McDowell Declares Royal Portrush Has Now ‘Proven’ It’s Worthy Of Open Championship Return.
Graeme McDowell has called on organisers of golf’s oldest major to return the British Open to Royal Portrush declaring Royal Portrush has ‘proven’ it’s case with the overwhelming success of the Irish Open.
The British Open has been staged once outside of Scotland and England and that was in 1951 when the County Antrim links gem .
But after 130,785 people attended the Irish Open, including more than 30,000 on each of the closing two days, McDowell believes the R & A, as organisers ...
Portrush Scores Another Major Success But Still Well Behind Musselburgh.
When driving into Portrush in Northern Ireland it’s hard not to miss a sign saying: ‘Welcome to Portrush – Golfing Capital of the World’.
The quite seaside town now boast four Major Champions in Fred Daly (1947 Open), Graeme McDowell (2010 U.S. Open) and Darren Clarke (2011 Open Champion).
You can add to the Portrush honours roll – Alan Dunbar (2012 British Amateur champion) and now Stephanie Meadow who yesterday captured the Women’s British Amateur title with ...
Harrington Looking To Tap Into Record Irish Crowds To Win Second Irish Open.
Triple Major winning Padraig Harrington will look to draw on overwhelmingcrowd support in capturing a second Irish Open title in five years at RoyalPortrush.
Harrington shot a third round level par 72 to remain in a share ofthird place at 10-under par and still two strokes from the lead heading to thefinal round.
Welshman Jamie Donaldson, looking to secure a first European Toursuccess in over 250 events, carded a 69 in rainy and windy conditions to moveto 12-under par and one stroke clear of England’s ...
McIlroy & Wozinacki Sit Through ‘Five-Year Engagement’ But Emerge Still Single.
Rory McIlroy and his tennis girl friend heart throb, Caroline Wozinacki went to the movies Friday night in Belfast and sitting through the new romance comedy – ‘Five-Year Engagement
The movie stars Jason Segal and Emily Blunt.
However when asked about the movie and whether there was any similar plans between sport’s hottest couple, McIlroy dodged the question as good as trying to connect with a Wozinacki ace.
“The movie wasn’t my choice but it was actually okay and ...
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Harrington Throws Down Irish Open Guantlet Declaring Chasing Leaders Will Be ‘Easy’.
Triple Major winning Padraig Harrington has thrown down the gauntlet to his Irish Open rivals declaring he’s determined to steam roll those in front and deliver a second Irish Open victory.
The 40-year old Harrington posted a second straight 67 to move into a four-way share of third place on 11-under par at Royal Portrush.
Frenchman Gregory Bourdy (67) continues to head the field on 12-under par and one clear of Worksop’s Mark Foster (67).
Harrington hasn’t won a main Tour event in nearly ...
Love III – No Surprise With Freddie, Shock In Picking Hulbert & Changes To Medinah Start Format.
USA Ryder Cup captain, Davis Love 111 has announced Fred Couples and Mike Hulbert as two of his four vice-captains, as well as changing the starting format at Medinah.
Couples, who has captained the last two winning USA Presidents Cup sides, had let slip during last month’s Memorial event last month in Ohio that he was to be picked as a vice-captain.
Love has been a long-time good friend of Couples including being U.S. team partners in winning a record four straight World Cups from 1992 to 1995.
And ...
