Luke Donald Sympathises With Woods Deciding Not To Contest Safeway Open.
The Grove, Watford, England …
This week’s British Masters host Luke Donald can sympathise first-hand with Tiger Woods late decision to withdraw from this week’s new PGA Tour season opener in California.
Donald was born and went to school not far from this week’s venue at The Grove near Watford to the north of London, and also is teeing-up on the course that hosted the 2006 WGC – American Express Championship.
Woods won the event a decade ago and with Donald finished sixth.
However, ...
Chris Wood Confesses He’s Too Much Of A ‘Home Boy’ To Compete Full-Time On PGA Tour.
The Grove, Watford, England …
European Ryder Cup star Chris Wood admits he’s too much of a ‘home boy’ in stating he will resist the urge to compete full-time on the PGA Tour.
Wood is returning to competition at this week’s British Masters at The Grove course north of London and for a first time since the Ryder Cup.
Wood played in two Hazeltine matches teaming with Justin Rose on Saturday morning to win their Foursomes encounter and then taking World No. 1 Dustin Johnson ...
No Surprise In ‘D J’ Being Named ‘2016 PGA Tour Player Of The Year’.
The Grove, Watford, England …
No surprise with the PGA TOUR announcing Dustin Johnson has been named the 2016 PGA TOUR Player of the Year as voted on by the TOUR’s membership for the 2015-16 season.
PGA TOUR members who played in at least 15 official money events this past season were eligible to vote. The balloting process ended on October 7.
“On behalf of the PGA TOUR, my congratulations to Dustin Johnson for his outstanding play on big stages during the 2015-16 season,” said PGA TOUR ...
Tyrrell Hatton Eyes Maiden Masters Appearance After Maiden European Tour Triumph
St. Andrews, Scotland …
England’s Tyrrell Hatton celebrated a maiden European Tour victory and the likelihood now also of a first Masters appearance next year with a comfortable four strokes success in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St. Andrews.
Hatton, who turns 25 later this week, posted a final round 66 for a tournament four round equalling low of 23-under par in calm conditions on the famed Old Course.
It was Hatton’s 83rd European Tour event and he becomes the 15th different ...
Down Under Amateur Sensation Curtis Luck Earns Not One But Now Two Augusta National Invitations.
St. Andrews, Scotland …
Australian amateur sensation Curtis Luck, the world’s second-ranked amateur, has earned a second automatic invitation to next year’s Masters after overcoming a seven-stroke deficit and storm his way to securing a one-shot victory over compatriot Brett Coletta at the eighth Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship held at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in South Korea
The pony-tailed Luck, who has already earned berths in the Masters Tournament, U.S. Open and The 146th Open ...
Ten Old Course Red Birdies For Tyrrell Hatton Playing Alongside 50 Shades Of Grey Star.
St. Andrews, Scotland …
It was ten Old Course record equalling birdies in a round of a 10-under par 62 for England’s Tyrrell Hatton playing alongside 50 Shades of Grey Hollywood heart throb, Jamie Doran.
Hatton, who turns 25 next Friday, capped his round with three in succession from his eighth and then birding the closing two to move to 17-under par and three clear of his rivals on day three of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Hatton’s effort over the Old Course that also ...
Ross Fisher Leads By One As Westwood Posts Poorest Score In 14-Years.
St. Andrews, Scotland …
England’s Ross Fisher put himself in frame to end a two-year winless drought with a round of 68 to move a stroke clear of the field on day two of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St. Andrews.
Fisher, 35 managed seven birdies but also dropped three shots in cold and wet conditions on the Old Course at St. Andrews, and one of three events playing host to the event.
The former Ryder Cup star, and who reached a high of No. 17 in the world late in 2009, last tasted ...
