Golf, by TourMiss

Rory McIlroy joked that he would autograph a packet of frozen peas after accidentally hitting his father on the leg on day one of the 85th Masters. Gerry McIlroy was following his four-time major winning son when McIlroy hit him on the back of his leg at the seventh hole at Augusta National. McIlroy was playing ‘army golf’ down the seventh first hitting trees left of the fairway and then with his second heading right forcing him to immediately call: ‘Fore, right”. A number of spectators hearing ...

Rory McIlroy put on a brave face to say he’s ‘encouraged’ by his last four holes despite producing a highest Augusta National opening score with a 76 on day one of the 85th Masters. In the bigger 18-hole picture McIlroy presented a portrait of despair managing just two birdies and slumping 11 shots behind England’s Justin Rose, who after being two-over par after seven holes, sensationally played the closing 11 holes in nine-under par for an eventual seven-under par 65. Rose heads to ...

 Nine-time Major Champion, Gary Player, has joined Golf Saudi as its latest and most influential ambassador to date. One of the most decorated golfers of all time, Mr. Player will work with Golf Saudi to help implement a shared vision for golf and its future development within the Kingdom. The news was announced shortly before Gary Player took up his traditional role as the Honorary Starter of the Masters alongside Jack Nicklaus and Lee Elder, with their tee shots officially due to open the tournament ...

While Masters Chairman Fred Ridley dispelled any talk of an Augusta tournament golf ball the club will not rule out measures to help protect the integrity of Augusta National. And those measures could include looking to ‘other options’ if not happy with decisions of golf’s two ruling authorities – the R & A and USGA. Ridley, who indicated he’s now been a member at the famed Georgia club for 20-years, delivered the now ‘State of the Masters’ address an hour before ...

Super Scot Sandy Lyle was clearly taken by surprise when informed he’s set a Masters record for the number of consecutive Augusta National appearances. Lyle will tee-up tomorrow (THUR) in a 37th consecutive Masters and having contested every Masters since 1985. Lyle made his Masters debut as a then 22-year-old in 1980 and then returned to tee-up in 1981 and 1985 before the start of now 37 unbroken appearances and 40 overall. Of course, he became the first Brit to win a Masters green jacket with ...

A courtesy visit to a recovering Tiger Woods’ residence has given Rory McIlroy a whole new perspective on winning more majors. Not only was it McIlroy’s intent in visiting Woods to help keep Woods’ spirits high following February’s near fatal car accident but it was an inspection of Woods’ trophy cabinet that totally lifted McIlroy’s efforts to restart his own stalled career. So much so, all McIlroy could think about on the short drive back to his own Bear’s Club residence ...

Masters organisers have done Robert MacIntye a huge favour in drawing him with Canadian and fellow lefty Mike Weir for the opening round of the 85th Masters Weir, 50, became the first left-handed to win the Masters in 2003 in a play-off over American Len Mattice and has played in 21 straight Masters since his debut in 2000. And with 68 rounds to his credit, he’s sure to help the 27-old MacIntyre with the right lines around the Georgia golfing gem. At the time, Weir was just the second lefty ...