Shane Lowry Swaps Surfboard For Golf Clubs.
Shane Lowry swapped a surfboard for golf clubs to post a four under par 68 on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Lowry squeezed out six birdies, including three in succession from his fourth hole, in bright but windy conditions at Kingsbarns to share the Irish honours with former champion Michael Hoey on day one of the $5m event in Scotland.
It left the current World No. 84 trailing just four shots behind five players, including former Ryder Cup star Oliver Wilson of England, who lead ...
Five Players Hit The Front On Opening Day Of Dunhill Links.
Five players, including crestfallen former Ryder Cup star Oliver Wilson of England, share the lead with rounds of 64 on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.
Wilson was at the Kingsbarns course grabbing an eagle and six birdies in bright but windy conditions to make the most of a sponsor’s invitation into the $5m event.
Joining Wilson shooting an eight under par score at Kingbarns was compatriot Tom Lewis while countryman Richard McEvoy, also competing on an invitation, ...
Crail Caddy Helps Steer Travellers Championship Winner To 69 On Day One Of Dunhill Links.
Renowned Crail caddy, Davy Sharp helped steer Traveller’s Championship winner Ken Duke to make the most of a disruptive pre-event preparation to shoot a three under par 69 on day oneof the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.
Duke, 44 arrived in Glasgow from Miami on Monday but without his golf clubs or luggage to compete in the $5m event for a first time and on the three host courses of the Old Course at St. Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns also for a first occasion.
However with ...
Nick Dougherty Takes A Dozen At Carnoustie’s Final Hole.
Nick Dougherty’s troubles continued today on the first day of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with the former champion posting a ’12’ on the par four, 18th at Carnoustie and one of three venues hosting the event.
The Liverpudlian commenced his round from the 10th and was playing the 18th as his ninth hole.
He was three over par standing on the tee but proceeded to put two balls out-of-bounds on route to posting an eight over par score for the hole and slump to the tail of ...
McDowell Agrees To New Multi-Year Srixon Contract.
Former US Open champion and soon-to-be-married Graeme McDowell has signed a new multi-year contract extension with Srixon.
The news was officially announced on Srixon’s Twitter page and Todd Harmon President of Cleveland Golf/Srixon USA released a statement saying, “We couldn’t be more thrilled that Graeme has decided to remain a member of Srixon’s PGA Tour staff.
“Graeme is one of those unique individuals who brings so much to the game of golf. His passion for competition, combined ...
Marc Warren Recalls Seve Trophy Night He Was Left Drenched In Blood
Marc Warren has marked his return to the next week’s Seve Trophy recalling a night in his last appearance when the near naked Scot accidentally shattered a hotel room chandelier that left him drenched in blood.
Warren made his Seve Trophy debut in 2007 at the Heritage Club in Ireland when a Nick Faldo captained GB & I side defeated a Seve Ballesteros led European Team.
His place in the 2013 Sam Torrance captained GB & I team was confirmed today (Tues)
However after Warren had teamed with ...
David Duval Grateful For Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Invitation Despite 26-Hour Round Trip.
Former Open Champion David Duval had planned to return to his native Denver after playing in last week’s Italian Open, but having received a sponsor’s invitation to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday night, he was suddenly faced with a dilemma.
The American and former World No. 1 explained: “My first problem was trying to arrange transport here, and the other was trying to arrange transport home for my wife [Susie], because I had only planned on staying for one week. We had a companion ...
