David Horsey Denies Damien McGrane To Capture Russian Open.
Callaway’s David Horsey ended a three-year victory drought to par the first extra play-off hole and capture the Russian Open in Moscow.
Horsey, 29 fought back from a 12th hole double bogey to chip-in for an eagle ‘three’ at the 17th and then par the last in a round of 72 for a 13-under par total and tie Ireland’s Damien McGrane who let slip a first victory in six years when he bogeyed the last in a round of 66.
McGrane then found a greenside bunker at the first extra hole for an eventual ...
Rory McIlroy Gets First Look At Gleneagles In Six Years.
Triple Major winning Rory McIlroy surprised many when he teed-up at Gleneagles for his first look at the PGA Centenary course in six years.
McIlroy arrived at the Ryder Cup host venue carrying his latest trophy – the famed Claret Jug – following his stunning two-shot success in last Sunday’s concluding Open Championship.
It was the 25-year old’s first look at the Jack Nicklaus designed course since he competed in the 2008 Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles and his ...
David Horsey Jumps Two Shots Clear In Russian Open.
England’s David Horsey shot a second round 68 for a two stroke lead at the halfway stage in the Russian Open near Moscow.
Horsey, 29 dropped two shots in his first four holes but then birdied four of his closing six holes to move to 11-under par on the Tseleevo Golf and Polo Club course.
The double European Tour winner and Callaway staff player, and just one of three players inside the world’s top-200 competing in the Russian capital, is clear of Belgium rookie Thomas Pieters who added a similar ...
Jack Nicklaus …. “I like Rory McIlroy’s Swagger”.
Four days after Rory McIlroy joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the one of only three players under the age of 26 to hold three Majors and the ‘Golden Bear’ declared he likes McIlroy’s ‘swagger’.
Nicklaus hosted an international conference calll and not surprisingly the 18-time Major winner was asked his reaction to McIlroy’s Open Championship triumph.
“I think he’s going to win a lot of major championships,” said Nicklaus.
“I like his swagger ...
David Horsey Bolts To One Shot Russian Open Lead As Kafelnikov Shoots 83.
England’s David Horsey shot a seven under par 65 for a one shot lead on day one of the Russian Open in Moscow.
Horsey birdied four of his closing six holes to break clear of the Scotland-born duo of Scott Jamieson and Peter Whiteford sharing second place on six under par.
A further nine places share fourth place at five under par including 22-year old Belgium-born rookie Thomas Pieters and managed by the same company who look after the affairs of 14-time Major winning Tiger Woods.
Horsey teed-up ...
Fifteen Former Champions Teeing Up In 96th PGA Championship.
Fifteen former champions will compete in the 96th PGA Championship being staged from Aug. 7-10 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
They include defending champion Jason Dufner, Rory McIlroy (2012 PGA Champion and 2014 Open Champion), Keegan Bradley (2011), Martin Kaymer (2010 PGA Champion and 2014 U.S. Open Champion), Tiger Woods (1999, 2000, 2006, 2007) and Phil Mickelson (2005). Others who have committed include 2014 Masters Champion Bubba Watson as well as world No. 1 Adam Scott.
Joining ...
McIlroy Toasts Open C’Ship Victory With Jagermeister In Claret Jug.
While Phil Mickelson revealed earlier last week that the best liquid to be poured from Claret Jug was a $40,000 bottle of wine, Rory McIlroy showed he was in touch with a younger generations.
The photograph below shows one of McIlroy’s closest friends in Harry Diamond pouring Jagermeister into golf’s famed trophy and with his mother, Rosie overseeing the pouring.
