Rory McIlroy Happy To Settle For Opening Augusta 70.
Augusta, GA … Four-time Major winning Rory McIlroy should have finished with a three under par score had he not bogeyed the last.
However a sloppy bogey at the last where McIlroy found a greenside bunker with his approach shot into the last handed the current World No. 3 with a three under par 69.
“It was good and if someone had given me a 70 for the first day I probably would have taken it,” said McIlroy.
“The conditions were tough out there. They were tricky and it was ...
Jordan Spieth Takes Masters Route 66 To Be 29-Under Par In Nine Loops Of Augusta National
Augusta, GA … Reigning Masters champ Jordan Spieth posted a blistering six under par 66 for a two shot lead on the opening day of the Masters.
It means the 22-year old sensation is now 29-under par for only his nine rounds of Augusta National since making his debut with a 71 in 2014.
Spieth looked in a class of his own picking up three birdies over his outward half and birding the 10th, 13th and final holes at Augusta National.
The Lone Star State golfer was never challenged to be 24-under ...
Shane Lowry Insists He’ll Need To Slap His Face If He Starts Thinking ‘Green Jacket’.
Augusta, GA … Ireland’s Shane Lowry insists he’ll have to give himself a slap in the face should he return to his rented house tonight and start thinking of wearing a Masters green jacket.
Lowry’s decision to spend his birthday last weekend at Augusta was rewarded with a rousing share of second place at four under par on the opening day of the 80th Masters.
The Irishman belied his experience of just two prior competitive rounds of the Georgia course to revel in the bright but ...
Player Out-Drives Jack But Arnie Steals The Masters Ceremonial Opening Honours.
Augusta, GA … Gary Player out-drove Jack Nicklaus at this morning’s ceremonial start to the 8oth staging of the Masters but it was a very frail-looking Arnold Palmer who clearly won the hearts of Augusta patrons.
Augusta Chairman Billy Payne’s introduction said it all.
“Not driving this year but forever a part of The Masters tradition, please join me in a salute and a heartfelt welcome to Mr Arnold Palmer,” he said.”
Palmer, a winner of seven Majors, acknowledged the biggest ...
Facial Hair – History Against Beards, Moustaches & Goatees Winning The Masters.
Augusta, GA … Facial hair seems to be one of the biggest new trends in professional golf.
It’s taking golf back to the days of Old Tom Morris and to the early 20th Century when the likes of Harry Vardon, J.H Taylor and James Braid won The Open sporting very distinguished looking moustaches.
Canadian Graham DeLaet wins the award for the thickest and longest beard.
In fact, DeLaet would not look out of play up on stage with ZZ Top but then he’s not contesting this year’s Masters.
But ...
David Law Rules At La Reserva Capturing Maiden MENA Tour Title.
Saving his best for last, David Law produced a sparkling 67 to win the Sotogrande Masters for his maiden success on the MENA Golf Tour at La Reserva Golf Club on Wednesday.
Starting the final day a good two shots in front, the 24-year-old prodigy played his last 12 holes in five under after an early bogey on the sixth to finish the tournament on seven-under 209, a good six shots ahead of England’s Zane Scotland, who carded a final round 69.
Spain’s Victor Bertran made the biggest move of the ...
Marc Leishman Reflects A Year On After The Scare Of Nearly Losing His Wife.
Augusta, GA … A year ago Australia’s Marc Leishman rushed from the Masters to be with his near-dying wife, Audrey.
Doctors in their home town of Virginia Beach, Virginia gave her a 5% chance of survival after suffering toxic shock syndrome.
Leishman, like any loving husband, immediately thought the worst not only for his wife but the future being a single man bringing up two small children.
With thanks to good friend and leading Augusta Chronicle golf reporter, Scott Michaux with ...
