Graeme McDowell Cabot Links Bound Days Before He Ties The Knot.
Former US Open champion Graheam McDowell and top-ranked Canadian Graham LeLaet will face each other on September 23rd in The Match at Cabot Links.
The event at Cabot Links and on Canada’s only authentic links golf course, will take place just days before McDowell is set to be married while just last Tuesday LeLaet was confirmed as a member of the International Presidents Cup team to tackle the USA side next month in Ohio.
“We are thrilled to have two of the best golfers in the world come ...
Craig Lee Flying High Ahead Of KLM Open
Craig Lee touched down in Amsterdam this morning (Monday) ahead of this week’s KLM Open sky high after brilliantly wrapping-up his Tour card for next year.
Despite losing out in an play-off to Dane Thomas Bjorn, Lee’s second place in Switzerland saw him kiss goodbye any doubts of 2014 Tour membership.
In fact, Lee has already had discussion with Bounce Sports manager, Ian Stoddart already cancelled trips to the Italian Open and next month’s Perth International in Australia
Instead, the Bridge ...
PGA Tour Release 2014 Schedule
The PGA TOUR has announced the full schedule for the 2013-2014 season.
In a first, the PGA TOUR season moves to a wraparound schedule bridging two calendar years.
The 2013-2014 season opens with the Frys.com Open in San Martin, CA (October 10-13), and culminates September 11-14, 2014 with the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, the fourth and final FedExCup Playoff event.
“We have an exceptionally strong schedule as we transition to the new season structure,” said Andy Pazder, Chief of Operations ...
McGinley First To Text Bjorn As Harrington Buried Under Swiss Bogey Avalanche.
The very first text message Thomas Bjorn and now double winning Omega European Masters champion received was from Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley.
Bjorn, 42 emerged from the Alpine mist and stead rain to capture a 14th Tour title, and his first since winning in Switzerland two years ago, after defeating Scotland’s Craig Lee in a play-off at Crans Montana.
Both players ended regulation play locked at 20-under par and with Bjorn posting a 65 and Lee, despite his birdie putt lipping out on the last, ...
Thomas Bjorn Singles Out His ‘Grinding’ Manner In Winning Second Swiss Title In Three Years.
Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn singled out his ‘grinding’ manners in holing a birdie putt at the first extra play-off hole and capture a second Omega European Masters title in three years in Switzerland.
In what was a huge sponsorship coup for Callaway Golf, Bjorn emerged from the mist and steady rain to defeat Scotland’s and fellow Callaway backed Craig Lee after both players had ended regulation play locked on 20-under par.
Bjorn had posted a round of 65 but then Lee’s birdie attempt putt ...
Thomas Bjorn Climbs To Swiss Victory Summit For Second Time In Three Years.
Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn birdied the first extra play-off hole to capture a second Omega European Masters title in three years.
Bjorn holed a 12 foot putt to defeat Scotland’s Craig Lee after both players ended regulation play tied at 20-under par.
It is Bjorn’s first win in two years while Lee was looking to capture a maiden Tour title.
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Bernie’s Monthly Medal Awards – August 2013.
In a continuing new theme this year, here is my Monthly Medal Award winners for August, 2013.
BEST COURSE PLAYED – Beauvallon, France
It was a real pleasure after an absence of some 18 months to again play a round of golf at Beauvallon Golf Club near St. Maxime on the French Med’ coastline.
The course is always in great condition with a wonderful mix of holes, and where you should be walk away with a bunch of pars and maybe the odd birdie.
Beauvallon also commands some excellent views ...
