Tom Watson – ‘My Team Are Dropping Like Flies’.
Tom Watson repeated his comments of a day earlier saying those in the make-up for Ryder Cup selection are ‘dropping like flies’.
And with an injury cloud hanging over the head of Matt Kuchar and Jason Dufner, as well as Tiger Woods struggling badly during his second round here at Valhalla, the USA Captain was asked if is concerned.
“Yes, there is concern as we’re falling like flies right now, some of the players that are either on the borderline or on the team,” said ...
Rory McIlroy – 96th PGA Championship – By The Numbers.
Rory McIlroy seemingly already has one hand on a second Rodman Wanamaker Trophy after storming his way to a two shot led mid-round on day two of the PGA Championship at Valhalla.
And here with thanks to the PGA of America is – McIlroy by the Numbers:-
McIlroy – 2014 PGA Championship – By the numbers:
Through 36 holes at the 2014 PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy is now:25-under par in his last 10 rounds in the PGA Championship9-under par this week3-under par in 2013 at Oak Hill Country ...
Rory McIlroy Vows To Keep The Valhalla Victory Pedal To The Metal.
Triple Major winning Rory McIlroy has vowed to keep the pedal to the metal after storming his way to a two-shot clubhouse lead midway through the second round of the 96th PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.
McIlroy continues to look in a class of his own muscling his way from one shot back at the start of the second round to end his day two clear in posting a four under par 67 and move to nine under on the rain-softened Valhalla course in Louisville, Kentucky.
And so much for his ‘Friday ...
Valhalla Injury Toll Rises To Five As Crane & Aphibarnrat Withdraw.
The number of players to have withdrawn from this week’s 96th PGA Championship is now up to ? with the withdrawal today of a further two players in American Ben Crane and Thailand’s Kiradeck Aphibarnrat.
Crane withdrew without teeing up on day two and with the PGA of America indicating he was suffering back spasms.
Crane had opened with a 3-over 74 but has a long history of back trouble.
This is the second straight tournament he had to withdraw because of back pain. Last week at Firestone, ...
Monty Soaks Up Kentucky Humidity To Finish Equal Leading Scot.
A perspiration soaked Colin Montgomerie continued his impressive Seniors Tour form in being joined by Stephen Gallacher as the leading Scots on the opening day of the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.
Monty posted an impressive one under par 70 before being joined by Gallacher on the same score in the meltdown conditions on the Valhalla course.
It was Monty’s first round in a regular Major since missing the cut in the same tournament four years ago at Whistling Straits.
Monty seized ...
Shane Lowry Put His Best Foot Forward – Buys 20 Pair Of Different Coloured Socks.
Shane Lowry’s purchase of 20-pair of different coloured socks helped produce his best-ever PGA Championship score of a three under par 68 on day one at Valhalla in Kentucky.
Lowry capped his round with three birdies in succession mid-round to head to the clubhouse inside the top-10 and just three shots behind the leading trio of England’s Lee Westwood and the American pair of Kevin Chappell and Ryan Moore.
The Irish golfer has taken to wearing different coloured socks since wearing a green sock ...
Jason Day Shoots 69 Says It’s The Best He’s Felt Since Match-Play Triumph.
The look of confidence that has been missing much of the year from his eyes has clearly returned and with Jason Day, at long last, sounding good about himself and his game following an opening round of 69 on day one of the 96th PGA Championship.
Not since he captured the WGC – Accenture Match-Play Championship earlier this season has the Australian felt so pleased after a round of golf.
The 26-year old dropped just one shot on the opening day of the season-ending Major to be lying just four ...
