Coetzee Shares The Driver’s Seat In BMW International Open
Quietly spoken South African George Coetzee shares the driver’s seat as he seeks to capture a first Race to Dubai victory in the BMW International Open in Munich.
Drawing on the recent Major’s success of Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel, Coetzee is hoping to capture his first Race to Dubai success in this week’s Euro 2m event being played on the Nord-Eichenried course.
The 24-year old Coetzee shares top spot on the leader board at 10-under par with Sweden’s Henrik Stenson.
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Johnson Tops 300 KPH On German Autobahn
Visiting American Dustin Johnson was quick to jump into the overtaking lane on arrival in Munich for the BMW International Open.
The World No. 11 has the use all week of the latest BMW M3 with the car coming straight off the Munich assembly line and waiting for Johnson at his hotel in the Bavarian capital.
A Westin Hotel valet, who brought the V8 to the front of the hotel for Johnson, said it arrived with less than 20 kilometres on the speedo.
And after travelling by a BMW owned private jet ...
Rock Turned Down $20,000 For Congressional Cap Deal
Remarkably, it’s been revealed Robert Rock turned down $US 20,000 to wear a cap during last week’s U.S. Open at Congressional.
Rock was approached by local Rockville firm ‘Chemical Analysis’ as soon as he arrived at the course on Wednesday morning.
But the new BMW Italian Open champion, who is reputed to have out-layed more than £10,000 on legal fees and missed flights in obtaining a U.S. travel visa, turned down the offer.
Also Rock had to fork out $US 1,000 for a taxi cab ride from ...
Kaymer To Draw On McIlroy’s Congressional Success To Win More Majors
Reigning U.S. PGA champion Martin Kaymer says Rory McIlroy’s U.S. Open success has inspired him work harder to become a multiple Major winner.
Kaymer arrived back to Germany early Monday morning to begin preparations for this week’s BMW International Open in Munich.
The current World No. 4 posted a final U.S. Open round of 71 to finish in a share of 39th place.
While McIlroy’s win was a Congressional cake walk, Kaymer had withstand a Whistling Straits play-off to seal his first Major.
“Seeing ...
From ‘Polo’ Aftershave To The U.S. Open – McIlroy’s Father’s Day Gifts To His Dad
Of all the Father’s Day gifts new U.S. Open champion, Rory McIlroy gave his father, Gerry over the year’s he’s never once presented him with a sleeve of golf balls.
“Over the years, I’ve got dad socks, underwear, pullovers, jackets and things like aftershave,” said McIlroy on winning the U.S. Open.
McIlroy was quizzed: “Old Spice?”
He said: “No, he doesn’t like Old Spice. He prefers Polo aftershave and the one in the green bottle.”
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McIlroy’s Clean, Unstained Image To Be Stripped Bare
Rory McIlroy’s crisp new clean, unstained image will mean stripping most of his attire of sponsor logos.
That’s what could happen if new sponsors lining up to market McIlroy get their way.
The new U.S. Open champion was handed the stunning U.S. Open trophy in attire sporting numerous logos.
Among his many sponsors are Jumeirah, Footjoy, Titleist, Oakley and the new Loch Erne Resort that’s in receivership.
Mcllroy’s landslide eight stroke success has been hailed worldwide not only for the ...
Bigger Than The Lottery – Back-To-Back U.S. Open’s For Northern Ireland
Graeme McDowell’s declared it’s ‘lottery numbers’ the fact Rory McIlroy’s bringing back home the gleaming U.S. Open trophy.
McDowell ended his reign as champion with a pair of 69s over the weekend for a share of 17th at two under par .
And as he waited to help McIlroy celebrate his first Major’s success, the Portrushman praised McIlroy and Northern Ireland golf.
“The probability of Northern Ireland producing back‑to‑back U.S. Open champions is a lottery number, and it’s bigger ...
