Hatton ‘Holes’ Out Smashing Tee Marker, Now Facing Hefty Tour Fine
Tyrrell Hatton gave new meaning to golfing term ‘holes out’ when he attacked a tee marker at the seventh hole on day three of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
The reigning Dunhill Links champion played a poor tee shot at the 191-yard, par-3 hole that landed some 50-foot right of the flag.
Hatton then turned and with his first swipe at the tee maker rather tame while the second put a hole in the marker and will surely result in the LIV player being fined.
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Hill Outplays McIlroy Who He Declares ‘A Class Act’.
Scotland’s Calum Hill could not have been more pleased not only playing along four-time Hero Dubai Desert Classic winnner Rory McIlroy but finishing ahead of the four-time major-winner of day three of the Rolex Series event.
Hill, and competing this week without official PING endorsement since turning pro in 2017, grabbed seven birdies in a ‘moving day’ 67 to end the round at eight-under and sharing sixth place on the host Emirate course.
McIlroy, in contrast, continues to get out ...
Ferguson Soaring High Finishing Birdie, Eagle At Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson was soaring high and into a one-shot lead thanks to a birdie, eagle finish on day two of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
Ferguson added a seven-under 65 to his opening round score of 67 to move to 12-under and clear of his rivals in the $US 9m Rolex Series event on the host Emirates Golf Club course where he is club’s official ambassador.
The reigning BMW International Open champion has not dropped over the two rounds as he also seeks to capture a fourth DP World ...
Exclusive – Reed Declares LIV’s FOX Sports Deal Will Bring “Millions More Eyeballs On LIV Golf”.
Masters champion Patrick Reed declared ‘millions more eyeballs will be focussed on LIV Golf’ with confirmation all LIV Golf matches will be now broadcast live on the FOX Sports TV.
News of FOX’s involvement in LIV Golf has been known for some time but it was only this week news was officially confirmed the giant American TV network will be covering this now third year of LIV Golf.
“It’s an amazing move and a huge step up for LIV Golf having a network like FOX on board”, ...
Hill Loses Golf Ball Up A Palm Tree But Stays Well In Sight Hero Dubai Desert Classic Lead
Calum Hill may have lost a golf up a palm tree but the Scot is well in sight of the lead after day one of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
Hill, and sporting a new ‘free agent’ look, signed for a five-under 65 in ideal scoring conditions in the $US 9m Rolex Series event on the host Emirates Golf Club course.
The trio of Aussie David Migliozzi, Spaniard Ricardo Gouveia and young American amateur lefty David Ford lead the way at seven-under while double defending champ Rory McIlroy admitted his round ...
McIlroy: “Oh Yeah. Tiger Knows. He Knows & He Just Laughed When I Told Him”.
Four-time Hero Dubai Desert Classic champ Rory McIlroy is competing for a 15th occasion in this week’s $9m Rolex Series of the stunning Emirates course here in the UAE.
Though it was a no frills first round, two-under-par 70 for the current World No. 3.
The effort, and is his 53rd round on the Majlis course, left him trailing five shots from the clubhouse lead as the afternoon half of the opening round draw were making their way to their back nines.
“Pretty scrappy, to say the least but ...
Woods On LA Wildfires: “Just Sad .. But Right Now Not Focussed On The Tournament”.
Tournament host Tiger Woods admitted he has far greater concerns than whether or not next month’s Genesis Invitational will go ahead in the aftermath of the deadly Californian wildfires.
It’s been 10 days since the fires broke out in the greater Los Angeles region with 25 people losing their lives and with the Palisades blaze is still the largest. It has been burning for a week. On Monday, another fire broke out in neighbouring Ventura County, prompting more evacuation orders.
The total ...
