Saturday, January 22, 2011

Fired Tiger Woods Nurses Sues After Allegedly Peeking At His Vitals

I knew the pic would grab you! Here’s the story reported by the Orlando Sentinel

A nurse who was fired for allegedly looking at golfer Tiger Woods' medical records is now suing the Florida hospital where he worked for defamation.

Officials said they fired registered nurse David M Rothenberg in December 2009 for using his computer to look at Woods' medical records three times in 10 minutes after he was admitted following the now famous incident outside his home.

Rothenberg has denied looking at the records and has now sued Health Central for US$400,000 in damages, reinstatement, and is asking for a letter from hospital officials explaining he was fired based on circumstantial evidence, The Orlando Sentinel newspaper reported.

Rothenberg may lose his nursing licence because of the allegations

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What A Legend! DQ’d Padraig Shows Kids How To Mark Ball

harrington abu dhabi clinic dq Padraig Harrington showed the golfing world the measure of his character today by holding a clinic for kids including a demonstration of of how to correctly mark the ball.

Pod put the disqualification for signing an incorrect scorecard after Thursday's marking incident firmly behind him saying that the kids  "seemed to think marking your ball is all very easy, but obviously it isn't." 

 

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HSBC Abu Dhabi Golf Championship Third Round Highlights

Click on the pic below to view Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship third round highlights on the European Tour website.

 

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Bob Hope Classic 2011 Third Round Highlights PGA Tour

Clcik below to view third round highlights from the 2011 Bob Hope Classic 2011 on the PGA Tour

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Friday, January 21, 2011

Oakley Unveil New Shudder Spotting HD “Podovision” Goggles For European Tour Golfers

diy-bat-goggles Never one to miss a trick, eyewear giant Oakley today unveiled their new “Podovision” shudder spotting high definition TV sunglasses designed specifically for European Tour golfers.  Inspired by Padraig Harrington the high tech headwear can spot  movement of a golf ball of up to 0.1 dimples when replaced on a green.  And that’s not all.  Podovision technology also includes a 24 hour videolink service directly to referee Andy McFee and a jamming device which not only prevents eagle eyed TV viewers for texting in but gives them a 100,000 volt jolt through their phone for their trouble.  Take up is said to be brisk, with most of the field set to wear Podovision tomorrow.

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Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship 2011 Second Round Highlights- European Tour

Click on pic below to view highlights form the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship 2011 from the European Tour site.

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Padraig Harrington Ball Marking Disqualification Incident at HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship. Can you see anything wrong?

I know the quality is poor in the video below, but I, like Padraig Harrington, who viewed this in real time, cant see anything wrong.  When viewed in slow motion however, the ball moves a matter of dimples. You decide.

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Harrington Disqualified From HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship

Padraig Harrington has been disqualified from the Padraig-Harrington-001Abu Dhabi Championship today.  After singing for a 65 yesterday Pod  was the subject of an investigation into whether his ball moved on the seventh green. 

After a protracted  review of the incident on the TV monitor with European Tour senior referee Andy McFee, Harrington was disqualified this morning.  More as it emerges.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

2012 US Ryder Cup Team To Try Tough Love

Davis Love III will be the next American captain of the Ryder Cup.  At the announcement today DL3 promised not to get in the way of the 12 players on his US Team at Medinah Country Club, venue for the matches.

"I'm a players' captain. I'll try to get them what they need to be successful. I'm not going to tell the best players in the world how to play golf. I'm not going to read their putts. A good leader knows he's got a great team.”

Pic: Davis Love Relaxing Off The Course!

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Westwood: Sorry Dudes I Cant Make The Players This Year

Lee Westwood today broke the news that he wont be playing in “The Fifth Major” aka The Players Championship in Sawgrass.

"I'd play if I could, but my schedule is based around the majors. And it's set now," Westwood said. "I don't want to go into The Players not having played for four weeks after the Masters. And I don't want to stay in the States to practice for three weeks so I'll play a couple of tournaments on the European Tour instead."

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Volvo Golf Champions 2011 Final Round Highlights- European Tour

Click pic below to view Volvo Golf Champions 2011 Final  Round Highlights on the European Tour website.

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2011 Bob Hope Classic First Round Highlights PGA Tour

Click on the video below to view highlights from the 2011 Bob Hope Classic on the PGA Tour

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Harry’s Game Back After Stunning 65

Padraig Harrington opened his 2011 season with a stunning 65 at the 2011 HSBC Abu Dhabi Golf Championship today.  Pod made five birdies and an eagle on the eighth on his way to a bogey free round of seven under, good enough for the outright lead of the morning starters.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Rickie Fowler Motocross Vs Golf New Puma Video

Check out Rickie’s new Puma golf advert where he plays golf with his motocross bike.  Apparently it speeds up the game no end.

