Havret Ends 23-year Augusta National Wait
French star Gregory Havret will end a 23-year maiden Masters wait thanks to the inspiration of Scotland’s Sandy Lyle reports Bernie McGuire, Houston, Texas.
Havret, a former Barclays Scottish Open, was just 12-years old when he watched TV coverage of Lyle producing the ‘Shot of his life’ to win in 1988 at Augusta National.
Lyle stunned the golf world with his brilliant 7-iron from a greenside down up the left side of the 18th to be fitted for the most sought after item of apparel in all ...
‘Jumping’ Jimmy Walker Jumps Two Clear In Shell Houston Open
Texas Jimmy Walker signed for a career low nine-under par 63 and equal course cord to seize the opening day lead in the first round of the Shell Houston Open reports Bernie McGuire, Houston, Texas.
While his wife, Erin was competing in an equestrian event elsewhere in Texas, Walker was on his way to show jumping display of his own to go two clear of Australia’s Nick O’Hern and American Josh Teater.
O’Hern had led by two shots for the better part of the day before Walker swept past him on the ...
Ishikawa’s Heartfelt Tsunami Pledge
Reigning U.S. Open champ Graeme McDowell has described Japan superstar Ryo Ishikawa a ‘class act’ after declaring he will donate his entire earnings this year to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Appeal reports Fatiha ‘Tour Miss’ Betscher.
In 2009, Ishikawa won the Japan PGA money title and last year he was third with earnings of 151,461,479 Yen (Euro 1.285m).
This year the 19-year old Ishikawa has struggled in his PGA Tour appearances earning $US 104,000 (Euro 73,390) and missing ...
O’Hern Stands Tall After Double Knee Surgery
Australia’s Nick O’Hern produced his best opening score in two years in shooting a seven-under par 65 early on the first day of the Shell Houston Open reports Bernie McGuire, Houston, Texas.
The southpaw golfer from Perth in Western Australia didn’t drop a shot in ideal conditions on the Redstone Golf Club course.
It’s O’Hern’s best first round score since posting a 63 in the 2006 Frys.com and is a welcome return for the popular Aussie who was sidelined from for the rest of the 2010 ...
Woods Returning To Mission Hills
Tiger Woods will be heading to Asia straight after the Masters for the ‘Nike Make it Matter’ Tour in China and South Korea.
The tournament will be held from 11-12 April at the Mission Hills Duval Course, with 120 young golfers competing for the chance to meet Woods in person.
All contestants will also be invited to participate in the Tiger Woods Golf Clinic on 12 April on the Olazabal Course.
It will be Woods second visit to Mission Hills after the former long-time World No. 1’s first 10 years ...
“Houston? We Don’t Have A Problem’ says Harrington
Message to Houston Mission Control – Padraig Harrington does NOT have problem!
The triple Major winner has been so content with his Shell Houston Open preparations this week that equipment advisers have found themselves with idle time on their hands.
Harrington has been travelling to the Texas event since 2006 when the PGA Tour moved the tournament to the Redstone Golf Club course and the week before the U.S. Masters.
Padraig Harrington in good spirits on Redstone practice range
In ...
Back To Basics For Kim As He Looks To Get Back On Top
Just on a year ago Anthony Kim headed to Augusta riding high at No. 14 in the world in capturing the Shell Houston Open.
And while he’s still heading to Augusta on Sunday night, Kim tees-up in the defence of his Houston title having dipped to No. 41 in the rankings.
The 25-year old Kim defeated fellow American Vaughan Taylor to capture only his third PGA Tour title.
The Korean-American became only the fifth player in 30 years to have won three times on the PGA Tour before turning 25, and joining ...
