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Congratulations to Luke Donald on an amazing year. Hope he clinches the money titles in both Europe and America. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/10/28/uk-golf-pga-donald-idUKTRE79R5T120111028
http://www.pga.com/pga-america/pga-feature/luke-donald-sizzling-sunday-earns-pga-america-player-year-vardon-trophy
Yes, very well done Luke - amazing achievement! Really hope he and Andy will both pull off a major in 2012.
Sallydaisy
31-10-2011, 00:18
Well done Rory McIlroy for winning the Shanghai Masters (and $1.25m) after a shoot out with Anthony Kim.
He was cheered on by Caroline Wozniaki who lost no time legging it from her losses in Istanbul to go and cheer on her boyfriend.
The golf clubs with WozzIlroy on are just (http://thetennistimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory_mcilroy_gives_catherine_wozniacki_a_distincti ve_golf_club.jpg) a tad cheesy though ...
Meanwhile, in Andalucia, Sergio Garcia took a leaf out (http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/10/30/article-2055354-0E99B82E00000578-562_468x286.jpg) of Rafa Nadal's book by testing the toughness of his winners trophy!
The Spaniards 2nd win in succession puts him in contention for the Ryder Cup team.
The golf clubs with WozzIlroy on are just (http://thetennistimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory_mcilroy_gives_catherine_wozniacki_a_distincti ve_golf_club.jpg) a tad cheesy though ...
Oh deary me :shocked: :facepalm:
If its not black then what colour is it?
Congratulations to Diane and Luke on the birth of their second daughter. :swingin:
Luke Donald's wife gave birth to a girl Friday morning in the north suburbs of Chicago, and both are said to be doing well. Sophia Ann Donald was born at 2:11 a.m. CST. Donald has another daughter, Elle, who was born last year.
He couldn't help but notice that the year he went to No. 1 in the world, his second daughter was born on 11-11-11.
The No 1 has been gd 2 me, no more than 2day,'' Donald said on Twitter.
Donald, poised to become the first player in history to win the money title on the PGA Tour and European Tour in the same year, next plays the Nedbank Challenge in South Africa on Dec. 1-4 before ending the European Tour season in the Dubai World Championship.
VamosVixs
12-11-2011, 21:45
Congrats to them!! :cheer:
Really sad to read this
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/golf/donalds-father-passes-away-6259498.html
May Luke's father rest in peace.
Castle Stuart to host the 2012 Scottish Open.
http://www.sportinglife.com/golf/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=golf/11/11/15/GOLF_Scottish.html&BID=585
Congratulations to Luke Donald on becoming the first man to win the money lists on both sides of the Atlantic in the same season.:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
http://www.sportinglife.com/golf/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=golf/11/12/11/GOLF_Dubai.html&BID=585
Fantastic achievement - well done Luke! :clap::clap::clap:
Sallydaisy
11-12-2011, 20:09
Great achievement by Luke!
:trophy:
Piccy on the Beeb and an article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/16129921.stm).
Well done Luke - fantastic!!!!
Luke Donald has been named the European Tour Golfer of the Year to add to the PGA Tour Player of the Year award he won this week and the PGA Player of the Year award recently. He is the first Englishman to win either of the PGA awards.
Congratulations to Luke. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:
http://mg.co.za/article/2011-12-14-uks-donald-named-pga-player-of-the-year
Congratulations to Lee Westwood on winning the Thailand Golf Championship and Ian Poulter on a great fight to win the Australian Masters. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy: :trophy:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/default.stm
Congratulations too to Rory McIlroy, BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year.
Luke wins the Golf Writers of America Award for Golfer of the Year with 88% of the vote.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/dec/29/luke-donald-american-golf-writers-award/print
:cheer: :clap: :cheer:
Luke Donald paid a visit to PGA of America Headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on Tuesday to accept the PGA Player of the Year Award and the Vardon Trophy.
http://www.pga.com/news/pga/luke-donald-accepts-pga-poy-vardon-trophy-pga-headquarters
Jack Nicklaus reckons that come the year 2022, China might have five of the world's top 10 golfers.
It is a staggering thought. At the moment there is not one in the top 250. Their number one Liang Wen-chong stands 252nd and their number two Zhang Xin-jun 622nd.
But Nicklaus believes that golf becoming an Olympic sport again in four years' time has the potential to change the sport dramatically and rapidly.
http://www.sportinglife.com/golf/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=golf/12/02/01/GOLF_Column.html&BID=585
nice little win for Laurie against Dustin
Maza1987
23-02-2012, 00:18
match play is always fun.
anything can happen over 18 holes. luke going out today means westwood or mcilroy can go no.1 if they win the tourny.
i like the look of some of the youngsters like mannasero and ishikawa.
Well done Ernie but commiserations to Luke.
I've been following Manassero's progress with interest since he won the Silver Medal at the British Open in 2009. Think he is a potential star of the future.
He will be 19 in April but already has notched up some notable achievements.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matteo_Manassero
I don't know much about Ishikawa except that he is predicted to be one of the stars of golf along with Rory and has had some success in Japan.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryo_Ishikawa
Maza1987
23-02-2012, 01:16
^Yes, Ishikawa plays predominantly on the Japan tour but I remember he was the youngest ever winner of a professional golf event at 15. He's a big star in Japan already but not very well known this side of the world.
Maza1987
23-02-2012, 01:19
Golf digest recently published their list of the 50 top earners in golf.
Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman in the top 5 still.
http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-tours-news/2012-02/top-earners#intro
Laird & Lawrie both win again , unfortunately play tomoz
Laird wins 3 and 1, will play Westwood next. McIlroy looking good to be in the other quarter of the same half.
Westwood v McIlroy today - should be interesting!
Maza1987
26-02-2012, 22:55
Well done Hunter Mahan today.
Westwood and McIlroy both seemed to have nothing left after the semis. Well played Mahan - he played the best golf this weekend and deserved to win.
Congratulations Rory. Fantastic result and achievement. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:
http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/03/rory-mcilroy-wins-honda-classic-to-take-no-1-ranking.html
Sallydaisy
04-03-2012, 23:16
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Well done Rory; won the title and reached World #1.
:trophy:
+ there were 3 Brits in the top 10 and McDowell in 11th.
Well done Rory on becoming World Number 1! :cheer::cheer::cheer: According to the commies Caroline was there with him.
We now have Brits at number 1, 2,3 in the world and Europeans in the top 4 places. I can't believe that has ever happened before.
hfwardhouse
05-03-2012, 09:21
Way to go Rory :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Good grief, Woods puts me in mind of Fed (he's a friend I think). He could hardly bear to spit out a nice word about Rory. Was pleased to hear a commentator say that Rory is a lovely guy off the golf course too.
good grief, woods puts me in mind of fed (he's a friend i think). He could hardly bear to spit out a nice word about rory. Was pleased to hear a commentator say that rory is a lovely guy off the golf course too.tiger was bred for greatness, must be hard to acknowledge others are any good
Maza1987
10-03-2012, 19:53
wgc cadillac really heating up now.
the majority of the big names making a move.
bubba (love that name) is playing superb though.
Come on Justin. Good to see him play well again. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Tiger Woods was a friend of Fed's probably until the scandal broke out. Two of a kind methinks.
Hope Rory models himself on the greats of the game like Nicklaus, Watson and Ballesteros and not TW.
Sallydaisy
11-03-2012, 20:53
Woods out of the WGC Cadillac Tournament.
He played the 11th hole but has picked up a leg injury and has left the course for treatment.
Maza1987
11-03-2012, 22:21
hope he is alright for masters. so much more story lines when he is involved.
justin looking good for the win!
Congratulations to Justin :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:
Great to see him back in form. :yahoo:
Well done too Rory 3rd and Luke tied 6th. :clap: :clap:
http://www.golf.com/leaderboard/tourney/R473
Well done Justin, deserved winner, although you couldn't have grudged Bubba a play-off after his approach to 18.
