Robert Karlsson Named By Bjorn As His First 2018 Ryder Cup Vice Captain
European Ryder Cup Captain Thomas Bjørn has named Sweden’s Robert Karlsson as his first vice captain for the 2018 contest against the United States at Le Golf National in France.
Karlsson twice represented Europe in The Ryder Cup, first as part of the record-breaking winning team in 2006 at The K Club, in Ireland, and then at Valhalla, Kentucky in 2008, when he defeated Justin Leonard 5&3 in the singles. Later that year he won the Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour’s Number One player, ...
Nicklaus Not About To Criticise McIlroy But Singles Out Today’s Superstars Who Find It Easy To Withdraw From Events.
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Legendary Jack Nicklaus was not about to single out Rory McIlroy for any criticism but did question the ethics of today’s superstar golfers who disappoint fans, sponsors and organisers by withdrawing with injury from events.
After withdrawing from last week’s BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, McIlroy also has elected not to contest this week’s Memorial as he continues to recover for a latest rib injury.
Nicklaus, 77 hosted a press conference on ...
Nicklaus Feeds “Bad” For Woods & Now Does Not See Woods Breaking His Majors Record.
Jack Nicklaus admitted he feels “bad” for Tiger Woods after his arrest early Monday morning, so much so the “Golden Bear” says the golf community as a whole needs to rally around the 14-time Major winner.
“I don’t really know what happened, what went on,” said Nicklaus ahead of hosting this weeks Memorial.
“But I feel bad for Tiger. Tiger is a friend. He’s been great for the game of golf. And I think he needs all our help. And we wish him well”.
That ...
Dunne Takes Big Career Step Qualifying For First U.S. Open & First Major Stateside.
Paul Dunne is headed Stateside after brilliantly qualifying via a play-off for his first U.S. Open next fortnight at Erin Hills in Wisconsin.
The Irishman posted scores of 67 and 68 to among seven players tied in 12th place at nine-under par on the Walton Heath course just to the south of London.
England’s Aaron Rai grabbed top qualifying honours with rounds of 66 and 64 for a 14-under tally.
It turned it a long anxious wait for Dunne following his round before then having to endure the play-off, ...
Richie Ramsay Ends 10-Year Wait To Qualify For First U.S. Open As A Pro.
Scotland’s US Open contingent has doubled with Richie Ramsay celebrating a 10-year absence in shooting a pair of 66s to qualify for next fortnight’s Major in Wisconsin.
Ramsay stormed home first on Walton Heath’s Old Course in birding four holes in succession from the 13th and the Scot then did the same after a short lunch break to birdie the same four holes on the New Course.
The effort was good enough to hand Ramsay a share of third place among the leading 15 qualifiers now headed to the ...
Wade Ormsby Ends Long 16-Year Wait To Contest Maiden Major … Qualifies 2017 U.S. Open.
Affable Aussie Wade Ormsby has ended a long overdue 16-year wait to contest a first Major after successfully qualifying through a seven-man play-off for next fortnight’s U.S. Open.
Ormsby, 37 had finished right on the play-off cut-off mark of nine-under after scores of 66 and 69 in Monday’s 36-hole qualifier at Walton Heath and just to the south of London.
It was the Adelaide-born Ormsby’s fourth attempt at U.S. Open qualifying at Walton Heath but a first since 2009.
England’s Aaron Rai ...
Alex Noren Creates History Becoming First Swede To Win BMW PGA Championship.
Alex Noren claimed the biggest of win of his career and in the process became the first Swedish born winning thanks to a course record closing 62 for a two-shot victory at the BMW PGA Championship.
Not since the first championship in 1955 has the Swedish flag been flown from the top of the mast, well not until now.
Noren, 34 stormed home finishing some two hours ahead of the overnight leaders and blitzing the revamped “Burma Road” layout with a new course record of a 10-under par 62 ...
