Martin Kaymer Ignites Hope Of Second PGA Crown & Third Major Championship.
Germany’s Martin Kaymer ignited hopes of a second PGA Championship crown and also a third Major Championship with a superb opening round of a four under par 66 on day one at Baltusrol.
The 2010PGA Champion beat the rain with a round that included five birdies and just a single bogey.
The Dusseldorf-born Kaymer holed some 56-feet worth of birdies, including a 21-footer on Baltusrol’s first hole (Kaymer’s 10th hole of the afternoon).
While Kaymer is in search of his first victory worldwide ...
Sam Torrance Named As Fifth & Final Hazeltine Vice-Captain.
With 65 days remaining before competition begins and Darren Clarke, the European Captain for The 2016 Ryder Cup, has named Sam Torrance as his fifth and final Vice Captain for the match against the United States at Hazeltine National in September.
The 62 year old Scotsman will bring not only a wealth of experience to Clarke’s backroom team – having played for Europe on eight consecutive occasions between 1981 and 1995 – he will also bring the knowledge of what it takes to be a winning captain ...
D J Soaring With Final Hole Eagle At RBC Canadian Open.
Reigning US Open winner Dustin Johnson made a 10-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th hole Thursday for a 6-under 66 and a share of the RBC Canadian Open lead with Luke List.
“My game feels good,” Johnson said. “I’ve got a lot of confidence in it. I feel like I’m swinging really well. I felt like I rolled the ball really nicely with the putter today. I’m definitely driving the ball nicely. I’ve got a lot of confidence in the driver. I feel like I can hit it ...
Solheim Cup In 2019 At Gleneagles Gets IMG Backing
Scotland has agreed a unique partnership with global sports, media and events organisation IMG to stage The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles, ensuring the country hosts a world-class spectacle and delivers on its key principles of equality, experience and innovation.
Appointed by VisitScotland on behalf of The Scottish Government, IMG will bring its vast expertise and experience to ensure the competition will be one of the best in the tournament’s history.
Announcing the partnership during the Aberdeen ...
Stenson Creates Golfing History Ending 42-Major Victory Drought To Lift Claret Jug.
Royal Troon …
Sweden’s Henrik Stenson created Swedish golfing history in ending a 42-Majors winning drought to capture the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon.
In a contest to mirror the famed ‘Duel in the Sun’ at Turnberry in 1977 Stenson went 36-holes with American Phil Mickelson to finally become a Major Champion with an equally historic 20-under par winning tally.
“This will take a while to sink in, I am still getting my bearings,” said Stenson at the presentation ...
Henrik Stenson On Verge Of Ending A 42-Majors Victory Drought.
Royal Troon, Scotland … Sweden’s Henrik Stenson heads in today’s final round of The Open looking to end a 42-Majors victory drought.
The very affable Stenson would also become the first Swede to win a Major.
And after a gutsy third round 68 and move one clear of Phil Mickelson Stenson has his best shot at Royal Troon to call himself a ‘Major Champion’.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity. I’ve worked hard these first three days to put myself in ...
Stenson & Mickelson Staring At Royal Troon Claret Jug Showdown.
Royal Troon, Scotland …. Sweden’s Henrik Stenson and former Open Champion Phil Mickelson are set for a Royal Troon Claret Jug showdown.
Saturday’s third round of golf’s oldest Major turned into a classic match-play scenario and with just a shot separating the pair and with a round the play, it will be much the same on Sunday.
The Swede shot a round of 68 to move to 12-under par while Mickelson posted a 70 to be at 11-under par, and with daylight third.
Mickelson teed-up on ...
