Rory McIlroy Leaves Dallas Cowboys Legend & Former US Secretary Of State Impressed.
World No. 2 Rory McIlroy’s group easily attracted the most attention in today’s Shell Houston Open Pro-Am.
Frost on the Redstone Course had delayed the start of the Pro-Am by two-and-a-half hours forcing officials to reduce the event to just nine holes.
But when McIlroy finally took to the course at around 10.30am local time he did so in the company of some name amateur partners.
Joining McIlroy was NFL Dallas Cowboys running back legend, Emmit Smith along with James Baker, a former ...
Rory McIlroy Meets Chinquapin Prep Students – Fifth Of His Six Bags, Six Charities Project.
Rory McIlroy has met students from the Chinquapin Prep School and the local Houston school that will benefit as part of his Six Bays, Six Charities fund-raising initiative.
McIlroy’s golf bag, featuring the logo of the school, will be auctioned off at the end of the week and Chinquapin Prep will get the proceeds.
“It is an honor for me to carry a bag with the crest of Chinquapin Prep School on it at the Shell Houston Open,” said McIlroy.
McIlroy will sign the bag at the end of the week ...
Molinari Given Moroccan Royal Seal Of Approval.
Italy’s Francesco Molinari has been afforded the Moroccan Royal seal of approval ahead of this week’s Hassan 11 Trophy in Agadir.
The dual Ryder Cup star played the Pro-Am alongside the Crown Prince of Morocco, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid.
Established by the late King of Morocco in 1971, the Trophée Hassan II is celebrating its 40th anniversary edition this week, with His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid marking the occasion by participating in the Pro-Am at the Golf du Palais Royal.
Molinari, ...
BMW International Open – 25 Years Strong As Paul Azinger Returns To Germany.
Munich. 1989: Germany is still a divided country, the top scorers in West Germany’s Bundesliga are Thomas Allofs and Roland Wohlfahrt, and Nick Faldo celebrates his first Masters win. Meanwhile, Munich plays host to the inaugural BMW International Open.
For organiser BMW and golf, this is the start of a partnership that will in time raise the bar and set new standards. In 2013, the tournament is celebrating its 25th birthday (18th to 23rd June, Golfclub München Eichenried).
The anniversary year ...
Woods Waiting For Call From Former World No. 1 McIlroy.
New World No. 1 Tiger Woods received some 30 text messages and phone calls in the short time between winning an eighth Arnold Palmer Invitational and visiting the Media Centre here at Bay Hill.
Most messages were from very close friends and staff members.
However there was one message or call that Woods hadn’t received but was expecting to reach his mobile phone and that was from new World No. 1 Rory McIlroy
Woods said: “No, not yet. But I’m sure to expect a call.”
Victory in the event ...
Tiger Woods Muscles His Way Back To World No. 1 With Eighth Arnold Palmer Invitational Success.
Tiger Woods returned to World No. 1 in stunning manner with an eighth victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
After a tornado ripped through central Florida on Sunday, Woods returned to play his last 16 holes and signing for an eventual three under par 69 for a 14-under par victory tally.
Woods’ victory is his third win in five PGA Tour starts this season and he now matches a record set by the late Sam Snead who captured eight Greater Greensboro Open titles between 1938 and 1965.
“I ...
Donald Trump Joins Forces With ISM To Bring Tour Events To Aberdeen Course
Donald Trump and International Sports Management have formed a unique relationship which will further European golfing interests.
The global business magnate, television personality and author has called in golf’s top management company as consultants for his growing golfing division.
The Trump Organisation and ISM, whose clients include major champions Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel and Darren Clarke plus former world number one and Ryder Cup star Lee Westwood, will work together on various ...
