Written by Edward Colman on Monday 21 November 2016
Matt Fitzpatrick sealed his place as one of the most exciting and hottest young talents in golf over the weekend after winning the DP World Tour Championship after an epic battle with fellow countryman Tyrrell Hatton. Just two years to the day that Fitzpatrick earned his Tour card he showed incredible character to hold his nerve, birdieing the last to steal...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 1 September 2016
Coca-Cola, Nike, Google… the world’s biggest brands have some of the world’s most famous logos. This type of instant recognition is a holy grail for businesses, which spend millions fine-tuning their corporate identities. A handful of golfers have achieved a similar level of identity via their “brand”, while others are just starting to build theirs. So we thought we’d test...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 14 September 2016
We know repairing pitch marks is expected of us, but when can you do a little gardening? Learn these rules so you are being kind to the green, without being penalised… A player may repair an old hole plug, or damage to the green caused by the impact of a ball, regardless of whether the ball lies on the green (Rule 16-1c). The...
Friday 30 September 2016
The greatest spectacle in golf has come and gone, here is how it ended up at Hazeltine. Europe has won eight of the last 10 matches dating back to 1995, but it’s a team in transition. The USA convened a special Task Force and appointed a captain with previous experience and a score to settle as they search for a winning formula. Both...
Friday 30 September 2016
The wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of the Team Europe and Team USA players competing at Hazeltine. Erica Stoll and Rory McIlroy Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnston Angela Akins and Sergio Garcia Annie Verret and Jordan Spieth Sabine Lisicki and Martin Kaymer Erin Walker and Jimmy Walker Kate Rose and Justin Rose Amy Mickelson and Phil Mickelson Sybi Kuchar and Matt Kuchar Emma...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 29 September 2016
Piers Morgan is backing America in the Ryder Cup. With Ryder Cup fever sweeping across Europe, one of the nation’s most polarising public figures is supporting the States in golf’s showpiece event – thanks to the UK’s decision to leave the E.U. in this summer’s referendum. He said: “I’m shooting for the USA all the way.” In a possible attempt to rebuild Morgan-American...
Written by Edward Colman on Friday 30 September 2016
The Olympic medal winning duo of Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson will kick-off team Europe’s battle to win a fourth successive Ryder Cup in Friday’s opening foursomes. Speaking at the opening ceremony European captain Darren Clarke also said that all his rookies “will play before the singles”, however he added went on to say that the state of the match would...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 29 September 2016
A lot of airtime and column inches have been given over to the topic of home advantage in the build-up to this year’s Ryder Cup but does it really make a difference? Measuring 7,628 yards, Hazeltine National is the second longest course to stage the Ryder Cup and with plenty of big hitters in the US ranks it certainly seems to...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
Europe and America renew the greatest rivalry in golf at Hazeltine. National from September 30–October 2. Here is how they line up: The greatest spectacle in golf is here and it promises to be another epic battle. Europe has won eight of the last 10 matches dating back to 1995, but it’s a team in transition. The USA convened a special Task...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 29 September 2016
Did you know that 11% of home insurance policies include cover for scoring a hole-in-one? There is no bigger shot in golf than a hole-in-one and as the sport’s biggest stars prepare for the Ryder Cup this Friday, thousands of spectators will be hoping to see one. Data provided by financial information business Defaqto shows that 56 out of 488 (11%) home...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
In 2014, Paul McGinley delivered one of the best ever Ryder Cup captaincy performances. In an exclusive interview with Peter Masters, the Irishman reveals his winning secrets. 1 One of the reasons Europe does so well is that we have a succession plan. All our captains have been vice-captains first. Nick Faldo and Monty weren’t vice-captains, but they were Seve Trophy captains, which...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
We predict the partnerships that Clarke could send into battle. There’s no denying America has the stronger team statistically. But they’ve been the favourites on paper in the last 10 Ryder Cups and Europe has won eight of them. Unfortunately for Europe, the gap in strength appears larger than the previous few. With five rookies in the automatic qualifiers (and it could be half...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
Combine emotions, egos, national pride and patriotism and what do you get? Peter Masters selects the five greatest Ryder Cup encounters in history. 1 Tony Jacklin v Jack Nicklaus When: Sunday, Royal Birkdale, 1969 Format: Final singles It’s the famous concession when, to the chagrin of some of his teammates, big Jack offered Jacklin a half that tied the matches at 16-16. It was a...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
Despite a valiant effort in the singles session, Europe were beaten 15½ -8½ by their United States counterparts in the tenth edition of the Junior Ryder Cup at Interlachen Country Club. Some early momentum was provided by Kristoffer Reitan, who edged a high-quality encounter with Davis Shore, and Frida Kinhult, who secured a half point to remain unbeaten, but the strength...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
Irish rugby union legend Paul O’Connell wowed team Team Europe last night as Darren Clarke’s troops prepare for battle. O’Connell retired from rugby on medical advice in February after a glittering career which saw him captain Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions. European captain Clarke believed the talk would be “seriously inspirational” for his team. “There’s no finer an example...
Written by Edward Colman on Monday 19 September 2016
Hazeltine head pro Chandler Withington reveals three key shots the stars will need to hit – pick up the latest issue of Today’s Golfer for Chandler’s instruction piece on how you can play them. 1. 18th tee shot The further and straighter you can hit it in matchplay, the more pressure you’ll put on your opponents. But if you find a bunker off...
Written by Edward Colman & Kevin Brown on Wednesday 28 September 2016
It is Ryder Cup time and Hazeltine National head pro Chandler Withington has provided Today’s Golfer with an exclusive hole-by-hole guide to the course. Few people know Hazeltine National better than the club’s head professional Chandler Withington. He has played the course hundreds of times since he arrived from Merion four years ago, so there’s nobody more qualified to give us the inside...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 27 September 2016
Arnold Palmer spent a lifetime in the game of golf. During that time, he learned a few things – about life, about competing and about people and alsogave plenty back including his contribution towards the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. We gleaned a little about his outlook on life, and his biggest influences, when we spoke to him last year over an...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 27 September 2016
The Nike Golf Club Charge the Cup collection celebrates the Ryder Cup, a biennial match play contest between the United States and Europe. The Charge the Cup collection is designed for off-course style with on-course functionality. Including the Nike Classic 99 hat, Nike Range Sweater and Nike TR Dry Blade polo each piece in the collection celebrates this storied competition. The U.S. team,...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 27 September 2016
On the eve of the Ryder Cup, Ballantine’s, the No. 2 Scotch whisky globally, has today launched its innovative ‘Call the Shots’ film series featuring 2014 Ryder Cup winning captain Paul McGinley. Hosted on the Ballantine’s Golf Club website, Call the Shots represents a world first for real world gamified golf content. The concept allows viewers to control the shot selection...