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TaylorMade Golf extends contracts of Jason Day and Dustin Johnson

Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 21 September 2016

The world number one and world number two are to continue playing TaylorMade Golf’s metalwoods, irons and ball, it was announced today (Wednesday September 21st). TaylorMade say the move reaffirms the company’s commitment to fielding the strongest Tour staff in the industry and putting the highest performing equipment in the world in their hands as they compete on the sport’s biggest...

Emiliano Grillo stands a good chance of winning the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club

Fantasy Golf Preview – TOUR Championship

Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 21 September 2016

Who to back for FedExCup glory? That is the question on everyone’s lips this weekend and here’s our Tour Championship preview. Dustin Johnson and Jason Day will be battling it out for the player of the year crown this weekend but plenty of other players will be looking to steal the limelight at East Like. Jordan Speith will be defending his title looking...

Rickie Fowler, JB Holmes & Matt Kuchar named as US Ryder Cup wildcards

Written by Edward Colman on Monday 12 September 2016

US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III has named Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar and JB Holmes as his three wildcards. The tournament takes place at Hazeltine National, Minnesota from 30 September to 2 October. Love will name his fourth and final wild card on Sunday September 25th.

Dustin Johnson leads the FedExCup standings

Written by Edward Colman on Monday 12 September 2016

Dustin Johnson dominated on the PGA Tour over the weekend with the TaylorMade M1 Driver. Following a course record 63 in Friday’s second round in the BMW Championship, Dustin Johnson continued his display of prodigious distance off the tee with the M1 Special Edition driver and one of the best putting performances of the season with his new Spider Limited putter...

Could Patrick Reed win the BMW Championship?

Fantasy Golf Preview – BMW Championship

Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 7 September 2016

Is Rory ready to go again? If I had a pound for everytime someone asks this question in the build up to the BMW Championship I would be able to retire a very rich man. Winning comes as a habit for McIlroy when he is on top of his game, so don’t be surprised to see the Deutsche Bank Champion in the...

Ryder Cup: USA team captain Davis Love is out for revenge

Tuesday 6 September 2016

It takes a brave man to rise from the ashes after overseeing America’s most dramatic capitulation, but Davis Love III has waited long enough to try and banish the memories from four years ago. He’s leading the US team into battle once again and with Jim Furyk, Steve Stricker, Tom Lehman and Tiger Woods in his corner, he has got...

Ryder Cup: Pundit Rich Beem talks Hazeltine

Tuesday 6 September 2016

The memories will come flooding back when Rich Beem pitches up at Hazeltine National as part of the Sky Sports commentary team. The straight-talking American knows the course intimately having seen off Tiger Woods in his prime to clinch a memorable 2002 US PGA Championship victory, the highlight of his career. Read next: ▶ Everything you need to know about The...

Ryder Cup: Captain’s assistant Padraig Harrington offers insight

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...

Ryder Cup: Justin Rose talks pressure and passion

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...

Ryder Cup: Martin Kaymer recalls holing the winning putt from Medinah 2012

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...

Winner’s bag: Rory McIlroy, Deutsche Bank Championship

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...

Rory McIlroy storms from behind to earn his 12th PGA Tour win

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...

Putting problems persist for Rory McIlroy at the Barclays

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...

Rickie Fowler is focused on the Ryder Cup

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...

Bubba Watson is defending his Travelers Championship title this week at River Highlands Connecticut

Fantasy Golf Preview – Travelers Championship 2016

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...

Jimmy Walker produces perfect round to win US PGA Championship

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...

Jimmy Walker’s PGA Championship winning bag

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...

If Lee wins a major, he pockets a cool £2million

Will Lee Westwood ever win a major?

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...

Rory McIlroy has been opening up about how home and country inspire him.

WATCH: Rory McIlroy on growing up and dreaming of majors

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...

Sergio García previews the USPGA at Baltusrol

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 ...