McDowell Hoping ‘New Attitude’ Working With New Coach Can Lead To Second Italian Open Success
Graeme McDowell is hoping a ‘new attitude’ in working with a new coach can lead to a second Italian Open victory title 15-years on from winning a then second Tour title in Milan.
McDowell has joined forces with highly-respected Houston-based, Kevin Kirk.
Kirk works with the likes of Masters champion, Patrick Reed and Jhonattan Vegas along with LPGA star, Lexi Thompson.
G Mac began working with Kirk in the second week of August.
“Kevin’s now been working with me for the past eight weeks, ...
Double Celebration For England’s James Allan In Capturing Abu Dhabi Open By Arena
It was a double celebration for England’s James Allan when he cruised to a five-shot win in the Abu Dhabi Open by Arena.
At Yas Links Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, Allan backed his previous rounds of 66 and 67 with a second six-under par 66 effort of the week to tally 17-under par 199 at the Kyle Phillips-designed layout. That round included a sensational run of four straight birdies after the turn, which made it a much easier walk down the tough closing stretch.
“By far the best birthday week ...
Torrance Announces His Official Retirement From Tournament Golf
Sam Torrance, MBE, OBE has officially confirmed his retirement from tournament golf and singling out his standout career highlight in leading Europe to victory at the 2002 Ryder Cup.
Torrance, 66 also cites teaming with his then 15-year old son, Daniel to capture the team event the following year at the Alfred Dunhill Links as another highlight.
The Largs-born Torrance was coached at an early age by his now late father, Bob before turning pro at age just 16 while he made his European Tour debut at ...
Allan On Target For Maiden MENA Tour By Arena Success At Yas Links.
England’s James Allan is staring at a double celebration in shooting a five-under par 67 on Tuesday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Open by Arena.
At Yas Links Abu Dhabi, the conditions were far easier in the second round than the first when players faced wind speed of up to 40-50 kmph. However, more challenging pin placements kept the scoring down, and Allan surged ahead with what eventually proved to be the joint best round of the day.
It was a bogey-free effort ...
Knox Dealt A 68 In His Las Vegas New PGA Tour Season Opener.
Top-ranked Scot Russell Knox kick-started his new PGA Tour season with four birdies in a 68 on the opening day of the Shriners Hospital for Children Open in Las Vegas.
Knox headed to a well-earned lunch trailing just three shots behind Canadian Nick Taylor who was in the clubhouse thanks to an eight-under par 63 while the American-born trio of Phil Mickelson, Brian Gay and Sam Ryder posted six-under par 65s on the TPC Summerlin course
Knox produced a flawless opening 13 holes in holing a 21-footer ...
Koepka Responds To PGA Tour ‘Player Of The Year’ Snub.
Four-time Major winning Brooks Koepka has responded to being snubbed by his fellow PGA Tour peers after rival Rory McIlroy was awarded the ‘2010 PGA Tour Player of the Year’ award.
McIlroy’s choice for the award following the close of the 2018/19 PGA Tour season came as somewhat as a surprise but then the No. 1 vote for the Northern Irishman also reflected just how popular he is on the PGA Tour.
This is stark contrast to the ‘stone cold’ demeanour Koepka exhibits whether ...
Knox Tees-Up In Las Vegas Looking For A Victory Jackpot.
Top-ranked Scot Russell Knox competes this week in Las Vegas very much looking for a victory jackpot.
Knox joins fellow Scot Martin Laird in the $7m Shriners Hospital for Children Open on the TPC Summerlin course just to the west of the gambling capital of the world.
Knox has not pulled four winning aces or lined-up all the ‘7s’ on the PGA Tour since capturing the 2016 Travelers Championship in Connecticut.
The Las Vegas event will be Knox’s first on the 2019/20 wraparound schedule ...
