Shane Lowry Makes Up For Ireland’s Euro Cup Thrashing Moving Two Clear At Oakmont.
Ireland’s Shane Lowry made up for Ireland’s thrashing at the Euro Cup moving two shots clear of the field when poor light halted played on weather-delayed US Open at Oakmont.
The reigning WGC – Bridgestone Invitational winner was at five under par through 14 holes and three under for this third round.
The round included ‘calling’ a penalty on himself during the second round when his ball moved as he addressed a birdie putt on the 16th.
Lowry had been aware heading ...
Could Oakmont Finally Witness Dustin Johnson’s Long Overdue Major Ovation?
Five years after letting slip U.S. Open victory at Pebble Beach and the name ‘Dustin Johnson’ is again atop of a Major Championship leader board.
Johnson had just a 90-minute break between his first and second rounds and ending in near darkness adding a 69 to his starting 67 and be in the clubhouse leading at four under par.
However Texas-born Andrew Landry who officially led day one has yet to tee off in his second round.
Johnson did not drop a shot in his first 27 holes as he saw birdie ...
Shane Lowry Loving The Challenge Oakmont Continues To Present.
Could there be something in the fact Akron, OH and Oakmont, PA?
In fact, the distance between Akron, and where Shane Lowry captured last year’s WGC – Bridgestone Invitational, is just a 100 miles from Oakmont where Lowry is well in contention in the 2016 U.S. Open.
Lowry is just two shots from clubhouse leader Dustin Johnson who added a 69 to his opening 67 to move to four under par in a U.S. Open plagued by weather delays.
On the plus side for Lowry is that he is yet to tee up in his ...
Andrew Laudry Cleans Up As Weather Plays Havoc Opening Day At Oakmont.
American Andrew Landry cleaned-up on a day when the weather wreaked havoc on the opening day of the US Open at the Oakmont Country Club.
Many had expected anything close to level par could prove to be a winning score this week but Landry set about defying all expectations as he reached five under after 13 holes to open up a a three-shot lead.
Lee Westwood was in the group three shots back alongside Americans Bubba Watson and Bryson DeChambeau, and New Zealander Danny Lee when play was halted for ...
Say Your Oakmont Prayers – Costly Sin To Find the Church Pew Bunker.
Those competitors in this week’s 116th U.S. Open better be saying their prayers as it will be a costly sin if they end up in the famed Church Pew bunker.
The Church Pew comes into play, and is ready trap any errant shot, between the par four third hole and the adjoining par four fifth hole.
Here and with thanks to the USGA is a close-up look at the Church Pew bunker.
Craig Hinton Sheds MENA Bridesmaid Tag Capturing Jo’burg City Masters.
Craig Hinton finally shook off the bridesmaid tag on the MENA Golf Tour, winning the Jo’burg City Masters, co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Big Easy Tour, with a birdie on the closing hole at Glendower Golf Club on Wednesday.
Starting the day a good three shots off the pace, the 27-year-old Englishman from Thame closed with a four-under 68 to finish seven-under for the tournament, two clear of a four-man group which included N.J. Arnoldi and David Ashley, who both carded matching 66s.
A four-time ...
Dunvegan Hotel – St. Andrews Landmark Up For Sale.
Crail, Scotland ….Along with the R & A Clubhouse, the Swilcan Bridge and the refurbished Hamilton Hall Hotel, the Dunvegan Hotel is a St. Andrews landmark.
The Dunvegan, located just a wedge shot from the 18th green on the Old Course, is up for sale with a purchase price of £2.9m.
Texas-born Jack Willoughby and his Scottish-born wife, Sheene have proudly owned the Dunvegan for 22 years and during that time some of the greats of golf have lined the bar or sat outside enjoying the ambience ...
