Local Boy Molinari In Front Seat For Second BMW Italian Open Success
It was on the Royal Park course in Turin where Francesco Molinari honed his current World No. 20 ranked game and now he’s well into position for a second BMW Italian Open success.
The Ryder Cup winning star recorded five birdies in a four under par 68 to be among a handful of players tied in third place on 10-under par.
It left Molinari trailing just two strokes behind England’s Robert Rock who carded a 68 and break clear of compatriot and playing partner, Chris Wood ...
Italy At It’s Best -Thanks To The European Tour.
Once again, the European Tour hosted the international media to dinner during BMW Italian Open week.
Thirteen of us sat down in a great restaurant to be treated to a wonderful array of Italian food.
Of course, there was copious quantities of red and white wines along with a number of ‘heart warmer’s ‘ including Grappa and Limoncello to end a superb evening.
It’s become one of the highlights in covering the event, so a very special thanks again to Jamie Birkmyre from ...
Rock & Wood Floating High In Rain-Affected BMW Italian Open
The England pair of Robert Rock and Chris Wood were floating high and sharing the lead after 64s on the opening day of the rain-affected BMW Italian Open in Turin.
The pair played in the same group and there was no seperating them after 18 holes on a soggy Royal Park course.
Rock birdied his closing five holes while Wood finished eagle, birdie under a ‘preferred lie’ rule in effect.
Rock and Wood, who continue to strive for a first Tour success, produced a better ball score of 59.
However ...
Doors To Congressional Shut On Ramsay
Scottish golfer Richie Ramsay’s been advised he’s virtually no chance of contesting next week’s U.S. Open at Congressional.
Despite many calls to the USGA by his 4Sports management team it was not till late today when Ramsay was advised of his situation.
Swain from the Competitions Department of the USGA said: “Richie Ramsay’s chances are not very good of playing the U.S. Open.
“He is still the first alternate from the Walton Heath qualifier so one of the 12 who came through qualifying ...
McGinley’s Off Course Business Soars As On Course Undertakings Slump
While Paul McGinley’s rental clubs business goes through the roof, the Dubliner’s golf game continues to slide towards rock bottom.
In the 10 events the triple Ryder Cup winning hero has contested this year, McGinley’s made the cut in just four.
Also the potential 2014 Ryder Cup Captain stepped onto the first tee of this week’s BMW Italian Open ranked a lowly 587th in the world that’s a far cry from a high of 18th in November 2005.
McGinley’s Italian Open record also mirrors ...
Manassero Admits He’s Living A Dream
It’s little wonder with two victories in his first 12 months as a professional and a top-50 world ranking that Matteo Manassero admits he’s living a dream.
It was at the BMW Italian Open a year ago when Manassero stepped into the play-for-pay ranks.
Who would anticipate that within a few short months the then 17-year old would become the youngest ever winner on the European Tour in capturing the Castellon Masters?
Manassero had virtually wrapped-up his Tour card for 2011 weeks earlier with a ...
Harrington Dispels Further Injury Fears After Rounds At Royal St. George’s & Prince’s
Padraig Harrington dispelled any lingering injury fears ahead of the next fortnight’s U.S. Open after playing 36-holes on two British Open venues.
Harrington had to miss last week’s flagship BMW PGA Championship due to a reoccurrence of a right knee injury.
The triple Major Champion had been advised by specialists to rest the leg ahead of the June 16th starting U.S. Open at Congressional.
But after hosting a corporate outing in Kent, Harrington played 18 holes at Royal St. George’s and host ...
