Stricker Strikes Another Blow For The Over-40s With Kapalua Success
Steve Stricker struck another blow for the over-40 golfing brigade in capturing the PGA Tour season-starting Hyundai Tournament of Champions at Kapalua.
Stricker was never headed after first taking the lead on day two of the event to eventually win by three strokes with a final round 69 for a 23-under par victory tally on the Plantation Course.
Scotland’s Martin Laird grabbed a bag load of European Ryder Cup qualifying points in posting a second straight 67 to finish in second place on 20-under ...
Oosthuizen Successfully Retains Africa Open Title
Louis Oosthuizen began the 2012 Race to Dubai in superb style by successfully defending his Africa Open title at East London Golf Club.
Oosthuizen won on South African home soil for the second year running with a closing 67 to hold off the challenge of compatriots Tjaart Van der Walt and Retief Goosen.
After falling two behind near the turn, the 2010 Open Champion held firm over the inward nine as his playing partners struggled for birdies and with Oosthuizen running out a two shot winner on ...
Bubba Watson Admits Fear Of The Dark, A Fear Of Heights & Crowds
Susanne Kemper provides a unique insight into Bubba Watson.
Watson was a member of the victorious USA Presidents Cup side and he’s competing this week in the Hyundai Tournament of Champions at Kapalua.
However after carding a second round 69 to move into a share of 10th place at three-under par, the Florida-born Watson was asked a few questions that revealed another side to the three-time PGA Tour winner.
First question to Watson.
Qn: What is there about you that would surprise people?
“I’m ...
Stricker Sizzles As Na Dazzles On Day Two Of Hyundai Tournament Of Champions.
Susanne Kemper at Kapalua reports ………..Steve Stricker sizzled on day two of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions shooting a 63 to burst five shots clear of the field at the PGA Tour season-opening event at Kapalua.
Striker, looking to capture a 12th PGA Tour win, ended the day on 15-under par with PGA Champion Webb Simpson a distant second with a 68 for a 10 under par tally in the $5.6m event being staged on the par 73 Plantation Course on the island of Maui.
The current ...
Byrd Off To A Flyer In Kapalua
Susanne Kemper at Kapalua reports – First round of the PGA Tour season nerves quickly evaporated in the breezy, sunny weather on a perfect Maui day to kick off the season with 15- foot waves breaking off shore for the 27 winners only field at Kapalua’s Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
Defending Champion Jonathan Byrd unleashed six consecutive birdies from the third hole to grab the lead with a six under par 67.
One shot back is the Americans Steve Stricker, Webb Simpson and Michael ...
Snowboarding Accident To Sideline Paul Casey For ‘A Few Months’.
A snowboarding accident will unfortunately see Paul Casey sidelined from competition for a couple of months.
Casey will miss the defence of his Volvo Champions title in South Africa and the following week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after dislocating his right shoulder while snowboarding during the winter break.
The English golfer is undergoing treatment which is going well but he expects to miss the first couple of months of the 2012 season.
“I am very frustrated as I was really ...
Harrington, McDowell, McIlrory & Clarke Applaud 2012 Irish Open Heading To Royal Portrush.
Irish Major Champions Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke have applauded the decision to stage the 2012 Irish Open at Royal Portrush.
The European Tour confirmed the Irish Open is returning to Northern Ireland for a first time since 1953.
Clarke, who returned last year to live in Portrush, was present at the Royal Portrush at the annoucement along with European Tour CEO, George O’Grady and representatives of the Nothern Ireland Government.
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