‘Duel In The Sun’ – Tom Watson Unveils Commemorative Plaque.
‘The Duel in the Sun’ – the famous 1977 Open Championship showdown between the great Jack Nicklaus and fellow American Tom Watson – will now be remembered forever.
Watson defeated Nicklaus that sunny summer’s afternoon in July 35 years ago with a remarkable shot from the 18th fairway at Turnberry and Watson has unveiled a plaque at the spot where he hit his 178-yard 7-iron second shot to just two feet to seal victory over Nicklaus
The 1977 Open is looked upon as one ...
Despite Widespread Disruption, R & A Endorse Use Of Mobile Phones.
Despite widespread disruption to competitors and the need to deploy extra marshalls with the star groupings, the R & A has strangely paid tribute to the 183,000 fans who helped justify their high-risk decision to allow mobile phones into Royal Lytham and St. Annes.
There was disbelief in April when the R & A announced they would be lifting the ban on mobile phones for a first time since the massive disruption caused by digital cameras during the 2006 Open at Royal Liverpool.
The St. Andrews ...
Ernie Els Wins Fourth Major Championship – What The Papers Said.
Ernie Els won a fourth Major Championship with his one stroke victory over the hapless Australian, Adam Scott.
Here is a selection of the headlines from some of the world’s newspapers following Ernie’s success at Royal Lytham and St. Annes.
Sydney Morning Herald – “Nerves were not a factor in failure of Lytham test.”
EVEN as the magnitude of his capitulation was still sinking in, Adam Scott was aware his calamitous four-bogey finish to the British Open would be considered ...
Adam Scott – Two Mental Errors Cost Him Victory In The Open.
Todd Stofka of Philly Hypnosis Golf Performance is a good supporter of www.golfbytourmiss.com and he’s contacted us saying that two mental struggles cost Adam Scott victory and enabled Ernie Els to be presented with a second Claret Jug.
Thanks to Todd we have published his comments hereunder:-
“Most golfers prepare for disaster and a good golfer prepares for success.” -Bob Toski
Todd Stofka of Philly Hypnosis Golf Performance Psychology congratulates Ernie Els for winning the ...
Adam Scott Set To End 19-Year Australia Winless Drought In Open Championship.
Adam Scott is just one round away from ending a 19-year Australian winless drought in the Open Championship.
Scott played a near flawless third round to storm four shots clear of his rivals with a day three two under par 68 for an 11-under par tally.
“He’s going to be the guy who’s going to sleep on the lead tonight,” McDowell said lying in a share of second place four shots back on seven under par.
“He’s going to be the guy with all the pressure.”
But the laid-back Aussie, who spends ...
Adam Scott On The Verge Of Open Championship Glory.
Australia’s Adam Scott is just one round away from being crowned 2012 Open Champion.
Scott will take a four stroke lead into the last day of golf’s oldest Major after a near flawless display on day three of the event at Royal Lytham and St. Annes.
Scott, 31 is competing in his 13th Open Championship but this is the first occasion he’s been in contention with a prior best finish of eighth behind Tiger Woods in 2006 at Hoylake.
However the Queenslander won some of the biggest tournaments ...
Lee Westwood’s Majors Wait Continues After Lytham Third Round 70.
Lee Westwood’s wait for that illusive first Major Championship victory will now have to wait to next month’s PGA Championship following a third round 70 in the 141st Open Championship.
Westwood contested the third day alongside 62-year old Tom Watson.
However being in the company of the eight-time Major Champion failed to ignite Westwood and with the current World No. 3 dropping three shots in his first six holes before picking up four birdies from his seventh to 15th hole before dropping ...