Sallydaisy
12-03-2012, 00:34
Congratulations Justin Rose!
:trophy:
Maza1987
12-03-2012, 12:45
rose up to 7th in rankings.
Luke Donald back at #1 after victory in the Transitions Championship.
Congratulations to Luke. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:
http://www.sportinglife.com/golf/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=golf/12/03/18/GOLF_Innesbrook_Nightlead.html&BID=585
Congratulations Luke! Great rivalry at the top of golf at the moment.
Maza1987
26-03-2012, 14:31
Tiger wins the arnold pamler invitational and is back to 6th in the world.
Can't wait for The Masters now.
be nice to see tiger back challenging, put some of these young guns in their place
masters next weekend:swingin::swingin:
Really looking forward to the Masters at the weekend - with that and Davis Cup it should be really entertaining. A win for GB in the DC and a win for a Brit in the Masters would just be the icing on the cake.
Really looking forward to the Masters at the weekend - with that and Davis Cup it should be really entertaining. A win for GB in the DC and a win for a Brit in the Masters would just be the icing on the cake.anyone but Donald or deadwood
John Senden (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/17594320) might be worth a punt!
anyone but Donald or deadwood
Westwood I can understand but what have you got against Donald J?
I don't mind either of them, Poultice is the one that rubs me up the wrong way!
John Senden (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/17594320) might be worth a punt! Complete amateur compared to Kaymer!...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PL-DFrgzRs
Westwood I can understand but what have you got against Donald J?mostly the easy ride he gets from the English press pack, could you imagine the stick andy would get if he went to number 1without a slam FGS they even went after wozza and shes not even British
Heard on the radio about a big fire at Wentworth?
Heard on the radio about a big fire at Wentworth?Loads of big houses on the estate
hfwardhouse
05-04-2012, 19:49
Oooooh just seen that Paul Lawrie is the leader in the clubhouse - one behind Lee Westwood who's the leader on the course - go Paul :yahoo:
Only because Henrik Stenson had a major flip-out and took a quadruple bogey on the last!
hfwardhouse
05-04-2012, 19:53
That's ok .... credit where it's due ;)
Only an hour and a half late but
Paul Lawrie leading a major because someone had a major flip-out on the last? Deja vu!
Who ate all of Westwood's pies? :shocked: - bloomin' nora!
Jay's not about, so safe to say that I'm enjoying watching Lee tonight!
Suspect Jay will be happily basking in the fact of Castle Greyskull's £134m debt!
Come on Lee. It'd be fantastic if he won this. He deserves to win a major. :yahoo::yahoo: :yahoo:
Tiger lurking in the background tho.
Sallydaisy
07-04-2012, 07:45
Leaderboard at the halfway stage:
-5
Dufney, Couples (US)
-4
Oosthuizen (SA), Westwood (Eng), Garcia (Spa), McIlroy (NI), B. Watson (US),
-3
Lawrie (Sco), Jimenez (Spa)
-2
Mickelson (US), Singh (Fij)
Selected:
Level
Poulter (Eng), Harrington (Ire), Rose (Eng)
+3
McDowell (NI), Woods (US)
+4
Fisher, Donald (Eng)
Hope a European golfer wins this but failing that Phil Mickelson - brilliant play from him today.
Good to see Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia still in good spirits after their poor rounds today.
The Masters, Augusta National GC, Augusta, Georgia
Third round scores and totals
(USA unless stated, par 72):
207 Peter Hanson (Swe) 68 74 65
208 Phil Mickelson 74 68 66
209 Louis Oosthuizen (SA) 68 72 69
210 Bubba Watson 69 71 70
211 Matt Kuchar 71 70 70
212 Hunter Mahan 72 72 68, Henrik Stenson (Swe) 71 71 70, Padraig Harrington (Irl) 71 73 68, Lee Westwood (Eng) 67 73 72
213 Paul Lawrie (Sco) 69 72 72
Rory messed up :( Bye bye masters for him!
All the Brits have messed up their chances of winning the Masters a few after promising starts - typical. Can't see Lee and Paul making up ground in the final round with some good players ahead of them.
Sir Nick Faldo was the last Brit to win it in 1996 - he also won back to back titles in 1989 and 1990.
david1610
08-04-2012, 19:46
Wow. One hole by Mickelson and one by Oosthuizen has resulted in a six shot swing (-3 albatross never done before at the second and double bogey - first time ever by Mickelson at the Master's!).
PS Anyone within six shots of the leader could shoot six under in the last nine, so I still would not be ruling out anybody at this stage!
Well done Hubba Bubba for winning the play off! :clap:
Great quote from Bubba Watson too!
"I never got this far in my dreams."
made it to hotel in ullapool by 10 30, watch the final hour or so . Very pleased for bubba
Thrilled to bits for Bubba - lovely icing on the cake after adopting a little boy in the last couple of weeks.
What is it with the Brits and winning majors be it tennis, golf or whatever?
Thrilled to bits for Bubba - lovely icing on the cake after adopting a little boy in the last couple of weeks.
What is it with the Brits and winning majors be it tennis, golf or whatever?3 out the last 7 not count ?:p
3 out the last 7 not count ?:p
Not good enough for me ;) Guess I really wanted Rory to win it after last year.
Luke Donald back on top after finishing 3rd in the Zurich Classic. Well done to him.
Commiserations to Ernie Els losing the play-off. Well done to him on being named one of the ‘Top 5 Most Positive Athletes in the World' by the United Nations NGO Voting Academy comprised of highly respected United Nations NGOs, such as Rotary International, Pathways To Peace, and Sister Cities International. Els was nominated by Autism Speaks in the Professional Athlete category and was judged using an established criteria of an athlete's community involvement and impact on their community.
"Celebrate Positive congratulates Ernie Els for exemplifying what giving back to the community means" said Scott Pederson, President and CEO, Celebrate Positive. "Ernie is a wonderful example for all of us to follow internationally." Celebrate Positive, in coordination with the United Nations and its non-government organizations provides a platform to recognize athletes for their positive work to make a difference in the world. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Sallydaisy
24-05-2012, 18:56
Wentworth, BMW PGA Championship
McIlroy trails by 8, McDowell received a 2 shot penalty - espn report here. (http://www.espn.co.uk/golf/sport/story/152263.html?CMP=OTC-RSS#)
Otherwise information from the BBC website golf (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/18198970)
PGA Championship first round leaderboard
-6: D Drysdale (Sco), Ptr Lawrie (Ire)
-5: J Donaldson (Wal), J Rose (Eng), A Quiros (Sp), RS Johnson (Swe), N Fasth (Swe)
-4: M Warren (Sco), G Coetzee (SA), R Rock (Eng), E Els (SA), B Wiesberger (Aut), K Ferrie (Eng), S Jamieson (Sco), M Haastrup (Den), J Morrison (Eng), R Cabrera-Bello (Sp), F Molinari (It), L Donald (Eng), P Hedblom (Swe)
Selected others -3: P Lawrie (Sco), C Montgomerie (Sco)
-2: L Westwood (Eng), T Lewis (Eng)
-1: I Poulter (Eng), D Clarke (NI)
+1: M Laird (Sco)
+2: R McIlroy (NI), G McDowell (NI), T Bjorn (Den)
+4: P Harrington (Ire)
+6: P Casey (Eng)
Sallydaisy
26-05-2012, 07:06
Wentworth, BMW PGA Championship
Rory out of Wentworth but a Brit is in the lead by 4 shots.
Rory McIlroy missed his second straight cut after a woeful two days at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
The world number one carded rounds of 74, 79 to end nine over, three weeks before his US Open title defence.
England's James Morrison raced into the lead at 12 under with a stunning 64.