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2011 Bob Hope Classic Betting Tips - Computer Predictions

computerSaysNo We’ve had our resident computer wiz Carol  crunch the numbers and solve a few theorems to bring you our 2011 Bob Hope Classic Betting Tips.  After crashing and burning last week, the computer seems to be echoing public opinion and the bookies by installing Matt Kuchar as favourite at 9/1.  The stats have Kuchar calculated at almost 14% more chance of winning than any other player.

Predicted Finish

Name

Average

Odds

Average Result this season

Last 5 events

Scoring Average

Cuts In A Row Made

Overall % chance of winning

1

Matt Kuchar

9/1

5.50

5.50

69.50

16

90.0

2

Bubba Watson

20/1

25.00

25.00

74.16

7

76.4

3

Bill Haas

18/1

8.00

8.00

71.91

9

74.6

4

Bo Van Pelt

25/1

84.00

84.00

70.40

0

74.5

5

Jeff Overton

33/1

20.00

20.00

68.58

3

71.6

6

John Senden

33/1

20.00

20.00

68.58

9

70.8

7

Charley Hoffman

30/1

25.00

25.00

74.16

1

70.1

8

Heath Slocum

60/1

48.00

48.00

72.91

14

70.0

9

StewartCink

30/1

0.00

0.00

0.00

12

69.6

10

Ryan Moore

28/1

0.00

20.0

68.58

12

68.0
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Saltman Sin Binned

In from BBC golf

Elliot Saltman given three-month European Tour golf ban

Saltman has 28 days to appeal against the European Tour's decision

Elliot Saltman has been banned from golf for three months after being found guilty of a "serious breach" of regulations at a Challenge Tour event.

side_column_mark_ballThe Scottish golfer is accused of marking his ball incorrectly during the first round of the Russian Challenge Cup in September.  The 28-year-old was disqualified from the event and attended a disciplinary hearing in Abu Dhabi on Monday.  Saltman has 28 days to appeal against the European Tour's suspension.

A statement from the European Tour read: "The committee unanimously found that Elliot Saltman had committed a serious breach of the 2010 Challenge Tour Members Regulations during the first round of the Russian Challenge Cup.

“I accepted what was said at the time [in Moscow] because I was in shock and I didn't want to be labelled a cheat. I am sorry now that I didn't stand up for myself” Elliot Saltman

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Separated At Birth: GMac and Yasser Arrafat!

Holy shizz, I think the resemblance is uncanny!  I hope I haven’t upset any Yasser fans.

separated at birth GMac yasser arrafat

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Bob Vokey Gives Rory McIlroy a Nice Wedge Present

from Rors on twitter: A present from bob vokey courtesy of @TitleistEurope ! Thanks guys! Too good to put in the bag I think!

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Shaving Companies Locked In Olazazbal Ryder Cup 2012 Battle

Shaving giants Gillette and Bic were last night embroiled in a desperate battle to secure a sponsorship deal with Jose Maria Olazabal for the 2012 Ryder Cup. The stubbly Spaniard, set to be named to be named European Ryder Cup captain today, famously grows a full black thatch on his face every four minutes; that’s faster than a kettle can boil.

Gillette who dropped Tiger Woods from their stable last year look likely to succeed with their “Mach-Ilroy 10”, the 10 blade razor which looks like a Flymo, patented specifically to tame Ollie’s bristles.

Two years ago during a US Tour event Olazabal’s face was filmed on the Konica Minolta Biz Hub Swing Vision camera and stubble growth was clearly visible during his 0.9 second swing.  The video has since become a viral sensation on Youtube knocking fellow beardy Susan Boyle off the top viewer of all time spot with 50 million hits.

It’s thought Olazabal will employ his own personal barber as one of his vice captain’s to control his crumb catcher which could grow even more violently in the warm US conditions.  It has been reported in the US media that advice has been sought from the only other human to share the Ff (Face fuzz) chromosome, Robin Williams.

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Monday, January 17, 2011

2011 Abu Dhabi Championship Betting Preview and Tips

Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship

Abu Dhabi Golf Club

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 20 Jan 2011 - 23 Jan 2011

2011 Abu Dhabi Championship Betting Preview and Tips

Martin Kaymer 11/1

Can Martin Kaymer emulate the glory of last season with its major and three other wins including here at the Abu Dhabi Championship? Damn right he can. Kaymer practically owns the hall en route to the locker room with pictures of his wins here in 2010 and 2008 not to mention being just pipped by Paul Casey in 2009. The German drove it as crooked as a Premiership football agent last year but needed just 50 putts at the weekend to set a record winning target. Bound to be up there.

