McDowell Suggests European Tour Needs A ‘Maverick’ To Take Over From O’Grady.
Graeme McDowell believes the retirement of the European Tour CEO is ‘perfect timing’ not only for the Tour to appoint a ‘maverick’ replacement but to also get Europe on par with the lucrative PGA Tour.
Irish-born George O’Grady will confirm later his month at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship that he’s stepping down after more than 40 years working on the European Tour.
O’Grady’s decision comes soon after R & A CEO Peter Dawson indicated he will also vacate his St. ...
Craig ‘Wee Man’ Connelly Voted ‘Caddy Of The Year’.
Glaswegian-born bagman Craig Connelly has won the prestigious ‘Caddy of the Year’ award at a gala function in Shanghai.
Connelly is the caddy to reigning US Open champion Martin Kaymer who, along with many of those contesting this week’s WGC – HSBC Champions event, was present at the awards presentation.
The combination of Kaymer and Connelly earned success in the Players Championship and also at Pinehurst No. 2 in June where Kaymer captured a second major by a massive six ...
Shanghai Lights Up Under A Full Moon.
One of the delights in attending the WGC – HSBC Champions event is the opportunity to head into downtown Shanghai.
On this occasion we traveled into the center of Shanghai to be present at the official opening ceremony ahead of this week’s 10th anniversary tournament.
And aside for the superb spectacle featuring five of the stars of this week’s $US 8.5m event there was this wonderful sight of a full moon moving it’s way over the city and the Huang Du River that snakes its ...
George O’Grady To Step Down As European Tour CEO.
George O’Grady, Chief Executive of the PGA European Tour has today confirmed that he has asked the Board of Directors to begin the process to appoint his successor.
The Nominations Committee, chaired by David Jones, has been tasked with recruiting the new Chief Executive as the Board looks to implement its growth strategy and build on the firm traditions and relationships of The European Tour. The search is at an early stage.
O’Grady becomes the second leading golf administrator after the ...
Tianma Golf Club, Shanghai Welcomes AGW Committee Executive Members.
A very special thank you to Vice-President Mr. Kuo Chen Su in welcoming AGW Executive Committee members in Peter Dixon and myself to the Tianma Golf Club here in Shanghai.
Shanghai Tianma Golf Club is located just seven kilometers from the front gates of the Sheshan Golf Club and host venue this week for the 10th anniversary WGC – HSBC Champions event.
Joining Peter and myself in playing the course on a wonderful sunny and calm Tuesday morning was the European Tour’s Denis Blasdale and ...
Bubba Watson’s Birthday Wish To Bank WGC – HSBC Champions First Prize.
Bubba Watson turned 36 today with a birthday wish to win this week’s 10th anniversary WGC – HSBC Champions event here in Shanghai.
The double Masters champion is among 30 of the world’s top-40 who will tee up on the Sheshan course and looking to bank the $US 1.6m first prize cheque.
And that’s just the incentive for Watson who’s yet to taste success in a World Golf Championship.
“I’ve never won a World Golf Championship, so to be part of of this, ten years ...
Lee Corfield Wins In Al Ain But It’s Joshua White Ending As MENA Tour No. 1.
Lee Corfield held his nerve coming down the home stretch to defend his title at the MENA Tour Championship at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club on Tuesday.
One shot in front at the start of the final round, the Englishman closed with a 66 to reach 14 under, a good three shots ahead of compatriot Joshua White with four players, headed by Scotland’s Tom Buchanan, sharing third place on 10 under.
His runner-up finish was good enough for White to claim the coveted title of 2014 MENA Golf Tour ...
