James Hahn Handed ‘First PGA Tour Victory’ Oscar Winning Northern Trust Open.
…. By Fatiha Betscher, Pacific Palisades, CA
Just hours before the 2015 Oscars are to be handed out here in Los Angeles and American James Hahn was presented with the Oscar for ‘Maiden PGA Tour Victory’ in capturing the Northern Trust Open at the third extra play-off hole.
Hahn won for a first time and denying fellow American Dustin Johnson with a birdie at the 14th hole on the rain-softened Riviera course.
Moments earlier England’s Paul Casey bowed out of the play-off when ...
Anirban Lahiri – With His 2015 Hero Indian Open Success
ANIRBAN LAHIRI WITH HIS 2015 HERO INDIAN OPEN SUCCESS.
• His second European Tour International Schedule victory in his 41st European Tour event.
• Moves to 687,043 points in The Race to Dubai.
• Could move to just outside the 30 of the Official World Golf Ranking, from 39th.
• This is his second European Tour victory of the season, following the Maybank Malaysian Open.
• Becomes the second multiple winner of the 2015 season. They are: Branden Grace (Alfred Dunhill Championship and Commercial ...
Lahiri Cements Maiden Augusta Appearance With Indian Open Victory.
India’s Anirban Lahiri cemented his place in this year’s Masters field with a play-off victory in the Hero Indian Open in New Delhi.
Lahiri, who had won his first three professional events on the New Dehli course, won with a birdie at the first extra hole from Indian-born compatriot SSP Chawrasia who recorded a bogey.
The World No. 39 is now heading to next fortnight’s WGC – Cadillac Championship and before making his first Masters showing at Augusta National in April.
“It ...
Chawrasia Front Of Queue For Hero Indian Open Victory Takeout.
Indian home favourite S S P Chawrasia is at the front of the queue a third victory takeout at the Delhi Golf Club course.
The 36 year old posted a third round 70 to move to 12-under par and a two shot lead in the Hero India Open.
And with a round to play Chawrasia, and presently ranked 204 in the world, is no stranger to success in the Indian capital having won on the same course in 2008 and 2011 in similar co-sanctioned Tour events.
He leads from fellow course specialist Delhi Golf Course specialist ...
Paul Casey Says Darren Clarke Will Bring ‘Skinny’ Attire & Over-Size Passion To Ryder Cup.
Triple Ryder Cup star Paul Casey reckons newly-appointed Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke will bring ‘skinny’ attire and oversize passion to the 2016 European Team.
“Darren is going to be a great captain and it’s a nice problem the European Tour has at present, as there is so many players coming up who can captain Europe in a Ryder Cup,” said Casey ahead of the second round of the Northern Trust Open in L.A.”
“Now the question is also what will Darren bring to the European Captaincy?
“Well, ...
David Duval Warns Rory McIlroy On The Consequence Of Injury.
…… Fatiha Betscher, Pacific Palisades, CA
Fellow Open Champion David Duval has warned reigning Open Champion and World No. 1 Rory McIlroy on the consequence of injury.
And the American knows what he’s talking about have risen also to World No. 1 but having the carpet pulled out from under him with nagging back injuries, so much so the now 43-year old hasn’t tasted success since endearing himself to golf fans with his victory in 2001 at Royal Lytham and St. Annes.
It was the ...
‘Tiger Woods Will Turn It Around … He’s Too Dedicated’, Says Jack Nicklaus
……..Fatiha Betscher, Pacific Palisades, CA
Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus believes Tiger Woods is so dedicated he will eventually break clear of a form slump and go on to surpass Nicklaus Majors record.
“I think Tiger will turn it around,” Nicklaus said during an appearance Friday morning on the Golf Channel. “He’s too dedicated, he works too hard at it, he’s got too much talent. He’ll figure it out.”
Woods currently is taking a break from competitive ...