Defending champion Luke Donald, who can overtake McIlroy in the rankings with a top-eight finish, and Scotland's David Drysdale were four back in second, while Lee Westwood was one over.
Ireland's Peter Lawrie, the co-first-round leader with Drysdale, shot 71 for seven under alongside Spain's Alvaro Quiros (70), while England's Justin Rose ended in a large group at six under after a round of 71.
Open champion Darren Clarke has yet to make a halfway cut this season. He shot a second-round 77, coming home in a six over par 43 after being comfortably on course to make it through to the weekend.
Round two leaderboard
-12
J Morrison (Eng)
-8
L Donald (Eng)
D Drysdale (Sco)
-7
Pe Lawrie (Ire)
A Quiros (Spa)
Link (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/results/default.stm)to full leaderboard.
(Extracts from the (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/18211913) BBC Golf page)
Flippin footie - so no one's watching the US open then ?????
only 3 under par
T1
-
http://i.cdn.turner.com/pgatour/cs/sites/cdnassets/events/template/2010/img/add.png http://i.cdn.turner.com/pgatour/cs/sites/cdnassets/global/img/flags/USA.gif David Toms (http://www.majorschampionships.com/usopen/2012/scoring/scorecards/index.cfm?id=02206)
-1
2:55 pm PT
-
69
70
-
-
139
T1
-
http://i.cdn.turner.com/pgatour/cs/sites/cdnassets/events/template/2010/img/add.png http://i.cdn.turner.com/pgatour/cs/sites/cdnassets/global/img/flags/USA.gif Jim Furyk (http://www.majorschampionships.com/usopen/2012/scoring/scorecards/index.cfm?id=10809)
-1
3:05 pm PT
-
70
69
-
-
139
T1
-
http://i.cdn.turner.com/pgatour/cs/sites/cdnassets/events/template/2010/img/add.png http://i.cdn.turner.com/pgatour/cs/sites/cdnassets/global/img/flags/USA.gif Tiger Woods (http://www.majorschampionships.com/usopen/2012/scoring/scorecards/index.cfm?id=08793)
-1
3:05 pm PT
-
69
70
-
-
139
Third-round Leaderboard
-1
G McDowell (NI), J Furyk (US)
+1
F Jacobson (Swe)
+2
L Westwood (Eng), E Els (SA), B Adams (US), N Colsaerts (Bel)
+3
W Simpson (US), K Chappell (US), J Senden (Aus), B Hossler (US, am), J Dufner (US), J Peterson (US)
+4
R Goosen (SA), M Kaymer (Ger), M Kuchar (US), T Woods (US)
What a shame Tiger's slipped...........:whistle:
Really sorry about Rory and Luke missing the cut - fingers crossed for Graeme and Lee today.
What a shame Tiger's slipped...........:whistle:
:dance:
Maza1987
18-06-2012, 21:59
15 different winners of majors in a row.
9 first timers in a row.
yawwn.
15 different winners of majors in a row.
9 first timers in a row.
yawwn.yup weak era
DaveArneRiise
19-06-2012, 08:50
Guy interrupts Webb's interview. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90g0qmWrf-Q)
:rolling:
for anyone who is bored found this vid of oor 2nd hole
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmrcMejPdfA
DaveArneRiise
09-07-2012, 12:39
for anyone who is bored found this vid of oor 2nd hole
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmrcMejPdfA
Lovely golf course, beautiful scenery. Is that really the Atlantic Ocean? Also how do you get up to the Island of Harris?
Lovely golf course, beautiful scenery. Is that really the Atlantic Ocean? Also how do you get up to the Island of Harris?in broad terms its the Atlantic
not easiest place to get to either 2 hrs from skye on ferry or 3 hrs from ullapool (1hr from inverness)
Sallydaisy
12-07-2012, 22:54
Scottish Open Leaderboard - Day 1
BBC page (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/18823908)for the event
Leaderboard after first round (par 72)
-10: F Molinari (Ita)
-8: A Canizares (Spa)
-7: S Kjeldsen (Den), R Jacquelin (Fra)
-6: J Milkha Singh (Ind), A Noren (Swe), F Jacobson (Swe),
-6: A Marshall (Eng), R Coles (Eng), S Lowry (Ire), P Lawrie (Ire)
Selected others:
-5 L Donald (Eng), -5 M Kaymer (Ger),
-3 P Harrington (Ire), -3 J-M Olazabal,
-2 E Else (SA), S Lyle (Sco)
Congratulations to Jeev Milkha Singh on winning the Scottish Open. :clap: :trophy:
Commiserations to Marc Warren - what might have been? Also to Francesco Molinari. :sad:
Great to see Phil Mickelson in the field - hope it'll prove good preparation for the Open. :thumbup: :yahoo:
Here are the tee times for the Open - can't wait for this to start.
http://tourreport.pgatour.com/2012/07/16/british-open-tee-times-announced/
Congratulations to England's Roger Chapman on winning the US Senior Open at the weekend. He has already won the Senior PGA title this year. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy: :trophy:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/9404246/Roger-Chapman-joins-list-of-golfing-greats-after-winning-the-US-Senior-Open.html
tigers prowling
WOODS, Tiger
-4
WATSON, Bubba
-3
LAWRIE, Paul
-2
Sallydaisy
19-07-2012, 10:47
You watching it J? I might switchover now I've seen Bally run with the Olympic flame.
You watching it J? I might switchover now I've seen Bally run with the Olympic flame.its on , seen bits n pieces tiger looking very controlled
Sallydaisy
19-07-2012, 17:28
Stunner of a shot from Rory just then to go tee to green on the 16th, just putted short but it's still a birdie 3 and makes up for the previous hole! Hit a howler of a tee shot on 15th - into the crowd, hit a spectator on the head and landed out of bounds. That cost him bogey.
Sallydaisy
20-07-2012, 08:07
LEADERBOARD DAY 1
-6: Scott (Aus)
-5: Lawrie (Sco), Johnson (US), Colsaerts (Bel)
-4: Snedeker (US)
-3 : Els (RSA), B Watson (US), McDowell (NI), Woods (US), Muto (Jpn) McIlroy (NI), Stricker (US), Hanson (Swe)
Selected others:-
Par Donald (Eng)
+3 Westwood (Eng), Mickelson (US),
+6 Clarke (NI)
Adam Scott equalled the Royal Lytham & St Annes course record for an Open Championship with a 64 to lead after Thursday's first round. The Australian, who was 32 on Monday, set the early pace at six under in perfect scoring conditions on Thursday morning and stayed in front by one shot from Scotland's 1999 champion Paul Lawrie, former Masters winner Zach Johnson and Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts.
England's world number one Luke Donald shot level-par 70, as did Ireland's two-time champion Padraig Harrington.
But third-ranked Lee Westwood struggled with his game despite playing in the best of the weather early on and carded a three-over 73 after starting with two birdies. Phil Mickelson, who was runner-up last year, also took 73.
Defending champion Darren Clarke compiled a six-over 76 and said he was "disgusted with himself".
(See the BBC website golf page (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/) for further updates and information)
Sallydaisy
20-07-2012, 14:02
Consolation for Bristol boy hit by golf ball from BBC Bristol news (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-18922148):
Rory McIlroy has signed a glove for a Bristol teenager who was struck on the head by a ball the golfer had hit. Jason Blue, 16, received first aid treatment after the accident beside the 15th fairway at the Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St Annes. The world's number two golfer apologised before giving him a signed glove with the word "sorry" on it.
The teenager was taken to a first aid point just behind the 15th fairway, where he was standing when he was hit – after the Northern Irish star had come over to apologise and given him an autographed glove. He was then moved to the main medical HQ at the course where he was seen by a doctor. Jason was allowed to leave and sent home in a courtesy car after about 45 minutes, having been given something to eat and drink. He had a bruise on his head but no stitches and left the course without a bandage or dressing.
