Dustin Johnson Declares “It Sucks” Back Injury Has Forced Him Out Of The Masters.
Augusta, GA …
“It sucks!” was Dustin Johnson’s reaction in advising a bizarre back injury has forced him out of the Masters.
The World No. 1 withdrew just moments before he was tee-up as hot favourite in the first round at Augusta National on Thursday.
Johnson looked set to tee off shortly after 2pm local time despite the back injury he suffered in a “serious fall” in his rented house on Wednesday afternoon.
“It just sucks and for me to pull out if very ...
Jack Nicklaus Pays Emotional Masters Tribute To Arnold Palmer.
Augusta, GA …
Jack Nicklaus paid a very fitting tribute to his one time fierce rival but long lasting good friend, Arnold Palmer in raising his cap skywards at today’s 2017 Masters ceremonial opening.
It was the first time since 2006 the golfer known as “The King” was not alongside either Nicklaus or Gary Player for the opening tee shots.
It was this time last year a very frail looking Palmer had sat in a white deck chair and watched Nicklaus and Palmer. Then on the Sunday ...
The Masters Loses It’s Flower Power & Goes Near Fully Green.
Augusta National, GA …
Patrons have been left short-changed and scalpers left holding tickets with the weather playing havoc to this year’s Masters at Augusta National.
All up over the three days of official practice, there was five weather delays and with two of those evacuation warnings for players to leave the course and patrons to leave the premises.
On Monday there was two delays due to the threat of lightning but near 3pm local time officials sounded a tornado warning that fortunately ...
Dustin Johnson Reckons Golf Is Still A Funny Game.
Augusta, GA …
The hottest golfer in the world at the moment believes golf remains a funny game and this from the World No. 1 Dustin Johnson who is looking to make it four wins in succession with victory in this weeks Masters.
The American has won his past three events – the Genesis Open and the WGC Mexico Championship and then two weeks ago in the Texas catipal.
“Golf is a funny game as it doesn’t matter how good you’re playing, you can still not win,” he said ahead of his eighth ...
McIlroy Needing Just One Green Jacket Sorts Out The Driver Of Six Time Masters Winning Nicklaus.
As Rory McIlroy strives to win a first Masters he revealed he spent Monday bizarrely sorting out the driver of six time Augusta National winning Jack Nicklaus.
McIlroy was on the exclusive Bears Club range close to his Palm Beach Gardens palatial abode when Nicklaus, and club named after the “Golden Bear” made his way on the range.
“I was practicing at The Bear’s Club and he came over to day he was trying a few drivers,” said McIlroy.
“It’s amazing how competitive he still ...
Willett Serving Mini Cottage Pies, Sunday Roast & Apple Crumble With Vanilla Custard.
Augusta, GA …
There is a number of formal dinners being held in Augusta this Tuesday night.
Of course, there is the now annual European Tour hosted dinner at the nearby Augusta Country Club and there is the Masters Former Champions Dinner.
And defending Masters Champion Danny Willett has chosen a wonderful meal to serve guests and one you would find on many a table on a Sunday in his native Yorkshire.
As you can see Willett has selected an entree of mini cottage pies. Main course ...
Tommy Fleetwood Delights In Returning To Augusta Three Years On.
Augusta, GA …
It is quite rare for a professional to be present for a first time at the Masters and not be participating.
That was the scenario that Tommy Fleetwood faced three years ago when he travelled to Augusta National as a Masters patron.
However, the then 23-year old thought for all intention purposes he would receive an invitation to return in 2013 as a competitor.
But they say good things comes to those who wait and Fleetwood patiently waited him time and now he finds himself ...
