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Costa On Cruise Control Storming Six Shots Clear In MahaSamutr Masters

Chilean Antonio Costa was in cruise control mode on day two at the MENA Golf Tour’s MahaSamutr Masters Costa credited his hot putter as he turned the scenic Banyan course layout into his own personal playground, taking a massive six-shot lead into the final round of the MahaSamutr Masters, sponsored by PACE Development Corporation Plc, on Wednesday. The 27-year-old backed-up his opening 66 with another sparking 67 on Tuesday to reach 11-under for the tournament, leaving big names in the field trailing ...

Muirfield On Threshold Of Historic Vote To Allow Women Members.

The Honourable Society of Edinburgh Golfers or Muirfield Golf Club is on the threshold of an historic vote and allowing women members. The result of a recent vote among members to allow women full members announced tomorrow (Thursday) around 11am UK time. It is understood Muirfield members will be informed on the outcome of the voting process this evening, and this is following a two-year consultation process. And the vote can only be passed if there is a two-thirds majority of the 750 members ...

Steven Bowditch .. How Does He Tackle ATT Byron Nelson Defence? A Special Report By Kiran Kanwar.

Stephen Bowditch.  How does he tackle his ATT Byron Nelson Defence? A special report by Kiran Kanwar, Irving, Texas.   Steven Bowditch is an Australian professional who, this week, will be returning to the scene of his glorious victory at the ATT Byron Nelson in Irving, Texas. Catching up with him on the driving range earlier today, asked what his plan of play would be to defend his title. He said it will depend on the weather and how the golf course reacts, and he’ll go from there. Last ...

The Anatomy Of The Putting Stroke …. Special Report By Kiran Kanwar.

The anatomy of the putting stroke … A special report by Kiran Kanwar Some golfers like a long lazy putting stroke. Others, a short tap in. Some prefer an in-to-in stroke with an exaggerated arc (good luck to them) while still others prefer as straight-back-straight-through a stroke as possible (given the inevitable rotation of the two linked arms about the human spine). The advantage of a straight-back-straight-through stroke is that it is as simple as connecting a pool ball with a cue, ...

Masters Champ Insists PGA Tour Should Act On Slow Players.

K. Club, Ireland … New Masters champion Danny Willett believes the PGA Tour needs to act on curbing slow play. Willett has returned to to tee-up in this week’s Irish Open at the K. Club and the first reigning Augusta National winner to compete since 1994 when Spain’s Jose Maria Olazabal had won the first of two Masters. However, after taking nearly six hours to play last Saturday’s third round in the Players Championship the Englishman says tournament tortoises should be identified. The ...

Shane Lowry Still Torn Between Bridgestone Defence & 100th French Open.

Ireland’s Shane Lowry remains torn between defending his WGC – Bridgestone Invitational crown in Ohio or teeing-up the same week in the 100thFrench Open in Versailles. Lowry’s decision hinges on his European Ryder Cup standing ahead of the June 30th start to both events. A row between the PGA Tour and the European Tour has seen the European Tour react to the PGA Tour to stage the WGC – Bridgestone Invitational the same week as the French Open by declaring there will no Ryder Cup points ...

Masters Champ Danny Willett Fears Phoning Augusta Chairman For ‘Replacement’ Green Jacket.

K. Club, Ireland … Reigning Augusta National champion Danny Willett fears the ramification of losing the famed green jacket while he’s also revealed the nightmares he has been enduring over the number of commemorative Masters flags he’s been asked to autograph. The Englishman, who is contesting this week’s Irish Open at the K. Club, is concerned he may leave the most sought after item of apparel in all of golf behind in a hotel room and never see it again. It would then mean ...