June 22 Dustin Johnson, current world No. 3 and runner-up at the 2015 US Open, turns 31. Johnson also finished tied for second at the 2011 Open Championship, and has nine PGA wins overall, including two WGC events. June 23 Colin Montgomerie, who ranks fourth all-time on the European Tour win list with 31, turns … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: June 22-24
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Tee Times Set for US Open
The US Masters champion Jordan Spieth will be paired with Australia's Jason Day and the UK's Justin Rose in one of the biggest threesomes of the opening rounds of the US Open, with the three slated to tee off at 2:17 p.m. local time Thursday at Chambers Bay in Tacoma, Washington. Phil Mickelson, the six-time … Continue reading Tee Times Set for US Open
Colin Montgomerie Repeats at French Lick
Colin Montgomerie could get used to this Champions Tour. The 51-year-old Scottish great fired an 8-under 280 to win his third Champions Tour in 10 appearances, including three of the last six, repeating as champion at the Senior PGA Championship at the Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort. Montgomerie won 31 European Tour titles … Continue reading Colin Montgomerie Repeats at French Lick
Jeff Maggert Wins Regions Tradition in Playoff
Six times during his PGA career, Jeff Maggert came up just short of his first Major - finishing third four times and fifth twice. On Sunday, he didn't waste the opportunity on the Champions Tour, defeating Kevin Sutherland in a playoff to take the first Major of the year, the Regions Tradition played in Alabama. … Continue reading Jeff Maggert Wins Regions Tradition in Playoff
Montgomerie: Rory Better Than Tiger
Colin Montgomerie made a lightning rod of a statement earlier this week,voicing his opinion that Rory McIlroy is currently playing a higher level of golf than Tiger Woods ever did. Bold words considering Woods won 14 Majors between 1997-2008, and won his "Tiger Slam" at age 25, the same age McIlroy is now. "Tiger Woods … Continue reading Montgomerie: Rory Better Than Tiger
Tee Times Set for Turkish Open
Seventeen of the top 60 players int he world will highlight the field at the Turkish Airlines Open beginning Thursday in Istanbul, the third leg of the Race to Dubai's Final Series. Rory McIlroy is a no-show again, but heavyweights Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson and Martin Kaymer are all on hand, along with Marcel Siem, … Continue reading Tee Times Set for Turkish Open
MONTY CLAIMS SENIOR MAJOR #2
Having previously finished as runner-up in two USGA Major Championship play-offs, De Vere Golf Ambassador, Colin Montgomerie claimed his second career Senior Major in dramatic fashion at the U.S. Senior Open Championship last weekend. Following a stunning opening round of 65, Montgomerie carded a final round 2-under par 69 which saw him catch overnight leader … Continue reading MONTY CLAIMS SENIOR MAJOR #2
MONTY TO THE MAXX
The Turkish Airlines Open makes its return to the European Tour’s ‘Final Series’ schedule this November. After a successful inaugural staging in 2013, the pre-tournament buzz is already resonating with visiting golfers who are flocking to the breath-taking Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Course to experience the tournament-standard conditioning and first-class amenities. The 2013 Turkish Airlines … Continue reading MONTY TO THE MAXX
CHEAP GOLF THANKS TO MONTY
To celebrate De Vere Ambassador Colin Montgomerie claiming his maiden major title in 2014 at the US Senior PGA Championship, for just £20.14 golfers across the UK can play at any of the nine premier golf resorts within the De Vere Hotels & Resorts portfolio, from The Carrick on Loch Lomond to Belton Woods. This … Continue reading CHEAP GOLF THANKS TO MONTY