Tuesday 6 September 2016
Padraig Harrington will have a key role to play as one of Darren Clarke’s five assistants at Hazeltine. After six appearances as a player – four on the victorious side – Harrington’s run came to an end at Gleneagles in 2014, though he provided great inspiration to Paul McGinley’s triumphant side. He’s hoping for a repeat performance this year, telling...
Tuesday 6 September 2016
Justin Rose has played in three Ryder Cups and has a phenomenal record, taking starring roles in the victories at Medinah and Gleneagles. In 2014 he was the home side’s talisman, undefeated in five outings. Two years earlier he produced one of the many Miracles at Medinah, staging a late singles comeback by sinking 10, 35 and 15-foot putts on...
Tuesday 6 September 2016
Martin Kaymer loves everything about the Ryder Cup. Always has and probably always will. He’s played in three and been on the winning side every time, most dramatically of course at Medinah two years ago, when he keep his nerves in check to sink the winning 5ft putt on the 18th green. The Ryder Cup means so much to him...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 6 September 2016
Rory McIlroy closed with 6-under 65 to win the Deutsche Bank Championship by two shots over Paul Casey just a week after changing putters. McIlroy bounced back from a disappointing putting performance last time out and led the field in putts per green in regulation (1.604) and gained 5.301 strokes on the field (T7) with a Scotty Cameron Concept M1 mallet. According...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 6 September 2016
Nike athlete Rory McIlroy began the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship six shots behind the leader before tallying a 65, including seven birdies, to claim his 12th career PGA Tour win and move one step closer to a top finish in the FedExCup Playoffs. The 4-time major champion improved each round of the tournament (71, 67, 66, 65) and...
Friday 26 August 2016
Rory McIlroy has endured a torrid time of late and a level par round on the first day of the Barclays did little to silence the Irishman’s critics. Putting problems have plagued Rory’s season and it is fair to say his first competitive round using his new Scotty Cameron mallet putter didn’t go to plan as he closed five shots off...
Friday 26 August 2016
Rickie Fowler was left frustrated after a disappointing showing at the Rio 2016 Olympics but insists he is now fully focused on making the US Ryder Cup team. Fowler continued his Ryder Cup push with strong start at the Barclays and is looking to end the season on a high, with automatic qualification still a possibility. The world number eight has made...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 3 August 2016
Bubba Watson is defending his Travelers Championship title this week at River Highlands Connecticut but will you be including the American in your fantasy team? The starting date was not the only change to this year’s Championship, which traditionally had followed the U.S. Open in the third week of June, however it was pushed back on the calendar to help accommodate...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Monday 1 August 2016
Jimmy Walker had one of those rare rounds. Everything went according to plan on the final day of the US PGA Championship at Baltusrol when, it seemed, the 37-years-old Texan could do little, no nothing, wrong. Walker was put under immense pressure by defending champion Jason Day in the closing stages. But he kept his cool and kept hitting the right...
Written by Edward Colman on Monday 1 August 2016
Jimmy Walker became the fourth first-time major winner this season after enjoying success at US PGA Championship on Sunday. The American has also sealed his place in the US Ryder Cup team after a fine weekend at Baltusrol Golf Club, keeping his composure despite challenging weather conditions. When the players went out for their final round plenty were predicting a Jason Day...
Friday 29 July 2016
If he does, he’ll be a very lucky man! Dunlop have announced that they have extended their sponsorship agreement with Lee Westwood. The deal has been extended for a further three years and the announcement comes after Westwood first round at Baltusrol. Should Westwood win a major, he will land a massive £2 million courtesy of his unique agreement with the leading...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 28 July 2016
Leading into the season’s final major championship, Rory McIlroy has been opening up about how home and country inspire him. “I’m a bit of a home bird; I’m very proud of where I’m from — there’s a sense of belonging” he said. “Northern Ireland is a little bit like a village in that way. It’s obviously a country with nearly two...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 27 July 2016
Ahead of the US PGA Championship Sergio Garcia has been giving his verdict on the course at Baltusrol, what is going well for him and the quick turn around between the PGA and the Open. Q: Sergio, welcome to your 18th PGA Championship. Curious about your thoughts on what you’re seeing out of Baltusrol this week, your second ...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 27 July 2016
Henrik Stenson is looking to build on his success at Royal Troon at this week’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol. The Swede claimed his first major title after an epic battle with Phil Mickelson and the Iceman is hoping to enjoy the sweet taste of success for a second time sooner rather than later. “It’s been an exciting time since we finished off...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 26 July 2016
Today’s Golfer catches up with Douglas B.Steffen, the PGA Head Professional & Director of Golf at Baltusrol, ahead of the USPGA Championship. Q: Where will the PGA be won or lost at Baltusrol? A: It will ultimately be won or lost…on the first seven holes. The 1st and 7th holes are par 5’s that have been converted to par 4’s, and holes...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 27 July 2016
Masters Champion Danny Willett believes it is becoming increasingly difficult to taste major success due to the ever improving nature of the sport’s elite. Addressing the media ahead of the US PGA Championship the 28-year-old said everyone keeps improving making victory ever more difficult. “Everyone keeps getting better,” said Willett. “We are all training harder. We are all practicing harder. ...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 26 July 2016
The PGA of America has released the 2016 PGA Championship tee times, and there are plenty of eye catching groups. Defending champion Jason Day, two-time winner Rory McIlroy, and Phil Mickelson, the last man to win the PGA Championship at Baltusrol, will tee off at 8:30 a.m on Thursday when the tournament begins. Masters champion Danny Willett, U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson,...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 26 July 2016
Just days after departing Royal Troon, golf’s greatest have arrived at Baltusrol for the 98th USPGA Championship. The bookies can’t decide who to make favourite for the fourth, and final, major of the year with Dustin Johnson, Jason Day and Rory Mcllroy all priced at 8/1 with Open Champion Henrik Stenson not far behind at 14/1. This year, with the inclusion of...
Written by Edward Colman on Monday 25 July 2016
Can Rory Mcllroy Save His Season? The bookies think so… William Hill cannot split Dustin Johnson, Jason Day and Rory Mcllroy with all three offered at 8/1 to win the final major of the year. Jordan Spieth is 10/1, Henrik Stenson 16/1 – after just missing out at the Open Phil Mickelson can be backed at 22/1 – Masters Champion Danny Willett...
Written by Edward Colman on Monday 25 July 2016
Tom Watson finished tied for 27th in the Senior Open Championship and hinted to reporters that it could have been his last championship round at Carnoustie. Watson claimed eight majors including five British Opens between 1975 and 1983, out-duelling Jack Nicklaus in several memorable showdowns but he may have walked down the 18th fairway at Carnoustie in a Championship tournament for...