Defending champion Boo Weekley will try to get his first title of 2014 as he leads a field at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial starting Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas. Weekley fired a 14-under 266 to win the title last year. The tournament's origins date all the way back to 1946, when Ben Hogan … Continue reading Boo Weekley Returns to Defend Colonial Crown
The BMW Championship of 2014 will be hard pressed to match 2013's drama, when 20-year-old Matteo Manassero won the crown at age 20 on the fourth-hole of a sudden-death playoff. But with this being the 30th straight year at Wentworth, not to mention the 60th edition of the tournament itself, it's a weekend that should … Continue reading Wentworth Club To Host 30th Straight BMW Championship
Chelmsford golfer James Allan produced a scintillating display of golf and shot a new course-record 67 to win the prestigious Brabazon Trophy Southern Qualifier in impressive fashion at Effingham Golf Club. Allan’s record-breaking performance included seven birdies as the plus-two handicapper finished on four-under-par, two strokes clear of the elite field of 132 of the … Continue reading NEW COURSE RECORD AT EFFINGHAM GOLF CLUB
Just a few days after sending out wedding invitations, former world No. 1 Rory McIlroy announced on Wednesday that he has broken off his engagement to former world No. 1 tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. "The problem is mine," McIlroy said in a released statement. "The wedding invitations issued at the weekend made me realize that … Continue reading Rory McIlory, Caroline Wozniacki Call Off Engagement
Adams Golf has launched its first global Second Shot Fitting Centre at the Wentworth Club. The centre will enable Adams to continue to Own the Second Shot™ by providing a unique custom-fitting experience for golfers of all abilities, purely for fairway woods and hybrids. Simon Homer, Head of Adams Golf Europe, commented: “We are delighted … Continue reading ADAMS OPENS WENTWORTH CUSTOM FIT CENTRE
Kedleston Park, Derbyshire’s premier golf club, has announced details of its second annual Corporate Matchplay Tournament. The event was first played last year and Tony Reid, whose Radar Finance team won the inaugural competition, commented: “The Corporate Matchplay was a great tournament to play in and we’re looking forward to defending our title in 2014.” … Continue reading KEDLESTON PARK GOLF CORPORATE MATCHPLAY
The Els Club Teluk Datai in Malaysia has been named the region’s ‘Best Golf Course’ at the 2014 Asia-Pacific Property Awards. The recently-unveiled venue received the prestigious accolade from Lord Courtown, Chairman of Judging for the Architecture and Interior Design categories, in front of a distinguished assembly of developers, architects, interior designers and real estate … Continue reading ERNIE ELS GOLF COURSE VOTED #1
Former World Number one player Rory McIlroy has broken off his engagement to Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, just a couple of days after sending out the invitations. After making the engagement official back on New Years Eve , it appears that McIlroy "wasn't ready" for marriage He issued a statement through Dublin-based communications consultants: … Continue reading McIlroy & Wozniacki breakoff engagement
This week marks the 60th Anniversary of the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club, Surrey. The field consists of 98 Tour winners, with 434 titles between them. It also includes 10 major champions, all vying to win the tournament that Matteo Manassero won a year prior. This week could see Europe have another World … Continue reading BMW PGA Championship Preview
On his day, Europe's Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter can be among the very best putters in the world. Now the Hertfordshire star has launched his own putting training aid. The highly rated Ian Poulter CS2 putting aid has been making waves on the PGA Tour since August 2013 with over 75 Tour Players, coaches … Continue reading PUTT LIKE IAN POULTER
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