‘G Mac’ Enjoyed Tavistock Cup More When It More About ‘Cross-Town’ Rivalry.

While Tiger Woods was heading back to World No. 1 with an expected victory at the tornado-delayed Arnold Palmer Invitational, Graeme McDowell was at the nearby Isleworth Golf Club warming up for Tuesday’s Tavistock Cup Singles shootout. The tornado that ripped through central Florida just at 2pm local time on Sunday also meant the cancellation today of the official first round of the 10th anniversary of the Tavistock Cup. Instead all six four-man teams will compete Tuesday in Singles matches ...

McDowell Declares Augusta Scoring Keys Locked In

Graeme McDowell left Bay Hill declaring those parts of his game instrumental for success at Augusta were sound despite what will be a mid-field finish in the storm affected Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando. McDowell was fortunately back home in nearby Lake Nona when a violent electrical storm struck the course and moments after tournament leader, Tiger Woods had moved three clear of his rivals with a birdie at the second. McDowell managed to break 70 for a first occasion in the event signing ...

Rory McIlroy Heading Back To Haiti Week Prior To Masters

EXCLUSIVE – Rory McIlroy will return to earthquake ravaged Haiti for two days in the week before next month’s Masters. It will be McIlroy’s second humanitarian trip aa UNICEF Ireland Ambassador since visiting the Caribbean island in June 2011. McIlroy travelled to Haiti witnessing first-hand the damage and misery caused by the earthquake.  He inspected newly built schools, a maternal centre and camps for displaced people and just weeks after his infamous Masters meltdown. However ...

Tornado Halts Tiger Woods Push To World No.1 At Arnold Palmer Invitational – 10am Restart Monday.

What the world’s best golfers have been striving to do for 870 days it took a mini tornado along with hail and drenching rain to halt Tiger Woods drive to regain the World No. 1 title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando. Players were rushed from the course just after 2pm local time and with the conditions so dramatic those in the Media Centre were advised to leave the structure and head for the safety of the clubhouse. Officials then announced just after 4pm local time that play will ...

Bubba Watson Hoping Son Can Walk One Hole With Him At Augusta.

Defending Augusta National champion Bubba Watson is hoping his one-year old son, Caleb will be able to walk at least one hole with him during the Par 3 Contest held annually on the eve of the Masters. Watson produced one of the lowest rounds on a windy final day of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a five under par 67, for a four under par tally before a thunderstorm halted play and with defending champion Tiger Woods having moved to 12-under par after just two holes on the Bay Hill course in suburban ...

‘Gonzo’ Determined To Join European Talent Drain To PGA Tour.

The drain of talent from the European Tour is set to continue if Spain’s Gonzalez Fernandez-Castano and talented Dane Thorbjorn Olesen finish high up in the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando. Fernandez-Castano was rushing to pick up his wife from the airport soon after competing alongside Tiger Woods on day three of the $6.2m event. The Spaniard carded a third round 68, that included chipping in for eagle at the sixth hole, to finish tied on eight under par with Olesen who matched Woods score ...

Michael Jordan Calls On Keegan Bradley To Become More ‘Cocky’.

A ‘cocky’ Keegan Bradley produced his lowest-ever Arnold Palmer Invitational of a six under par 66 all thanks to legendary NBL star, Michael Jordan. Keegan had eight birdies, including five from the 4th to the 12th hole, and muscle his way into tied for eighth in the $6.2m event. It is the 2011 PGA Champion’s lowest score in five rounds of the tournament since making his debut a year ago but missing the cut with rounds of 78 and 77. Bradley again struggled with a 74 on Thursday ...