Willett’s Withdrawal With Back Injury Body-Blow For British Masters Fans.
The Grove, Watford, England …
Masters champion Danny Willett’s withdrawal before tee-off in today’s commencing British Masters at The Grove club near Watford has come as a body body to his British fans.
Willett, 29 was due to tee-up at 12.35pm local time alongside fellow Englishman Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston and in-form Swede Alex Noren.
A European Tour official indicated Willett had complained of back problems during Wednesday’s Pro-Am.
Willett’s withdrawal led to South African ...
Poulter Ends Four-Month Absence Storming His Way Top Of Board In Macau.
England’s Ian Poulter marked his return from a four-month injury layoff and storming his way to a share of the lead with a seven under par 64 on the opening day of the Asian Tour’s Venetian Macao Open.
The Hazeltine vice-captain birdied all the par five holes on a blustery day at Macau Golf and Country Club without dropping a shot to pull two-shots clear from Australia’s Marcus Fraser, who made two eagles in his round of 66.
Poulter’s effort was his best anywhere since a similar 64 ...
Darren Clarke Sheds European Team Captaincy Burden To Tee Up In Macau Open.
Darren Clarke returns to competition for a first time since the Ryder Cup with one goal at this week’s Asian Tour Macau Open – hit the ball straight.
For a first time since early 2015 Clarke can tee-up without the pressure of being the European Captain.
The Northern Irishman has joined Australia’s Scott Hend, South African Branden Grace along with England’s Ian Poulter in the $US 1.1m event.
And it was a very relaxed Clarke, despite the disappointment of putting in so much ...
Scott Hend Eyes Macao Open Historic Hat-Trick Triumph.
Australia’s Scott Hend will be aiming to become the first man to win a record third Venetian Macao Open title beginning on Thursday, feeling refreshed and recharged after a week’s break.
The renowned big-hitting Queenslander starts as one of the odd-on favourites at the US$1.1 million Asian Tour tournament, thanks largely to stylish victories here in 2013 and last year.
He also finished runner-up to India’s Anirban Lahiri in 2014 and is a staggering 52-under-par at Macau Golf and Country Club ...
Lee Westwood Targets Being Appointed 2020 Ryder Cup Captain.
The Grove, Watford …
Lee Westwood has returned to competition following an indifferent Ryder Cup showing and clearly targeting being appointed 2020 European Team captain.
Westwood failed to score a point in three Hazeltine matches and the first occasion in 10 straight Ryder Cup appearances for Europe.
The 43-year old Englishman went to Hazeltine looking to eclipse Nick Faldo’s all-time European record scoring feat but instead Westwood found himself dropped by long-time close friend Captain ...
Westwood Admits His Disappointment In Letting Down Clarke & The European Team.
The Grove, Watford …
Lee Westwood has returned competition admitting his Hazeltine disappointment in letting down long-time good friend Darren Clarke after the Englishman’s worst-ever Ryder Cup showing.
What should have been a joyful 10th straight European Team cap turned into a Hazetline horror show for Westwood who failed to score a point in three matches.
Westwood had played so poorly in being handed a second worst defeat in the opening Foursomes he had Clarke side-line him for the afternoon ...
Tiger Woods Not Only Missed At Safeway Open But Also British Masters.
The Grove, Watford …
Tiger Woods absence will not be missed in California but at The Grove club and venue for this week’s British Masters to the north of London.
The course, located close to Watford, last hosted a major tournament in staging the 2006 WGC – American Express Championship.
Woods teed-up as the then World No. 1 and also as the reigning Open Champion, WGC – Bridgestone Invitational winner and PGA Championship title holder.
The American, then at the peak of his profession, ...