Rory McIlroy paid for the guy he hit on the head & his mate to stay in a hotel instead of their tent last night, plus £100ish for dinner. @RobHodgetts (http://twitter.com/RobHodgetts) 14 minutes ago
McIlroy: 'It was the least I could do. If someone gave me a huge gash in my head I wouldn't be happy.' Asked if he had ever camped: 'No'. @RobHodgetts (http://twitter.com/RobHodgetts) 13 minutes ago
Sallydaisy
20-07-2012, 20:14
OPEN SECOND-ROUND LEADERBOARD
-10: Snedeker (US)
-9: Scott (Aus)
-6: Woods (US)
-5: Olessen (Den)
Selected others:
-4 Lawrie (Sco) McDowell (NI), -2 Donald (Eng),
Par Poulter (Eng),
+2 McIlroy (NI), +3 Westwood (Eng)
Brandt Snedeker matched the lowest 36-hole total in Open history to take a one-shot lead at the halfway stage at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
The American added a 64 to his opening 66 for 10 under to edge past first-round leader Adam Scott (67) with Tiger Woods (67) four back after chipping in at the last.
Snedeker emulated Scott from day one as he tied the course record for an Open at Lytham and has yet to drop a shot or find one of the 206 bunkers this week.
Sallydaisy
22-07-2012, 07:59
OPEN THIRD-ROUND LEADERBOARD
-11: Scott (Aus)
-7: Snedeker (US), McDowell (NI)
-6: Woods (US)
-5: Z.Johnson (US) Ernie Els (RSA)
-4: Olesen (Den)
Selected others:
-1 Donald (Eng),
+3 Poulter (Eng),
+4 Westwood (Eng)
+5 McIlroy (NI)
From the BBC Golf page (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/18940877)
Adam Scott will take a four-shot lead over Graeme McDowell and Brandt Snedeker into the final round of the 141st Open championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes. The 32-year-old Australian, who is chasing his first major title, fired a two-under 68 to build a decent cushion at 11 under par with strong winds forecast for Sunday afternoon.
Northern Ireland's McDowell, the 2010 US Open champion, climbed to seven under with a 67 and was joined by America's second-round leader Snedeker, who holed a big putt across the 18th for a 73.
Tiger Woods is one shot further adrift as he tries to win a 15th major and first since the 2008 US Open.
The 36-year-old, who won the last of his three Open titles in 2006, had to fight hard for his level-par 70 after dropping two shots in his first three holes. Woods has never won a major tournament when trailing going into the final day.
Wonder who'll win???
DaveArneRiise
22-07-2012, 10:52
Scott isn't a good front runner, I think he may collapse somewhat under the pressure. Opening the door for Tiger or even McDowell perhaps.
Scott isn't a good front runner, I think he may collapse somewhat under the pressure. Opening the door for Tiger or even McDowell perhaps.well documented tho that tiger isn't a good chaser I'm fairly sure every major he won he went into the final day on top of the leaderboard
Sorry, but for me it's anyone but Tiger - I feel the same way about him as I do about Fed. I do hope Scott doesn't blow up - he's played so well so far and it's good to see somebody new taking a major. Interesting that he and Anna Ivanovic both seem to be doing well since their break-up - maybe there's a message there for Rory and Caroline!!
DaveArneRiise
22-07-2012, 17:25
Scott does indeed collapse under the pressure on the last few holes, not nice to see. Real shame. His collapse means Erne Else has won the Open!
Woods and Mcdowell faded dramatically.
Felt so sorry for Adam Scott. Golf is a cruel game.
Totally never saw that coming. Went out to garden with Scott 3 ahead playing 16 and Ernie on the 18th tee. Sad for Adam, who I really like, but hard to grudge the Big Easy another major!
So sad for Adam - really hope he can come back from this and that it doesn't scar him for life. Els came from nowhere - he didn't need it - such a shame. Really glad that it wasn't Woods though - that would be even more difficult to take.
Sallydaisy
22-07-2012, 20:25
Well that came out of nowhere! During the afternoon no-one was really mentioning Ernie at all but once Adam started dropping shots it looked as though there might be a play-off. In the end the Big Easy won it whilst he was limbering up out on the putting green!!!
10years after he last won one - well done big Ern.
:trophy:
Sallydaisy
09-08-2012, 15:52
The US PGA is underway - hope they have better weather than Canada!
Here's how the leaderboard is looking with about half the field still to set off.
http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/scoring/leaderboard
POS (http://www.pga.com/scoring/leaderboard?tab=pos)
PLAYER NAME: FIRST (http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/scoring/leaderboard?tab=fn) | LAST (http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/scoring/leaderboard?tab=ln)
TOTAL (http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/scoring/leaderboard?tab=pos)
THRU
TODAY (http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/scoring/leaderboard?tab=cpr)
1
-
Joost Luiten
-5
8*
-5
T2
-
http://i.cdn.turner.com/pga/cs/sites/cdnassets/global/img/flags/NIR.gifRory McIlroy
-4
12*
-4
T2
-
Carl Pettersson
-4
9
-4
T4
-
Pat Perez
-3
15*
-3
T4
-
Ken Duke
-3
15
-3
T4
-
Thomas Bjorn
-3
13
-3
T4
-
Gary Woodland
-3
12*
-3
T4
-
John Daly
-3
12
-3
T4
-
Geoff Ogilvy
-3
11*
-3
T4
-
Tiger Woods
-3
11*
-3
T4
-
Cameron Tringale
-3
10
-3
T4
-
http://i.cdn.turner.com/pga/cs/sites/cdnassets/global/img/flags/ENG.gifIan Poulter
-3
10*
-3
Good start by Rory and Graeme. Hope they'll keep it going. :yahoo:
Sallydaisy
11-08-2012, 12:48
Tiger Woods shares US PGA lead with Vijay Singh & Carl Pettersson
US PGA SECOND-ROUND LEADERBOARD
-4: Woods (US), Singh (Fij), Pettersson (Swe)
-3: Poulter (Eng)
-2: Donaldson (Wal), McIlroy (NI)
-1: Baddeley (Aus), Scott (Aus), Adams (US), Immelman (SA), Hanson (Swe)
Selected others:
Level - McDowell (NI), Mickelson (US);
+1 Laird (Sco);
+2 Harrington (Ire);
+4 Rose (Eng), Lawrie (Sco);
+5 Clarke (NI),
+6 Donald (Eng),
+7 Westwood (Eng)
Tiger Woods is in a three-way share of the lead on four under at the halfway stage of a windy US PGA Championship.
The American battled wild conditions at Kiawah Island to fire a one-under 71 and top the leaderboard with Sweden's Carl Pettersson and Fiji's Vijay Singh.
England's Ian Poulter (71) is one shot off the lead, while Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (75) and Jamie Donaldson of Wales (73) are two back. World number one Luke Donald (76) made the cut but Lee Westwood missed out.
More here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/) on the BBC Golf page.
Sallydaisy
12-08-2012, 12:17
McIlroy joint leader halfway through Day 3 of the USPGA.
US PGA THIRD ROUND LEADERBOARD (Play suspended and will resume Sunday)
-6: Singh (Fij), McIlory (NI)
-5: Scott (Aus)
-4: Pettersson (Swe)
-3: Van Pelt (US), Immelman (SA)
-2 : Stricker (US), Hanson (Swe), McDowell (NI), Poulter (Eng)
Rory McIlroy went joint top of the leaderboard before play was suspended during round three of the US PGA Championship because of a thunderstorm. The Northern Irishman hit five birdies in eight holes before a bogey on the ninth left him tied with co-overnight leader Vijay Singh on six under.
Joint overnight leader Tiger Woods had a terrible time, finishing on one under after three bogeys in just seven holes. Woods's poor start to his round saw him tumble down the leaderboard to a tie for 11th after he went into the third day leading on four under alongside Fiji's Singh and Sweden's Carl Pettersson.
