The end of the 2014 season marked the end of George O'Grady's last season heading the European Tour on Sunday, and the man who spent close to a decade as the organization's CEO was able to reflect on that in an interview. "The European Tour has weathered the recession. We are quite strong and have … Continue reading O’Grady Reflects on Euro Tour Run
Tag: Ryder Cup 2014
Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup
The competition never really happened; and the results of the regular season - in which Europeans won three of the four Majors on the PGA tour, continued in the post-season. Europe easily cruised by the United States 16-1/2 to 11-1/2 to win its third straight Ryder Cup, and eighth in 10 tries, at GlenEagles, Scotland … Continue reading Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup
Setting the Course: A Look at Centenary
The 2014 Ryder Cup will take place on the PGA Centenary Course, created by Jack Nickalus, at Greeneagles, Scotland. Here's a look at some of the highlights of this par-72, 7,262-yard masterpiece. No. 2 Wester Greenwells (par-5, 516 yards): Water if you're short and more water - a bonafide loch - if you hook … Continue reading Setting the Course: A Look at Centenary
2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe
The 2014 Ryder Cup begins on Friday. Here's a closer look at the European team, which is trying to deliver a third straight title to the continent. Thomas Bjorn - Age: 41; 3rd Ryder Cup Appearance; Career RC Record: 6-3-1; 2014 Combined Highlights: Won Nedback Golf Challenge; 8th at The Masters; 4th in Euro Tour … Continue reading 2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe
Joost Luiten Takes 1 Stroke Lead at Wales Open
Already locked into the Race to Dubai playoffs, The Netherlands' Joost Luiten is aiming to improve his spot in the standings, not to mention the thickness of his billfold. Luiten fired a 6-under 65 Thursday to take a 1-stroke lead over two other players at the ISPS Handa Wales Open at The Celtic Manor Resort … Continue reading Joost Luiten Takes 1 Stroke Lead at Wales Open
Ryder Cup Quartet Lead Field at Wales Open
A week before they battle the best of the US, four members of Europe's Ryder Cup squad will compete against one another at the ISPS Handa Wales Open Wales' own Jamie Donaldson, along with Thomas Bjorn of Denmark, the UK's Lee Westwood, and Stephen Gallacher, who will likely be keeping a close eye on the … Continue reading Ryder Cup Quartet Lead Field at Wales Open
Tony Jacklin on tour – dates revealed.
Ryder Cup legend and two- time Major winner, Tony Jacklin CBE, is soon to begin a 21-date theatre tour of the UK and Ireland. Over the course of two months Tony will take to the stage with his good friend and snooker legend, Willie Thorne, answering questions from the snooker great. With Willie as host … Continue reading Tony Jacklin on tour – dates revealed.
THE NEW RYDER CUP £5 NOTE
The world’s first ever commemorative Ryder Cup bank note has been unveiled. A special edition £5 note will be available in official Ryder Cup commemorative display packaging but can also be used as normal currency anywhere in the UK. The bank note is unique in that it will be printed on hybrid paper – a … Continue reading THE NEW RYDER CUP £5 NOTE
CLUBSTOHIRE CELEBRATES 125,000TH CUSTOMER
ClubstoHire.com, the award-winning golf club rental company, celebrated its 125,000th customer with a special presentation by brand ambassador Paul McGinley to landmark golfer Barbara McGuinness at Royal Dublin Golf Club. McGuinness had just finished playing in a ClubstoHire golf day marking McGinley becoming European captain for the Ryder Cup when she was surprised by her … Continue reading CLUBSTOHIRE CELEBRATES 125,000TH CUSTOMER