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 ...
Liam Bond .. Not Shaken & Not Stirred In Leading Wales Open By One.
Little known Welshman Liam Bond intends making the most of a late invitation to lead by a shot on day two in the Wales Open at Celtic Manor.
The 33-year old bearded Bond, who is ranked No. 1,528 in the world, only found out he was in the tournament on Wednesday after receiving a call from the European Tour during a round with his 7-year-old daughter on a local course.
After a first-round 69, Bond posted five birdies but also bogeyed his last hole on day two in a round of 68 to move to 5-under 137 ...
Nick Dougherty Rekindles Winning Form With A 66 In Northern Ireland Open
Ever-popular Nick Dougherty showed glimpses of the man who won three European Tour titles in the space of four years at the Challenge Tour’s Northern Ireland Open presented by Clannah and XJET with a fine opening round of five under par 66.
Dougherty is the first to admit he has seen the very depths of despair over the past two years as he lost control of his game. But, having completely rebuilt his swing with coach Stuart Gordon over the past year, Dougherty is a golfer reborn with a simple mission ...
