Martin Laird Withdraws From French Open – Grandfather Passes Away.
The passing of his grandfather has forced Scottish golfer Martin Laird to withdraw from this week’s French Open.
Laird was due to make his first appearance in the event but advised officials he would not be travelling to Versailles and the National course.
Martin Laird withdraws from French Open. (Photo – Fran Caffrey/www.golffile.ie)
Despite the sadness of teh occasion the current World No. 35 ranked Laird could be struggling now to qualify for the European Ryder Cup team.
To date, ...
Michael Campbell Lone Major Champion Teeing-Up At Local Final Qualifiying
Former U.S. Open champion, Michael Campbell will cut a lonely figure at Tuesday’s 36-hole ‘Local Final Qualifier’ in and around the Royal Lytham and St. Annes course in north-west England.
A total of 288 players will tee-up on four courses with the leading three players at each venue winning through the July 19th commencing Open Championship.
Campbell will out competing on the West Lancashire course along with 71 other players.
Seven years ago the New Zealander stopped a nation ...
Donaldson Gate Crashes Irish Open With Maiden Tour Success.
Welshman Jamie Donaldson turned gate crasher in ending a 10-year Tour maiden victory drought and capture the Irish Open at Royal Portrush.
Donaldson, 36 calmly rolled in a 20-foot birdie putt in front of more than 30,000 Irish spectators at the last to win by four strokes in a round of 66 for an 18-under par victory tally.
It’s the Pontypridd born Donaldson’s first win in 255 Tour events since the former Welsh Amateur champ turned pro in 2000.
“It hasn’t sunk it yet but to be standing here ...
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 ...