The third round resumed at 12:45 BST on Sunday at Kiawah Island.
Further information can be found on the BBC Golf page (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/19227992)
Sallydaisy
12-08-2012, 22:58
RORY McILROY WINS THE USPGA!!!
:trophy:
What an incredible finish, the finish of a champion. Rory birdies the 18th by rolling a putt in from 12 foot, to complete a bogey-free round. He wins the 2012 US PGA Championship by eight shots. Take a bow, Mr McIlroy.
VamosVixs
12-08-2012, 22:59
Well done Rory!!! :swingin:
Snuck under the radar a bit with the Olympics
Thrilled to bits for him - even missed the Olympic closing ceremony to watch this!
Fantastic achievement for Rory - particularly as he has been a bit off form recently. A great pity it clashed with the Olympics as it's gone almost unnoticed.
Fantastic achievement for Rory - particularly as he has been a bit off form recently. A great pity it clashed with the Olympics as it's gone almost unnoticed.I see we stole MV Finlaggin from you lot :rolling:
Congratulations to Rory - brilliant performance. Very glad that Sky showed the final round yesterday. Loved the way the first thing he did was to thank his Mum and Dad. :bravo: :trophy:
Well done too to David Lynn 2nd and tied 3 Ian Poulter and Justin Rose. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Sallydaisy
11-09-2012, 09:40
Rory McIlroy won the BMW Championship in Indiana on Sunday!
:trophy:
BBC report here. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/19539897)
Sallydaisy
28-09-2012, 09:43
The 2012 Ryder Cup gets underway today; being hosted by the USA at Medinah.
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell will begin Europe's defence when the 39th Ryder Cup begins at Medinah on Friday. The Northern Irishmen will kick off the foursomes matches at 07.20 (13.20 BST) against Jim Furyk and Brandt Snedeker.
TODAYS PAIRINGS/TIMINGS FOR THE FOURSOMES:
13.20 Jim Furyk and Brandt Snedeker v Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell
13.35 Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley v Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia
13.50 Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner v Lee Westwood and Francesco Molinari
14.05 Steve Stricker and Tiger Woods v Ian Poulter and Justin Rose
More news on the BBC Golf page here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/)
Just about to start - build up on Sky 1. Good pairing to start the event for Europe.
GO EUROPE. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Very best of luck as it's going to be tough for our boys but hopefully they will all be inspired by Seve.
Shan't be moving far from the sofa this weekend - although just off to Tesco for supplies :grrr:
USA take the first point. C'mon Europe!
2-2 after the morning foursomes.
Europe is getting hammered in the afternoon Fourballs - they need to fight back. C'mon Europe!!!!
Tomorrow afternoon is starting to look like a massive anti-climax!
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 22:25
Tomorrow afternoon is starting to look like a massive anti-climax!
Your anti-jinx might be working .....
on 17: Lawrie/Colsaerts A/S D.Johnson/Kuchar
on 15: Garcia/Donald 1 up on Woods/Stricker (they were 4 up at one point)
on 14: Dufner/Z.Johnson 1 up on McIlroy/Poulter
USA lead 9-4 including 1 point from this afternoon's play.
All 4 players have hit from tee onto the 17th green so it's a birdie shoot-out for a point.
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 22:42
That the US win...
:grrr::grrr::grrr:
I think after their disastrous performance last time over here the Americans obviously decided to try and focus a bit harder and especially on home soil. They seem to have really gone for it from the off and work better as a team.
Humph!
But the Europeans have still had the upper hand over the last few meets.
:p
hfwardhouse
29-09-2012, 22:54
The commies made a valid point that a lot of the European team are older players, whereas the US have lots of up and coming younger players - we've got some bubbling under but not quite there yet - it'll come.
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 22:56
USA now lead 10-4 but the Europeans are still in with a shout in the last 2 matches.
on 17: Garcia/Donald 2 up on Woods/Stricker (they were 4 up at one point)
on 16: Dufner/Z.Johnson A/S McIlroy/Poulter
*VERY RUDE WORD*
Woods has holed a putt and they're now only 1 down v Donald/Garcia.
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 23:11
:phew:
Europe halved the 17th after spectacular putts from both Woods and Donald.
So, Europe can't lose and it's dormie for USA.
Great putt from Ian Poulter and Europe are 1 up after 16 in the last match.
Europe catch a break at last as the US miss a great chance to halve the second last match.
10-5.
In the last match Europe are 1 up going down the last.
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 23:35
We really need Poulter/McIlroy to snag a point here; 1 up and I reckon Poults is up for the fight.
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 23:42
POULTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's a point for Europe - flipping brilliant.
:dance:
10-6
Ian Poulter was absolutely on fire down the back 9.
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 23:47
From improbable to NOT impossible.
C'mon TeamGB!!!
Andy Murray did it ...... the Olympic Team (and Andy) did it ........
So, tomorrow please make it count.
:swingin:
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 23:55
Oh dear the BBC.
Sallydaisy @SallyDaisy10is (https://twitter.com/SallyDaisy10is) Quote of the Day from the BBC live updates: "Poults is an emotional hatstand".
I didn't know furniture played golf???
AWESOME!!!! My favourite pair Poulter & McIlroy. :) My husband and I are on opposing teams here but have one thing in common no matter what - we both dislike Tiger Woods with a passion!!!!
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 00:14
AWESOME!!!! My favourite pair Poulter & McIlroy. :) My husband and I are on opposing teams here but have one thing in common no matter what - we both dislike Tiger Woods with a passion!!!!
So, hubby is American?
That must be mighty tricky at times when following sport ...
I don't mind Tiger when he's playing golf; the guy has a talent that is incredible. (just as Federer has IMHO).
I don't like him off court for various reasons (and Federer for different reasons). 2 guys who are sporting stars and legends already because they are so good at what they do but are somewhat flawed in their behaviour off 'court' and off 'green'.
Poulter and McIlroy work well together.
It'll be interesting to see who Olazabol puts into play on Sunday and in what order.
I hope he includes Colsaerts who has had a great Ryder Cup debut.
And I hope we win.
:thumbup:
Have to agree that Tiger & Fed both have real talents related to their sport but their behaviour is less than sportsmanlike imho!!! Ha!! Ha!!
Hubby is American and has taken the Ryder cup losses in the past like a true champ. Looks like it might be my turn although there is still a chance. Looking forward to tomorrow.
So, hubby is American?
That must be mighty tricky at times when following sport ...
I don't mind Tiger when he's playing golf; the guy has a talent that is incredible. (just as Federer has IMHO).
I don't like him off court for various reasons (and Federer for different reasons). 2 guys who are sporting stars and legends already because they are so good at what they do but are somewhat flawed in their behaviour off 'court' and off 'green'.
Poulter and McIlroy work well together.
It'll be interesting to see who Olazabol puts into play on Sunday and in what order.
I hope he includes Colsaerts who has had a great Ryder Cup debut.
And I hope we win.
:thumbup:
He has to include Colsaerts - all 12 players play on the Sunday.
Westwood has been the real disappointment this week - just not on form at all. Only Colsaerts and Poulter on the Europe side have looked consistently at their best over the last 2 days.
Just seen the draw for singles.
17:03 BST: Watson v Donald
17:14: Simpson v Poulter
17:25: Bradley v McIlroy
17:36: Mickelson v Rose
17:47: Snedeker v Lawrie
17:58: D Johnson v Colsaerts
18:09: Z Johnson v McDowell
18:20: Furyk v Garcia
18:31: Dufner v Hanson
18:42: Kuchar v Westwood
18:53: Stricker v Kaymer
19:04: Woods v Molinari
Could have been a lot worse for us IMO - even our worst form players have a chance with their matchups.
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 08:25
I'm exhausted!
Up late to cheer on TeamGB in the golf and up early to cheer on TeamGB in Kuala Lumpur and Beijing (Laura).
