Written by Staff Writer on Wednesday 23 July 2008
The perfect swing is an elusive beast to capture but we all try. From reading books and magazines to watching the guys and girls on Tour and getting lessons with the local pro, most of us have a pretty good idea about what a good golf swing is and do our best to replicate it. But the bottom line is how...
Written by Kit Alexander on Friday 18 July 2008
Camilo Villegas has surged up the leaderboard after taming the back nine in his second round at Royal Birkdale. Despite a bogey-bogey start, the Colombian, who’s nicknamed Spider-Man for his unusual posture when reading greens, followed up his opening round of 76 with a -1 par 33 on the outward half, before ripping up the back nine. He finished with five consecutive birdies from...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Wednesday 16 July 2008
World Number Five Ernie Els has been doing some unusual preparation ahead of this week’s Open Championship in Lancashire. The Big Easy was looking decidedly uneasy on the driving range at Royal Birkdale yesterday when he strapped on an unusual-looking contraption to his right arm to hit balls. The arm brace is a training aid given to him by his coach Butch...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 15 July 2008
After years of indifferent putting, Spaniard Sergio Garcia believes his hard work on the practice greens is about to pay dividends. The mercurial shot-making wizard, often so reliable tee-to-green, has suffered with the flatstick throughout his career, but is fully confident ahead of this week’s Open Championship at Birkdale. “It feels good, I worked really hard for the past six months or so.
Written by Golf World staff writer on Monday 14 July 2008
SkyCaddie GPS will be used by BBC commentators at The 137th Open Golf Championship to tell viewers how far golfers have driven the ball and how far they have to greens and hazards. Portable, handheld SkyCaddie SG5s have been especially loaded with new software so on-course reporters like Paul Eales will instantly be able to measure distances on the course and...
Written by TG Editor on Wednesday 9 July 2008
The Open 2008 is just days away now and some of you will be lucky enough to be going up to Birkdale to enjoy the action. Even if you haven’t got a ticket to the event there is always plenty going on and a great atmosphere to enjoy and below you’ll find our rough guide to the Open 2008’s host town Birkdale.
Written by Jock Howard on Monday 16 June 2008
It all came down to a couple of putts on the 18th as all major championships are supposed to. Both Lee Westwood and You-Know-Who needed to sink them to get into a playoff with Rocco Mediate, which starts at 9.00 a.m. local time tomorrow. Westwood left his a foot short, on line and went home feeling “disappointed but pleased” [with...
Written by Jock Howard on Sunday 15 June 2008
What a day! US Opens have a slightly mundane feel to them usually because it’s a struggle. It’s a game of survival. This one was the same until halfway through the third round, when suddenly you-know-who caught fire and set the thing alight. Only Tiger Woods can make two eagles on the back nine in a US Open. Only Tiger Woods...
Written by Jock Howard on Sunday 15 June 2008
What a day! US Opens have a slightly mundane feel to them usually because it’s a struggle. It’s a game of survival. This one was the same until halfway through the third round, when suddenly you-know-who caught fire and set the thing alight. Only Tiger Woods can make two eagles on the back nine in a US Open. Only Tiger...
Written by Jock Howard on Saturday 14 June 2008
The Australian, Stuart Appleby, leads the 108th US Open at the halfway stage, but it should be quite a weekend, because there are a number of players hard on his heels, most notably the number one in the world, Tiger Woods. Woods, despite nursing his left knee, shot a 3-under-par 68. Starting on the 10th, he got off to a slow...
Written by AP Golf Writer on Tuesday 27 May 2008
Arron Oberholser already has had a tough time this year with a hand injury. He was dealt another blow Monday when he was knocked out of the U.S. Open by the tiniest of margins based on tournaments held on three continents. Oberholser was losing a spot or two each week in the world ranking while recovering from injuries to his left...
Written by Stewart Elder on Thursday 22 May 2008
9.06 Stuart Nicholas Chartham Park 76 Tom Lea Bognor Regis GC 84 9.14 Lewis Hughes Bramshaw GC 73 (5th) Tom Irwin Louth GC 73 9.22 Kevin Nolan New Forest GC 74 Neil Gilham Reigate Hill GC 74 9.30 Gavin Marshall Gatton Manor 76 Ben Newsome East Sussex National GC 72 (4th) 9.38 Antony Chicheportiche Old Thorns GC 79 Malcolm Aldred Effingham Park 95 9.46 Harry McCreanor Datchet GC 76 Julian Hill Royal Ashdown...
Written by Staff Writer on Friday 2 May 2008
FOUR golfers from the UK & Ireland are celebrating after being crowned Matchplay Champions at a thrilling final at a luxury five-star resort in Egypt. Pairs James Lightfoot and Michael Brockbank; and Ryan Boal and Catherine Corry were named Mens Matchplay Champions and Mixed Matchplay Champions after beating off competition from 1600 golfers who entered the prestigious tournament last July. To...
Written by Chris Jones, Editor, Golf World on Wednesday 30 April 2008
Hundreds of golfers have already entered the 2008 Champion of Champions competition, but there’s still time for you to take part. HSBC and Golf World have joined forces with Titleist and FootJoy to resurrect this fantastic national tournament, which is FREE to enter here… The 2008 event will culminate in September’s grand final at Turnberry, in Ayrshire, where players will...
Written by Chris Jones, Editor, Golf World on Wednesday 9 April 2008
» What it’s about » How to enter » Qualifying events » Rules » About the sponsors & prizes » Final Results Qualifiers from: » Mannings Heath » Machynys » The Roxburghe » Kinross » The Belfry PGA National » Chart Hills » St. Anne’s Old Links Contact the Champion of Champions team at The Professional Sports Group on: Email: champions@profsports.com Telephone Booking Line: 01276 855767 Fax: 01276 856974 One of the biggest competitions in amateur golf is back for 2008 – the...
Written by Staff Writer on Wednesday 9 April 2008
With just a few hours to go before the start of our 2008 Fantasy Golf competition, we thought we’d take a look at some of the good picks for the Masters if you don’t fancy blowing most of your budget on Tiger… Phil Mickelson He’ll cost you a packet, we know, but Lefty is hitting the ball beautifully right now. We...
Written by AP National Writer on Tuesday 8 April 2008
Prayad Marksaeng has a big group of fans this week. His entire country. Marksaeng is the third Thai-born golfer to play in the Masters, receiving one of the exemptions given to foreign players who wouldn’t otherwise qualify. Liang Wen-Chong of China and India’s Jeev Milka Singh also got exemptions, which are designed to help broaden golf’s appeal around the world. “I am representing...
Written by TG Editor on Monday 31 March 2008
Today’s Golfer’s Fantasy Golf League continues to attract some big names from the world of sport and television with just 10 days left until the start of the first Fantasy Golf League tournament. Stars such as Ex-Eastenders actor Phil Daniels, sports presenter John Inverdale, rugby stars Jason Leonard and Kenny Logan and former footy star Ray Clemence have already signed up...
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...