Written by TG staff writer on Sunday 19 July 2009
The Tom Watson Open fairytale so nearly turned into reality at Turnberry tonight. Watson (59) literally came within an inch or so of becoming the oldest Open and major champion of all-time. But it wasn’t to be, his old putting woes returning to haunt him on the final green when a missed seven footer put him in a play-off with fellow Amrican...
Written by TG Editor on Wednesday 9 July 2008
The Open 2008 is just days away now and some of you will be lucky enough to be going up to Birkdale to enjoy the action. Even if you haven’t got a ticket to the event there is always plenty going on and a great atmosphere to enjoy and below you’ll find our rough guide to the Open 2008’s host town Birkdale.
Written by Golf World staff writer on Monday 14 July 2008
SkyCaddie GPS will be used by BBC commentators at The 137th Open Golf Championship to tell viewers how far golfers have driven the ball and how far they have to greens and hazards. Portable, handheld SkyCaddie SG5s have been especially loaded with new software so on-course reporters like Paul Eales will instantly be able to measure distances on the course and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 15 July 2008
After years of indifferent putting, Spaniard Sergio Garcia believes his hard work on the practice greens is about to pay dividends. The mercurial shot-making wizard, often so reliable tee-to-green, has suffered with the flatstick throughout his career, but is fully confident ahead of this week’s Open Championship at Birkdale. “It feels good, I worked really hard for the past six months or so.
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Wednesday 16 July 2008
World Number Five Ernie Els has been doing some unusual preparation ahead of this week’s Open Championship in Lancashire. The Big Easy was looking decidedly uneasy on the driving range at Royal Birkdale yesterday when he strapped on an unusual-looking contraption to his right arm to hit balls. The arm brace is a training aid given to him by his coach Butch...
Written by Kit Alexander on Friday 18 July 2008
Camilo Villegas has surged up the leaderboard after taming the back nine in his second round at Royal Birkdale. Despite a bogey-bogey start, the Colombian, who’s nicknamed Spider-Man for his unusual posture when reading greens, followed up his opening round of 76 with a -1 par 33 on the outward half, before ripping up the back nine. He finished with five consecutive birdies from...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 9 December 2008
Surprise, surprise, Padraig Harrington has been named the 2008 European Tour Golfer of the Year. Harrington was a red-hot favourite to carry off the top prize which crowned a truly sensational season for the Irishman during which he firmly established himself as one of the top five players in the world. In a glorious three week spell in mid-summer, the 37 year old...
Written by Chris Jones, Editor, Golf World on Wednesday 30 April 2008
Hundreds of golfers have already entered the 2008 Champion of Champions competition, but there’s still time for you to take part. HSBC and Golf World have joined forces with Titleist and FootJoy to resurrect this fantastic national tournament, which is FREE to enter here… The 2008 event will culminate in September’s grand final at Turnberry, in Ayrshire, where players will...
Written by Stewart Elder on Thursday 22 May 2008
9.06 Stuart Nicholas Chartham Park 76 Tom Lea Bognor Regis GC 84 9.14 Lewis Hughes Bramshaw GC 73 (5th) Tom Irwin Louth GC 73 9.22 Kevin Nolan New Forest GC 74 Neil Gilham Reigate Hill GC 74 9.30 Gavin Marshall Gatton Manor 76 Ben Newsome East Sussex National GC 72 (4th) 9.38 Antony Chicheportiche Old Thorns GC 79 Malcolm Aldred Effingham Park 95 9.46 Harry McCreanor Datchet GC 76 Julian Hill Royal Ashdown...
Written by AP Golf Writer on Tuesday 27 May 2008
Arron Oberholser already has had a tough time this year with a hand injury. He was dealt another blow Monday when he was knocked out of the U.S. Open by the tiniest of margins based on tournaments held on three continents. Oberholser was losing a spot or two each week in the world ranking while recovering from injuries to his left...
Written by Golf World on Monday 6 April 2009
The Masters 2009 doesn’t officially start until today, but Augusta National Golf Course was a hive of activity yesterday… Tiger Woods, complete with a goatee, played nine holes and hit a 3-wood on the 10th before walking over to get a sandwich.He has not won the Masters Tournament since 2005, and if he doesn’t win this week, it will be the...
Written by TG Stafff Writer on Wednesday 8 April 2009
One by one, his golfing dreams have so far turned into glorious reality. And although his next target – capturing the US Masters before he’s 21 – might seem of Mount Fuji-esque proportions, Ryo Ishikawa is undeterred. Ishikawa will be 17 years, 6 months and 23 days when he drives down Magnolia Lane for the first time – only amateur Tommy...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 3 July 2009
TOP TEN OPEN HOLES – EVERY ONE A LEGEND 1. 8th Royal Troon Par 3, 123 yards, “Postage Stamp” 2. 17th St Andrews par 4, 461 yards, “The Road Hole” 3. 18th Carnoustie par 4, 428 yards, “Home” 4. 10th Turnberry par 4, 452 yards, “Dinna Fouter (Don’t Mess About)” 5. 18th St Andrews par 4, 357 yards, “Tom Morris” 6. 17th Royal Birkdale par 5,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Sunday 5 July 2009
This is the interior of one of the fabulous Turnberry lodges set to be frequented by the world’s top golfers – and their families – during Open week. A total of 89 lodges and cottages are located close to the luxury five star Turnberry Hotel itself which has been booked en bloc that particular week by the Royal & Ancient GC. Clearly...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 20 July 2009
You’ll be able to check out all tahe greatest and most spectacular pictures from the Open Championship right here… See the images that tell the story of The Open news as it unfolds. So get ready for some truly jaw-dropping imagery direct from the greatest golf tournament on Earth, through your retina, along your optical nerve and straight into your brain. LEARN HOW...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 9 July 2009
With the Open just a couple of weeks away speculation and predictions are rife, partcularly within the golfing community. Here’s who a motley band of golf journos, including TG’s very own Features Writer, backed on a recent trip to La Manga. Scroll down for to watch the video…...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 2 July 2009
We’re giving you the chance to win two pairs of tickets the Open Championship at Turnberry on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. All you have to do is answer one simple question and you could be sunning yourself and watching the greatest golfers on the planet do battle around the famous Ailsa course. The first person with the correct answer drawn...
Written by Kevin Brown, TG Courses Editor on Sunday 19 July 2009
SUNDAY 4.30 It’s still anybody’s Open…which doesn’t augur too well for TG’s flight back home. We’re due to catch an evening flight from Prestwick airport back to London but that could be in jeopardy if there’s a play-off which at the moment seems a distinct possiblity. So many players are stll in the Claret Jug picture though, for me, Lee Westwood is looking...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 14 July 2009
The Open Championship has become infamous for some pretty testing weather conditions over the years. Downpours and wind can make for great drama when you’re watching on the sofa at home but everyone in attendance will be praying for sunshine. You can find out whether you need to pack the sun screen or an umbrella by clicking on the weather icon below. If you can see...
Written by Golf World on Monday 28 February 2011
Luke Donald spoiled Martin Kaymer’s rise to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking by winning the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship on Sunday with a performance so dominant he never played the 18th hole all week. On a bizarre final day in the high desert, which began with snow covering the fairways, Donald pulled ahead for good with...