Marcel Siem Leads By Four In Morocco & One Round Away From Masters Invitation
Germany’s Marcel Siem maintained his dominance of Trophée Hassan II to be leading by four shots with just a round to play and a invitation to next fornight’s Masters.
Siem shot a third round 69 to move to 15-under par on the King’s own Golf du Palais Royal in Agadir.
The reigning French Open champion will earn a first invitation to Augusta National by collecting a third Race to Dubai success that would move him from his current World ranking of 72nd and into the top-50.
Siem is ...
Rory McIlroy Doesn’t Need Reminding Of ‘The Amalo’ In Competing In San Antonio
The last thing Rory McIlroy needs reminding is the infamous ‘Battle at the Alamo’ when competing in next week’s Valero Texas Open.
McIlroy surprised most observers with a last minute decision to compete in San Antonio and the scene of one of the most tragic sagas in the history of the Lone Star State.
It will be the first time McIlroy has competed in the week prior to Masters, and it’s also meant putting on hold a planned two-day UNICEF visit tomorrow and Tuesday to earthquake ...
Marcel Marvels In Morocco As Augusta National Beckons.
Germany’s Marcel Siem did his chances of earning a Masters Tournament debut invitation next month the world of good with an eight under par 64 on the opening day of the Trophée Hassan II at Agadir in Morocco.
The reigning French Open champion finished eagle-birdie that handed the 32 year old a handy three shot lead in windy conditions.
A strong result would also give the World Number 72 a chance of breaking into the top 50 ahead of the qualification cut-off for Augusta National on Sunday night.
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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 ...
