Michael Hoey Captures Fifth Tour Success With Four Shot Victoy In M2M Russian Open.
Michael Hoey romped to a four shot victory as he sealed a fifth European Tour title at the M2M Russian Open.
The Northern Irishman started the day with a four shot lead after a brilliant third round 65 at Tseleevo Golf & Polo Club.
A closing two under par 70 was enough to give Hoey a 16 under par total and four shot winning margin over France’s Alexandre Kaleka and England’s Matthew Nixon.
“I have absolutely loved the golf course this week,” said Hoey. “It is a great Nicklaus design ...
PYR Hotel, Puerto Banus, Spain – Golf Central For Golf On The Costa Del Sol
Spain’s sun-splashed Costa del Sol is also labelled as the Costa del Golf given there is so many golf courses to choose from.
And if you’re looking for a central hotel where to base yourself while playing golf on the Costa del Sol then there’s no better location than the PYR Hotel right in the heart of the bustling Puerto Banus.
From the hotel it is just a short drive to many dozens of golf courses that have long made the Costa del Sol a golfing mecca.
Mickelson Masters Muirfield With Callaway.
Phil Mickelson and Callaway Golf are basking in the glory of yet another Major Championship success with the American capturing the 142nd Open Championship.
Mickelson came from five shots back at the start of the final round to win by three and claim a fifth Major.
Here is the clubs Mickelson used to find the shortest route around Muirfield.
Callaway X Hot 3Deep Fairway Wood, 13-degree (Fubuki K 70x shaft)
Callaway X Forged 4-9 Irons + PW (KBS Tour shaft in long irons, KBS Tour V2 in mid and short ...
Faldo Flies The Union Jack At Muirfield.
Six-time Majors winner Nick Faldo turned plenty of heads on the final day of practice ahead of the 142nd Open Championship.
Faldo is competing in golf’s oldest major for a first time since missing the halfway cut in the 2010 Open at St. Andrews.
And it wasn’t Faldo’s golfing game today at Muirfield, where he won The Open in 1987 and 1992, that was drawing attention to the golfer who turns 57 on Sunday but his regal attire.
Faldo looked dapper in a Union Jack flag vest as Fran Caffrey ...
Justin Rose Moving Quickly On From Merion.
It may be only a month since Justin Rose captured ther US Open but the Englishman has quickly sought to move on and focus on adding a second Major Championship to his golfing CV.
Rose first burst onto the international stage in brilliant manner by holing a chip shot at the final hole to secure fourth place in the 1998 Open at Royal Birkdale.
He then just 17 years of age and tomorrow at age 32 Rose will step onto the first tee in his 12th Open Championship looking to become the first golfer since ...
Phil Mickelson – Two Drivers For The Masters, No Driver For 2013 Open.
This week Phil Mickelson will tee it up at The Open Championship without a driver in his bag.
For the second Major in succession, the 43 year-old American has elected to swap his driver for a fifth wedge and he has little doubt it will prove to be a sound tactic on a course where accuracy is much more important than distance from the tee.
“I feel like the 64 degree wedge can save me a lot of shots on this firm ground,” he said. “I just don’t see how a driver is going to help me in many areas. ...
McIlroy, Harrington & Faldo Honoured At Association Of Golf Writers Dinner.
The Major winning trio of Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington and Nick Faldo were honoured last night at the annual Association of Golf Writers dinner here at Muirfield.
McIlroy received the award for Golfer of the Year, Harrington received a newly created award for his superb dealings with the media while the six-time Major winning Faldo was recognised and presented with the Michael Williams Trophy for Services to Golf, and presenting Faldo with the trophy was a very proud Roddy Williams, son of the ...
