Golf, by TourMiss

Newly-engaged Rory McIlroy confessed he was more nervous proposing to Caroline Wozniacki than standing over of the putts to win any of his two Majors along or eight other victories around the globe. McIlroy had been expecting to propose to the Danish tennis ace in Brisbane where Wozniacki was due to compete in the Brisbane International. However when she withdrew with a shoulder injury McIlroy’s two-week old proposal plan was dashed and instead he found himself heading south to the New South ...

Former European and PGA No. 1 Luke Donald has quit long-time managers IMG to sign with Lagardère Unlimited. Donald will be represented by  Lagardère’s Steve Loy who also manages five-time Major winning Phil Mickelson. Donald’s deal with IMG Golf expired at the end of 2013, and the Englishman chose to move to the ever increasing  Lagardère stable in 2014 along with Jamie Lovemark and Ricky Barnes.  The company also run several Web.com events and corporate outings with Tour players. “I’m ...

Caledonia Golf GmbH, one of the world’s most advanced putter development companies, has signed an ambassador agreement with former Open Champion Paul Lawrie. News of Lawrie’s signing was announced today – Tuesday January 14th ahead of Lawrie’s appearance in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Having won the Claret Jug, arguably the most prestigious trophy in golf, with his triumph at the Open Championship in 1999, Lawrie has accomplished an impressive career of tournament victories ...

Phil Mickelson is looking to toast his 21st full season as a professional toasting the one Major Championship missing from his going resume – the US Open. Mickelson tees-up in this week’s Abu Dhabi Championship at Number Five in the world and the highest ranked player in the event and two spots ahead of Rory McIlroy. It is the reigning British Open champions first tournament since ending his 2013 season in finishing 14th two months ago in the WGC – HSBC Champions event in Shanghai, and also ...

This week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship lead stars have shared center stage in a prelude to this week’s event in the UAE capital. McIlroy and Mickelson joined a group of local musicians twirling golf clubs on a stage set-up in front of the stunning Falcon clubhouse at the National course here in Abu Dhabi. Holding aloft their clubs, the pair swayed to the sounds of Emirati drums and chants as they learnt the finer art of Al Razfa – a dance traditionally performed by male warriors ...

After a largely disappointing last year both on and off the golf course double Major winning Rory McIlroy believes he’s a smarter and happier player heading into his new season this week in Abu Dhabi. McIlroy commences his seventh full season in the pro ranks in this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The 24-year old Northern Irishman, who has slipped to No 7 on the World Rankings, has been in nearby Dubai also in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) working on his game since the start of the New ...

Rory McIlroy will find himself playing alongside one of the legends of Ireland golf in Eamon Darcy when the pair partake later this month in 25th anniversary Dubai Desert Classic Former Champions Challenge in Dubai. All 21 former winners of the Dubai Desert Classic, with the exception of course of the late Seve Ballesertos, will compete on the Tuesday before the championship proper in the $600,000 Challenge were every player is guaranteed $25,000 for just teeing up and a first prize of $300,000 should ...