Madrid Masters – A Medieval Party & The BBQ Of All BBQ’s.
This year’s Madrid Masters was contested just outside the town of Alcala de Henares and located just north of Madrid.
The city is a UNESCO is a world heritage site.
One of the most important streets in the city is the Calle del Cardenal Cisneros which takes tourists from the Madrid Gate at the entrance of the city, to the old city center and the Cathedral in Santos Niños Square
However over the weekend of there was a Medival theme party taking place in the city where thousands gathered.
Former Shop Assistant Lee Slattery Remains Head Of The Check-out Queue In Madrid.
Former shop assistant Lee Slattery remains at the front of the check-out queue and leading by two strokes heading the final round of the Madrid Masters.
England-born Slattery, who is chasing a first Tour success in more than 180 events, posted a third round three-under par 69 to move to 14-under par on the El Encin course.
England’s Lee Slattery leads by two with a round to play in the 2011 Madrid Masters. (Photo – www.golfbytourmiss.com)
The 31-year old with the movie star ...
Rickier Fowler Emerges From The Korea Open Fog To Now Eye First Pro Career Victory.
American Rickie Fowler is finally is sight of a first pro career win after establishing a new course record to lead by four shots heading to the final round of the Kolon Korea Open.
Fowler, 20 emerged from a fog delay to record a sizzling eight-under par 63 to move to 13-under par in glorious conditions on the Woo Jeong Hills course.
The American, who will be decked out in all orange for the last round, had been among five players tied for the lead after two rounds.
But he now leads Yang by two after ...
McIlroy Roars Into A Share Of Korea Open Lead.
World No. 3 Rory McIlroy roared into a share of the lead on day two of the Kolon Korea Open.
McIlroy, looking to win for a second time this season, posted five birdies to head the weekend tied with defending champion, Y.E. Yang (70), Korean 40-year old compatriot Joong-kyung Mo (66), American Rickie Fowler (70) and little known Australian Bronson La’Cassie (67).
McIlroy is on a second visit to Korea after finishing third in the event two years ago.
However after the bitter pain of ending second last ...
Nineteen Stone Elliot Saltman Earns His Weight In Spanish Ham After His Third Ace This Year.
Burly Scottish golfer Elliot Saltman won his weight in Spanish ham after an ace early on the second day of the Bankia Madrid Masters.
The 29-year old Scot, who according to the European Tour guide weighs 108 kilogram but in fact revealed he weighs 120 kilogram, aced the par three third hole on the El Encin course.
The weight of the Iberico 5J ham means Saltman winning nearly Euro 10,000 of one of Spain’s famous culinary delights.
Elloitt Saltman being presented with his hams by tournament ...
New Scottish Hero George Murray Lucky To Make His Madrid Tee Time.
Last week’s Old Course local hero George Murray was lucky to make his tee time after sleeping through a wake-up call on the opening day of the Madrid Masters.
The 28-year old Murray had turned off the alarm on his mobile after being awoken earlier in the night but there was then some panic when Murray awoke to find he had missed his transport to the El Encin course.
Fortunately for the Anstruther star he got to the course and managed an hour’s practice before shooting a respectable three ...
Donald Delights Ryder Cup Captain By Defending In Madrid
After criticism a number of leading Europeans for electing not to contest the recent Vivendi Seve Trophy, Ryder Cup Captain Jose Maria Olazabal is delighted World No. 1 Luke Donald agreed to defend his Bankia Madrid Masters title.
The 33-year old Englishman could have easily elected to return to the States to contest the $US 5m PGA Tour event in California.
Instead, Donald travelled south from Scotland to the Spanish capital for the Euro 1m event and a first prize of Euro 166,660 that is far ...
