Rory McIlroy – What His Rivals Are Saying
Rory McIlroy brilliantly reignited hopes of a first Major victory in his very first event since his ignominous Masters meltdown.
And after Congresional rounds of 65 and 66, here’s what those looking to deny the Northern Irishman the U.S. Open are saying:-
GRAEME McDOWELL (Two over par)
Although he is 22 years old he’s a very experienced young man and his experience at Augusta will stand him in good stead here.
He probably won’t get a better U.S. Open lay out that suits him than this. ...
McIlroy Smashes Stack Of U.S. Open Records
Rory McIlroy created history on day two of the US Open in becoming the quickest ever player to reach double digit under par figures.
McIlroy moved to 10-under par in spectacular manner when he holed a 113-yard wedge shot that hit the green at the par four eighth some 20-feet behind the hole and spun back into the cup.
The Irishman’s effort eclipsed a 19-year record held by American Gil Morgan.
Morgan created the previous best mark in reaching double digit under par figures after 39 holes of the ...
Harrington Confounds Congressional Critics
A day after many predicted Padraig Harrington would struggle and the triple Major Champion contradicts his critics with a U.S. Open first day 71 at Congressional.
Harrington recorded three birdies and just as many bogeys in his third best first day scoring round in 14 U.S. Open’s.
And the Dubliner’s round could have been at least two shots lower had no two putts, including a par-save from rough back right at his last hole, not stopped in the jaws of the hole.
Harrington began his round in light ...
Funk Wonders What Happened To Michael Campbell’s Game
Veteran Fred Funk marvelled at the sight six years ago of Michael Campbell taming both Pinehurst No. 2 and hard-charging Tiger Woods to capture the U.S. Open.
But then Funk could hardly believe his eyes when Campbell snap-hooked his drive at the opening hole on the first day of the U.S. Open.
Campbell had been ‘flushing’ the ball on the nearby Congressional practice range ahead of 7.33am (Local time) tee time in the company of the 55-year old Funk and amateur David Chung.
Campbell stepped onto ...
Rory McIlroy – From Masters Meltdown To Congressional Command.
Rory McIlroy set about silencing any lingering Augusta National demons with a commanding Congressional performance on the opening day of the U.S. Open.
McIlroy could proudly stand in front of the Washington DC parade after posting a superb 65 to be three clear of his rivals after the first day of the season’s second Major.
The Ryder Cup winning star ended the day three clear of Korean and former US PGA winner, Y E Yang and Masters winning, Charl Schwartzel with 68.
It was just two month’s ago ...
Congressional’s Controversial 10th Under Attack On U.S. Open Day One
Congressional’s controversial 10th hole came under fire on the opening day of the U.S. Open.
The 218-yard par was one of the major changes to the Maryland course that last played host in 1997 to a U.S. Open.
Many of the game’s leading players, including the respective World No. 5 and 6, Phil Mickelson and Matt Kuchar walked off with double bogey after finding the water guarding the green.
And for Mickelson, who was celebrating his 41st birthday, and Kuchar it was their opening hole of the championship.
It ...
Rock Pays New Jersey Cabbie $1,000 To Drive Him To Congressional
Englishman Robert Rock’s revealed he paid $1,000 to a New Jersey cabbie to drive him to Washington DC.
After a US visa nightmare, Rock finally arrived into Washington DC at 3.30am local time Thursday and just under 12 hours before teeing up at 2.19pm local time.
The new BMW Italian Open winner was finally reunited with his UK passport late on Wednesday and boarded an 8.30pm departing flight to Neward Airport in New Jersey.
Rock touched down in the States near 11.30pm and with Rock paying a cabbie ...
