Sullivan Admits Keeping ‘Sulli’s Army’ Happy Could Prove A Portugal Problem
When Andy Sullivan captured last year’s Portugal Masters by a massive nine shots there were none happier than a band of about 25 supporters dubbed ‘Sulli’s Army’.
However now that Sullivan is a Ryder Cup star, albeit on a beaten side, his army of supporters has swelled to around 70 for this week’s 10th Portugal Masters.
And Sullivan reckons he’s going to find it difficult to keep them happy unless he becomes the first player to successfully defend the title on ...
McGinley Ends 25th Year With Disappointing 75 As Dunne Handed Portugal Lifeline
The Grove, Watford, England …
Paul McGinley ended his 25th season and a 573rd Tour event in his career with a British Masters disappointing closing 75 for a two under par tally and a share of 54th place at The Grove.
It was only McGinley’s ninth event this year and just the second time he’s played all four rounds.
McGinley will now ready himself for the next chapter in his illustrious career and that is seeking to attain his 2017 Champions Tour card.
“I’m turning 50 on December 16th ...
Alex Noren – With His 2016 British Masters Victory.
The Grove, Watford, England …
ALEX NOREN – With his 2016 British Masters success.
• His seventh European Tour International Schedule victory in his 222nd official European Tour event.
• Moves to 2,184,231 points in the Race to Dubai.
• Could move to inside the top 20 of the Official World Golf Ranking, from 26th. Is the first time he has been inside the top 20.
• His third victory of the 2016 European Tour season. His wins are: Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, Omega European ...
Noren Overcomes Mid-Round Stumble To Win Third 2016 Tour Title With British Masters Triumph.
The Grove, Watford, England
Sweden’s Alex Noren overcame a mid-round stumble to shoot a closing 69 for a two stroke British Masters triumph at The Grove course north of London.
Noren, who posted an 18-under par tally, captured his third Tour title in eight events and also becomes the first player since Rory McIlroy last year to win three events in a European Tour season.
The 34-year old Callaway attached Swede, and winner earlier this year of the Scottish Open and European Masters, also now joins ...
‘Beef Mania’ Set To Rule British Masters Closing Two Rounds.
The Grove, Watford, England …
‘Beef Mania’ is set to rule the British Masters over the weekend after spectator support helped carry Andrew Johnston into a share of second place at The Grove just north of London.
Johnston, or better known to his ever-increasing fan base as ‘Beef’, managed eight birdies in a score of a six-under par 65 to match the effort of playing partner Sweden’s Alex Noren atop of the board at 10-under par.
England’s Richard Bland birdied his closing two holes ...
Ian Poulter Apologises In Skipping British Masters For Macau Open.
The Grove, Watford, England …
Ian Poulter has apologised to his many, many fans for turning down competing in this week’s British Masters and instead contest the Asian Tour’s Macau Open.
The Englishman returned from a near five-month foot injury absence to shoot an opening round of 64 on Thursday but struggled on day two to sign for a score of 73 and fall back into a share of 11th place but only three strokes from the lead.
Poulter had last played in missing the cut in May’s PGA ...
Marc Warren’s $40 Training Aid Puts Him In Frame For $550,000 First Prize Payout.
The Grove, Watford, England …
A simple $40 training aid has seen Scotland’s Marc Warren move into a share of the lead on the opening day of the British Masters on The Grove course north of London.
Warren, who capped his round in eagling the par five, second hole, produced a five under par 66 before being joined by Finland’s Mikko Ilonen, England’s Tommy Fleetwood and South African Richard Sterne atop of the board in overcast, cold and windy conditions.
The 35-year old Warren had used ...
