Stenson Worries ‘Modern Swing’ Is Taking A Toll On McIlroy’s Body.
Glen Oaks, Long Island, NY …
Fellow Open Champion, Henrik Stenson has expressed some worry Rory McIlroy’s career continues to stall due to continuing nagging injuries.
Uncertainty dominated McIlroy’s golf ahead of confirmation by the current World No. 4 he will ‘shutdown’ his season following taking part in October’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.
And unless McIlroy wins one of the four FedEx Cup Play-Off titles he will not be seen again on either the PGA Tour or European ...
Casey Holes Northern Trust Birdie Putt Starting In New Jersey, Ends In New York.
Glen Oaks, Long Island, NY …
Paul Casey could not believe his good fortune sinking an outrageously long birdie putt it could have a done with a passport on day two of the Northern Trust.
Casey confessed he ‘double-crossed’ hitting an 8-iron into the par three, 15th on the Glen Oaks course located some 25 miles east of Manhattan on New York’s Long Island.
The World No. 17 was two-under for his round at the time having bogeyed the first, birdied the fourth, bogeyed the sixth and then managing ...
Laird Has His Hands Full Both On & Off The Northern Trust Course.
Old Westbury, Long Island, NY ..
Scotland’s Martin Laird had his hands full both on and on the golf course on day one of the Northern Trust at New York’s Long Island.
Laird was out in the afternoon half of the draw in the $US 7.85m event and after starting at the 10th he raced onto the leader board thanks to birdies at his first and third holes.
He holed a putt of 13-feet at his first or the 10th hole of the Glen Oaks course and then managed to sink at 10-footer at his third hole.
Laird dropped ...
Fake News Declare Day & Smith Of Any All-Queensland Exhibition Match.
Old Westbury, Long Island, NY …
The Queensland duo of Jason Day and Cameron declared it to be ‘fake news’ suggestions on Australian news websites the Queenslanders may play an exhibition match later this year.
A leading Brisbane newspaper reported Monday, and the story has been since picked-up by other Aussie news and golf-related outlets, of the idea of staging an 18-hole winner take all match and possibly at Royal Queensland and Smith’s home club, as an idea to entice Day back to ...
McIlroy Clearly Short Of Spark On Long Island.
Glen Oaks, Old Westbury, NY …
Rory McIlroy was clearly short of spark and declaring he had no excuses after a disappointing three-over par 73 on the opening day of the Northern Trust on New York’s Long Island.
McIlroy managed three birdies but twice as many bogeys in superb conditions on the Glen Oaks course, and hosting an event of any stature for its first time since being opened in 1969.
The defending FedEx Cup champ birdied two of the opening par threes, holing putts of 29-feet at the ...
Paul Casey Contends Glen Oaks Competitors Will Wear Out Their Drivers.
Old Westbury, Long Island, NY …
Paul Casey contends those contesting this week’s FedEx Cup Play-Off opener will wear out the driver tackling the expansive Glen Oaks layout on New York’s Long Island.
Casey heads a strong contingent of seven Brits, including four-time Major winning Rory McIlroy, teeing-up in the Northern Trust and the opening event of the four-tournament Play-Off series.
The 27-hole layout was only opened in 1969 and it encompasses a vast area so much so one caddy ...
Rory McIlroy ‘Intrigued’ By Conor McGregor Who Talks A Good Game.
Old Westbury, Long Island, NY ….
Rory McIlroy admits he is intrigued by fellow Irishman Conor McGregor ahead of his title fight showdown on Saturday in Las Vegas.
McGregor faces fierce rival Floyd Mayweather in their historic showdown in the gambling capital of the world and with Irish punters desperate to see the 29-year old McGregor crowned undisputed lightweight champ.
McIlroy is facing his own heavyweight contest starting Thursday on New York’s Long Island and needing a Northern Trust ...
