Graeme McDowell … “I’ll Be Happy With Second In Shanghai”.
Graeme McDowell heads into the final round of the WGC – HSBC Champions event trailing three shots behind American Dustin Johnson, and while the Northern Irishman would dearly love to capture a first WGC title, he admitted every Race to Dubai point is now a prisoner.
After a ‘rusty’ display in last week’s BMW Masters McDowell is back in the deep end of competition and staring at a fourth success this season after capturing the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour and then the European ...
Mickelson Declares ‘Bones’ Being Named Caddy Of The Year Tops Off 2013.
Phil Mickelson declared long time caddy Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay being named Caddy of the Year caps off a remarkable season for the five-time Major Champion.
Bones was presented with the leading award at a function within the official Le Meridien Hotel on Friday night.
It the first time Bones has won the coveted caddy award and ahead of some similar very talented caddies including England’s Gareth Lord who caddies for Henrik Stenson.
“I was very pleased and it’s well deserved ...
Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy Signed Drivers Raise $58,700 In Gala Dinner Auction
Mission Hills China has confirmed the total amount raised in a charity auction at The Match at Mission Hills Gala Dinner, held in honour of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, during which both players donated signed golf clubs.
Despite finishing one shot behind McIlroy in the match, Woods proved that he still has pulling power when it comes to charity auctions, raising a staggering RMB278,000 (approx. US$ 45,600) for his autographed driver. Meanwhile, the club that saw McIlroy emerge victorious on the ...
Dustin Johnson Remains Front Of The Queue For $1.4m HSBC Winning Chinese Takeaway.
Despite a final hole double bogey American Dustin Johnson remains at the front of the queue for a $1.4m HSBC Champions victory takeaway.
The double when Johnson found water off the tee allowed Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell to narrow the gap at the top of the leaderboard going into the final round in Shanghai.
Johnson started the day at Sheshan International Golf Club with a five shot advantage following a course record 63 on Friday and that margin was intact when he headed to the par five 18th ...
Paul McGinley Enters 103rd South African Open.
European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has confirmed he will compete in the 103rd – South African Open Championship at Glendower Golf Club from 21-24 November 2013.
McGinley hinted of competing in South Africa after finishing mid-field in last week’s BMW Masters in Shanghai.
The Dubliner was looking to end his season by contesting the Asian Tour’s India Open and instead will tee-up in the co-sanctioned Sunshine and European Tour South African Open and the first event of the 2014 ...
Martin Kaymer Sizzles With New Sheshan Course Record 62.
Germany’s Martin Kaymer was in sizzling form posting a new Sheshan course record of a 10-under par 62 on day three of the HSBC – Champions event in Shanghai.
The 2010 PGA Champion started his round at level par with scores of 70 and 74 but burst into the clubhouse lead on 10-under par before eventually settling for a share of seventh place and eight shots behind American Dustin Johnson.
His score was just one shot more than a career low of 61 he shot in the 2007 Portugal Masters while ...
Dustin Johnson Muscles His Way To Share Of Sheshan Course Record.
Big hitting American Dustin Johnson was spotted in the Caddy Bar of the on-course Le Meridien Hotel here at Shenshan no doubt proud of his efforst on day two of the WGC- HSBC Champions event.
The big-hitting American turned on a driving masterclass to match the course record-equalling wiith a nine under par 63 at Sheshan International Golf Club and in the process open up a five stroke lead at the halfway stage of the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai.
Johnson muscled his way to 10 birdies, including ...
