After being bumped to mid-November last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Masters will be resuming its usual place as the first major on the golfing calendar. The world's best players will tee it up at Augusta National from April 8-11.
According to a report in USA Today, Tiger Woods does not recall how his car crash happened or even remember driving. This detail was included in an affidavit for a search warrant used to obtain the "black box" of the vehicle Tiger Woods was driving. Woods was unconscious when found in the car wreck on 23 February and still does not recall what happened to cause the crash.
Patrick Reed seemed unaffected by another rules controversy. He strolled to a five-stroke win and his ninth PGA Tour title at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in California.
What is wrong with Patrick Reed? He is a great golfer but a rather marmite character who seems you either love or hate. Sadly, given his propensity to sail close to the wind with the golf rules, supporters are few and far between.
A colossal storm seems to have followed Gary Player and Annika Sorenstam receiving a Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump in a closed-door ceremony on Thursday. Apparently, both players should have refused the medals due to the Capitol Building's invasion in Washington by Trump's supporters.
Motocaddy, the world’s biggest-selling electric trolley brand, has launched the premium PRO 3000 Laser Rangefinder as its latest move into the distance measurement device (DMD) market. “By any standards, the PRO 3000 Laser is a match for any rangefinder on the market, offering pinpoint accuracy in distance measurements at a really attractive price point,” he added.
Two-time Race to Dubai winner Lee Westwood will be joined by Major champions Martin Kaymer and Danny Willett as a strong international field gathers at the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World. and on the European Tour’s social media channels.
It all started so well for Bryson. A huge three wood down the 10th hole and a short iron set up a short birdie putt. However, the slippery five footer failed to find the cup and suddenly it was all change. DeChambeau would only hit half of the remaining fairways but somehow he would find a way to shoot a two-under round of 70.
Sadly following the Prime Minister's announcement Golf courses in England are set to shut when new national lockdown measures come into force at midnight on 5 November. Although a statement from England Golf suggests there may be some room for manoeuvre.
Stop press Tyrrell Hatton wins the BMW PGA Championship wearing a hoodie! The whole dress debate gets dredged up again on social media with golfers being pretty vocal on both sides of the divide. However, looking at all the commentary and various clubs dress codes, there seems to be one thing everyone can agree on – No Jeans! Bring back denim!
Rhyl Golf Club which is located on the North Wales coast and was designed in 1890 by the world-famous James Braid is in danger of being forced to close. The members have been informed of plans by Denbighshire Council and the Welsh government to incorporate the course in a new sea defence project. In a statement on its website the club states
Golf TV show host and style icon Bailey Chamblee has become a Brand Ambassador for premium Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma. A regular presenter of the Golf Channel’s popular ‘Morning Drive’ show in recent years, Bailey will be wearing the stylish shoes during forthcoming public appearances and promoting them among her growing following on social media.
