Aloha Golf Club, Costa Del Sol – A Warm Welcome But Never A Goodbye.
The Aloha Golf Club on Spain’s Costa del Sol should be no stranger to serious golf fans as it played host in 2007, 2008 and more recently 2012 to the Andalucian Open.
England’s Lee Westwood lifted the trophy in 2007, Frenchman Thomas Levet dedicated his 2008 success to an then ailing Seve Ballesteros while his compatriot, Julian Quesne posted a new course record of 64 to win last year.
Reporting on Quesne’s victory was the first time I had visited the club and this has always been ...
SF6m Make-Over Of Crans-Sur-Sierre Omega European Masters Course.
Those attending or viewing this week’s Omega European Masters will notice big changes to the Crans-sur-Sierre course in Crans Montana, Switzerland.
SF3m has been expended on changes to the back nine while a further SF 3m has been allocated on changes to the front nine, including a vastly revamped ninth hole with work on the front nine to commence soon after the close of Sunday’s play.
They are the first major changes to the Alpine course since Seve Ballesteros’ controversial ...
Rory McIlroy Pays $2.25m For Vacant Waterfront Florida Land.
Double Major winning Rory McIlroy has paid $2.25m for a vacant piece of Florida real estate.
It’s understood McIlroy paid the amount for the vacant waterfront lot located right next to his Old Gate neighbourhood mansion at Palm Beach Gardens.
The piece of land is just shy of an acre and not that big when it comes to other blocks in the exclusive Florida estate.
The land is adjacent to the north side of McIlroy’s breathtaking abode in the cul-de-sac of Old Gate Lane.
It is not sure what McIlroy ...
Omega European Masters Crans-Sur-Sierre Course Unveil ‘Stadium Hole’.
There has been a lot of changes to this week’s host Crans-sur-Sierre course since Scotland’s Richie Ramsay captured the 2012 Omega European Masters.
However while most are cosmetic there is a huge structural change at the par three, 13th though there is no change in the length of the hole.
The hole now mirrors the famed 17th on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass and annual event for the Players Championship.
And if anything the seating now for spectators at the back of the 13th hole here ...
Richie Ramsay Grows In Stature – 25-Foot High Snap Of Scot In Crans Main Street.
Those coming to this week’s Omega European Masters will be in no doubt who is the defending champion as all about Crans-Montana is snaps of Scot Richie Ramsay with a 25-foot high ‘Welcome’ sign of him covering up construction of a new chalet in the main street of Crans Montana.
The construction of the chalet is also visible at the back of the first tee.
There’s also pictures of Ramsay on posters, the event program and other event promotional items.
Ramsay captured the title ...
Gregory Bourdy Wins Wales Open In Style – Birdies Three Last Holes To End Four-Year Victory Drought.
Frenchman Gregory Bourdy birdied his closing three holes to end a four-year winless drought for a two shot victory in the Wales Open at Celtic Manor.
The 31-year old Bordeaux-born Bourdy, who also claimed a fourth Tour success, came from three shots back to eagle the second and then birdie 16 and 17 before holing a 15-foot birdie at the last in a round of 67 for an eight under par total.
American Peter Uihlein, who went into the last round leading by three shots also birdied 16 and 17 but the ...
Paul McGinley … An Old Dog Can Still Learn New Tricks.
Paul McGinley displayed there’s still plenty of fight in the 46-year old Dubliner muscling his way to within two shots of the lead heading to the third round of the ISPS Handa Wales Open at Celtic Manor.
It is the second year in succession McGinley finds himself in contention in the event after adding a second round 69 to his opening 70 and move into a five way share of fourth place on three under par and just two shots from the lead.
Little known Welshman Liam Bond, who resides ...
