You read that right, Nicholas Colsaerts hit his tee shot in the quarter final of Volvo matchplay against Graeme McDowell into the well, toilet He took a penalty stroke and chipped out. At this juncture I’d like to say that “Colsaerts drops one in the toilet” was very close to being the headline for this story. »
Rory Mcilroy’s decision to dump Chubby Chandler as his manager in October 2011 in favour of Horizon Sport Management gained a lot of media attention. Well Mcilroy is sure to come under even more scrutiny now after deciding to leave Horizon after less than two years with the company. Mcilroy hasn’t done badly during his time with Horizon, having signed a $20m a year deal with Nike while... »
This might be the best putt that you will see this year. H/T Bob’s Blitz »
Golf clothing group Ashworth hired Justin Leonard, Justin Rose, Sean O’Hair, Johnson Wagner, Retief Goosen and the guy who does the dramatic voiceovers for cinema ads to promote their petition for shorts to be made acceptable wear on the course. While Leonard and Johnsane Bolt Wagner shine, Retief Goosen is the master of cringe with his deadpan ‘Have you ever heard the sound corduroy m... »
In the wake of Sergio Garcia’s Tin Cup moment on the 17th at the Player’s Championship last night, we bring you the five biggest sporting chokes of all time. 1. Jean van de Velde Jean van de Velde arrived at the 18th tee on Sunday at Carnoustie needing only a double bogey six to become the first Frenchman since 1907 to win the British Open. After flirting with the Barry Burn water feat... »
Sergio Garcia stepped up to the 17th tee at TPC Sawgrass last night level with Tiger Woods on 13-under but he would finish the tournament six shots off the eventual winner. The main cause of Garcia’s collapse was his quadruple bogey on the 17th as he landed two shots in the water, which also landed him comparisons to the Kevin Costner film, Tin Cup. And the other shot that went in the water ... »
Lee Westwood is doing pretty well at TPC Sawgrass this weekend, he’s currently on eight under, tied for seventh. This is a moment from the tournament that he will want to forget though as he completely missed the ball on his second shot at the first hole. It was a pretty tough shot in fairness given the proximity of the tree which he hit with the club as he brought it back down. H/T Suzy Byr... »
2013 US Masters champion Adam Scott has grown very attached to his green jacket. Scott, who was preparing to play in the Players Championship which starts today, said yesterday that he doesn’t go a day without donning the famous jacket. “When I walk in the closet I put the green jacket on every morning, I do. I’ve enjoyed that I’ve missed it the last couple days. It’s... »
Never one to do the obvious and straightforward, one week taking shots from a tree and now this wedge finish to the 3rd hole at the Wells Fargo championship yesterday. Presenting the Sergio Garcia Wedge Putt, which the ladies apparently love. »
Viewers of Sky Sports coverage of the Zurich Classic from TPC Louisiana last night may have thought that the channel had momentarily changed over to National Geographic. They were shown footage of an alligator eating a snake as cameras cut away from the golf action. Unfortunately, David Attenborough was not commentating on the golf at the time. We’re not sure at the moment if it was the gato... »
A 3-legged alligator known locally as ‘Stumpy’ or ‘Tripod’ made an appearance at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans being held at TPC Louisiana. The animal made it’s way onto the course from a nearby pond much to the surprise of the Sky Sports commentators. From the Charlotte Observer: Spectators and at least one marshal were startled when an alligator, estimated to be... »
There has been much uncertainty in recent times over who Rory McIlroy would represent when golf makes it’s Olympic return in Rio de Janeiro. Previously he has said that he felt more British than Irish, which fueled speculation that he would choose to represent Britain. That uncertainty seems to have been quelled following quotes from Royal and Ancient chief executive, Peter Dawson, on Indepe... »
A newspaper does not refuse ink, and nor will a TV station in New Zealand refuse quotes from Stevie Williams, especially when the subjects are his chest-shaving regime and Tiger Woods. If you were curious about his thoughts on Dropgate, you can read them below, via ESPN via 3News in Kiwiland. “From what I can gather, he took an illegal drop, signed a scorecard and left the course,” Wil... »
Bubba Watson, always game for a laugh, even after losing that green jacket. »
