Knox Confident He & Laird Can Deliver ‘Down Under’ World Cup Glory.
Atlanta, GA ….
Despite two completely different golf games Russell Knox is confident he and partner, Martin Laird can end an 11-year Scottish drought with victory later this year in the ISPS Handa Melbourne World Cup of Golf.
Knox and Laird have now been officially confirmed as team-mates for the event starting 21st November in Melbourne, Australia.
Two years ago, Knox raised the odd eyebrow in choosing good friend, Duncan Stewart as his partner and with the duo ending the event mid-field ...
World No. 1 Rose Praises Fisher After First European Tour 59.
Atlanta, GA ….
World No. 1 Justin Rose has praised the efforts of fellow Englishman Oliver Fisher indicating it was just a matter of time when a first 59 would happen on the European Tour.
Rose said he first was not aware of Fisher’s historic accomplishment on day two of the Portugal Masters until he began receiving text messages via a special European Ryder Cup Team mobile phone ‘Group Chat’.
“It’s cool and all congratulations to Oli and I woke-up here in Atlanta and all the boys ...
European Ryder Cuppers Urge McIlroy To Send Atlanta Dinner Bill To Bjorn For Reimbursement.
Atlanta, GA …..
Rory McIlroy readily picked-up a hefty Ryder Cup six-player Atlanta dinner check but with his five European Ryder Cup dinner pals laughing in urging he should send the bill to Team Captain, Thomas Bjorn for reimbursement.
Of course, McIlroy was instrumental in leading a wind-up of Bjorn during last fortnight’s BMW Championship and with Bjorn ‘tounge-in-cheek’ suggesting he would punish McIlroy by only allowing him to contest the Sunday Singles in next week’s ...
McIlroy Races To Early Two-Shot Lead Only To End Two Behind.
Atlanta, GA …
Rory McIlroy raced to an early two-shot lead and promises of a second straight very low opening score only to end his round trialing two shots from the lead with a 67 in heatwave conditions on day one of the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
Ryder Cup rivals Tiger Woods, who holed a 30-foot eagle putt at the last, and Rickie Fowler share the lead with five-under par 66s.
It is the second straight event in succession Woods has shared the first-round lead after he and McIlroy were tied ...
Real Club de Golf El Prat – Stature As One Of Spain’s Brightest Stars Continues To Soar.
Real Club de Golf El Prat, already considered one of the continent’s most prestigious golf courses, has further cause for celebration after making an impressive gain in Golf World magazine’s coveted ‘Top 100 Resorts in Continental Europe 2018’ rankings.
El Prat, which has hosted the Spanish Open on 10 occasions, moved up three places to 16th position in the updated list of the continent’s top-rated golfing venues.
The esteemed club offers a mouth-watering choice of 45 holes, while agreements ...
McIlroy – ‘It’s All About The Journey & One (Not As Good) Event In 500 Won’t Break That’.
Atlanta, GA ….
Rory McIlroy has done his maths and whether or not he captures a second FedEx Cup crown in three years he declares it’s more about what he learns in his career ‘journey’.
McIlroy is going to need more than his best in coming from his current 17th place ranking to win for a second time this season.
Two years ago, McIlroy was three shots behind with three holes to play before eagling the 16th and force a play-off with American Ryan Moore and eventually win with a birdie ...
Spieth Avoids $20,000 Fine After Tour Reaches A ‘Resolution’ With The Texan.
Altanta, GA …
Former World No. 1 Jordan Spieth appears to have avoided a possible $20,000 fine after coming to a ‘resolution’ with the PGA Tour to add events to his next season schedule.
Spieth failed to qualify for this week’s season-ending Tour Championship by finishing 31st on the FedEx Cup standings and one place shy of teeing-up in Atlanta.
And while Spieth will contest next week’s Ryder Cup and a 24th tournament of the year, he still falls short of contesting a mandatory 25 events ...