 

Louis Oosthuizen 25/1

My nap off the week is Louis Oosthuizen. “Sith Ifricans” always figure in Abu Dhabi coming off their four tournament sunshine swing and I fully expect The Open champion to deliver this week. Third in the South African Open and winner of the Africa Open, Oosthuizen also brings a fine record in course form this week. Fifth last year after a final round 66 to add to his tied second in 2009 reads a CV and betting slip that’s definitely not going in the shredder.

 

Paul Casey 20/1

One word. Frightening! He even smiles with menacing intent. I felt bad for Paul during the Ryder Cup, it must have eaten away at him so hard, he even avoided watching it on TV preferring to go cycling. Coming into 2011 Casey will feel he has to prove himself all over again and where better to start than on a course where you’ve won. Twice! The 2007 and 2009 winner makes his first Tour start since November when he finished his PGA season with four top sixes. Like I said, frightening!

Peter Hanson 50/1

You have to love Peter Hanson. He’s often the forgotten one when naming the Ryder Cup team but goes about his business in workmanlike fashion. After warming up with his European teammates at the Royal Trophy, Hanson will be eager to keep his good Emirates record intact. Tied 11th last year and 10th in 2009, the Swede will be looking for that spark that nearly took him to the title in 2007 when he was edged out by Paul Casey. Look for a “to finish in the top 10 bet here”

 

Matteo Manassero 55/1

Now a Tour winner at the Castello Masters, Manassero will be keen to get his first full season on Tour off to a flier. Last years Rookie of the Year has been training hard for this event being as he has just signed a mega deal with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and desperately wants to prove he’s value for their money. At 17, he make lack experience but when it comes raw talent, few can match the prodigious Italian. Forza!

 

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Dustin Johnson Denies Relationship With Miss Piggy

Seeing as how everyone else seems to be speculating so much about who Dustin Johnson is dating, I thought I would have a crack.  Sorry associated press but I think you deserve this:

Dustin Johnson says he hasn't been dating anyone for two months, not even Miss Piggy.

Johnson spoke out because he was tired of hearing gossip that he withdrew from the Sony Open because his girlfriend found out about a relationship with the fiesty sow.

He said he broke up with college girlfriend Amanda Caulder a few monthdustin johnson miss piggy funny pics back.

"For people to say I went home to repair the relationship is completely false," Johnson said. "We're not in a relationship. And yes, me and Miss Piggy have spent some time together, but we're not in a relationship. There's all kinds of stuff going on in the media. Actually, some of this stuff is comical."

The press tried to reach Kermit the Frog yesterday but he was busy singing on the foot of his stairs and was unavailable for comment.

Johnson competed with Miss Piggy in  a Pro-Swine event in Las Vegas in November. She was in his gallery last week at Kapalua on the weekend of the Tournament of Champions, and told golf.com they were dating. "I'll let Dustin handle our PR  Hiiiiiiiii-Yah," she told the Muppet Show website.

"We're not dating," Johnson said in a telephone interview. “At this stage of the season Swine Flu or a week punishing the porcelain with salmonella is just not an option.”

"As for me and my personal life," Johnson said, "I'm a single guy.  The only bacon I’ll be tasting is at my breakfast."

More as it emerges.

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2011 Sony Open Final Round Highlights- Mark Wilson Claims Win

Mark Wilson head off a late surge from Tim Clark to claim the 2011 Sony Open on the PGA Tour.

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Spurs Fans Chant at Rafael: “You’re Only A Sh*t Rory McIlory!”

Following his sending off for two yellow cards Manchester United player and Rors hairalike Rafael was subject to a new Tottenham fan chant which went “You’re only a shit Rory McIlroy!” Great to see Spurs fan love the game of golf!

 

 

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Joburg Open 2011 Final Round Highlights and Leaderboard- European Tour

Click on pic to view Joburg Open 2011 Final Round Highlights from the European Tour site

Final Round Top 10 Leaderboard- click to view full leaderboard

 

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2011 Sony Open Second Round Highlights PGA Tour

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2011 Joburg Open Third Round Highlights and Leaderboard

Click o pic to view highlights of the third round of the 2011 Joburg Open from the European Tour website

Third Round Leaderboard

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