Aussie Golfer Vows To Return To Course Despite Being Bitten By Crocodile.
An elderly Aussie golfer has vowed to return to golf despite being bitten by a saltwater crocodile as he retrieved a ball from a water trap during a round in Australia.
John Lahiff, 75, was playing at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course in Port Douglas, 70km north of popular tourist town Cairns, on Monday afternoon when he hooked his ball into the water on the 11th hole.
“I drove the cart around to retrieve the ball – and I didn’t see the croc sun-baking just on the edge of the water,” ...
McIlroy Gets Home To Florida Proud Of An Augusta National Career High.
When Rory McIlroy returned home late Sunday to his palatial Florida abode he could sit back feeling proud despite the Augusta dream of a career Grand Slam now on hold for 12 months.
McIlroy had been in an uncharacteristic ‘strange’ mood from the start of the week firstly brushing off any approach for comments following his first official Masters practice round on Monday.
His formal Tuesday press conference seemed a PR flop given but was only as it came straight after Tiger Woods ...
Spieth Conquers Augusta & Then Storms the ‘Big Apple’ … All The Photos.
After conquering the 79th Masters Jordan Spieth has spent the first day at the new Augusta National champion undertaking many media commitments in New York City.
As you can see in the photographs hereunder Spieth has been visiting TV studios, travelling to the top of the Empire State Building and bumping into former USA Presidents.
Where can you see Spieth Tuesday? Here’s a full schedule:
7:10 a.m. (EDT) – Live phone interview with ESPN’s “Mike & Mike in the Morning”
8:00 ...
Jordan Spieth Already Warming To Open C’ship At St. Andrews.
Jordan Spieth’s already eyeing this year’s Open Championship and adding the third leg to a career Grand Slam.
The new World No. 2 ranked Spieth is already 150/1 to capture all four Major Championships this year following his memorable Masters triumph and with World No. 1 Rory McIlroy 80/1 to capture the remaining three.
The Lone Star State-born Spieth’s star shone the brightest over all four days at Augusta National winning by four shots on the famed Georgia golfing gem.
And ...
McDowell Ruling Takes Sting Out Of Augusta Bumble Bee Incident.
Graeme McDowell bizarrely avoided being stung by a bumble bee and a one stroke penalty on the final day of the Masters.
McDowell went to brush a rather large bee from his ball on the fourth green but in the process knocked both his ball and marker out of the way.
He called a penalty on himself in taking a bogey ‘5’ but then approached in walking to the sixth tee by European Tour Chief Referee John Paramor and former R & A long-time Secretary, Sir. Michael Bonallack.
The pair ...
Jordan Spieth – With His 2015 Masters Victory.
JORDAN SPIETH – WITH HIS 2015 MASTERS VICTORY
His first European Tour International Schedule victory in his 15th
Moves to No. 2 in the Official World Golf Ranking from fourth.
His victory would beat his best previous European Tour performance of tied second in the 2014 Masters Tournament.
Would become the fifth first-time winner of the 2015 European Tour season. They are: Andy Sullivan (South African Open Championship), Gary Stal (Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship), Anirban ...
Jordan Spieth – Full 2015 Masters Winning Press Conference.
Augusta National’s Craig Heatley: Ladies and gentlemen, my distinct pleasure to introduce to you the 2015 Masters Champion, Jordan Spieth.
Jordan, you epitomize the qualities that this club was founded on, and I think if Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts were in the room right now, they would be smiling with pride seeing you sitting in the green jacket. Could you share a few thoughts with us before we open up for questions, just how you’re feeling right now.
JORDAN SPIETH: Yeah, I don’t ...
