McIlroy Muscles His Way To A Hopeful Fifth 2014 Success With Sizzling 64 At TPC Boston.
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy muscled his way towards a fifth success this season with a blistering 64 on day three of the Deutsche Bank Championship near Boston.
McIlroy didn’t drop a shot to race to a share of the clubhouse lead with playing partner Chris Kirk at 10-under par with the American shooting the same score in the second of four FedEx Cup Play-Off events.
The third round of the $8m event ended with American Russell Henley posting a 65 to move to 12-under par and just one clear of compatriot ...
Padraig Harrington’s Troubles Mirror The Irish Economy.
We came across what at first seemed like a bizarre story – comparing the downturn in the Irish economy with the downturn in form of three-time Major winning Padraig Harrington.
The article is not golf-related but focuses around the up-coming Irish budget and it was written by Dr Daragh McGreal, an economic advisor to the independent TD Stephen Donnelly, and wonderfully examines the issue of competitiveness.
And the manner in which Dr.McGreal draws comparison with Harrington makes for delightful ...
McDowell Says He’s Proud To Secure Fourth Ryder Cup Cap.
Graeme McDowell says he’s proud to have secured a fourth Ryder Cup in qualifying automatically for next month’s European Ryder Cup side.
McDowell locked-in the ninth and final automatic spot after Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher gallantly fell one shot shy of securing second place in the Italian Open in Turin.
G Mac had been glued to the TV early yesterday (SUN) US time watching events unfold in Turin, and with Gallacher needing to finish top-two to knock out McDowell and secure the ...
Gallacher Now Needing ‘Wildcard’ Pick After Falling A Shot Shy In Italian Open.
Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher will now need to rely on a Gleneagles ‘wildcard’ pick after gallantly falling one shot shy of qualifying automatically for the European Ryder Cup team.
Needing to finish first or second in the Italian Open, Gallacher could still feel very proud in posting a final round 65 for a 17 under par tally.
It left the Scot, who lives just 30 miles from Gleneagles, in third place with England’s David Howell denying the flame-haired golfer after a blistering ...
Martin Kaymer Muscles His Towards Sizeable Deutsche Bank Pay Day.
Germany’s Martin Kaymer muscled his way towards a large Deutsche BI ank Championship cash pay day with a five under par 66 for a similar under par tally after two rounds on the TPC Boston course.
The reigning US Open champion capped his round with a ninth hole eagle in holing a 42-foot chip shot from off the green.
Kaymer also had five birdies in his round and just two bags to send the German flag up to a share of 10th place in the event sponsored by the German bank.
“I played really ...
Rory McIlroy – Tracing His Development Back To 2005 Faldo Series In Hong Kong.
Good friend and colleague Richard Castka has written a superb article appearing in today’s edition of the South China Morning Post tracing Rory McIlroy’s development to the city of Hong Kong during his Faldo Series days
And we learn it was Richard who suggested to McIlroy he carry one of his cameras as McIlroy sought to follow Tiger Woods inside the ropes at the 2008 Dubai Desert Classic.
So with thanks to Richard here is his article on McIlroy.
The muscular young ...
Jordan Spieth Confirms Competing In 2014 Australian Open – First Visit ‘Down Under’.
Ultra-talented American teenager Jordan Spieth is the latest big name to confirm participation in November’s Australian Open in Sydney.
Spieth, who has never previously traveled to Australia, will join World No. 1 and defending champion, Rory McIlroy along with Australian and former Masters champion, Adam Scott competing in the event taking place from November 27th to 30th at The Ausrtralian Club.
The 21-year old Dallas-born golfer confirmed his participation in the event ahead of teeing up on ...
