Langer 20/1 To Become Golf’s Oldest Winner Of A Major, McIlroy Blows Out To 20/1 & Spieth Now 5/4.
Augusta, GA … The Master – Can Langer Come To Bookies Rescue?
That’s a question to be answered later today as the 58-year old German looks not only to capture a third Masters but become the oldest-ever winner, by some 10 years, of a Major Championship.
Despite dropping a few shots late on, Jordan Spieth is in a stronger position after 54 holes than he was after 36. His odds of winning have reduced from 2/1 to 5/4. Jason Day is the 11/2 second favourite with Dustin Johnson 9/1 and ...
Rory McIlroy ‘Disappointed’ But At Five Back Says “It’s Winnable”.
Augusta, GA … Despite his clear disappointment, Rory McIlroy reckons the 80th Masters is still ‘winnable’.
McIlroy failed to record one birdie in a very uncharacteristic round on day three at Augusta.
Despite the bright but very windy and testing conditions, McIlroy gave playing partner and defending Masters champion, Jordan Spieth little trouble over their long five hours and 30 minutes on the Augusta National course.
And had it not been for Spieth doubling the last, McIlroy would ...
Golf’s First Word No. 1 Praises Current No. 1 & Then The Aussie Praises The German.
Augusta, GA … It was first Bernhard Langer praising Jason Day and then the current World No. 1 praising golf’s first-ever World No. 1.
Day recorded his first under par round of the 2016 Masters and is ready to strike in the final round.
The Aussie posted a one-under 71 in the third round to be tied 5th on even par and just three shots off leader Jordan Spieth.
Langer is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first World Rankings and with the German being the first to rule the world..
The ...
Billy Horschel Rues ‘Rub Of The Green’ As Ball Disappears Into Drink.
Augusta, GA … American Billy Horschel could feel hard done by but then he would know more than anything that there’s a rule in golf called ‘Rub of the Green’.
And the former FedEx Cup champ had to ‘cop it sweet’, despite all his antics and calling for a rules official, when when his ball blew off the green into a water hazard at the 15th green on day three of the Masters.
The 29-year old was a cruel victim of the bright but extremely windy conditions in the 80th ...
Langer Confident Third Masters On 30th Anniversary Being Top Of Inaugural World Rankings.
First it was Bernhard Langer praising Jason Day and then the World No. 1 was praising Langer on the 30th anniversary the German led the rankings.
The 57-year old Langer, and winner of the Masters in 1985 and 1993, arrived at Augusta in April 1986 as the first-ever World No. 1
But it was fun being out there with Jason Day. He’s a wonderful young man and enjoyed his company. Obviously phenomenal golfer, hits the ball a ton. I’ve seldom seen somebody putt as well as he has today, so ...
Sandy Lyle To Call It Quits In 2018 Masters, 30-Years After Augusta Triumph.
Augusta, GA … Past champion Sandy Lyle revealed he will call it quits at Augusta National in two years and on the 30th anniversary of his Masters triumph.
Lyle says the Georgia golfing gem is simply getting too tough for the now 58-year old who missed this year’s Masters cut with scores of 76 and 81 for a 13-over par tally.
It was Lyle’s Scot’s 35th Augusta appearance since making his debut in 1980 and eight years before becoming still the only Home of Golf player to be fitted with a ...
Adam Scott Confesses Conditions Have ‘Beaten Me Around This Week’.
Past Masters Champion Adam Scott confessed he has been ‘beaten around this week’ after the champion Aussie dropped shots at 16 and 17 in a disappointing three over par 75.
It handed Scott a clubhouse share 33rd place at a very uncharacteristic seven over par.
And after finishing T38th a year ago, the 2013 Augusta champion could be headed for his poorest-ever result in 15 Masters appearances.
“It’s disappointing because I probably shot myself really out of wishful thinking ...
