Paul Lawrie, Italy’s Francesco Molinari and Germany’s Martin Kaymer will play full time in 2013 in the States.
Lee Westwood’s now bought himself a house in the States and Belgium-born rookie Nicolas Colsaerts has earned enough money this year in the Majors and WGCs that he’s ...
Zack Rasego Wins Coveted Caddie Of The Year Award
In a long overdue accolade Zack Rasego, the caddy to fellow South African Branden Grace and former caddy to 2010 Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen, has been presented with the coveted ‘Caddy of the Year’ award.
Zach was honoured at the now traditional Caddy Awards Night hosted by HSBC and main sponor to this week’s WGC – HSBC Champions event here in Shenzhen, China.
Grace, with Zach as caddy, has won four events on this year’s 2013 European Tour including the most recent ...
Graeme McDowell Lucky Not To Break Hand In Freak Hotel Room Mishap.
Graeme McDowell may need to adjust the balance of his 2012 schedule after suffering a freak hand injury Friday at the WGC-HSBC Champions.
Unlike a number of news sources and websites not being represented here in Shenzhen but www.golfbytourmiss.com noticed McDowell arrived on the first tee for the second round of the WGC – HSBC Champions event with his right hand heavily strapped.
After his round he jogged from the scorer’s hut and straight into an appointment with an on-course doctor.
According ...
