McIlroy Clearly Short Of Spark On Long Island.
Glen Oaks, Old Westbury, NY …
Rory McIlroy was clearly short of spark and declaring he had no excuses after a disappointing three-over par 73 on the opening day of the Northern Trust on New York’s Long Island.
McIlroy managed three birdies but twice as many bogeys in superb conditions on the Glen Oaks course, and hosting an event of any stature for its first time since being opened in 1969.
The defending FedEx Cup champ birdied two of the opening par threes, holing putts of 29-feet at the ...
Paul Casey Contends Glen Oaks Competitors Will Wear Out Their Drivers.
Old Westbury, Long Island, NY …
Paul Casey contends those contesting this week’s FedEx Cup Play-Off opener will wear out the driver tackling the expansive Glen Oaks layout on New York’s Long Island.
Casey heads a strong contingent of seven Brits, including four-time Major winning Rory McIlroy, teeing-up in the Northern Trust and the opening event of the four-tournament Play-Off series.
The 27-hole layout was only opened in 1969 and it encompasses a vast area so much so one caddy ...
Rory McIlroy ‘Intrigued’ By Conor McGregor Who Talks A Good Game.
Old Westbury, Long Island, NY ….
Rory McIlroy admits he is intrigued by fellow Irishman Conor McGregor ahead of his title fight showdown on Saturday in Las Vegas.
McGregor faces fierce rival Floyd Mayweather in their historic showdown in the gambling capital of the world and with Irish punters desperate to see the 29-year old McGregor crowned undisputed lightweight champ.
McIlroy is facing his own heavyweight contest starting Thursday on New York’s Long Island and needing a Northern Trust ...
McIlroy’s ‘Shutdown’ Following Dunhill Links Huge Blow To European Tour.
Old Westbury, Long Island, NY …
Rory McIlroy’s decision to completely ‘shut down’ his season following October’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland comes as a huge blow to the European Tour.
Not only has McIlroy ruled out contesting the one remaining WGC event in China and the last four Rolex Series events, including the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, but he intends to commence his 2018 season hopefully in Hawaii and definitely teeing-up in the PGA Tour’s ‘West ...
Jordan Spieth Now Reserving Claret Jug For Red Wine Only
Old Westbury, Long Island, NY …
Open Champion, Jordan Spieth revealed he is now reserving only his favourite reds to drink from the Claret Jug.
Golf’s most-famous trophy has been in the Texan’s possession for just over a month and he’s also delighted in having friends around for dinner and serving wine from the trophy.
“I had friends over to my house last Saturday and we used the Claret Jug to pour wine from it and it is the first time I have had red wine in the Jug,” he said.
“I ...
McIlroy Determined To Keep Alive Nine-Year Victory Run.
Old Westbury, New York …
Four-time Major winning Rory McIlroy is desperate to end an injury-plagued season with a victory and keep alive a nine-year streak of having won at least one event a year since 2009.
Despite the uncertainty following last fortnight’s PGA Championship, McIlroy will return to competition at this week’s Northern Trust and the opening event of the FedEx Cup Play-Off Series.
It has also been a fortnight short of a year since McIlroy captured the Deutsche Bank Championship ...
Geoff Ogivly Admits It Was Like Eating Soup With A Fork But I’ve Found The Spoon.
Old Westbury, New York ….
If Geoff Ogilvy had not of secured full playing rights for next year’s PGA Tour he could mirror the money on the public speaking circuit being earned by former Presidents and Prime Ministers with his vast knowledge.
His pre-Northern Trust press conference, and just two days after moving right on the ‘bubble’ and 125th place on the FedEx Cup to 116th position and the assurance of membership for the 2017/18 season, was a golf writers dream.
There was one fabulous ...