I think it's a mistake toploading the matchups, but it wasn't going to be easy whichever way.
Watched the last few holes from yesterday this morning.....my blood pressure can't stand it! Way to go Poults!
Mr P reckons (sorry if this has already been said) that the course is set up to favour the USA - long straight holes for the long hitters (which conversely hasn't favoured Tiger at all so far), if you do miss the fairway then the wayward shots have an easly lie, there's virtually no rough, the bunkers are not much of a challenge (on Mr P's course you can't see someone once they're in the bunker!) and so it's down to the driver and the wedge. I can sort of see that but our guys are used to playing in the US and as top golfers have to play what's in front of them (a bit like Andy on court).
I did get frustrated though at the number of putts that went round the hole and back out for the Europeans where the US could sink everything. Began to wonder if there was a little mole under the holes with it's snout sticking up ready to divert the Euro putts :lol:
Mr P is a statistician and reckons we have very little chance of winning today. However, as a non-statistician, am I not right in thinking each match has a 50/50 chance? Haven't yet studied the pairings mind.
Can't stand Tiger - feel his game has gone completely off since his "misdemeanours" were found out and it couldn't happen to a nicer bloke so far as I'm concerned. If he never recovers form it's a small price to pay..........sorry just me being twitter and bisted!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOO Europe.
Couldn't agree with you more about Woods, Pabbers.
My husband and son - the golfers in the family - are with Mr P on this one. They think Europe will get hammered today but I'm more optimistic, I think they might be inspired to avenge Brookline in 1999 when the US came back from 10-6 down to win. Wouldn't bet my house on it though!
I'm exhausted!
Up late to cheer on TeamGB in the golf and up early to cheer on TeamGB in Kuala Lumpur and Beijing (Laura).where you not supporting the Europeans in the team? ;)
as for tiger i cant help but like him, i was working/playing at a very well to do golf course in surrey when tiger first came to prominence and the things that where said about the bloke used to make my blood boil. cant help but think if he was white middle class his extra curricula activities would soon be forgot
Watched the last few holes from yesterday this morning.....my blood pressure can't stand it! Way to go Poults!
Mr P reckons (sorry if this has already been said) that the course is set up to favour the USA - long straight holes for the long hitters (which conversely hasn't favoured Tiger at all so far), if you do miss the fairway then the wayward shots have an easly lie, there's virtually no rough, the bunkers are not much of a challenge (on Mr P's course you can't see someone once they're in the bunker!) and so it's down to the driver and the wedge. I can sort of see that but our guys are used to playing in the US and as top golfers have to play what's in front of them (a bit like Andy on court).
I did get frustrated though at the number of putts that went round the hole and back out for the Europeans where the US could sink everything. Began to wonder if there was a little mole under the holes with it's snout sticking up ready to divert the Euro putts :lol:
Mr P is a statistician and reckons we have very little chance of winning today. However, as a non-statistician, am I not right in thinking each match has a 50/50 chance? Haven't yet studied the pairings mind.
Can't stand Tiger - feel his game has gone completely off since his "misdemeanours" were found out and it couldn't happen to a nicer bloke so far as I'm concerned. If he never recovers form it's a small price to pay..........sorry just me being twitter and bisted!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOO Europe.
Monty said on Sky before the start on Friday that Love had turned it into a putting competition as the current Americans are all strong putters but we are stronger tee to green.
where you not supporting the Europeans in the team? ;)
as for tiger i cant help but like him, i was working/playing at a very well to do golf course in surrey when tiger first came to prominence and the things that where said about the bloke used to make my blood boil. cant help but think if he was white middle class his extra curricula activities would soon be forgot
I couldn't care less what colour he is and hadn't given it a thought. I'm afraid extra curricular activities makes it sound minor. An affair is one thing (and bad enough in my book) but prostitutes and putting your wife's health in danger is something else entirely IMHO. How unfeeling could a man be?
I couldn't care less what colour he is and hadn't given it a thought. I'm afraid extra curricular activities makes it sound minor. An affair is one thing (and bad enough in my book) but prostitutes and putting your wife's health in danger is something else entirely IMHO. How unfeeling could a man be?not condoning any of that, but lets pick someone else then someone who say put his wifes health in danger, prince Charles dose his infidelity get brought up in every single conversation about him ?
FFIW im not saying everyone who dislikes tiger is a racist
BBC has just referred to Ian Poulter as "everyone's favourite European" #bizarre #didn'taskme
not condoning any of that, but lets pick someone else then someone who say put his wifes health in danger, prince Charles dose his infidelity get brought up in every single conversation about him ?
FFIW im not saying everyone who dislikes tiger is a racist
When Woods first came on the scene I fully supported him - he was a fantastic talent and I thought a great role model especially for young black Americans. However, as time has gone on, his on-course conduct and his self-confessed litany of misdemeanours off-course mean there is absolutely no way I could continue to support him and it has absolutely nothing to do with his race. As far as HRH is concerned - although I don't condone it, I don't think having a long term affair with one woman in anyway equates to what Woods has done. Perhaps there is a difference in male and female perspective here?
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 21:15
Crikey! This is really going to the wire isn't it?
Europe snagged 5 wins and are on 11; the USA got 2 and are on 12.
5 matches out on the course; Europe are up in 2 and USA up in 3.
But anything could change - and since this is 'for Seve' I'd really love to see Garcia start motoring and get a point.
Oooh! Garcia has gone all square. Can he take Furyk out on the 18th???
:nailbiter:
Just get the feeling that we're going to come up short.
BBC has just referred to Ian Poulter as "everyone's favourite European" #bizarre #didn'taskmehe is properly maybe sometimes my favorite English golfer
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 21:28
12-12 after Westwood wins his match.
4 matches left out on the course. Come on Garcia, Kaymer and Garcia!!!
hfwardhouse
30-09-2012, 21:30
:cheer: 12-12 .... oh my this is tense :sofa:
13-12 as Furyk blows it. One more point!
hfwardhouse
30-09-2012, 21:32
12-12 after Westwood wins his match.
4 matches left out on the course. Come on Garcia, Kaymer and Garcia!!!
2 Garcia's?!
1 Garcia just won and we're a point away .... GO EUROPE!
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 21:33
Garcia did it!!!! Europe now lead 13-12.
Sergio has been behind ALL day but pulled that match out of the bag in the last 2 holes.
:clap:
OOPs - that 2nd Garcia is Molinari. He's all square with Woods on the 15th.
We're 1 point away.
2 1/2 will be good enough
think the bbc is talking balls
Kaymer and Stricker both in the sand at 16, that match is about who's got most in their trousers,
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 21:41
think the bbc is talking balls
That would be of the little white pimpled variety ...
That would be of the little white pimpled variety ...i presume they think one team have a manufacturing advantage
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 21:48
13-13 and the last 2 matches are are all square.
:phew:
hfwardhouse
30-09-2012, 21:49
Still hiding behind the :sofa: though.
C'mon Europe!
KnightOwl
30-09-2012, 21:50
So tight! Tied at 13-13 and we only need a point to retain. I need to go to bed, really, but no way I'm missing the end of this...!
kaymer guarenteed 1/2 point at worse, if he holds on seals the deal
hfwardhouse
30-09-2012, 22:00
So exciting ... wouldn't have missed this for the world .... this is what I pay the extra on my Sky subscription for .... this and the tennis (obviously!)
#GOEUROPE
So exciting ... wouldn't have missed this for the world .... this is what I pay the extra on my Sky subscription for .... this and the tennis (obviously!)
#GOEUROPEmight be why you pay it, but its not actually where your cash gos that went to colleen Rooneys shopping sprea ;)
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 22:07
Darn, Woods has gone 1 up on Molinari. If Kaymer can't win it for us then Tiger might get it for the USA.
