Posts Tagged golf


Scott ready for hat-trick of Qatar titles

Australian golfer Adam Scott tries his best to always defend a title no matter where in the world it is. True to his principles, Scott will be hoping for a third title when he lines up for the Qatar Masters this week, which is the second leg of the European Tour’s three-tournament Gulf swing that […]

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Johnson shines under Hawaii sun

Zach Johnson wants to prove himself as more than just a one-off Masters champion. And the 2007 Augusta winner is going about it the right way by simply winning tournaments. Johnson fired a five-under-par 65 in the final round to total 15-under 265 and win the Sony Open in Honolulu, Hawaii by two strokes over […]

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Nigerian twin swing doctors give up practice

Unusual golf-related story time, this one coming from Kaduna in Nigeria. The African country is hardly the centre of the golfing world. Neither is it a leader in medicine, apart from maybe the herbal type. However, the two professions have intertwined in the most bizarre way, if a report by Punch news outlet is to […]

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Catch Natalie Gulbis and me chatting about golf

A short but sweet message to say you can catch me discussing golf on Twitter most days. Just sign up in a few seconds and click “follow” to catch my latest golf news and conversations. Recently Natalie Gulbis joined Twitter and I believe many more professional golfers will also join in 2009. I asked Natalie […]

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Thirty Rules Of Golf For The Beginner And Pro

Here are a selection of 30 rules of golf questions and answers I have given over the past couple of months. I thought you would be interested in reading the wide variety of rules questions golfers are currently asking themselves out on the course. I trust you will enjoy reading these 30 rules of golf […]

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Asians claim maiden Royal Trophy victory

The Asian team recorded their first ever victory in the Royal Trophy when they defeated Europe 10-6 to win the third edition of the annual intercontinental team tournament. Japanese player Toru Taniguchi rolled in the winning putt as the Asians ended the European Tour’s players two-year domination of the event in Bangkok, Thailand. For Asian […]

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Five things to look forward to in 2009

A new year brings a new dawn for golf with plenty to look forward to in 2009. An epic 12 months has just passed us with Tiger Woods’ incredible victory at the US Open, his subsequent injury-enforced withdrawal from the Tour, the emergence of Padraig Harrington as a genuine star and the United States’ Ryder […]

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Understanding Water Hazards And Lateral Water Hazards

It’s time to clear up the confusion surrounding water hazards and lateral water hazards. Watch these two short golf rules vides explaining the options available to you. The first video explains the options you have when your ball comes to rest in a water hazard (yellow stakes and/or lines). The second video below explains the […]

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Rivals closing in on Tiger’s top ranking

There are not many sports in which the best exponent, be it an individual or team, can stay at the top for so long without even playing. Golf is rare in this aspect simply because of Tiger Woods. The American has been top of the heap for 529 weeks even though he has not played […]

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Asian Tour hits out at Australasian “invasion” attempts

The Asian turf war that started some months earlier is starting to brew again with the head of the Asian Tour accusing his Australian counterparts of trying to “invade” Asian space. Reports have indicated that the financially weak Australasian Tour is trying to rope in the Japan Tour and secure approval from countries such as […]

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PGA Tour announces 2009 line-up with sponsors in place

The PGA Tour is finally saying what everyone knew about the global financial crisis, despite being able to announce a fully sponsored schedule for 2009. In the past few months, Tour executives have insisted on how they would not be unduly affected by the credit crunch that is causing havoc with almost every industry around […]

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US Open efforts may cost Woods the record, says Harmon

He might only be four majors away from Jack Nicklaus’ record but Tiger Woods may have ruined his chances of overhauling the Golden Bear, according to his former coach. Butch Harmon, who was once Woods’ mentor, said the golfer’s decision to ignore injury and play at June’s US Open could turn out to be a […]

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Tearful Sorenstams ends career with birdie

Even for an ice-cool Swede, the significance of a birdie-putt was too much and the emotion poured forth. Annika Sorenstam has made thousands of birdies in her life, some to win major championships. But this one was different because this was the final birdie of her professional career. Sorenstam birdied the 18th in her final […]

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Europe in mood to retain Royal Trophy

The European team led by Spain’s Jose Maria Olazabal is confident of continuing their domination over their Asian rivals when they clash in the Royal Trophy in Bangkok next month. The annual Ryder Cup-style shootout between the two continents will feature a strong European squad, with Olazabal recently adding former British Open winner Paul Lawrie […]

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Wie earns her LPGA Tour card

It is never too late to start fulfilling your potential, and that is what Michelle Wie is doing. Still only 19, Wie claimed her place in next year’s LPGA Tour after securing a top-20 finish at the Qualifying School in Daytona Beach, Florida. After years of hype, missed cuts on the men’s tours, big sponsorship […]

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