Written by Jock Howard on Monday 16 June 2008
It all came down to a couple of putts on the 18th as all major championships are supposed to. Both Lee Westwood and You-Know-Who needed to sink them to get into a playoff with Rocco Mediate, which starts at 9.00 a.m. local time tomorrow. Westwood left his a foot short, on line and went home feeling “disappointed but pleased” [with...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Monday 9 July 2007
Young Masters Golf – the leading junior golf coaching scheme – has announced an expanded series of tournaments in its Masters programme after securing sponsorship from PING Europe. Youngsters who have been attending YMG courses throughout the year are already signing up fast for the ‘YMG Masters 2007 in association with PING Europe’, which now has 10 qualifying events nationwide...
Written by Joel Tadman on Tuesday 22 January 2013
Fairway bunkers aren’t viewed by Tour Pros as difficult hazards to get out of, simply because the goal during the swing is exactly the same as from the fairway – to strike the ball first. Too often, amateurs attempt to get the ball out by adding loft with the weight set back, but this tends to cause them to strike the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 2 November 2012
Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter has had a busy week at the WGC Champions event in China. Having already spoke to TG columnist Andrew Cotter about his season, and shared his best bunker tips, he has now taken to the kitchen to try his hand at some cooking. The Cobra-Puma staffer was taught by a local chef the intricate art of how to...
Written by Today's Golfer on Saturday 11 June 2011
Robert Rock is chasing his first European Tour win after a strong second round of 68 at the halfway stage of the BMW Italian Open. Rock reached 12 under par at Royal Park I Roveri and is hoping to hold his nerve coming into the weekend. He is just one shot ahead of compatriot and first round joint-leader Chris Wood and Dutchman...
Written by TG Features Writer and TG Web Producer on Wednesday 1 June 2011
Luke Donald defeated Lee Westwood on the first play-off hole to win the BMW PGA Championship and become world number one. Take a look at our brilliant photo gallery, filled with the best snaps from the weekend’s events, including some EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes shots. VIEW THE GALLERY HERE >>>...
Written by Golf World on Thursday 2 December 2010
Two Major Champions, a Ryder Cup winner and a former Volvo Masters champion are among the first players to qualify and confirm their entry into the 24-man 2011 Volvo World Match Play Championship via the refined qualification criteria. Major Champions Graeme McDowell and Y E Yang; Ross Fisher, the current defending champion who made a successful Ryder Cup debut as part...
Written by TG Features Writes and TG Web Producer on Monday 20 June 2011
Rory McIlroy ripped through the record books as he claimed his first Major victory at the US Open at Congressional in America. McIlroy finished on 16 under to win by a massive eight shots. The 22-year-old walked off the 72nd hole and into his father’s arms. “Happy Father’s Day” was the first thing he uttered. Just over two months ago the floppy-haired...
Written by Golf World on Tuesday 7 April 2009
The Masters is up and running and producing some amazing golf and some real talking points. Tiger Woods is attempting to bounce back after a nine-month lay-off and get back on the Major-winning trail. Our own Paul Casey, Justin Rose, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwwod will be just a few Brits trying to pip him to the winning post. Then there’s teenage sensation Rory...
Written by Golf World staff on Friday 10 April 2009
The first round of the 73rd Masters is now in the books. Who flourished? Who faltered? Let’s take a closer look with our rundown of birdies and bogeys. Birdies The Green Jackets: Say what you want about the club’s, ahem, inflexibility, but chairman Billy Payne and Co. still took recent criticism of the Masters to heart. If the low scores Thursday were...
Written by TG Features Writer and TG Web Producer on Monday 20 June 2011
Rory McIlroy ripped through the record books as he claimed his first Major victory at the US Open at Congressional in America. McIlroy finished on 16 under to win by a massive eight shots. The 22-year-old walked off the 72nd hole and into his father’s arms. “Happy Father’s Day” was the first thing he uttered. Take a look at the gallery now...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 2 February 2010
We stay on the European Tour for the final event of the Desert Swing in this week’s Fantasy League. Rory McIlroy claimed his first professional victory at the Dubai Desert Classic this year and he and European number one Lee Westwood head another top-class field at Emirates GC. With 94 European Tour winners and six major champions teeing it up this week,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 17 June 2013
Justin Rose clinched his maiden major title to become the first Englishman for 43-years to win the US Open. The 32-year-old won by two shots from now six-time runner-up Phil Mickelson and Jason Day on a gripping final day. Below we bring you what clubs the Englishman used, how he cost Ladbrokes £2 million and his very best instruction tips, from playing...
Written by Golf World on Wednesday 18 February 2015
The majority of 2014 will inevitably be remembered for the performances of Rory McIlroy. But the last month-and-a-bit of the year belonged to an even younger man, 21-year-old American Jordan Spieth. After emerging from the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles as one of the few Americans with a winning record, the two-time US Junior Champion and former World No.1 amateur lifted the...
Written by Golf World on Tuesday 17 February 2015
Darren Clarke will captain Europe in the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine, going up against Davis Love III. A five-man panel selected the 46-year-old ahead of Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez and Thomas Bjorn of Denmark. Clarke has won the tournament four times as a player and was a non-playing vice-captain for wins in 2010 and 2012. He said: “The Ryder Cup has...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 11 June 2013
Tiger Woods is now out to 6/1 to win the US Open this weekend with Ladbrokes, with second favourite Phil Mickelson at a massive 20/1. As Woods approaches the fifth anniversary of his last major win, the firm are ready to take him on and are offering a stand out 6/1 to claim his 15th major title, despite him coming into the tournament with...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 10 May 2013
After two previous runners up finishes already this season, James Doswell from East Sussex secured his first win as a professional golfer at Surrey National on The Players Tour. He joins fellow Hastings’ golfer Colton Alleyne-Davis, who won his first professional tournament earlier in the season, to continue The Players Tour’s fine reputation as a breeding ground for up-and-coming talent. With Surrey National in excellent condition it was...
Written by Golf World staff writer on Tuesday 30 March 2010
Ernie Els survived a few nervous moments by making two clutch par putts to win the rain-delayed Arnold Palmer Invitational in a Monday finish for his second PGA Tour victory in a row after a two-year drought. Coming off a four-shot victory in the World Golf Championship at Doral two weeks ago, Els closed with a 1-under 71 at Bay Hill...
Written by Golf World staff writer on Tuesday 30 March 2010
Ernie Els survived a few nervous moments by making two clutch par putts to win the rain-delayed Arnold Palmer Invitational in a Monday finish for his second PGA Tour victory in a row after a two-year drought. Coming off a four-shot victory in the World Golf Championship at Doral two weeks ago, Els closed with a 1-under 71 at Bay Hill...
Written by Golf World on Thursday 24 February 2011
What did Wednesday’s 32 matches in at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship provide? One big shock, of course, and a few other surprises. Here’s a recap of the first round. BIGGEST SURPRISE: Tiger Woods losing to Thomas Bjorn. Any time a No. 1 seed falls in the first round, it’s a big deal. It certainly was in 2002 when...