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 22:14
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
What a fantastic way to honour Seve Ballasteros!!!
well thats that, not sure what the worry was
KnightOwl
30-09-2012, 22:14
Great putt under pressure from Kaymer :clap:
...so we've retained the thing at the least, but there's still something to play for...
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 22:16
Would love for Molinari to come back and get at least a 1/2 to really seal it.
KnightOwl
30-09-2012, 22:27
Slightly surprised Tiger didn't make Molinari play the shot, given that he'd just missed a fairly similar one himself...
Jose pretty much in tears right now.....
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 22:27
Well well well. Molinari didn't nail it but Woods really messed up his putt and conceded.
The half from him seals it.
Europe really did produce the goods when it mattered - and won 14.5 to 13.5.
Never in doubt!!!!!! Absolutely un-*******-believable!
I think it's a mistake toploading the matchups, but it wasn't going to be easy whichever way.
Thank goodness Ollie was captain ;)
Poulter another contender for SPOTY?
hfwardhouse
30-09-2012, 22:48
Slightly surprised Tiger didn't make Molinari play the shot, given that he'd just missed a fairly similar one himself...
Jose pretty much in tears right now.....
He's not the only one .... unbelievable - loved it - what a fantastic victory #sevemagic
Never in doubt!!!!!! Absolutely un-*******-believable!
Thank goodness Ollie was captain ;)
With Seve as the secret weapon .... he definitely influenced the outcome!
:clap::clap::clap: JUST FANTASTIC - WELL DONE TEAM EUROPE!!!! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
With Seve as the secret weapon .... he definitely influenced the outcome!
:thumbup:
Hairst in?
Sallydaisy
30-09-2012, 22:57
And it's in Scotland next time around ......
hfwardhouse
30-09-2012, 23:07
:thumbup:
Hairst in?
Dinna be daft ... it winna stop raining long enough and when he did have another go tonight the beeping combine broke down ....
Yes ... Scotland .... in 2014 - gonna be awesome :)
That was a fantastic comeback. I wouldn't have heard the end of it tomorrow at work if USA had won!!!!
JAMES4578
01-10-2012, 06:26
Didn't see much of it last night but some comeback from Europe for a great win .Was not expecting that!
AMAZING!!! Nah nah na nahhhh nahhhh to Mr P the statistician who thought they had no chance, who wasn't (but did) going to watch 7 hours of golf, who wasn't (but did) going to stay up because he had to be up at 5.30am to catch a train (he'd NEVER make an Andy fan!!!).
Gosh I haven't got any nails left and couldn't get to sleep, a bit like after Andy's GS - I was buzzing. Missed Kaymer's putt the first time because I had my hands over my eyes - really enjoyed the action replay.
Awesome what belief can do and Rory, bless him, totally unphased by his late arrival and all excited about his trip in the police car.
What a year for team GB, Andy and now Europe (with many a GB in the team of course).
hfwardhouse
01-10-2012, 10:37
Absolutely Pat - I was struggling to get to sleep too - we stayed up for the presentation and that was so emotional ... not a dry eye in the living room ... well maybe Mr HFW's would've been if they'd been open! To be fair, he did stay awake for most of it!
Sallydaisy
01-10-2012, 11:48
There's a brilliant review of the Ryder Cup written by Tom Fordyce on the BBC website here. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/19782304)
Here's a few extracts:-
And so, after a sporting summer that has defied belief, the final miracle came to pass.
Europe's 14½-13½ victory (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/19780678) over a stupefied United States team in golden Sunday sunshine at Medinah was many things - a nerve-mangling epic, an unprecedented comeback and a criminal collapse, golfing larceny on the grandest scale.
It was also, in a year when the extraordinary became commonplace, perhaps the most remarkable afternoon of all.
So how did it happen? How did the day that at one point had them 25-1 for the win end with Luke Donald spraying champagne all over a cavorting army of overseas support, with captain Jose Maria Olazabal blubbing tears of joy, with the "U-S-As" overwhelmed by "oles" and Ian Poulter conducting it all with half-cut glee?
It began as it surely had to - with Olazabal's first few singles selections all taking the lead early, silencing the boisterous home galleries for the first time and applying pressure to their rivals.
It then continued as it had not before - with European putts dropping like the autumn leaves all around, with American efforts skidding past and stopping short. For the first time, mixed in with the cigar smoke and smell of beer and barbecue drifting across the course, there was something else: doubt, and then escalating anxiety.
So that was our summer of 2012. An Englishman won the Tour de France. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/18946960) A Scot won the US Open. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19539257) In between, Britons won gold after gold (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19238084) at a home Olympics and won even more in the Paralympics that followed.
Watching these Europeans celebrate at the end of it - Poulter swirling a union flag over his head, Nicolas Colsaerts sparking up consecutive cigarettes, McIlroy staggering under the weight of a champagne bottle the size of his legs, all of it under a perfect blue sky, songs ringing out across the lawns - there could only be happiness at its final passing.
Must go watch Woods/Molinari's finish - went to bed before that - couldn't believe it when I woke up to find Molinari had halved the final hole! Perfection, as I did feel a bit sheepish about us winning with a draw and the US on the other hand having to make 14.5 to win it. So this is VERY satisfying.
Absolutely gutted just took the head of my driver at the driving range, have been pinging it so sweetly lately to:smashed:
Absolutely gutted just took the head of my driver at the driving range, have been pinging it so sweetly lately to
:laugh::laugh::laugh:..............:getcoat:
:laugh::laugh::laugh:..............:getcoat:meany
meany
Getting my own back for all those comments about women golfers ;)
recon i would still outdrive ya with it
Typical - just because I'm too far away to take you up on the challenge! :p
Rory wins PGA of America Player of the Year and Vardon Trophy awards
http://www.espn.co.uk/golf/sport/story/179093.html?CMP=OTC-RSS#
:clap:
quite proud of ma self reshaffed my broken driver, took the opportunity to changed the torque. driving the ball better than ever:thumbup:
Sallydaisy
25-11-2012, 13:51
Well done to Rory McIlroy finishing the year in style by winning the World Tour Championship in Dubai.
BBC report here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/20485805
Fantastic ending for an amazing year for Rory.
Congratulations to Rory on a stunning victory in Dubai to cap a fantastic year. :clap: :trophy:
Rivals say Rory is playing like Tiger Woods when he was dominating golf. :swingin:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/golf/rivals-say-rory-mcilroy-playing-like-tiger-woods-when-he-was-dominating-world-golf/story-e6frfgax-1226524798031
In any other year he would probably be a sure thing for SPOTY. I hope changing his clubs doesn't have a detrimental effect next season.
Rory McIlroy becomes the youngest since Tiger Woods in 1998 to win the PGA Tour Player of the Year. :swingin: :bravo:
http://www.cbssports.com/golf/blog/eye-on-golf/21259386/rory-mcilroy-voted-player-of-the-year-john-huh-earns-rookie-honors
Congratulations to G-Mac on winning the World Challenge at Thousand Oaks by three shots on Sunday. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:
Sallydaisy
09-04-2013, 11:54
The Masters - Augusta - 11 thru' 14 April 2013
http://www.masters.com/en_US/index.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/16655164
Darren Clarke is out with a pulled hamstring,
Really looking forward to the Masters - best of luck to Rory and the Brits, also Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els.
Congratulations to Martin Laird on his victory in the Texas Open beating Rory by 2 shots.
Martin will play the Masters
http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/martin-laird-confirms-he-will-play-masters-augusta/1822982/
Sallydaisy
09-04-2013, 17:08
It's so nice when golf is on to fill in the gaps when Muzzah isn't playing ..........
;)
http://www.polymtl.ca/casip/img/golf_000.gif
Sallydaisy
12-04-2013, 13:43
Caro Wozniacki caddied for Rory McIlroy the other day ... and had a go at playing. erm, her prowess with the golf club has received interesting reviews, none more so than from Andy Roddick.
