Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 20 June 2011
Just over an hour after tapping in the winning putt on the 18th green at Congressional, new US Open champion Rory McIlroy was in the media centre giving his first press conference. Q. Rory, have you had any time in the last hour or so to let it sink in that you’re the U.S. Open champion? Rory: Not really. Obviously...
Written by Today's Golfer on Monday 20 June 2011
Rory McIlroy ripped through the record books as he claimed his first Major victory at the US Open at Congressional in America. McIlroy finished on 16 under to win by a massive eight shots. The 22-year-old walked off the 72nd hole and into his father’s arms. “Happy Father’s Day” was the first thing he uttered. Just over two months ago the floppy-haired...
Written by Golf World on Friday 17 June 2011
Rory McIlroy has eagled the eighth hole at the U.S. Open, leaving him at 10-under par and with a seven-shot lead nearly halfway through the second round. He is 4-under par for the round and has a chance Friday to set a couple of records. No player has been better than 9 under through two rounds of the U.S. Open and...
Written by Golf World on Friday 17 June 2011
They arrived at Congressional carrying the torch for a wave of European success. Luke Donald, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer sit atop the world rankings – one, two, three – so they formed a marquee group in the opening round of this U.S. Open. But they fizzled in unison. Donald (74), Westwood (75) and Kaymer (74) collectively shot 10-over-par in benign...
Written by Golf World on Friday 17 June 2011
Robert Rock won’t forget this trip to the United States in a hurry. In a race against time and red tape, Rock barely made it to Congressional Country Club yesterday. Without ever laying eyes on the golf course, he went out and shot a 1-under-par 70 in the first round of the 111th US Open. Rock played his way into his...
Written by Golf World on Friday 17 June 2011
Rory McIlroy made the toughest test in golf look like child’s play at Congressional with a 6-under 65 to build the biggest 18-hole lead at the U.S. Open in 35 years. He missed only one green. He was the only player in the 156-man field without a single bogey. And just like that, McIlroy wound up atop the leaderboard after...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 16 June 2011
Enter the brand new Today’s Golfer Fantasy League and you stand a chance of winning one of many fantastic prizes. The winner will land a memorable golfing holiday at Spain’s luxury La Manga Resort while the player who finishes in sixth position overall win two nights and two rounds of golf for two people at Trevose G&CC on the magical Cornish coast. Set...
Written by Today's Golfer on Wednesday 15 June 2011
Colin Montgomerie is fronting a huge campaign to push golf lessons with PGA professionals. The Ryder Cup-winning captain is the star of a massive TV ad campaign which airs for the first time on Thursay, June 16 to coincidee with the start of the US open. Monty said: “Every player on the European Ryder Cup team has been coached and mentored by...
Written by The Open 2011 on Tuesday 14 June 2011
Top tour pros including Luke Donald, Martin Kaymer, Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell and golfing celebs Tim Henman and Jonathan Davis had their say on their favourite Open holes in TG’s 36-page Open Championship preview magazine (free with the Summer issue) and now it’s your turn. Let us know which of the stars you agree with in this vote. If you...
Written by Golf World on Monday 13 June 2011
The U.S. Open is using the top of the world ranking for one of its star groups next week at Congressional. Luke Donald, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer will play together the first two rounds. They are the three players who have been No. 1 since Tiger Woods relinquished the top spot in November. It’s the first time the aU.S.
Written by Golf World on Monday 13 June 2011
Rory McIlroy warmedup for the US Open with a round at Pine Valley at the weekend. After a few mid-week practice rounds at Congressional, a course he said he liked very much, McIlroy made his way up to New York. On Friday he visited Bayonne GC for a clinic and outing hosted by Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel and resort company...
Written by Golf World on Monday 13 June 2011
Tiger Woods’ caddie Steve Williams will carry the bag for Adam Scott at this week’s US Open. The Kiwi, who has been on the bag for 13 of Woods’ major championships, will help the Aussie out as injured Woods misses the event. Woods withdrew from the U.S. Open on last week because of lingering injuries to his left leg. He...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 13 June 2011
Andrew Oldcorn was the runaway winner at the De Vere Club PGA Seniors Championship carding an impressive final round 70 to post an11- under total and an impressive 9-shot victory. Following his win Oldcorn was full of praise for the tournament and the host venue, which once again proved a stern challenge with only Oldcorn and runner-up Gordon Brand Jnr...
Written by Today's Golfer on Saturday 11 June 2011
Robert Rock is chasing his first European Tour win after a strong second round of 68 at the halfway stage of the BMW Italian Open. Rock reached 12 under par at Royal Park I Roveri and is hoping to hold his nerve coming into the weekend. He is just one shot ahead of compatriot and first round joint-leader Chris Wood and Dutchman...
Written by Today's Golfer on Saturday 11 June 2011
Lee Westwood has been honoured by the Queen. The 38-year-old, from Worksop, is honoured for his services to the sport after becoming the world’s top-ranked golfer in October. Few could argue that Westwood does not deserve his OBE after he took over at the top of golf’s world rankings at the end of last year. Since then the likeable Englishman has been...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 10 June 2011
For the first ever time, all four Major championships are currently held by European Tour members and 45 players will be crossing the Atlantic hoping that this remains the case after the second Major of the season at Congressional next week. Of course all six European Tour players who reside in the world’s top 10 will be teeing it up, including...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 9 June 2011
Enter the brand new Today’s Golfer Fantasy League and you stand a chance of winning one of many fantastic prizes. The winner will land a memorable golfing holiday at Spain’s luxury La Manga Resort while the player who finishes third overall will be rewarded with a golfing break at one of the leading Algarve, Portugal, resorts. The player who secures third spot come...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 8 June 2011
Some fantastic prizes are up for grabs in the brand new Today’s Golfer Fantasy League. Top prizes on offer include superb foreign golfing holidays while the player who finishes fifth overall will be rewarded with a two-night Q Hotels golf break (for two people) which will also include three rounds of on-site golf. Q Hotels have 21 hotels dotted across the...
Written by Today's Golfer on Wednesday 8 June 2011
Tiger Woods will not be playing in the U.S. Open Championship due to his foot and knee injuries. He sustained a mild collateral ligament sprain to his left knee and a mild strain to his left Achilles tendon. The injuries add to a long list of challenges preventing Woods’ return to the game of golf. Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr Ronald Grelsamer who specialise...
Written by Today's Golfer on Monday 6 June 2011
Luke Donald had yet another top 10 finish at the weekend to take over at the top of he PGA Tour’s season’s standings. Donald could have been excused for being a little weary after winning the European Tour’s flagship at Wentworth just over a week ago, but he showed no signs of tiredness as he ended up seventh at The Memorial...