More Rules Controversy As Varner 111 Slapped With Two-Shot Penalty For ‘Assembling’ Driver On Course
The pro game has experienced yet another rules controversy this new season with American Harold Varner 111 slapped with a two-stroke penalty during the opening round of the Players Championship.
The infringement took place on the 11th hole and the second of his round but it was not a ‘new rules breach that has dogged the game this season.
No, this is a ruling that Varner 111 did not break intentionally, but then the vast majority of those playing the game may not be aware nor known ...
McIlroy Starved Of Players Final Hole Birdie By Woman’s Lunch Bag.
Rory McIlroy was ‘starved’ of a final hole birdie after his ball came to rest against a woman’s lunch bag on route to an eventual a bogey-free 67 on day one of the Players Championship at Ponte Vedre in Florida.
McIlroy’s second shot hit a sprinkler head in front of the green and cannoned-on some 40-yards beyond the flag at the par-5 ninth and the 18th hole of his round and with his ball coming to rest among spectators and up against the middle-aged woman’s plastic carry bag.
The ...
McIlroy’s Better ‘When He Has Something To Prove’ Says McGinley.
Victorious Gleneagles Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley knows Rory McIlroy better than most and is now one of the more-respected and knowledgable TV pundits.
McGinley, who was left disappointed in McIlroy electing not to contest this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, has put that aside to again speak frankly on his assessment of McIlroy’s game.
McIlroy is now 53-weeks since his last victory while he has managed just the one win, and that being last year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational, ...
Monahan Admits ‘Weaknesses Exposed’ Among All Bodies In Handling New Rules Controversy.
Commissioner, Jay Monahan hosted the now annual PGA Tour ‘State of the Tour’ address and pulled no punches in admitting there has been a breakdown in the working relationship among all those bodies involved in the workings of the new rules introduced on January 1st.
The changes to the Rules of Golf had been enacted with the goal of not only making the game a little easier rules-wise but also to help speed-up play.
Unfortunately, and with so many ‘interested’ bodies involved ...
Rory’s Good But ‘DJ’ Is Better Insists Scott
Yes, Rory McIlroy has won more Majors than Dustin Johnson and he’s also won more tournaments around the globe than ‘DJ’ but Johnson is better.
That is the view of Adam Scott ahead of this week’s Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass at Ponte Vedre in Florida.
The very first Australian to win the Masters was quizzed aside from himself, who among the current crop of stars is the most difficult to be when that player is very much on his game.
“I’d have to say Dustin ...
Molinari Reveals The Key To His Success – Beating McIlroy Head-To-Head Last May At BMW PGA
Francesco Molinari has revealed the continuing secret to his latest victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational – beating Rory McIlroy head-to-head last May at Wentworth.
Molinari brilliantly duplicated McIlroy’s Bay Hill final round of 64 of a year ago to win ‘Arnie’s event’ by two shots.
Since the Italian golfing stallion and McIlroy went out in the final round of the BMW PGA Championship, Molinari has captured a first PGA Tour victory with a final day 62 at the Quicken Loans ...
Frenchman Roussel Bursts Into Bahrain Opening Round Lead As Scotland’s Kay Lands First New Season Ace.
Robin Roussel, denied victory a couple of weeks ago in Oman, launched another spirited attempt to get into the winners’ circle in his first season on the MENA Tour by Arena when a sparkling seven-under par 65 opening round gave him a one-shot lead at the Troon Series – Royal Golf Bahrain Open on Monday.
At Ghala Golf in Muscat, the Frenchman shot a brilliant final-round 63 in windy conditions, but that wasn’t enough to beat a rampant Nick Marsh. But at the demanding Colin Montgomerie-designed ...