TENNIS.com @tennis (https://twitter.com/tennis) 21m (https://twitter.com/tennis/status/322700337934905344)
Caroline Wozniacki caddied for boyfriend Rory McIlroy at The Masters' Par 3 event,
and took a swing herself. Watch: http://ow.ly/k08pF (http://t.co/ORjzGlk0GK)
andyroddick @andyroddick (https://twitter.com/andyroddick) 9m (https://twitter.com/andyroddick/status/322703179890450434) @carowozniacki (https://twitter.com/CaroWozniacki)
I just watched your shot from the par 3 yesterday....
On the bright side you're one of the nicest people I know
Retweeted by Piers Newbery (https://twitter.com/piersnewbery)
Graeme McDowell beat Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee to win the World Match Play Championship.
The Northern Irishman came from two down after four holes to win 2&1 at the Thracian Cliffs course in the Bulgarian coastal resort of Kavarna.
:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:
Best of luck to Justin Rose and Luke Donald at the Merion Golf Club today. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
They are both tied #5 1 over but 2 shots off the lead.
Congratulations to Justin Rose on becoming the first English golfer to win the US Open for 43 years. :bravo: :trophy:
Commiserations to Phil Mickelson who finished runner up for the 6th time and must be heartbroken at having missed out on a great opportunity to win his national championship for the first time. :sad:
hfwardhouse
17-06-2013, 06:07
Yippeeeee so pleased for Justin!
Well done Justin - yesterday was a great sporting day for GB!
JAMES4578
18-06-2013, 06:23
Great achievement, welll done Justin!
Phil Mickelson wins the Open.
Well done Phil - excellent round today. I feel sorry for Lee Westwood but he just didn't play well enough at the last - makes you realise just how outstanding Andy's achievement at Wimbledon was.
JAMES4578
22-07-2013, 10:20
Was certainly disappointed Lee fell away on the final day,a bit gutting for him. Well done to Phil though.
Sallydaisy
08-08-2013, 21:19
The USPGA is underway at Oak Hill from today ... but play is suspended for storms.
Current standings:
-5 Scott, Furyk (65)
-4 Hearn (66), Jimenez
-3 Casey, Garrigus, Kuchar, Fraser (all 67), Clark, Westwood, Rose
McIlroy -1 after 11
Tiger Woods drops to +1 after 71
Very early days and nothing in it but I really hope Lee Westwood wins it.
http://www.majorschampionships.com/pga-championship/leaderboard.html
Sallydaisy
12-08-2013, 09:33
Not sure if this belongs in a twitter trolling thread or here ... but Lee Westwood bites back!!!
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 1h (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/366837444999516161) The Twitter feed of @WestwoodLee (https://twitter.com/WestwoodLee) is worth a look. It's currently 04:23am on the east coast of America...
Congratulations to Matt Fitzpatrick. He became the first Englishman to win the US Amateur Championship title since 1911 after beating Australia's Oliver Goss 4&3.
The 18-year-old led for the majority of the 36-hole play-off at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.
He had already earned an exemption into the 2014 US Open by reaching the final, provided he remains an amateur.
He will also get a place at next year's Open at Royal Liverpool and a likely invitation to The Masters at Augusta.
The Sheffield-based player, who won the Silver Medal as top amateur at this year's Open at Muirfield, had his 14-year-old brother Alex as his caddie.
:bravo: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy: :GBflag:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/23752034
http://bbc.in/2aHOK6w 'Portstewart selected to host 2017 Irish Open'. I thought I would share this as Portstewart is where I am a member (since 1986!) and where I play most of my golf. However the dates for the Irish Open next year are 6-9 July and we all know what else will be happening on those dates!! It's a no brainer for me....Wimby all the way every time!!!!
Rory McIlroy won a sudden death three-way play off to win the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup. Three weeks ago Rory won the Deutsche Bank Championship. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/rory-mcilroy-wins-tour-championship-fed-ex-cup-and-11-5m-in-four-hole-playoff/
Delighted for Rory. We went to bed and set instant record..........luckily it stopped just as he hugged his caddy at the end. Sky obviously wanted to move on to the next programme!
Just heard that Arnold Palmer has died. RIP - he was certainly one of the greats.
suttontennis
27-09-2016, 07:56
Certainly, along with Nicklaus, responsible for popularising the game in the TV age. Worshipped by his fans in the US and UK. Will be sorely missed and his passing will have an impact on this weeks' Ryder Cup, as has been commented on by both captains.
I was looking forward to the Ryder Cup but a very ominous start from Europe.
A complete whitewash in the Foursomes this morning - the Europeans just couldn't putt. Let's hope they can do a bit better this afternoon in the Fourballs - we need some points on the board Guys!!
greatunclebulgaria
30-09-2016, 19:27
anyone else get the goosebumps when the chant went up I - I beleive - I beleive that we - I beleive that we can win, I can beleive that we can win
mind what a cheek the Americans have pinching our chant
Foursomes notoriously difficult format to play! Fourballs much better. Have a good feeling our boys will do much better in the fourballs. Looking good at the minute.
They are doing much better at the moment - let's hope they can maintain the momentum.
greatunclebulgaria
30-09-2016, 20:53
They are doing much better at the moment - let's hope they can maintain the momentum.
Kaymer having a mere of a day, hope he can find some form soon
If we were to finish 3-1 in the afternoon, it would be much better than it might have been. 5-3 over the day to the Americans with all to play for wouldn't be too bad. C'mon guys!
greatunclebulgaria
30-09-2016, 21:36
yep 3-5 I'll take that, especially after this morning, but you know the miracle at madina went something like this as I remember LOL
Stenson and Rose get the first point for Europe. I think Stenson was seven under through fourteen holes - amazing!
Neither Kaymer nor Westwood doing anything to justify Clarke's faith in them so far. Can't fault their pedigrees but didn't think either of them had recent form to merit a pick.
5-3 it is. Rory unbelievably pumped.
Great come back from our guys - looking forward to tomorrow now!
Has everyone forgotten 2012 and the miracle at Medina!!!???
Impossible to forget Medinah - we went into the singles 4 down and won it. Hopefully, we won't be in that position tomorrow. I don't know why he's put Westwood and Kaymer out again though.
Can't decide what I find so unlikeable about Patrick Reed but he's playing some incredible golf!
Yes, he is - 9 birdies and an eagle in 17 holes - amazing! I pity whoever is drawn against him in the singles tomorrow. A shame that Europe fell away this afternoon - is it too much to ask for another Medinah?
I fear it is. Never say never, but we didn't have quite as many rookies in Medina. Clarke's captaincy will be remembered for 2 of his wildcard picks. Pieters has been immense.
Need to put Westwood and Kaymer out first tomorrow and hope USA put Reed up early.
Let's hope Reed's lights out golf has been extinguished after yesterday. I don't like him either. He has an arrogance that is irritating even though he played better than Spieth. I think a while back he said he considered himself to be a top 5 player even though he was well outside that.
Crumbs hadn't realised Westwood and Kaymer were coming out again. By all accounts we need some early blue on the board so putting those 2 out first might not be the best idea especially if Reed is out early.
My thoughts were that Reed is almost a definite point against anybody the way he is playing so we might as well sacrifice Lee or Martin as I think theyll struggle whoever they play. I'd love to be proved wrong though
I agree Pieters has played a blinder and the Spanish rookie has done well too. I feel sorry for Fitzpatrick - only out once and suffered a loss, I really hope he pulls off a win today. God knows what Clarke was thinking about picking Westwood and Kaymer - cronyism at its worst I'm afraid.
Most impressive about Pieters is how he survived being partnered with woeful Westwood on the first morning to go on and play like he has. Rory said that playing with Thomas had never been discussed (let alone having practised together) before the Friday afternoon pairings had been announced. Makes you wonder what Clark and his entourage of vices talk about.
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