Rory McIlroy … I’m Still In Control Of This Golf T’ment’ – Leads Valhalla PGA By One.
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy served notice he’s not about to let go of a second Rodman Wanamaker Trophy by holing a seven-foot birdie putt at his last hole to break clear of his rivals for a one shot lead heading to the final round of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla.
After finding a greenside bunker with his 5-iron second shot, the triple Major winner kept alive the goal of capturing a second straight Major Championship with a second straight round of 67 to move to 13-under par in the season’s ...
Jason Day Wades Rain-Swollen Stream To Make A Miraculous Valhalla Par — Video.
Australia’s Jason Day produced one of the most remarkable pars seen for some time in Major Championship golf.
Day sent his tee shot way left at the 500-yard par four second hole that cleared a rain-swollen steam and buried itself in deep grass.
Day’s caddy, Col Swanton, shed he shoes and socks and waded into the stream and them up the opposite slope to being looking for the TaylorMade ball and really it was not till after slow-motion replay footage that Day’s ball was found.
Swanson ...
Tom Watson – ‘My Team Are Dropping Like Flies’.
Tom Watson repeated his comments of a day earlier saying those in the make-up for Ryder Cup selection are ‘dropping like flies’.
And with an injury cloud hanging over the head of Matt Kuchar and Jason Dufner, as well as Tiger Woods struggling badly during his second round here at Valhalla, the USA Captain was asked if is concerned.
“Yes, there is concern as we’re falling like flies right now, some of the players that are either on the borderline or on the team,” said ...
Rory McIlroy – 96th PGA Championship – By The Numbers.
Rory McIlroy seemingly already has one hand on a second Rodman Wanamaker Trophy after storming his way to a two shot led mid-round on day two of the PGA Championship at Valhalla.
And here with thanks to the PGA of America is – McIlroy by the Numbers:-
McIlroy – 2014 PGA Championship – By the numbers:
Through 36 holes at the 2014 PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy is now:25-under par in his last 10 rounds in the PGA Championship9-under par this week3-under par in 2013 at Oak Hill Country ...
Rory McIlroy Vows To Keep The Valhalla Victory Pedal To The Metal.
Triple Major winning Rory McIlroy has vowed to keep the pedal to the metal after storming his way to a two-shot clubhouse lead midway through the second round of the 96th PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.
McIlroy continues to look in a class of his own muscling his way from one shot back at the start of the second round to end his day two clear in posting a four under par 67 and move to nine under on the rain-softened Valhalla course in Louisville, Kentucky.
And so much for his ‘Friday ...
Valhalla Injury Toll Rises To Five As Crane & Aphibarnrat Withdraw.
The number of players to have withdrawn from this week’s 96th PGA Championship is now up to ? with the withdrawal today of a further two players in American Ben Crane and Thailand’s Kiradeck Aphibarnrat.
Crane withdrew without teeing up on day two and with the PGA of America indicating he was suffering back spasms.
Crane had opened with a 3-over 74 but has a long history of back trouble.
This is the second straight tournament he had to withdraw because of back pain. Last week at Firestone, ...
Paul McGinley .. Steve Stricker Strong Appointment & Compliments Watson’s Leadership
European Team captain Paul McGinley says the appointment of Steve Stricker as a USA vice-captain is a strong appointment and compliments Tom Watson’s leadership.
“Steve Stricker, it’s a very strong appointment from Tom,” said McGinley.
“I know Steve very well. Not only has he been a great golfer but he’s been a great person, as well. I think he will complement very much what Tom has got in terms of Ray Floyd and Andy North already being a current player.
“Again, ...
