Written by Golf World staff writer on Wednesday 9 January 2008
South African star Charl Schwartzel has joined the growing ranks of Nike players on the European Tour. Schwartzel has agreed to a multi-year relationship that incorporates a head-to-toe deal made up of equipment, bag, ball, glove, headwear, footwear, accessories, eyewear and apparel. He previously played for Callaway. “I’m really looking forward to starting my relationship with Nike Golf...
Written by Golf World staff writer on Wednesday 10 October 2007
The Senior Open Championship is to be played at Sunningdale in 2009, the first time the senior major event will be held on a heathland course, before moving the following year to Carnoustie, scene of this year’s Open Championship victory by Padraig Harrington. Since its inception in 1987, the Senior Open has been held on links courses and Carnoustie in 2010...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 4 October 2007
Today’s Golfer’s Fantasy League is back with a bang this week and we need YOU to sign up and challenge for one of the most coveted prizes in golf! The new Winter game, which starts on Thursday 8th November, will see the nation’s golfers fighting for a dream holiday to Portugal’s fantastic Vale Do Lobo resort for four. There are also...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 3 October 2007
– I congratulate Alfred Dunhill on this splendid initiative, says Ernie – Open champion Padraig Harrington bids for third Dunhill crown – Hugh Grant, Samuel L Jackson, Dennis Hopper in amateur line-up – Played over the Old Course at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns Championship dates: Thursday, October 4 – Sunday, October 7, 2007 ST ANDREWS, October...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 3 October 2007
The draw for the first round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which begins today, has thrown up some enthralling encounters. Open champion Padraig Harrington, winner in 2002 and 2006, has once again been paired with Irish racehorse owner J.P.McManus, with whom he also won the Team Championship in those years, to bid for a remarkable treble. In one of...
Written by TG Staffwriter on Friday 28 September 2007
David Kemp has been crowned the UK’s inaugural National PowerPlay Golf Champion – after winning the first ever national championships to be played anywhere in the world featuring the new way to play golf. The 20-year-old from Guildford, Surrey, lifted the Crown Golf National PowerPlay Golf Championship trophy with a 34pts score at Hampton Court Palace Golf Club – which...
Written by Associated Press on Monday 24 September 2007
Lee Westwood produced a brilliant final round of 65 to win the British Masters and become only the seventh player to reach £10 million prize money on the European Tour. Westwood, 34, was in dazzling form at The Belfry on Sunday as his seven under par round gave him a five-stroke victory over Ian Poulter. The former European number one started the day...
Written by Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer on Thursday 13 September 2007
After another week in contention at the PGA Tour Playoffs, Steve Stricker brought his 9-year-old daughter to an interview to discuss his third-place finish at Cog Hill, good enough to have a serious chance at capturing the FedEx Cup. The final question was directed at Bobbi Maria. “If you’re dad wins the $10 million, is there anything you would like?” she...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 6 August 2007
Mexico’s World No. 1 Lorena Ochoa etched her name into the history books by becoming the first woman to win a professional event at the Home of Golf, yestrday clinching the Ricoh Women’s British Open on the Old Course, St Andrews. The 25-year-old from Guadalajara won her first major championship and her fourth title of 2007 by four strokes with a...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 27 July 2007
Last September, after rookie Eric Axley won on the PGA Tour, Andy Plummer allowed himself a little reflection. He called his teaching partner, Mike Bennett, and they talked about what to do when more players came calling. You see, Axley was the third player in six weeks to win his first event, and Plummer and Bennett were teaching all three...
Written by AP Sports Writer on Thursday 26 July 2007
Michele Wie hopes a return to the French Alps will get her game back on track. The 17-year-old Wie is back at the Evian Masters with her game, confidence and reputation in disarray. A year ago, the teenager from Hawaii closed with a 4-under 68 and finished in a tie for second. She hasn’t broken par – anywhere – since. “It’s so...
Written by Courses editor Kevin Brown on Wednesday 11 July 2007
Hugo Benson is undoubtedly the caddies’ boss when it comes to strong-arm tactics. Carrying the pro’s weighty Tour bags around can be tough going, but not for the 41-year-old journeyman bagman who in fact can lift with one way above his head…with the fingers of one hand! No wonder the muscly, powerfully-built Hugo is known as ‘Tarzan’ among his caddie mates. And...
Written by Sam Beavis, TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 11 July 2007
You are invited to challenge the great Jack Nicklaus and better his famous drive on the 18th at St Andrews in the 1970 Open, courtesy of RBS. The Jack Nicklaus Majors Challenge is based in the heart of London – in the Broadgate Arena. The passion, excitement and challenge of the Jack Nicklaus Majors Challenge will be there for one week...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Monday 9 July 2007
Young Masters Golf – the leading junior golf coaching scheme – has announced an expanded series of tournaments in its Masters programme after securing sponsorship from PING Europe. Youngsters who have been attending YMG courses throughout the year are already signing up fast for the ‘YMG Masters 2007 in association with PING Europe’, which now has 10 qualifying events nationwide...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 11 June 2007
John Daly finally made a cut at the weekend… but his mind wasn’t really on the job after he was allegedly stabbed by his wife. Daly issued only a statement Friday and declined to talk to reporters after concluding a 4-over 74 that tied him for 58th in the Stanford St Jude Championship. He had not filed charges Saturday, and...
Friday 11 May 2007
Scotland’s Sam Torrance made a classy return to European Seniors Tour action at The Gloria Classic in Turkey today (fri) after battling back from a career-threatening injury. Torrance, number one on the Order of Merit in each of the previous two years, is not fully recovered from a serious hand injury but still managed to negotiate the New Course at Gloria...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 20 April 2007
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake took time out of his Euopean tour to play the 2007 Open venue last week. As word got out that the American was playing Carnoustie, hundreds of fans turned up to see him play. The 26-year-old six-handicapper then signed autographs as he finished. A spokesman for Carnoustie Links management told the Daily Record newspaper: “With it...
Written by Toby Keel on Monday 22 January 2007
The 2007 Banks and Brokers Golf Championship venues and dates are as follows: Round 1: Mill Ride Golf Club, Berkshire – Friday 8th June Round 2: Foxhills Club & Resort, Surrey – Friday 29th June The Grand Final: The Grove, Hertfordshire – Friday 10th August The top three scoring teams from each of the two Qualifying Rounds will qualify to play in...
Written by Golf World Writer on Tuesday 21 November 2006
Padraig Harrington is back in the world’s top 10 after his amazing play-off victory over Tiger Woods recently. It’s the first time in 15 months the Irishman has been in the highest echelons of the world rankings, moving up three places to 8th. European Order of Merit winner Harrington inflicted Woods’ second career play-off defeat at the Dunlop Phoenix tournament...