Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 17 July 2019
All the big talking points from the final practice day of The Open at Royal Portrush, including Pete Cowen’s outburst, Tiger’s late range session and Rory’s new logo… Cowen calling Wallace ‘a complete idiot’ Don’t count on Pete Cowen coaching Matt Wallace anytime soon. In an interview published in The Times, the Yorkshireman, who works with Brooks Koepka and Gary Woodland,...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 17 July 2019
Matt Wallace’s camp has hit back at coach Pete Cowen after he branded the four-time European Tour winner a “complete idiot” on the eve of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Cowen, who works with the likes of Brooks Koepka, Gary Woodland and Henrik Stenson, launched a scathing attack in an interview published by The Times, and even called for the...
Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 17 July 2019
Rory McIlroy says this season has been the ‘most consistent period of golf’ he’s ever played but is trying to treat the Open at Portrush ‘like any other’ as he targets his fifth major championship This week marks the first Open Championship to be played in Northern Ireland since 1951, and it happens to be at Royal Portrush – the place...
Monday 1 July 2019
10 Things you missed: The incredible stories behind the winners on the PGA and European Tour, Michelle Wie out for the rest of the year, a strange penalty and more… Both Nate Lashley and Christiaan Bezuidenhout have overcome immense personal struggles throughout their lives both on and off the golf course, but it came full circle on Sunday as each player...
Monday 1 July 2019
The European Tour heads to Lahinch Golf Club this week for the Irish Open: Find out how to watch and who to back this week A strong contingent of top European Tour players that include Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood head to Lahinch Golf Club as it hosts the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open for the first time this week. Paul McGinley...
Sunday 7 July 2019
Find out what clubs Jon Rahm used to capture his second Irish Open victory by two shots With a final round 62 Jon Rahm claimed his fourth European Tour title on Sunday, and second Irish Open win in three years. Rahm, who has become the first player to win three Rolex Series events, earned his victory with a bag set-up that included...
Sunday 7 July 2019
Jon Rahm fired an impressive final round 62 to win the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open by two shots Jon Rahm claimed his second Irish Open title in just three years on Sunday at Lahinch Golf Club with a final round 62 to get to 16-under-par. Following on from his success in 2017 at Portstewart, the Spaniard carded eight birdies and an...
Sunday 7 July 2019
Matthew Wolff finished with a spectacular eagle to claim his maiden Tour title at 3M Open – in just his third PGA Tour start as a professional Just a month after turning professional, Matthew Wolff claimed his first Tour title in spectacular fashion with a final hole eagle at the inaugural 3M Open. Matthew Wolff is fast becoming one of the most...
Sunday 7 July 2019
John Daly said he was left ‘disappointed’ and ‘could not disagree more’ with the R&A’s decision not to allow him to use a golf buggy at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. John Daly, 53, became the first person since Casey Martin at the US Open (1998 and 2012) to use a golf cart in a major championship when he teed up...
Monday 8 July 2019
Find out what clubs Matthew Wolff used to win his first PGA Tour title at the 3M Open It was only last month that standout college star Matthew Wolff decided to turn professional and sign a multi-year equipment deal with TaylorMade. And now – he’s a PGA Tour winner. Wolff, who is well-known for his unique golf swing, took just three events...
Monday 8 July 2019
What you missed: From incredible wins, changes to the Open play-off format and Beef’s European Tour blog to John Daly’s spider bite and the best 14 club challenge yet Matthew Wolff became the 11th first-time PGA Tour winner of the season when he claimed the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in dramatic style on Sunday with a 72nd hole eagle...
Monday 8 July 2019
Prize Money breakdown: Find out how much each player won at the 3M Open WINNER: Matthew Wolff (-21) $1,152,000 T2 Bryson DeChambeau (-20) $563,200 T2 Collin Morikawa (-20) $563,200 4 Adam Hadwin (-18) $307,200 T5 Carlos Ortiz (-17) $243,200 T5 Wyndham Clark (-17) $243,200 T7 Lucas Glover (-16) $179,733 T7 Sam Burns (-16) $179,733 T7 Brian Harman (-16) $179,733 T7 Joey Garber (-16) $179,733 T7 Troy Merritt (-16) $179,733 T7 Hideki Matsuyama (-16) $179,733 T13 Viktor Hovland (-15) $128,000 T13 Fabian...
Monday 8 July 2019
‘Spider Pro’: John Daly ‘in serious pain’ as he recovers from surgery after being bitten by a spider in England last week John Daly was left needing emergency surgery after being unknowingly bitten by a brown recluse spider while on a family holiday in England last week. As a result of the bite, Daly developed a major infection in his abdominal area...
Monday 8 July 2019
The R&A have announced a significant increase in prize money for the 2019 AIG Women’s British Open Following in the footsteps of an increased U.S. Women’s Open purse last month, the R&A have announced that the upcoming prize fund for the AIG Women’s British Open will be $4,500,000 – an increase of almost 40%. Taking place on the Marquess’ Course at Woburn,...
Monday 8 July 2019
The European Tour heads to The Renaissance Club this week for the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open: Here’s how to watch, and who to back Following on from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, the ASI Scottish Open is the third Rolex Series of the year – meaning there’s a bigger prize fund, and a strong field heading to North Berwick...
Tuesday 9 July 2019
John Daly has withdrawn from the Open after he was bitten by a spider that left him needing surgery – not long after the R&A denied his request to use a golf cart around Royal Portrush next week It’s been a difficult week for John Daly. First, his request to use a golf cart at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush...
Tuesday 9 July 2019
The PGA Tour heads to TPC Deere Run this week for the John Deere Classic. Here’s how to watch, and who to back There’s just one week until the Open at Royal Portrush, and it’s the last chance for players not already qualified to gain the final spot in the 148th Open Championship field at the John Deere Classic this week. Following...
Monday 15 July 2019
Bernd Wiesberger outlasted Benjamin Hebert to win the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open with a par on the third play-off hole Bernd Wiesberger claimed his first Rolex Series title and second European Tour win of the year at The Renaissance on Sunday, capatilising on his opportunity to beat Benjamin Hebert on the third play-off hole. Hebert had set the clubhouse target at...
Monday 15 July 2019
Dylan Frittelli became the 12th first-time PGA Tour winner of the season with a two-shot victory at the John Deere Classic Two-time European Tour winner Dylan Frittelli earned his maiden victory on the PGA Tour with a final round bogey-free 64 to finish two shots clear of Russell Henley on 21-under-par. The South African, who also earned his spot at the Open...
Monday 15 July 2019
The clubs Dylan Frittelli used to claim his first PGA Tour title at the John Deere Classic DRIVER: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero (10.5 degrees), Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 70 TX shaft FAIRWAY WOODS: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero (15 degrees), Mitsubishi Diamana RF 70 shaft Callaway Rogue Sub Zero (18 degrees), Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX...