Billy Horschel Rues ‘Rub Of The Green’ As Ball Disappears Into Drink.
Augusta, GA … American Billy Horschel could feel hard done by but then he would know more than anything that there’s a rule in golf called ‘Rub of the Green’.
And the former FedEx Cup champ had to ‘cop it sweet’, despite all his antics and calling for a rules official, when when his ball blew off the green into a water hazard at the 15th green on day three of the Masters.
The 29-year old was a cruel victim of the bright but extremely windy conditions in the 80th ...
Langer Confident Third Masters On 30th Anniversary Being Top Of Inaugural World Rankings.
First it was Bernhard Langer praising Jason Day and then the World No. 1 was praising Langer on the 30th anniversary the German led the rankings.
The 57-year old Langer, and winner of the Masters in 1985 and 1993, arrived at Augusta in April 1986 as the first-ever World No. 1
But it was fun being out there with Jason Day. He’s a wonderful young man and enjoyed his company. Obviously phenomenal golfer, hits the ball a ton. I’ve seldom seen somebody putt as well as he has today, so ...
Jordan Spieth Insists It’s ‘No Fun’ Being Put On Clock
Augusta, GA … Defending Masters champion Jordan Spieth insists it was ‘no fun’ being put on the clock mid-round on day two of the Masters.
Spieth confirmed his group had been warned for slow play at the par four 11th hole after signing for a round 0f 74 and see a lead that had been four shots early on day two, reduced to just one at four under par and only one clear of Rory McIlroy.
And by Spieth’s tone it seemed the current World No. 2 was far from pleased so here in Spieth’s ...
Davis Love 111 Inspired Meeting With Dave Stockton & Dinner With Raymond Floyd
Augusta, GA … USA Ryder Cup captain Davis Love 111 believes he’s continuing to grow his Hazeltine bag of knowledge in talking to with former American captains in attendance at this week’s Masters.
Love has met with Dave Stockton, USA Captain in 1991 when Stockton’s men won the hotly contested ‘War on the Shore!”
And last night Love 111 had dinner with Raymond Floyd who captained the 1999 USA Team when they drew 14 points apiece at The Belfry and with Europe retaining ...
Mental Errors Prove Costly For Shane Lowry.
A number of mental errors Shane Lowry said proved costly in a second round of 76 which saw the Irishman drop from a share of second place and into a tie for ninth on a second straight testing day of the Masters.
Lowry carded three birdies, five bogeys and a double bogey on the 12th for a halfway total of 144, although that was still good enough for a share of ninth as play began to draw to a close on Friday.
“It was tough,” said Lowry.
“I didn’t do myself any favours with ...
McIlroy Admits Augusta National ‘Owes Me Something’ As He Eyes Masters Green Jacket.
Augusta, GA … Rory McIlroy frankly admitted ‘Augusta owes me something’ after muscling his way into winning frame at the 80th Masters.
McIlroy brilliantly clawed his way to reach of his Texas-born rival Jordan Spieth on the back of a gutsy one under par 71 for a three under tally in condition bright but very windy conditions.
With 36 holes to play, it has set-up a ‘much-watch’ showdown between a player looking to win a second straight green jacket and a curly-haired opponent ...
Rory McIlroy Roars ‘Game On’ To Jordan Speith As Augusta Showdown Looms
Rory McIlroy roared a huge ‘Game On!’ to Jordan Spieth as a golfing showdown looms over the final two rounds of the Masters at Augusta National.
McIlroy brilliantly clawed his way to reach of his Texas-born rival on the back of a gutsy one under par 71 for a three under tally in condition bright but very windy conditions.
And with 36 holes to play, it has set-up a ‘much-watch’ showdown between a player looking to win a second straight green jacket and a curly-haired opponent desperate to ...
