Thomas Retains CIMB Classic Title As Lahiri & Knox Fade In Malaysian Heat.
American Justin Thomas produced a sizzling final round 64 and in the process coming from four shots behind to win by four to retain his CIMB Classic title in Malaysia.
The 23-year-old American, who is now likely to move inside the top-20 on the World Rankings, capitalised on overnight leader Anirban Lahiri’s quadruple bogey nine on the par-five third hole to retake a lead he had held over the first two days.
Thomas then eased clear to win by three shots with a 23-under total.
Lahiri was searching ...
Anders Hansen Plunders Portugal Course To Share Lead, A Year After Tour Bids Dane ‘Farewell’.
Twelve months ago at the Portugal Masters, European Tour Chairman David Williams presented Denmark’s Anders Hansen with a generous farewell gift in appreciation of his contribution to the European Tour.
At age 45, Hansen was quitting the Tour after some 419 events and with three victories, including twice capturing the BMW PGA Championship, for an undisclosed new challenge his life.
However, we saw the very affable Dane competing in this year’s BMW International Open and now he’s ...
Andy Sullivan Has ‘Sulli’s Army’ To Thank In Storming His Way To Share Portugal Masters Lead.
Defending champion Andy Sullivan has his growing band of ‘Sulli’s Army’ fans to thank in storming his way to a share of the lead on day two of the Portugal Masters.
Sullivan was in sizzling form posting a career low of a 10-under par 71 to join Scotland’s Marc Warren in a tie at the top of the board on 14-under par.
And it was some 75 supporters, each wearing distinct ‘Army’ t-shirts, that the Ryder Cup star singled out for special praise.
“I knew if I could ...
Tiger Woods Declares: “No, I Won’t Win 18 Majors, I’ll Win More” (See the video)
In one of the most frankest interviews for many a year, Tiger Woods revealed to PBS newsman Charlie Rose, many topics including the following:-
A decision to return to competition in December and probably at his own Hero World Challenge in Bahamas.
Other topics discussed with Rose included: The joy of beating competitors down the stretch, using the strength of his mind to match his golf, why he likes winning so much, the burden he’s carried in his pro years, the importance of his parents, ...
Paula Creamer Excited To Be Making Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am Debut
Paula Creamer is clearly excited to be in China for a first time having arrived on the tropical island of Hainan for the 2016 Mission HIlls World Celebrity Pro-Am.
The 2010 U.S. Women’s Open champion spent Thursday morning familiarising herself with the award-winning Blackstone Course and the entire Mission Hills Haikou resort. “It’s bigger and better than I expected,” the 30-year-old said.
“I’ve heard from some of the girls who have played here before what to expect and this is definitely ...
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 ...
