Rory McIlroy Tees-Up In Round 4 With Reassurance Of Justin Parsons Targeting 21, 22-Under Par.
Rory McIlroy headed out to the final round of the 25th Dubai Desert Classic with the assurance of ‘Dubai-based coach’ Justin Parsons.
In the short time McIlroy practiced on his putting before teeing off he was under the watchful eye of Parsons, who is attached to the Butch Harmon Golf Academy at the nearby Els Club here in Dubai.
McIlroy had spent some time at the Els Club before commencing his New Year last fortnight in Abu Dhabi where he eventually finished joint runner-up.
He was then back ...
Tiger Woods Praises Masters Cap Wearing Six Year Old But Takes No Responsibility.
Firstly, for those who have not seen the video check out a six-year old Masters cap wearing Dubai youngster upstaging Tiger Woods and fellow Augusta National winning hero, Mark O’Meara on Friday afternoon on the Emirates Club range.
Here is the link to story and video:
http://www.golfbytourmiss.com/2014/01/tiger-woods-mark-omeara-upstaged-by-6-year-old-at-dubai-desert-classic-clinic/
Woods was asked what he thought about the 6-year old after his third round here in Dubai.
“These kids ...
Tiger Woods First Visit To India Will Generate Lasting Interest In Golf Says Top India Player.
One of India’s top golfers believes Tiger Woods one day visit next week will generate long lasting interest in golf.
Woods is visiting the world’s largest democratic nation for a first time to compete on Tuesday in an 18-hole corporate outing on the Delhi Golf Club in the India capital.
The 14-time major winner has been invited by Mr. Pawan Munjal, CEO and Managing Director of the Hero Motor Group, and one of the largest motor cycle manufacturers in the world.
Munjal, who first met Woods in ...
Rory McIlroy Shakes Off Seafood Bug But Can’t Shake Off Stephen Gallacher.
Rory McIlroy managed to shake off the ill effects of a dodgy seafood takeaway but he couldn’t shake off Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher on day three of the 25th Dubai Desert Classic.
Gallacher will take a two shot lead into the final round of the final round of the 25th Dubai Desert Classic.
The 39-year old Scotland golfer posted a nine under par 63 for a 16-under par tally on the Emirates course.
Gallacher equalled a European Tour record for the lowest nine holes to par in completing his inward ...
Van Der Walt Singles Out TOUR MISS For Special Praise After Grabbing Dubai Lead With 65.
South African Dawie Van Der Walt singled out a putting tip from TOUR MISS as pivotal to shooting a 65 to take the clubhouse lead at nine under par on day three of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Van Der Walt had just 26 putts that included a three-putt to take the lead more than an hour before World No. 6 Rory McIlroy was due to commence his round.
Van Der Walt late last year captured a first European Tour victory in winning the Nelson Mandela Championship and ironically on the weekend of the former South ...
Seahawks Fan Fred Couples Gives Up Super Bowl 50-Yard Line Seats.
Former Masters champ Fred Couples was left ‘gutted’ when he birdied his closing two holes to actually make the Dubai Desert Classic halfway cut.
The Seattle-born Couples had paid what is believed to have been three-times the $800 face value for two 50-yard line tickets for tomorrow’s Super Bowl XLVIII Seahawks and Broncos showdown in New Jersey.
And while Couples pocketed $25,000 for competing in Tuesday’s ‘Former Champions Challenge ‘ it didn’t ease his ...
Rory McIlroy Shrugs Off Dodgy Seafood Supper To Be The One To Catch In Dubai.
Rory McIlroy shrugged off a bout of food poisoning to birdie his last hole in a round of 70 to retain his lead after two rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic.
McIlroy went into the second day struggling after ordering a fish takeaway the night before but it was an adventurous day with the former World No. 1 recording five birdies but also three bogeys to finish on 11-under par.
“We ordered some seafood takeaway last night (Thur) and it did not agree with me,” said McIlroy.
“I ...
