An 80-year-old Jack Nicklaus and the ever-youthful looking Gary Player, 85 hit the ceremonial opening tee shots to open the Masters Tournament at a dank and gloomy early morning at Augusta. “I believe they probably would have brought it back this year if it wasn’t for Covid, or at least they would have thought about it or got serious about bringing it back,” Nicklaus said
As those of us in England are climbing the walls in lockdown number two it must be time for a wee quiz. Nothing too spectacular just ten questions about the last men's major of this crazy year! Test your knowledge and see if you can beat your mates and that bloke down the pub - oh yes the pub is closed, ahhhh! (Answers at the bottom - no peeking!) 1. In what year was the first Masters held?
Pioneering golf footwear brand, ECCO GOLF, has unveiled special edition of the ECCO S-THREE hybrid shoe that will be worn by ECCO GOLF ambassadors, Erik van Rooyen and Henrik Stenson, at the year’s final major championship. S-THREE demonstrates ECCO GOLF’s dedication to innovation through a pioneering set of features and benefits, including: RRP Not for general sale
Carlos Ortiz held off Dustin Johnson and a charging Hideki Matsuyama to win the Vivint Houston Open and become the first Mexican to win on the PGA Tour since Victor Regalado in 1978 at the Quad Cities Open. "It feels awesome," said Ortiz, "This is like my second home. There was a bunch of people cheering for me, Latinos and Texans. I'm thankful for all of them."
In unprecedented times, we have one more men’s golf major to look forward to this year. The Masters at Augusta is scheduled in November for the first time, after the cancellation earlier in the year. It has thrown the plans of golfers into the air, but we have seen events running every week for some time now, so there can be no claims of rustiness or a lack of practice.
Brian Gay rolled in his long birdie putt at the first playoff hole at the Bermuda Championship to beat a man almost half his age and become the oldest winner on the PGA Tour since Davis Love III in 2015. "Well, this is absolutely insane," said Gay after his round. "I’ve been playing awful since Covid… it’s been a struggle. I’ve been trying to work hard and get back."
Under Armour, the UK's number one Men’s Golf Apparel brand*, today welcomes Aphrodite Hills to its ‘Technical Partnership Programme’. The partnership will see Under Armour become the exclusive technical apparel and footwear supplier to Cyprus’ premier Golf Resort, outfitting its staff with the brands leading apparel innovations throughout the resort.
Wilson Golf, the brand with more Major victories (62) than any other with its irons, has extended its award-winning Staff Model line with the launch of the striking Staff Model CB clubs designed to meet the needs of advanced players. Available from mid-January 2021, the Wilson Staff Model CB irons (4-PW) will have an RRP of £849/€995 (steel only).
Jack Nicklaus has caused somewhat of a Twitter storm by releasing a statement supporting Donald Trump. It seems many do not share the Golden Bear's admiration for the President of the United States and many of the responses contain some rather fruity language. The negatives responses' to Jack's statement included statements such as "Disappointing to see this from such a sports legend."
Patrick Cantlay of America snatched a one shot victory at the Zozo Championship with final round seven-under 65 which included nine birdies. Jon Rahm of Spain and overnight leader Justin Thomas finished tied in second on twenty-two under par.
Laurie Canter followed up his incredible first round of 60 at the Italian Open with a four-under-par 68 to take a two shot lead going into the weekend at Chervò Golf Club. 38-year-old McGowan carded a bogey-free round of 64 to keep Canter in his sights as he bids to lift a European Tour trophy for the first time since the 2009 Madrid Masters.
Laurie Canter got off to a spectacular start at the Italian Open, as the Englishman carded a 12 under par opening round 60 to take a four-shot lead at Chervò Golf Club. “It feels great. The score, days like that, the back nine there, everything’s gone in. I gave myself some chances and it was just one of those days where you’ve just got to enjoy the ride." said Canter
