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29Jun2010
Northern Irelands Mcdowell says his career is now up and running after securing a famous win at the legendary US golf course Pebble Beach.
Mcdowell started the final round 3 shots off the leader Dustin Johnson and held his nerve throughout the final 18 holes to end Europes 40 year wait for a winner at the US Open.
This victory lifts Graeme Mc… read the rest of “McDowell Savours Famous US Open Win At Pebble Beach”
20Jun2010
Golf holidays are a thing of beauty, it’s a sporting week away, but it is also so relaxing. The opportunity to indulge in a sport that has grown so far over the world and with such a variety of choices isn’t very broad. However golf has managed to take over most of the world, with a golf course in practically every country! What makes this even more special is… read the rest of “The Most Innovative Golf Courses in the World!”
20Jun2010
It looks like Europes 40 year wait for a winner of the US Open will continue for at least another year as Europes finest strugge to make an impact Californias iconic Pebble Beach. Northern Irelands McDowell (-3) is the only realistic challenger sitting 3 shots of the leader Dustin Johnson (-6) but lurking just behind is Tiger on -1. It all points to another US winner of the Open. I… read the rest of “Europeans off the pace at Pebble Beach ”
20Jun2010
The US Open at Pebble Beach, California has seen Tiger made a rather predictable charge up the leader tabel. Tiger finished his third round on Saturday with a very respectable 66. I am sure he will have to produce another round like that today to have a chance of claming his 15th Major – I for one can not wait for the action to begin!… read the rest of “US Open Set For Final Day Charge By Tiger???”
15Jun2010
The deals have been coming in this and fast for Orlando with rates as low as $10 per person per night for 3 star hotels just off International Drive. Golf rates during the summer can also be very low so now is the time to get take advantage of these deals and enjoy the best of Orlando – before it gets too hot!… read the rest of “Golf Holidays in Orlando”
15Jun2010
Europe’s 40 year wait for a US Open Winner could end this year at the legendary Pebble Beach. Lee Westwood is in the form of his life and now officially the worlds 3rd best golfer. He must be thinking this is “his year” after coming so close to finally winning his first open championship over the last 2 years.
Also in the mix for Europe is Luke Donald, Paul and Casey… read the rest of “Could Europe's 40 year wait for a US Open winner end at Pebble Beach”
11Mar2010
The young prodigy Rory Mcilroy has spoken of a private 90 minute conversation with golfing legend Jack Nicklaus that he hopes will help him achieve his golfing dreams.
Speaking from the CA World Championship in Miami Mcilroy beamed “it was an unbelievable experience” and hopes the words of advise can help him get back to winning ways.
I am predicting a big 2010 for Mcilroy and hope to… read the rest of “Mcilroy buoyed by Nicklaus advise”
01Sep2009
The latest scam unfurled by Sky TV no less reminded me of the many unfortunate incidents I witnessed when spoiling a good walk! What are the scams you have come across. I had a friend of mine who, whatever awful hole he was seemingly having (in the woods, lost ball and a drop at the greenside Lake) always scored well. On enquiring after putting out (no gimmes with this chap!)… read the rest of “Harlequins blood scandal”
01Sep2009
Well done the Poms as they like to call us for retaining the smallest trophy in the world. But what has happened to good old Aussies and their golf. For years we followed in the footsteps of Greg Norman and nearly worshipped him again in The Open last year. There was the flinching moment when Ian Baker Finch misses that famous 6 incher at an estimated cost of £100,000 and… read the rest of “Ashes victory for England”