Jan 3rd, 2016 Article
Busy January of golf
It’s going to be quite a month for golf in January with a total of nine events to be enjoyed.
It’s going to be quite a month for golf in January with a total of nine events to be enjoyed.
Ashleigh Buhai defeated In Gee Chun at the fourth extra hole of a sudden-death play-off to win her first major title in dramatic style in the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield. The 33-year-old let slip a five-shot overnight lead with a closing four-over 75 – largely due to a triple bogey at the 15th – to finish level with Chun on a ten-under-par total of 274.
Shane Lowry will tee it up at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open for the first time since his career-defining Open Championship triumph, as Galgorm Castle Golf Club plays host to the island of Ireland’s national open from 24-27 September. The 33-year-old lifted the Claret Jug in front of his home fans last year following a six-stroke win over England’s Tommy Fleetwood at Royal Portrush Golf Club.
In Gee Chun is chasing her fourth major title after claiming a narrow lead after the second day of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield. In blustery conditions over the East Lothian links, the Korean signed for a five-under-par 66 and a 36-hole total of eight-under-par 134.
The 72nd US Open was the first one to played at Pebble Beach in 1972. Jack Nicklaus would prevail even after shooting a two over par 74 in the final round to finish two over par for the championship. Nicklaus finished three shots clear of Bruce Crampton with Arnold Palmer a further shot back in third.
Check out Justin and his shirt, tie, and cardi combo!!!
Legend of the game and two–time Major winner, Tony Jacklin firmly backs Par 3 golf as the future of the game, saying the exciting format will “give new life to the game.”
In the build-up to the festive season, The Open Shop will once again be holding a Major Shopping Event around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Members of The One Club will be given access to exclusive offers (fans ), while other visitors to the site will also receive wider savings. In partnership with Official Patrons, The Open Shop will also be giving away money-can't-buy experiences.
Justin Leonard, the 1997 Open Championship winner, recently put his Aspen, Colorado home on the market for a pretty $15.9 million.
Following a momentous European swing showcasing star performances at LIV Golf Andalucía and LIV Golf London, as well as 10 of 16 LIV Golfers playing into the weekend at The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, LIV Golf’s world-class field gears up for LIV Golf Greenbrier in West Virginia, August 4-6.
GP favourite Pat Perez has joined the European Tour as an affiliate member for the remainder of the 2017 season.
Joakim Lagergren, the highly-rated Swedish player who contested a dramatic playoff at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters last year, has signed an exclusive deal to play with Wilson Staff clubs this season.