With his victory at The Open Championship on Sunday, Rory McIlroy entered elite company, becoming just the third man in PGA history to record victories at three of the four Majors championship by the age of 25. The other two? Jack Nickalus, who has 18 Majors all-time, and Tiger Woods, who has 14. The company … Continue reading Rory, Jack, & Tiger: A Comparison
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Rory McIlroy Wins British Open by Two Strokes
It wasn't the runaway rout that his first two Majors had been, but it might have been the sweetest of the three. On Sunday in Hoylake, Rory McIlroy won the Open Championship, finishing at 17-under to defeat Ricky Fowler and Sergio Garcia by two strokes. McIlroy becomes the third player in golf history to win … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Wins British Open by Two Strokes
Rory McIlroy Widens Lead to 6 at British Open
If someone not named Rory McIlroy is going to win the 2014 Open Championship on Sunday, two things need to happen. 1) That person needs to have the best round of their life. 2) McIlroy has to implode. The two-time Major winner ranked No. 6 in the world surgically took apart the course at Hoylake … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Widens Lead to 6 at British Open
Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson Can’t Name The Beatles
If Rory McIlroy is to be believed, the Beatles began playing their music a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. In a new ESPN video to promote the Open Championship, golfers from across the globe were asked to name the four members of the legendary British rock band. Not surprisingly, many tripped … Continue reading Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson Can’t Name The Beatles
Rory McIlroy Stays Hot, Ups Open Lead to Four Strokes
There was no second-round fade for Rory McIlroy this week; instead the Northern Irishman enters the weekend with a four-stroke lead McIlroy, who already has titles at the US Open and PGA Championship in his short career, is two days away from adding his first at the Major closest to his heart. Using a series … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Stays Hot, Ups Open Lead to Four Strokes
Rose Misplaces Driver at The Open
Justin Rose started his opening round at The Open with just thirteen clubs in the bag, after his driver was misplaced in Bedford, England Rose arrived at the course only to discover the TaylorMade SLDR 430 Driver in his bag wasn't his. “I picked it up, and that's not my shaft, Rose said after shooting … Continue reading Rose Misplaces Driver at The Open
Rory McIlroy Leads British Open; Tiger Woods 3 Strokes Back
For the second time in a week, Rory McIlroy has gotten off to a hot start across the pond. He's hoping his second round as the leader of the Open Championship is a little better than last Friday's ugliness at the Scottish Open. McIlroy has six birdies and no bogeys to finish with a 6-under … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Leads British Open; Tiger Woods 3 Strokes Back
Can Rory Mcilroy avoid his 2nd Round Jinx?
Rory McIlroy heads into the 2nd round of the Open Championship on top of the leaderboard, but can he put a stop to his Friday blowout rounds? After a stellar round of 66, that gives him a one stroke led over Matteo Manassero. His bogey free round included three birdies on the front nine, and … Continue reading Can Rory Mcilroy avoid his 2nd Round Jinx?
Stenson Snaps Club in Anger
Sweden's Henrik Stenson frustration boiled over in the first round of the Open, and faces a possible fine after snapping a club over his knee. http://youtu.be/dyRBPgTD4AI Heading into the 17th hole, Stenson was level par, and after finding the long grass of the tee, he failed with two attempts to find the green and proceed … Continue reading Stenson Snaps Club in Anger
Stewart Golf’s New R1 Push Trolley
Premium British manufacturer Stewart Golf has announced an all new push trolley that will be built by hand in Gloucestershire. While the folded size of the new R1 Push is 33% smaller than the outgoing Z3, the console of the machine has 4 times more volume and more features than its predecessor. Specially designed self … Continue reading Stewart Golf’s New R1 Push Trolley