Larrazabal Shoots Sizzling 63 To Join BMW Int’ Open Four-Way Tie For Lead.
Spain’s Pablo Larrazabal boosted hopes of a second BMW International Open success in three years with a blistering score on 63 to move into a four way tie for the lead on day two of the event near Cologne.
Larrazabal didn’t drop a shot in continuing ideal scoring conditions and capped his round with five birdies in succession from his fourth hole on the Gut Larcenhof course.
The 31-year old Barcelona golfer, who defeated fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia in 2011 in Munich, joined England’s Danny ...
Tiger Woods Struggles With 74 In Quicken Loans National Return.
Tiger Woods found himself in unfamiliar surrounds sinking at one stage to last place in ending a three-month absence following back surgery
Woods eventually birdied three of his closing six holes in a three over par 74 on the opening day of the $US 6.5m Quicken Loans National at the Congressional club in suburban Maryland.
It was Woods first round since ending in an ambulance with a final day score of 78 to share 25th place in last March’s WGC – Cadillac Championship.
A big crowd turned on the ...
Martin Kaymer Battles Red Hot BMW Crowd Expectations But Displays Cold Putter.
Red-hot crowd favourite and reigning U.S. Open champion Martin Kaymer struggled on the greens in his return to competition on day one of the BMW International in Germany.
Kaymer had 31 putts in a one under par 71 to be trailing five shots from the lead in ideal scoring condition on the Jack Nicklaus designed Gut Larcenhof course near Cologne.
Four players – Denmark’s Anders Hansen, Frenchman Gary Stal and the England pair of Andy Sullivan and Graeme Storm – share the clubhouse lead with six ...
McDowell Declares Post Irish Open: “Robbed on the greens. Police investigation has begun!!”
Graeme McDowell could see the humorous side of his Irish Open disappointment posting a picture on Facebook sitting atop an Irish Police motorbike at nearby Cork Airport.
The caption reads: “Robbed on the greens this weekend. Police investigation has begun!! “
And McDowell has good cause for an investigation given he averaged 27 putts over the first two rounds but then had 31 putts on each of the two days of the weekend to not only spoil hopes of a first Irish Open win but dash Irish ...
‘Flying Finn’ Mikko Ilonen Leads From Start To Finish To Land Irish Open Title.
‘Flying Finn’ Mikko Ilonen lead from start to finish to capture the Irish Open at Cork.
Ilonen, 34 celebrated his 300th European event and his four Tour victory with a one shot victory for a 13-under par tally on the Fota Island course.
Italy’s Edoardo Molinari posted a last day 67 to be second on 12-under par.
Molinari along with the England duo of Danny Willett and Matthew Baldwin secured the three spots available into next month’s British Open at Royal Liverpool.
Ilonen now ...
Fitzpatrick Earns First-Ever Pay Cheque With T29th At Irish Open.
Rookie professional Matthew Fitzpatrick is heading to Wimbledon later this week delighted with his maiden play-for-pay efforts in the Irish Open.
The former U.S. Amateur champion, who turned pro following last week’s U.S. Open, repaid the invitation afforded him to shoot a final round 68 for a five under par tally on the Fota Island course in Cork.
Fitzpatrick managed five birdies and just two bogeys to end with a share of 29th place and likely cheque of £STG 14,000/Euro 18,000.
“I have really ...
Edoardo Molinari, Willett & Baldwin Secure Open C’ship Tee Times From Irish Open.
Italy’s Edoardo Molinari is headed to next month’s Open Championship after securing one of the three spots on offer into golf’s oldest Major this week at the Irish Open.
Molinari posted a final round 67 for a 12-under par tally and good enough to be assured of competing in his fifth Open Championship since making his debut as an amateur in 2005.
Joining the younger brother of Francesco Molinari will be England’s Danny Willett who contested last year’s Open Championship ...
