Paul McGinley Lends Support To Garcia But Fears Tiger Woods In Lead-Up To Gleneagles.
Sergio Garcia has found further support with 2014 European Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley following last month’s inadvertent racist comments directed at 14-time Major winning Tiger Woods.
Firstly, Colin Montgomerie stepped forward supporting Garcia and now McGinley has joined the chous of support for the Spaniard.
However McGinley fears Garcia’s remarks may come at a cost in that it will clearly motivate Woods ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup.
“I think there’s a personality ...
Tiger Woods Accepts Sergio Garcia’s ‘Apology’ Note – Time Now To Focus On US Open
Tiger Woods may not yet have spoken to Sergio Garcia but the Spaniard revealed he left a note of apology in Woods’ locker.
As we reported yesterday, Garcia walked up to Woods on Monday on the Merion practice range to shake hands and while the two were expected to meet later in the day, the meeting did not eventuate.
Woods said in his news conference on Tuesday there was no direct apology from Garcia.
“We have not had time for that,” said Woods.
“We did not discuss anything. ...
McIlroy & McDowell Best Of Friends But Split Over State Of Merion Course.
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell are the best of friends but they’re split when it comes to the state of the present water-logged Merion course and vernue for this week’s 113th US Open.
The Northern Ireland born pair followed each other into the Media Centre today (Tues) but left with differing preferences for the second Major Championship of the year.
McDowell ended at level par in winning on a hard and fast West Coast Pebble Beach course in 2010, while McIlroy was a record 16-under ...
Sergio Garcia Apologises & Shakes Hands With Tiger Woods
Sergio Garcia has shaken hands and apologised to Tiger Woods today (Mon) at Merion following his controversial remarks at last month’s European Tour Players Award dinner.
Garcia extended his right hand to Woods on the practice range for this week’s 113th US Open Championship and the first time the duelling duo will play the same tournament since the unsavoury incidents during the third round of the Players Championship.
Woods warmly responded and with the duo agreeing to meet later tonight ...
After 32 Years Merion Welcomes 113th US Open.
Finally, after 32 years the US Open had returned to the famed Merion Coures in Pennsylvania.
It was at Merion in 1930 that Bobby Jones completed the “Grand Slam” with his US Amateur triumph, and Ben Hogan won the 1950 US Open just 16 months after surviving a near fatal car crash, a victory immortalised by Hy Peskin’s iconic photo of his one iron approach to the 18th on the final day, and then in 1971 Lee Trevino outplayed Jack Nicklaus in an 18 hole play-off.
But despite holding the distinction ...
Troon’s Global Business Leaders Descent On Home Of Golf.
Key influencers from World’s leading management company gather to discuss hot topics at global golf industry conference
It was no surprise to learn the Home of Golf will tomorrow (Monday June 3rd) play host to the 2013 KPMG Golf Business Forum given St. Andrews’ stature as a leading light in the world of golf. Equally as predictable is how the event attracts some of the industry’s leading figures.
This year, Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing ...
Brooks Koepka Breaks 25-Year Challenge Tour Winning Record
Florida golfing sensation Brooks Koepka set a new record for the largest victory margin in the 25-year history of the secondary European Challenge Tour in winning by 10 shots the Fred Olsen Challenge on the Canary Islands.
The 25-year old West Palm Beach Gardens golfer won his second Tour victory this season shooting a last round 66 for a 24-under par tally on the on the mountainous Tecina Golf course.
Koepka’s win took him straight to the top of Challenge Tour money list and he now needs to ...
