It was what Jim Ross would call a "slobber knocker" of a day at Whistling Straights as birdies were banged in left, right and centre. It was a battle royal for the top spot, fought for ferociously, with the lead changing from one moment to the next.
There were some cracking shots hit in the first round of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Rory's water save was incredible, while how did that approach from Phil Mickelson not go in the hole?
Dustin Johnson is really good at golf as he proved at the PGA Championship. Much better than us definitely, and when he's on top form there are very few who can keep up with him around Whistling Straits. We broke his first round down into numbers.
There are over 1,000 bunkers (did someone count them all) at the breathtaking Whistling Straits Golf course in Wisconsin. Sand everywhere. So, it’s important we have an understanding of the rules this week.
These are some of the very best shots ever played at the US PGA Championship. Not all of them lead to the victory, but every one was struck in the heat of battle.
Tiger Woods opens fancy sports bar and restaurant in home town.
There are over 1,000 bunkers (did someone count them all) at the breathtaking Whistling Straits Golf course in Wisconsin, Arizona. Sand everywhere. So, it’s important we have an understanding of the rules this week.
Just to make sure there is no repeat of Dustin Johnson’s infamous club grounding back in 2010, the USPGA have been leaving nothing to chance, and have placed a notice in what they think will be an unavoidable place.
Golf at Goodwood has unveiled the second generation of its iconic Woody golf buggy. The Woody 2 is modeled on the Brakenvan, a 1934 design by owner Lord March’s grandfather, the ninth Duke of Richmond.
An added challenge to the players this week at Whistling Straits at the US PGA Championship, are the mosquitos, Tiger Woods told reporters on Tuesday.
Stefano Mazzoli wins the European Amateur Championship and with that a place in next year’s Open at Royal Troon.
Dust yourself down, and get back in the mix, and in the words of Michael Barrymore, I’ve got a bit of top, middle and bottom for you this week. Otherwise translated as shorty, middle of the pack, and a ‘buy a house’ outsider. So enough of the waffle and off to Whistling Straits, where Dustin knows how expensive those ‘bunkers’ can be!
