Scott Hend overcomes Que in Hong Kong Open Nailbiter

Aussie Scott Hend has won the 2014 Hong Kong Open after beating Angelo Que in a play-off. After 72 holes, there was nothing between the two golfers, sitting at the top of the board at -13. Que forced the playoff with a birdie on the 18th - a short putt after an exceptional approach to … Continue reading Scott Hend overcomes Que in Hong Kong Open Nailbiter →

Mikko Ilonen Tops Henrik Stenson for Match Play Title

The problem with Henrik Stenson is that guys like Mikko Ilonen can't even say they're the best golfer in Scandinavia, let alone one of the best in the world. That changed at least for one week on Sunday, as Ilonen bested Stenson to win the Volvo Match Play Championship in London by a 3 & … Continue reading Mikko Ilonen Tops Henrik Stenson for Match Play Title →

Wordplay: Fernandez-Castano Tops “Scrabble Rankings”

The overwhelming power of statistics has proven over the years that you can rank golfers in just about anyway possible. Sure ,there's the actual world golf rankings, which are confusing at best, but tolerable; then there's the FedExCup, the Race to Dubai, the money lists, longest drives, lowest average score, you name it. Here's one … Continue reading Wordplay: Fernandez-Castano Tops “Scrabble Rankings” →

Henrik Stenson Leads Quartet Through to Volvo Semifinals

World No. 5 Henrik Stenson is the top dog of the remaining four players still alive at the Volvo World Match Play championship in London after knocking off fellow Swede Jonas Blixt 2 up during Saturday's quarterfinals. Stenson is joined in the final four by The Netherlands' Joost Luiten, who embarrassed Spain's Pablo Larrazabal 6 … Continue reading Henrik Stenson Leads Quartet Through to Volvo Semifinals →

American Patrick Reed Leads Field into Match Play Quarters

It wasn't much of a revenge when you consider the stigma on the United States when it comes to the Ryder Cup of late, but quite frankly Patrick Reed will take it. The American knocked off European Ryder Cup favorite Jamie Donaldson 3 & 2 on Friday in the third day of round-robin play at … Continue reading American Patrick Reed Leads Field into Match Play Quarters →

Nike Vapor Flex and Vapor Speed Drivers

Check out these pictures of the new Vapor Flex and Vapor Speed drivers. I flat out love these clubs. They are among the best looking sticks I've ever seen. I've not had chance to hit either yet, but visually, just wow. Nike, however, did tell us about the clubs, and let's just say there's … Continue reading Nike Vapor Flex and Vapor Speed Drivers →

TomTom Golfer – cool new GPS watch

GPS devices in golf are nothing new - they've been helping golfers know how far to the green or to carry the bunker for years now, and they've gotten very very good. Now TomTom are getting in on the action but in a pretty unique, and cool, way. Their new TomTom Golfer watch puts the … Continue reading TomTom Golfer – cool new GPS watch →

Pablo Larrazabal’s Chip-In Win Tops Day 2 Match Play

In a field of familiar greats, Pablo Larrazabal is a bit of an outsider at the London Golf Club, at least until he defies logic, reason, and physics. Larrazabal holed out on a pitch from the rough for a birdie 4 that beat Scotland's Stephen Gallacher 1 up on the second day of round-robin play … Continue reading Pablo Larrazabal’s Chip-In Win Tops Day 2 Match Play →

“Wee Welshman” Comes Up Big at Dutch Seniors

On the advice of friend DJ Russell, Dutch Senior Open participant Ian Woosnam took a lesson from European Tour Performance Institute pro Jacques Rivet. The lesson paid off dramatically, as Woosnam came firing back from a stroke back to win the tournament by five strokes. Woosnam shot a 71-69-68 - 208 to finish 11-under par … Continue reading “Wee Welshman” Comes Up Big at Dutch Seniors →

Graeme McDowell, Thongchai Jaidee Lead Day 1 Leaders at London

Graeme McDowell and Thongchai Jaidee, the two finalists at last year's Volvo World Match Play Championship, opened up the 2014 edition with wins on Wednesday. Northern Ireland's McDowell took a 3 & 2 victory over France's Alexander Levy, who was fresh off his win at the rain-soaked Portugal Masters last weekend. McDowell hit four birdies … Continue reading Graeme McDowell, Thongchai Jaidee Lead Day 1 Leaders at London →