R & A Hopeful Of Catching Tiger Woods On Royal Troon ‘Wire Cam’.
Royal Troon , Scotland … The R & A is hopeful of catching Tiger Woods and everyone else who tees up in July’s Open Championship on ‘wire cam’.
The St. Andrews based body today announced a ‘wire cam’ will run the length of the famed ‘Postage Stamp’ hole at Royal Troon and venue for the 145th Open Championship.
The 123-yard par 3 eighth hole is one of the most famous par 3s on the Open Championship rota and was named the ‘Postage Stamp’ ...
Rory McIlroy Turning Down Bridgestone Invitational To Compete In 100th French Open.
Former Bridgestone champion Rory McIlroy is going to turn his back on competing in Ohio later this year and instead tee up in the French Open in Versailles.
McIlroy, as winner of the 2014 WGC – Bridgstone Invitational, had stated as far back as January earlier this year he was not going to tee up in Akron, Ohio.
However at the time McIlroy’s management team had not formally advise the PGA Tour the four-time Major winner will instead compete in France.
McIlroy’s decision is a huge ...
Big-Hitting Scott Hend Soaring Thanks To Shenzhen Albatross.
Big-hitting Scott Hend was soaring when the 43-year-old Aussie holed out from 213 metres on the par-5 17th in the Shenzhen International.
It was Hend’s sixth albatross of his career and when combined with an eagle at the ninth and three birdies, Hend posted a 65 for the joint low-round of the week to move into a share of fourth place on eight-under-par, five shots behind leader Lee Soomin.
“I hit a nice 5-wood and heard a clap up at the green,” said Hend.
“I turned to TC [Tony Carolan, ...
It’s Official – Rory McIlroy Ranked Eighth In ‘Most Generous Celebrities’ List.
Crail, Scotland … Congratulations to four time Major winning Rory McIlroy is officially among the most generous celebrities parting with £1 million of his wealth in the past year.
That’s the story written by Simon Cunningham in the ‘Irish News’.
McIlroy was named named eighth spot in the Sunday Times Giving List for celebrities, which was topped by singer Elton John who donated £26.8m in the year.
McIlroy’s donations included £780,000 to his personal foundation while ...
Masters Champion Danny Willett Takes Wife & New Son Back To Where It All Began
Masters champion Danny Willett has taken wife, Nicole and new son, Zachariah back to the golf course where it all began – Lindrick Golf Club, near Worksop in Notthinghamshire.
And father, mother and son thoroughly enjoyed the occasion as did many dozens of supporters who turned up to congratulate golf’s new Masters winner.
“No individual has ever been able to achieve anything on their own,” said Willett.
“It is always a team effort and it depends who is on that team and fortunately ...
Masters Champ Danny Willett Brings Forward Decision & Joins PGA Tour Full-Time.
Crail, Scotland … New Master champion Danny Willett has brought forward his decision and has now joined the PGA Tour.
Willett becomes the PGA Tour’s newest member following his Masters victory.
The 28-year-old had become eligible for ‘Special Temporary Membership’ status on the back of his T3 place results in the WGC – HSBC Champions and last month’s WGC – Cadillac Championship.
And he indicated earlier this season he would wait to the commencement of the ...
Jean Van De Velde Predicts Jordan Spieth To Overcome Masters Meltdown.
Carnoustie, Scotland … When Jean Van De Velde says he believes Jordan Spieth will get over his Masters meltdown, the Frenchman knows what he is talking about.
Van De Velde wrote his name into Open Championship folklore in July 1999 with the sight of his trousers rolled-up, standing in Barry Burn that cuts across the 18th fairway at Carnoustie in Scotland.
Moments earlier Van de Velde had stepped onto the final tee of the 1999 Open leading by three shots and needing only to record, as worst, ...
