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Lawrie parties like its 1999 with Doha Win
The former Open champion chipped in for an eagle and a birdie on his way to winning the wind-shortened Qatar Open, shooting a seven-under 65 to hold off the challenge of Jason Day and Peter Hanson who finished four shots back.Less than a year ago the 1999 Open champion was down at 272nd in the rankings. Now he is … Continue reading
Fit Tiger looks forward to 2011 season opener
A rejuvinated Tiger Woods will be hoping to start the year with a bang in Abu Dhabi with a good performance against the world’s leading players Having finally ended his two-year victory draught with a win at the Chevron World Challenge at the end off season, following good performances at the Australian Open and the Presidents Cup in preceding weeks, a 100 … Continue reading
Fredrik Jacobson blazes round to 36 hole lead
Fredrik Jacobson is the halfway leader at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai after a sparkling second round 66. The Swede – making his debut in the event – started with a birdie at his opening hole, his 10th, and added three in a row from the 14th. Further gains at seven and nine lifted him to 11-under and into a … Continue reading
Sergio targets Valderrama Double
Sergio Garcia needs to pull off a Spanish win double at Valderrama on Sunday if he wants to book his place in next week’s WGC-HSBC Champions event in China. Garcia ended a three-year win drought by romping to an incredible 11-shot victory in his home Castello Masters at the weekend.But even though the 31-year-old’s win on the Mediterraneo course in … Continue reading
Yellow and Orange Bridgestone E6 ball release
Straight Distance Are you spending too much time in the woods looking for errant shots? Take advantage of the new e6, the softest multi-layer golf ball on the market, providing significant side spin reduction to minimize slice or hook spin, helping you hit the ball straighter and longer.New Dual Dimple Technology also provides improved distance performance. The inside dimple works … Continue reading
Monty Still chasing open spot
Colin Montgomerie hasn’t secured a spot at next month’s Open Championship yet, but still has three routes to Sandwich open to him. The BMW International in Munich counts towards a current form mini-money list which ends on Sunday – two spots are up for grabs there – and the coming French and Scottish Opens each offer a place.Monty certainly made … Continue reading
Rory admits Augusta errors
Rory McIlroy is learning from the mistakes he admits he made during his final round 80 during last month’s Masters at Augusta. And if he finds himself in a similar position in next month’s US Open – four clear going into the final round – the 22-year-old is confident he would know how to handle it.”I went out just trying … Continue reading
Matteo Manassero wins in Malaysia-Rory Fades Again
Matteo Manassero won the Maybank Malaysian Open on Sunday as Rory McIlroy faded for the second weekend in succession. The Northern Irishman, who blew a four-shot lead in the final round of the Masters at Augusta one week ago, this time let slip a three-stroke advantage going into the final four holes of his partially-delayed third round. Playing 27 holes … Continue reading
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Schwartzel wins dramatic Masters
South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel emerged from the pack to clinch his maiden major title on an absorbing final day at the 75th Masters. The 26-year-old fired a closing 66, including birdies on the last four holes, to reach 14 under and beat Australian duo Jason Day (68) and Adam Scott (67) by two shots at Augusta. American Tiger Woods (67), … Continue reading
Mcilroy and Quiros set early Augusta Pace
Rory McIlroy lit up Augusta with a stunning 65 and was joined late on by Alvaro Quiros for a share of a two-shot lead after the first round of the Masters.The Northern Irishman and the Spaniard raced to seven under ahead of South Korean pair Yang Yong-Eun and KJ Choi.American duo Matt Kuchar and Ricky Barnes are four under with … Continue reading