McDowell Not Only Looking To Catch Stenson But Now Fearing ‘Gonzo’.
Graeme McDowell’s European No. 1 focus has now turned not only to who is in front on the money list but who is closing in from behind.
McDowell shook off much of the rust from last week’s disappointing mid-field finish in the BMW Masters to be a lot sharper after day one of the WGC – HSBC Champions also in Shanghai.
The former US Open champion signed off for a three under par 69 to be trailing four shots behind good friend and fellow US Open winner and Ulsterman Rory McIlroy.
McIlroy’s ...
McIlroy, Mickelson, McDowell, Oosthuizen, Schwartzel, Clarke, Harrington, Lawrie & Jonas Blixt Confirm For 2014 Scottish Open.
Former World No. 1 Rory McIlroy and defending champion, Phil Mickelson will head a large contingent of Major Champions along with a very talented Swede set to tee up in next year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Royal Aberdeen.
McIlroy rubber-stamped his first appearance in Scotland’s premier event in what will be five years soon after racing to a two shot lead on day one of the WGC – HSBC Champions in Shanghai.
It will be also McIlroy’s first visit to the Aberdeen region.
“The ...
Rory McIlroy & Tiger Woods Served Up On A Plate!
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods were later ‘served up on a plate’ following Monday’s Match at Mission Hills exhibition encounter at Haikou on China’s Hainan Island.
As you can see from the photograph it was a very unique desert arrangement that guests enjoyed who attended the lavish gala dinner.
McIlroy Grabs Two Shot WGC – HSBC Champions Lead & A First In Over Two Years.
Double Major winning Rory McIlroy burst back to form in super style to grab a two shot lead on the opening day of the WGC – HSBC Champions at Sheshan, Shanghai.
McIlroy posted eight birdies and just one bogey in a seven under par 65 and just two shots than the course record.
It is also the first occasion since the 2011 US Open at Congressional when McIlroy has actually led tournament outright after an opening round.
However buoyed by his victory in Monday’s Match at Mission Hills over ...
G Mac Needs To Shake Off Rust Off To Catch Stenson.
Ireland’s Graeme McDowell is confident he’s shred the rust of finishing well down last week at Lake Malaren, the current Race to Dubai Number two is confident of making up ground on current Number One Henrik Stenson.
McDowell’s share of 53rd place in last week’s BMW Masters saw him slip Euro 18,153 further behind the Swede who shot a final day 65 to share 34th place.
It’s meant the current Race to Dubai No. 2 placed McDowell trails Euro 443,725 adrift of Stenson.
“I was ...
Rory McIlroy’s Caricature Splashed All About Shanghai.
Organisers of this week’s WGC – HSBC Champions have done a wonderful job promoting this week’s $8.5m event at the Sheshan Golf Club.
All over Shanghai is caricature’s of four of the leading stars competing in the second of the European Tour’s Final Series.
Hereunder is snaps of the four – Rory McIlroy, US Open champion Justin Rose, PGA Champion Jason Dufner and defending HSBC champion Ian Poulter.
Stars Sparkle In WGC- HSBC Champions Return To Shanghai.
Defending champion Ian Poulter and Major Champions Jason Dufner, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose joined performers from a renowned Chinese opera company at the official launch of the WGC-HSBC Champions overlooking Shanghai’s historic riverfront.
The quintet recreated a traditional returning heroes scene with performers from the Shanghai Jingju Company on the rooftop of the Peninusla Hotel overlooking The Bund.
To celebrate the $8.5million tournament’s return to Shanghai and Sheshan ...
