Five Players Hit The Front On Opening Day Of Dunhill Links.
Five players, including crestfallen former Ryder Cup star Oliver Wilson of England, share the lead with rounds of 64 on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.
Wilson was at the Kingsbarns course grabbing an eagle and six birdies in bright but windy conditions to make the most of a sponsor’s invitation into the $5m event.
Joining Wilson shooting an eight under par score at Kingbarns was compatriot Tom Lewis while countryman Richard McEvoy, also competing on an invitation, ...
Crail Caddy Helps Steer Travellers Championship Winner To 69 On Day One Of Dunhill Links.
Renowned Crail caddy, Davy Sharp helped steer Traveller’s Championship winner Ken Duke to make the most of a disruptive pre-event preparation to shoot a three under par 69 on day oneof the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.
Duke, 44 arrived in Glasgow from Miami on Monday but without his golf clubs or luggage to compete in the $5m event for a first time and on the three host courses of the Old Course at St. Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns also for a first occasion.
However with ...
Marc Warren Recalls Seve Trophy Night He Was Left Drenched In Blood
Marc Warren has marked his return to the next week’s Seve Trophy recalling a night in his last appearance when the near naked Scot accidentally shattered a hotel room chandelier that left him drenched in blood.
Warren made his Seve Trophy debut in 2007 at the Heritage Club in Ireland when a Nick Faldo captained GB & I side defeated a Seve Ballesteros led European Team.
His place in the 2013 Sam Torrance captained GB & I team was confirmed today (Tues)
However after Warren had teamed with ...
David Duval Grateful For Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Invitation Despite 26-Hour Round Trip.
Former Open Champion David Duval had planned to return to his native Denver after playing in last week’s Italian Open, but having received a sponsor’s invitation to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday night, he was suddenly faced with a dilemma.
The American and former World No. 1 explained: “My first problem was trying to arrange transport here, and the other was trying to arrange transport home for my wife [Susie], because I had only planned on staying for one week. We had a companion ...
McDowell Heads To His Wedding In Winning Style.
Graeme McDowell heads into his wedding this coming weekend a winner after capturing the head-to-head ‘Match at Cabot Links’ against the top-ranked Canadian Graham DeLaet.
The pair went head-to-head in a made-for-TV encounter at Cabot Links in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The current World No. 11 ranked McDowell was right at home in the wet and cold conditions shooting a five under par 67.
“When I opened my curtains in my hotel room this morning, it honestly made me feel like I was ...
Goosen & Garcia Star In Blockbuster Dunhill Links Championship Billing.
Hollywood star Andy Garcia and two-time US Open winner Retief Goosen star in one of the many blockbuster pairings in this years Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
They duo begin their quest for the Team Championship at Carnoustie tomorrow joining the duo of England’s Paul Casey and South African cricketer Jacques Kallis.
Popular South African Ernie Els plays with his father Neels Els, while Ryder Cup star Martin Kaymer is partnered by his brother Philip.
Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley teams up ...
Scotland Creates History In Dubai.
England’s Zane Scotland has created history after he birdied the last hole to win the MENA Golf Tour’s Dubai Creek Open and become the first player to successfully defend a tour event.
Starting the final day one shot off the pace, Scotland, who is also a ‘golf in DUBAi’ ambassador, closed with a four-under 67 to reach seven-under 206, beating Trevor Marshall, the overnight leader from New Zealand, by one shot as English amateur Max Williams bogeyed the last to finish third on five-under.
“It ...
