Jan 23rd, 2016 Article
R&A on shorts
In the week when the European Tour allowed shorts to be worn in practice rounds, we thought a small step forwards had been taken. So how did the R&A react?
In the week when the European Tour allowed shorts to be worn in practice rounds, we thought a small step forwards had been taken. So how did the R&A react?
Amateur Dechambeau is American Golf's Most Interesting Man. Today at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championships it is he who leads. That’s right, an Amateur. Bryson DeChambeau currently leads the World Number One, Jordan Spieth, the European Number One, Rory McIlroy and other stellar names such as Henrik Stenson, Ricky Fowler and Martin Kaymer.
Seven Majors and a penchant for straw hats. We give you Slammin’ Sam...
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Coca-Cola® have announced that Jordan Spieth will become an ambassador for their brands in a multi-year, multi-million dollar deal. It's another rite of passage to becoming a global superstar.
Yesterday we brought you news that Gareth Bale had received a cheeky offer from the European Tour to sign up for Q-School. That led to us digging out stories of all the other football players who've tried to make it in golf. Now, former World Number 9 tennis star Paradorn Srichaphan is having a go in Asia. Will they never learn?...
Gareth Bale invited to play on European Tour! Well, he does play of scratch. Will he be joining the hallowed ranks of fellow footballers who tried (and failed) to make a go of it on tour?
FootJoy are again looking to be the dominant force in golf shoes on the European Tour, as it has been confirmed that 65 per cent of players wore its footwear, and 39 per cent wore its gloves last year when competing in the circuit’s differing climates.
Luke Donald thought seriously about leaving professional golf last May after a crisis of confidence and a terrible slump in form, according to an interview with the Sunday Telegraph. But he’s now on the way back.
Congratulations to Royal County Down, which has just won a prestidgeous award for being the best course in the world.
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