Quail Hollow A Different Animal To Wells Fargo Set Up Says Poulter
Quail Hollow, NC …
Ian Poulter is no stranger to Quail Hollow but after starting his 15th PGA showing double bogey, birdie, bogey and bogey, and in an eventual “mentally draining“ three over par 74, the Englishman said the Charlotte course was a different animal compared to a Wells Fargo Championship.
His first round score was 1.94 shots higher than his PGA Championship average for his 51 prior rounds of 72.o6.
“I managed to hit only four fairways and if you only hit four fairways ...
Russell Knox Enjoys Again Being Russell Knox.
Charlotte, NC …
After his best finish in some nine months Scotland’s top-ranked golfer heads into the PGA Championship declaring it is good to again be Russell Knox.
Knox had set himself a personal goal last Sunday to finish ahead of Rory McIlroy and while each were among four to share fifth place, the Scot took much pride and delight in shooting a 68 compared to McIlroy’s 69.
Upon arrival Monday at Quail Hollow and venue for this week’s PGA Championship it was if Knox had won the event ...
Jordan Spieth In Awe Of Claret Jug Response But Not Spotted Error.
Charlotte, NC …
It has been just a few weeks but Jordan Spieth said it has been awesome the reaction from those who he has shown the Claret Jug.
The Open Champion has hardly little time to fully savour his Royal Birkdale victory apart from the immediate week after his third Major success in travelling with his father and brother on a fishing trip to Montana.
“It has been absolutely awesome to see the reaction from those when I hand them the Claret Jug to hold“, he said.
“I have loved ...
Jordan Spieth’s Biggest Fear In Grand Slam Quest .. Rory McIlroy.
Quail Hollow, NC …
Jordan Spieth admits he has one fear in a quest to become the youngest Grand Slam champion .. Rory McIlroy.
In his very first Major Championship since capturing The Open the 24-year old Texan has the opportunity to join just five other golfers in winning all four Majors.
Not since Tiger Woods in 2000 has anyone joined the most exclusive club in all of golf.
After his brilliant Royal Birkdale triumph Spieth joined Phil Mickelson and McIlroy as the only “active“ players ...
McIlroy From 20/1 Birkdale “No Brainer“ & Now Fanching Himself 8/2 Quail Hollow Favourite.
Quail Hollow, NC …
Rory McIlroy reckons after being a 20 to 1 self-proclaimed “No Brainer“ at Royal Birkdale he likes the notion of starting 8 to 2 favourite at this week’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
While bookmakers have McIlroy at 7 to 1 the current World No. 3 says contesting eight and winning two PGA Championship’s is a better way of assessing his odds of capturing a long overdue fifth Major.
“I have played this tournament eight times and won two, so 8 to 2 sounds ...
DJ Declares NoOne Will Fake Their Way Around Quail Hollow.
Quail Hollow, NC …
World No. 1 Dustin Johnson says there will be no way anyone will be able to “fake“ their way this week around Quail Hollow.
“I like the course as it is hard, it is long and you can’t fake it around here as it is just not possible as everything has to be good“, he said.
“Every aspect of your game has to be good. Your short game has to be good. You have to putt it well. You have to control your ball coming into the greens as you cannot miss it in the wrong ...
Rory McIlroy With Belfast Bar Owner Caddy Buoyed After Bridgestone 67.
Rory McIlroy gave the thumbs up to Belfast bar owner, best mate and now caddy, Harry Diamond with the duo combining for a three-under 67 on day one of the WGC – Bridgestone Invitational.
McIlroy did have to study the yardage book more often than he has ever done in the last nine years but the Ulster-born best friends could be pleased with their efforts.
It left McIlroy in a six way tie in third that also includes Royal Birkdale winning hero, Jordan Spieth, and trailing just two shots behind Belgium’s ...
