Annika Sorenstam Appointed First Female Vice-President Of AGW
Golfing legend Annika Sorenstam has added another chapter to her illustrious career in accepting an invitation to become a first woman vice-president of the Association of Golf Writers (AGW).
Across her career, the Swede has won 10 majors and over 90 professional tournaments around the world in addition to representing Europe in eight Solheim Cups.
The Association has previously recognised Annika’s playing feats by awarding her AGW Golfer of the Year honours both in 2003 and 2005. It was also ...
McIlroy Lends Full Support To New PGA Tour & GOLF+ Official ‘Virtual Reality Golf Game’.
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy has thrown his full backing behind news the PGA TOUR and GOLF+, the leading VR golf game in the world, have signed a long-term deal that makes GOLF+ the “Official Virtual Reality Golf Game of the PGA TOUR.
The agreement will also see the creation of new PGA TOUR game experiences where GOLF+ players will be able to experience exclusive, interactive content and features tied to real-world PGA TOUR tournaments.
“This technology has the power to not only bring new ...
Valimaki Deposits Sizzling Course Record 62 Day One AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open.
Finland’s Sami Valimaki deposited a sizzling new course record 10-under-par 62 to the lead the field by two shots on the opening day of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open.
The effort handed Valimaki a two-shot two lead on the Mont Choisy course located some 15 miles to the north of the capital, Port Louis.
It’s the first time the course is being used for a first time in the now six-year history of the event.
The world No. 323 ranked Fin capped his round when he birdied four holes in succession ...
Rory McIlroy Voted AGW 2022 Golfer Of The Year .. Wins Prestigous Award For A Fourth Time.
Rory McIlroy continues to roar as his sparkling season just got better with confirmation he has been honoured by the Association of Golf Writers (AGW) as their 2022 AGW Golfer of the Year.
It is a record-equalling fourth occasion the winner of 35 pro career titles has been honoured with the award after the reigning DP World Tour No 1, PGA Tour No 1 and current World No 1 had been first voted in 2012 and then again in 2014 and 2015.
“I am honoured to be recognised for the fourth time by members ...
It’s Official – Three Irish To End 2022 Inside World Rankings Top-50 & Headed To The Masters
It’s not final till the 31st December but Ireland will now have three players teeing-up in next year’s Masters
The Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) has released a ‘projected’ end of 2022 ranking of all players and with Rory McIlroy assured in being World No. 1.
Shane Lowry is projected to end the year at a career best of World No. 20 and Seamus Power also a career high as World No. 29.
For the top-ranked McIlroy the 2023 Masters will be a 15th appearance at Augusta National since a ...
McKibbin Continued To Shine Brightly In The Rainbow Nation – Posting Third Top-20 In Rookie Season
Young Tom McKibbin’s rookie season continues to shine brightly in the Rainbow Nation with the soon-to-be 20-year old grabbing a third top-20 in as many events at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek.
McKibbin, who ends his teenage years on December 19th, saved the best for last grabbing an eagle ‘2’ and six birdies in muscling his way to a final round 66 for a share of 13th in the co-sanctioned event to the east of Joburg.
The effort for the Galgorm Castle ...
Bush-Loving Strydom Wins A Second Pro Victory In The Bush At Leopard Creek
Bush-loving South African Ockie Strydom posted a score of 69 for the win the Alfred Dunhill Championship by two shots at 18-under, and with the 37-year-old claiming a maiden DP World Tour win in a 39th event.
Strydom’s win, and in the fifth event of the new 2022/23 season guarantees the Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate attached golfer a virtual three-year Tour exemption till the end of 2025 following his victory on the course that overlooks the bush of Kruger National Park.
A moment to remember ...
