Jan 16th, 2017 Article
Teenager books Masters spot
Teenager Toto Gana from Chile sank a two–foot birdie putt to secure himself a place at this year's Masters by winning a play off victory at the Latin American Amateur Championship.
Teenager Toto Gana from Chile sank a two–foot birdie putt to secure himself a place at this year's Masters by winning a play off victory at the Latin American Amateur Championship.
We’ve all been there in that bunker slashing away trying to get that damn ball up and out as you see your chances in the competition dissolve in front of your eyes. At the Genesis Invitational on Saturday Ryan Palmer had a similar horrific moment which made us amateurs feel not so bad. Tiger Woods also had his nightmare on the greens which included a four-putt!
The crowd Roaryed (Really-Ed) yesterday at Augusta, as Rory McIlroy made an ace on the 16th. Playing against Chris Wood in his warm up round Rory slotted home with a seven iron from 170 yards, and closed out his match 3 & 2.
Originally booked to take place back in April – but postponed, due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic – the rescheduled 2020 Masters is fast approaching. Rory McIlroy and this year’s US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau are battling it out for favouritism in the recent US Masters odds, whilst last year’s Green Jacket winner, Tiger Woods, is as far out as 20/1.
Check out Tiger swinging it oh so sweetly. Yesterday!!! The comeback is real!
Tiger Woods is very close to making his comeback, according to the Golf Channel's Tim Rosaforte.
"I really wanted to quit the game," Day told the Golf Channel's David Feherty. "I wasn't having a good time on the golf course." Day was referring, believe it or not, to a time just before the 2011 Masters where Day finished second...
Justin Thomas got off to a fast start in defence of his US PGA Tour Tournament of Champions title. The world number three shares the lead with Harris English on eight-under-par after a flawless opening round that included eight birdies.
Whether we think it is an overreaction or not, it is looking like a chaotic outlook for the golf calendar as a result of the Coronavirus. Two further European Tour have been postponed and add in the President Trump travel ban and the future for European golfers in particular is looking dim.
The stats don't lie. They are 1, 2 and 3 in the world rankings. They are all in their 20s. Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day are golf's new Big 3 and set to dominate the game for years..
Online bookmakers 888sport have today slashed Justin Thomas' odds on winning a major this year after back–to–back wins.
Fairplay Exchange — the peer-to-peer betting app launched last year is working with ex Geordie Shore and now YouTube golfer Gaz Beadle (@GazsGolf) to launch a Masters Sweepstake.