McIlroy Left Frustrated With Short Stick At The Concession
Rory McIlroy admitted to frustrating day with the putter in producing a three-under par 69 on day one of the Workday WGC at The Concession in Florida.
Twice, McIlroy was tied for the lead over the outward half of the Jack Nicklaus/Tony Jacklin designed Concession course and designed in honour of the duo’s sporting concession at the 1969 Ryder Cup at Royal Birkdale.
The effort, and going back to the ‘blade’ putter, left McIlroy trailing only three shots behind the leading duo of American ...
MacIntyre Brilliantly One Putts The Concession’s Closing Eight Holes
The world’s top-ranked lefty Robert MacIntyre brilliantly one-putted his closing eight holes while those higher up the rankings struggled with the short stick on day one of the Workday WGC at The Concessional in Florida.
MacIntrye had found himself quickly struggling to be three-over after just holes but the young Scot superbly regrouped to finish with a two-over par 74 on the ultra frustrating putting surfaces at Bradenton to the south of Tampa.
The Oban lefty teed-up in the States for ...
Riviera Leads By Example – How A Tournament Course Should Be Presented.
The preparation and presentation of Tour and tournament courses today forms a large part of the viewer enjoyment, integrity of the key elements of performance of the players, and influence of the direction of the game.
It is common for a tournament course today to be offered with very narrow width fairways, thick long rough, soft greens and often soft fairways.
This presentation is not a result of weather conditions, but by design and intent.
What does this achieve?
It actively promotes the mentality ...
Woods Cleared Of Any Criminal Charges .. Purely An Accident
Not that it really matters at present as he lies in a hospital bed unable to move but Tiger Woods will not face criminal charges over Tuesday’s horrific accident in suburban Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff also has now formally confirmed the 15-time Major winning Woods was not under the influences of alcohol or any other substance that could have impaired his driving.
This was the news from Sheriff Alex Villanueva following the one-vehicle crash near the border of Rolling Hills ...
Woods Is Not Superman Declares McIlroy .. “Be Grateful He’s Here, He’s Alive”.
“He’s not Superman!” was Rory McIlroy’s very passionate response when asked his reaction to Tuesday’s shattering news of Tiger Woods seriously injured in a car accident in suburban L. A.
McIlroy has become one of Woods’ closest friends since the Northern Irishman turned pro at the end of 2007 and then moved full-time to the U.S. mid last decade.
The pair often play pre-tournament practice rounds together while they stay in contact when not inside the competition ...
Harrington Believes Woods May Find Inspiration From Hogan On His Road To Recovery.
European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington says Tiger Woods may find inspiration from legendary Ben Hogan as the 15-time Major winner begins the lengthy mending process from Tuesday’s horror car crash in suburban LA.
Woods, 45, is presently recovering in a local hospital from serious leg injuries after his Genesis GV80 SUV vehicle crashed off a dangerous downhill road on route to a TV production shoot at the nearby Rolling Hills Country Club course.
The chief medical officer and interim chief ...
PGA Championship To Allow 10,000 Spectators To Line Kiawah Island Foreshore
Lost in the shock of Tiger Woods car crash is news the 2021 PGA Championship in May will be played with approximately 10,000 spectators allowed on the course at Kiawah Island, South Carolina
The PGA of America said Tuesday that the decision to admit a limited number of fans for each round of the May 20-23 tournament was made in conjunction with the state of South Carolina, MUSC Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We’re excited to welcome spectators back ...
