Tiger Woods Sets Sights On 2016 Oympic Games.
Tiger Woods is setting his sights not only on fourth Open Championship victory but he’s looking ahead to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Of course, Woods still has to qualify for the USA team and he accepted that today in attending a press conference in the Media Centre at Royal Lytham and St. Annes.
The 14-time Major winner was asked about the 2016 Olympics early in his conference.
“Well, I hope I can qualify,” he said.
“I’ll be ‑‑ four more years, I’ll ...
Darren Clarke Returns Claret Jug ‘With Tears In His Eyes’.
There was a special handover at 10.30am this morning in front of the Royal Lytham and St. Annes clubhouse.
Waiting in front of the clubhouse, and host venue for this week’s 141st Open Championship was R & A CEO, Peter Dawson.
A gleaming white Mercedes couple, bearing German licence plates, drove up and getting out of the back seat was defending champion, Darren Clarke.
In Clarke’s possession was the most famous of all golf trophies – the Claret Jug.
Clarke then returned the ...
Francesco Molinari Flying High In Northern Scotland.
Francesco Molinari is heading to next week’s British Open in the best possible form after continuing to lead the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart course near Inverness.
Molinari added a five under par 67 in continuing calm conditions and move to 17-under par and one clear of his rivals.
Less than a week ago, the victorious 2010 Ryder Cup winning star, shot a blistering final round 64 to snare second place in the French Open in Versailles.
Now the 29-year old London-based Italian is set to go one ...
Rory McIlroy Heading To Royal Lytham With BoyHood Birthday Memories.
Rory McIlroy may find it somewhat strange next week teeing-up at Royal Lytham and St. Annes without the joy of celebrating his birthday.
McIlroy is no stranger to this year’s Open Championship having competed many times on the Lancashire links gem in the Lytham Trophy as well as the 2007 British Amateur Championship.
However on a handful of occasions McIlroy’s birthday would fall during the week of the prestigious amateur event, and including the 2006 Lytham Trophy when he turned 17.
“When ...
Mickelson Surprises Club Members With Nairn ‘Inspection’.
Four-time Major winner Phil Mickelson surprised many club members when he drove into the nearby Nairn Golf Club.
The American, accompanied by long-time caddy, Jim ‘Bones’ McKay, were afforded the courtesy of the course and use of a motorised buggy.
However Mickelson played just 13 holes on the course that staged the recent Curtis Cup and 1999 Walker Cup.
But when asked by www.golfbytourmiss.com if the visit was for further Open Championship practice Mickelson offered a somewhat surprise ...
Padraig Harrington Pays Price In Not Birding Par Fives On Scottish Open Day Two.
Ireland’s Padraig Harrington was disappointed after his round despite posting a second straight 69 in the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Castle Stuart.
Harrington was in the middle of the fairway on three of the par fives but failed to score a ‘4’ on either.
Waiting for Harrington after a second straight 69 were two persons pivotal in success next week at Royal Lytham and St. Annes – mind expect, Dr. Bob Rotella and fitness coach, Dave Aldred.
However Rotella had ...
Alex Noren Looking For Double Birthday Celebration After Girlfriend Wins In Norway.
Sweden’s Alex Noren will be now looking for a double birthday celebration after posting a second straight 66 for a 12-under par tally on day two of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Castle Stuart.
The Monte Carlo based Noren, who is chasing a third Tour victory, stormed into the clubhouse lead on 12-under par before being joined by overnight leader, Francesco Molinari who could only add a 70 to his first round course record of 62.
Noren celebrated his 30th birthday on Thursday ...
