Shane Lowry .. “Career Definging” WGC – Bridgestone Invitational Truimph
Shane Lowry admitted before teeing-up on the final day it would be a ‘career defining’ round for the Irishman.
Little did he expect to become the tournament’s new champion in coming from two shots behind to post a flawless final round of 66 and claim his third European Tour title.
The Irishman fired four birdies on Sunday to finish the tournament on 11 under par, two shots ahead of two time Masters winner Bubba Watson.
Lowry swept past overnight co-leaders Justin Rose and Jim ...
Brian McFeat – Sad Passing Of Very Good Friend On European Tour.
It has been very sad today to learn of the passing of Brian McFeat.
Brian was known to so many players, officials and his fellow caddies as one of the legends on the European Tour.
Among the first to pay tribute was former Ryder Cup star Nicolas Colsaerts while I was just chatting with triple Major winning Padraig Harrington here at Firestone Country Club and he also expressed his sadness.
Harrington’s long-time caddy Ronan Flood was also upset to learn the news Brian had passed away in his ...
‘Biggest Day Of My Career’ Admits Shane Lowry Heading To Firestone Decider.
Shane Lowry confessed he’s heading to the biggest round in his short professional career at the WGC – Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio.
Lowry, a two-time winner on the European Tour, is just two shots behind the leading pair of England’s Justin Rose and American Jim Furyk in the US 9.25m event being staged on the Firestone Country Club course.
The Bank of Ireland backed Lowry is staring at a first prize cheque of US 1.5m along with a five-year exemption on both the European ...
‘Shit Happens!’ Dustin Johnson Moves On From ‘Bunkergate’.
“Shit happens!”
That’s Dustin Johnson’s comments five years after ‘Bunkegate’.
However the lanky American need have no fear of finding the same bunker that cost him victory in the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.
Why?
Because a grandstand is now in place down the right side of the 18th fairway after one of the most controversial endings to a Major Championship in some time.
The American stood on the 18th tee of the Lake Michigan course in Wisconsin enjoying ...
Justin Rose Muscles His Way To Hopeful WGC – Bridgestone Triumph With Sizzling 63.
England’s Justin Rose knew he was playing well, even though the 71 he shot in the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational didn’t exactly reflect it. But he stayed patient, and things evened out when Rose fired a 63 that propelled him into a tie for the lead with Jim Furyk.
A day earlier Rose couldn’t make one birdie but that changed on day three with seven birdies.
Rose’s round of 7 under was one of two 63s posted Saturday. He was particularly satisfied to be just the ...
Padraig Harrington Admits He’s Hidding Knee Injury Taking Injection.
Triple Major winning Padraig Harrington took his place in the third round of the WGC- Bridgestone Invitational but admitting the injection he took to help with the pain of his injured right knee was only ‘hiding’ the problem.
In contrast to the past three days Harrington was walking ‘normal’ and seemingly not favouring his leg as has been the scenario after revealing he tore ligaments in his knee some two weeks ago playing tennis with his children.
Harrington heads into the ...
Peter Frampton Comes Alive – 37 Years After Rocking Sydney To 2015 In Cleveland.
I felt right at home among the audience last night in the auditorium of the Hard Rock Cafe ‘Live’ Highfield Park Casino just on the outskirts of Cleveland, Ohio.
The room was packed full of 50 & 60 year old’s and everyone warming to a thrilling two-hour concert by legendary rocker Peter Frampton.
The England-born singer is now 65 years and living in Nashville but age was not a factor in an exciting peformance and with Frampton playing all his most famous hits and songs from ...
