It would have been pretty amazing if Rory McIlroy has continued the pace he put forth in 2014 into the following year - two Major victories, the win at the Race to Dubai, and leading both the PGA and European Tours in money earned. Surely one guy would be better in 2015, but two? Yes, … Continue reading 2016 Outlook: Rory McIlroy
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European Tour Preview: January
In an effort to take a slightly longer look at what's developing on the PGA and European Tours this year, we will begin presenting monthly previews of what's coming up on the calendar on the two tours. Individual previews of the big tournaments will also continue in this space. Month: January Tournaments: 4 Locales of … Continue reading European Tour Preview: January
European Tour Year in Review: Part II
This is the second of two blogs recapping the year that was for the European Tour in 2015. This blog will cover tournaments played between July 2015 and November 2015. For coverage of the Majors, see the PGA Year in Review blogs. July Alstom Open de France - Austria's Bernd Wiesberger picked up his third … Continue reading European Tour Year in Review: Part II
European Tour Year in Review: Part I
This is the first of two blogs recapping the year that was for the European Tour in 2015. This blog will cover tournaments played between December 2014 and June 2015. For coverage of the Majors, see the PGA Year in Review blogs. December Nedbank Golf Challenge - Danny Willett began the most memorable year of … Continue reading European Tour Year in Review: Part I
PGA Year in Review: Part III
This is part 3 of a three-part series taking a look back at the year that was on the PGA Tour. This installment will detail Tour events from July through December of 2015. July Greenbrier Classic - Danny Lee, on his way to a top 10 finish in the FedEx Cup standings, won his first … Continue reading PGA Year in Review: Part III
PGA Year in Review: Part II
This is part 2 of a three-part series taking a look back at the year that was on the PGA Tour. This installment will detail Tour events from February through June of 2015. February Waste Management Phoenix Open - Brooks Koepka recorded his first career PGA title, firing a 15-under (71-68-64-66 - 269) to nip … Continue reading PGA Year in Review: Part II
McIlroy Named Top Euro Golfer
There were no Majors to be won this year, but Rory McIlroy was still named the European Tour's golfer of the year on Tuesday, the third time he's won the award in four years. McIlroy did win three Tour titles during an injury-riddled year, the biggest being the DP World Tour Championship that allowed him … Continue reading McIlroy Named Top Euro Golfer
Rory McIlroy Engaged to Erica Stoll
Cue the slew of jokes about being really sure before sending out the wedding invitations this time. Just 18 months after breaking off his engagement to prolific tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, European Tour standout Rory McIlroy is engaged again. This time the significant other is Erica Stoll, a former employee of the PGA Tour of … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Engaged to Erica Stoll
McIlroy Gifts Wahlberg New Driver
Rory McIlroy gifted American actor Mark Wahlberg a new driver as the two lunched at Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin recently. Wahlberg and American comedian Will Ferrell were in Ireland to promote their new movie, Daddy's Home. Wahlberg, a 7 handicap, and Ferrell, an avid sportsman despite his goofy nature, played a round at Portmarnock … Continue reading McIlroy Gifts Wahlberg New Driver
Editorial: Weight of Norman, Woods Can’t Be Overlooked
Jordan Spieth celebrated his 11th week as the No. 1 golfer in the world on Monday. Eleven weeks. That's a little less than three months, although most of the world agreed he's been the best since winning the Masters and US Open last spring and early summer. I'm coming up on my third anniversary writing … Continue reading Editorial: Weight of Norman, Woods Can’t Be Overlooked