Harrington Honoured To Be Third Irishman In Four Ryder Cups To Lead Europe
Padraig Harrington has been named as the European Captain for The 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin from September 25 – 27, 2020, making it three Irish captains from the last four Ryder Cups.
The three-time Major Champion has a storied Ryder Cup career, having represented Europe six times as a player – including being part of four triumphs – while latterly he has brought his extensive experience to the role of Vice-Captain in the past three editions of the biennial contest.
The ...
Lawrie To Make His Senior Open Debut At Royal Lytham & St. Annes
Paul Lawrie ushered in the next chapter of his career after turning 50 on New Year’s Day and is turning his attention towards an exciting future as a senior golfer.
The Scotsman, who famously won The Open on home soil at Carnoustie in 1999, is planning on playing on both the European Tour and Staysure Tour in 2019, with a trip to Royal Lytham & St Annes for The Senior Open Presented by Rolex high on his list of priorities.
The Senior Open Presented by Rolex returns to Royal Lytham & St ...
Harrington Will Become Third Irish-Born European Captain In Four Ryder Cups.
Padraig Harrington will tomorrow (1pm UK time) be named as European Team captain and just weeks ahead of Steve Stricker being handed the USA Team reins for the Ryder Cup being held from 25th to 27th September, 2020 at Whistling Straits.
Harrington will become the third Irish-born European Captain in the past four Ryder Cup’s after Paul McGinley captained the victorious 2014 European Team at Gleneagles and with Darren Clarke captaining hapless 2016 side that lost at Hazeltine.
The 47-year old Dubliner ...
McIlroy Again Starts New Year Snatching Defeat From Jaws Of Sentry TOC Victory.
Rory McIlroy said it had been a ‘postive’ week but once again there’s no hiding he’s began the New Year just as he had commenced and also ended 2018 by snatching defeat from the jaws of Sentry Tournament of Champions victory.
McIlroy’s decision for a first time in his 12-year pro career to abandon the European Tour in favour of commencing 2019 in Hawaii ended with a very distant share of fourth place at Kapalua.
American Xander Schauffele cut a victory swath through the ...
McIlroy’s Mum 3Up On Her Four-Time Major Winning Son In Whale Spotting.
Rosie McIlroy is 3up on her four-time Major winning son in whale spotting!
This statistic ‘surfaced’ after McIlroy posted a third round 68 to retain second place heading to the final round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions.
McIlroy attended the Kapalua Media Centre and near the end of his interview he was bizarrely asked that in walking the Plantation fairways did he find himself looking more at the hole or the Pacific Ocean.
“The ocean,” McIlroy said.
“I still ...
Woodland Overcomes Passing Of His Grandmother To Retain Sentry TOC Lead
Gary Woodland overcame the passing of his grandmother on Friday night to go out on day three to retain his lead heading to the final round of Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
The 34-year old American ended Friday’s second round posting a five-under 68 to move to 12-under par and lead the field by three shots on the Plantation course at Kapalua.
Then after eagling the 15th and birding the last also in a third round 68, Woodland revealed the sad news he had been given well after his ...
Bobby Jones Golf Course In Atlanta Open For Play.
The new Bobby Jones Golf Course has opened for public play after a year-long renovation.
Thanks to the contributions of more than 130 generous individuals, foundations and corporations, the newly re-imagined Bobby Jones Golf Course is now an unparalleled amenity in the Atlanta community featuring the latest in technology and design to help share the game of golf with players of all ages, interests and skill levels.
The Bobby Jones Golf Course Foundation, a charitable organisation, said it is grateful ...
