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 ...
Jordan Spieth – Four Years On From Gleneagles Negativity To France Positivity
Jordan Spieth insists the USA Ryder Cup team return to Europe next week in a better place four years on after the Gleneagles ‘negativity’ and also one of the most public character assassination’s ever in sport.
Those assembled, including defeated USA Captain, Tom Watson along with Spieth and five of his losing team-mates, in the Gleneagles media centre that Sunday afternoon were in shock after Phil Mickelson spoke.
In being asked what the USA Team had done well in winning the 2008 Ryder Cup ...
Diamond Looking To Help McIlroy Glow At The Ryder Cup.
Harry Diamond’s first taste of the Ryder Cup was a dozen years ago and the joy from behind the ropes when Europe swept the States aside to win at the K. Club.
Now in just over a week, Diamond will be by Rory McIlroy’s side walking the Le National fairways as Europe look to extend a ‘home soil’ dominance to 29-years.
For the ‘Best Man’ at McIlroy’s wedding it promises the journey of a golfing lifetime and the Belfast-born caddy can’t wait.
“I’m really excited to be heading to what ...
Robin Dawson Turns Pro In Accepting Invitation Into Portugal Masters
Super-talented Irish golfer Robin Dawson will make his professional debut after accepting an invitation to contest next week’s prestigious Portugal Masters.
The 22-year old Tramore golfer indicated some time ago he would be turning professional following his appearance in the Ireland Home International side and with Ireland, who had lead on day two, overhauled by England by just half-a-point in the closing Singles in a dramatic closign day today (FRD) at the Conwy club in North Wales.
Dawson will ...
