Arnold Palmer Again Drawn Into Rory McIlroy Bay Hill Absence Controversy.
Arnold Palmer found himself again having to defend an off-the-cuff comment surrounding the continued absence of the current World No. 1, Rory McIlroy in this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Palmer remarked: ‘Maybe I will have to break his arm’ earlier this year when asked on the Golf Channel if McIlroy was intending to contest the $6.2m tournament at Bay Hill Golf Club.
McIlroy has yet to play the event and given the course doesn’t seem to suit his game, is more than ...
Tiger Woods Goes ‘Public’ With Lindsey Vonn Relationship To Avoid ‘Sleazy’ Website Shots
Defending champion, Tiger Woods attended the Media Centre here at the Bay Hill Club and faced just one question on his confirmed relationship with champion US downhill skier, Lindsey Vonn.
The question came from the female correspondent for the New York Times who asked Woods why he and Vonn decided to go public with their relationship.
“Well, it’s very simple as we are very happy we’re we are at and we also wanted to limit the paparazzi and those sleazy websites that are out there ...
Tom Watson Reduces USA ‘Captain’s Picks’ From Four To Three.
In contrast to recent Ryder Cup 2014 USA Ryder Cup captain, Tom Watson will reduce the ‘Captain’s’ picks from four to three.
The USA Team moved from two to four ‘Captain’s’ picks in 2008 under the leadership of Paul Azinger who defeated the Nikc Faldo captained side at Valhalla.
Subsequent captains Corey Pavin and Davis Love 111 have also chosen four ‘Captain’s’ picks.
However Watson, in an attempt to break the European dominance of the biannual ...
Graeme McDowell Declares Stardom Has Taken It’s Toll On Rory McIlroy.
Graeme McDowell believes stardom and all the pressure of being World No. 1 has taken its toll of good friend, Rory McIlroy.
McDowell worked his way steadily through the pro ranks before climbing to the peak of the game in capturing the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach.
But in contrast, McIlroy’s rise has been lot steeper that’s seen the 23-year old more in the spotlight and especially after his 2011 Masters meltdown.
“I had a micro-version of what Rory’s going through,” ...
G Mac On A Sure Winner With Nona Blue Tavern.
There is a black and white photograph as you enter Graeme McDowell’s new Nona Blue – A Modern Tavern featuring his favourite all-time foursome – Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Tiger Woods and McDowell.
The caption reads: “I’d probably have to bring a briefcase full of case for that day”.
Well, if the initial three days of this newest business venture is any indication than McDowell is going to have briefcases full of cash to spare.
Nona Blue opened last Friday in the newly built Lake ...
Arnold Palmer Is Still ‘The King’ As Fans Admire The Golfing Legend.
If you weren’t sure who is the King of Golf then you only had to witness the reception afforded Arnold Palmer when he ventured on the Bay Hill Golf Club range today
‘The King’ sat behind the wheel of a golf buggy he drove onto the range for a photo shoot at the end of the range concerning the announcement three players – England’s Brian Davis and the American duo of D A Points and Brian Gay – will now carry the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children logo on their golf bags throughout the ...
Harrington Hoping To Find Favour With New Driver At Maybank Malaysian Open
Triple Major winning Padraig Harrington heads into this week’s Maybank Malaysian Open struggling to find a new user-friendly driver.
Harrington’s driver broke during last week’s Thailand Open and leaving the Dubliner with a mid-field finish when well in contention after two rounds.
And Harrington’s problem becomes more acute with just three weeks to go until the season’s first Major Championship, the Masters Tournament.
“I was very, very comfortable with the old driver, ...
