The first thing everyone says is ‘is this real’? I’m told is absolutely most likely is probably 100% real. Enjoy!
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Will Woods Leave IMG with Steinberg? Join GMac at Horizon?
He’s been there through thick and thin. From wonky knee distress to sixty three mistress, Mark Steinberg has pretty much seen it all, and sat outside the door for the rest, when it comes to Tiger Woods.
Tiger’s agent of 12 years has now officially split from former employer IMG, who still manage Woods. This means Tiger could now leave IMG also and ride of into the sunset with Steinberg. Figuratively speaking of course.
“I'm committed to both, with IMG, and Mark's my agent,” Woods said last week, after which an industry insider said “’Tiger’ and ‘committed’ in the same sentence? Please.”
The most likely scenario now is that Steinberg would set up his own sports representation/marketing business with Woods as his star client. He might also invite Woods to get into bed with him as a partner. Figuratively speaking of course.
Or, and this would be cool, Steinberg and Woods could join a smaller, more loving, caring and giving management company, like say for instance Horizon Sports Management, who could offer Tiger a fresh alternative and rebuild his reputation, piece by piece, rekindle the love (figuratively speaking) culminating in a speech to millions in College Green, Dublin.
What a stable that would be. You would have Gmac, Tiger, Ross Fisher and co. happily peering out the stable door, while Steinberg shovels the shite in the background. I can smell it now!
Charl Becomes Only Second South African Without Nickname to Get Honorary Tour Card
No more freezing his balls off in PGA de Catalunya in the depths of Winter for Masters champion Charl Schwartzel after his was given honorary life membership of the European Tour.
Charl joins Trevor Immelman as only the second South African without a recognizable nickname to receive the award.
The four others are The Black Knight, The Big Easy, The Goose and Shrek.
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2011 BMW PGA Championship First Round Highlights- European Tour
Click on pic above to view highlights from the first round of the 2011 BMW PGA Championship from Wentworth on the European Tour site.
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Donald Trumps Again On Day One at Wentworth
Luke Donald continued his amazing play during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship. The Englishman was imperious on his way to a 64 in tough showery conditions on Wentworth’s West course. Here’s his card.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Why Would I Intentionally Make Lee Westwood Look Like Wallace?
Okay so the Rory McIlory as an avatar pic and the Chris Wood and Beaker pic have angered Tour bosses, but that was when I was younger. I’m more mature now and fully understand I have a duty of care to the players.
Okay, I admit I do like to photoshop images of the guys I tip, for comic effect, but I totally refute any suggestions that I intentionally set out to make Lee Westwood look like Wallace. Just for the record I’ve put the two pictures together to prove to Georgie O’G and co I’m not disrespecting the family. I’m sure you will agree with me when I say the two look nothing alike. And I promise I will not try anything like this again. (I had my fingers crossed there!)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Karl Morris Golf Brain: The Lesson of Tony Lema
Karl Morris is one of the finest thinkers in the game of golf. Karl is so good that even The Stig rings him for advice. Be sure to Check out Karl’s website www.golf-brain.com
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Have you heard of Tony Lema? What does the name Tony Lema mean to you as a golfer? Have you ever heard of him? Do you know anything about him?
Well perhaps we SHOULD all know a little bit more about ‘Champagne Tony Lema’. This fascinating man and his tragic story and in particular his clear perception of what it he believed was key to being a great golfer and how that very insight YOU could put to good use this year on the golf course to reduce your scores.
In 1964 Lema won the British Open at St Andrews, by five shots over Jack Nicklaus. This was an unbelievable surprise.
Lema was not only making his first appearance in the championship, but had only nine holes of practice before starting.
However, Lema hired Arnold Palmer's regular Open caddy, Tip Anderson, since Palmer was not competing that year; Anderson, a descendant of a past Open champion, Jamie Anderson, had grown up on the course and likely knew more about it than anyone else.
From 1963 through July 1966, Lema finished in the top ten over 50% of the time on the PGA Tour and never missed a cut in a Major, finishing in the top ten in 8 of the 15 majors in which he played. He was a member of the 1963 and 1965 United States Ryder Cup teams, and his Ryder Cup record (9-1-1) is the best of any player who has played in two or more.
In 1966, at age 32 tragedy struck Tony Lema.
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Have you heard of Tony Lema? What does the name Tony Lema mean to you as a golfer? Have you ever heard of him? Do you know anything about him?Well perhaps we SHOULD all know a little bit more about ‘Champagne Tony Lema’. This fascinating man and his tragic story and in particular his clear perception of what it he believed was key to being a great golfer and how that very insight YOU could put to good use this year on the golf course to reduce your scores.
In 1964 Lema won the British Open at St Andrews, by five shots over Jack Nicklaus. This was an unbelievable surprise.
Lema was not only making his first appearance in the championship, but had only nine holes of practice before starting. However, Lema hired Arnold Palmer's regular Open caddy, Tip Anderson, since Palmer was not competing that year; Anderson, a descendant of a past Open champion, Jamie Anderson, had grown up on the course and likely knew more about it than anyone else.
From 1963 through July 1966, Lema finished in the top ten over 50% of the time on the PGA Tour and never missed a cut in a Major, finishing in the top ten in 8 of the 15 majors in which he played. He was a member of the 1963 and 1965 United States Ryder Cup teams, and his Ryder Cup record (9-1-1) is the best of any player who has played in two or more.
In 1966, at age 32 tragedy struck Tony Lema.
John Kelly- Fit and Able: How To Get That Pro Contact “Click”
With top Irish PGA pro John Kelly of Harrington Golf and St Margaret's. To book a session call John on 086-8155248.
Have you ever gone to a European Tour event and marvel at how crisp and clean the professional hit the golf ball? The sound of iron and ball is a staccato like “click”, very different to the sound most amateurs produce when they hit the ball. Many players unwittingly tend to hang back on their right side and try to lift the ball into the air at impact. This results in the club impacting the ground first slightly behind the ball producing the muffled sound of earth club and ball.
Professionals transfer their weight to the left side and hit a descending blow on the ball. It is very much contact with the ball first and then the ground. A tour player’s divot will start in front of where the ball sits. During your practice focus on transferring your weight to the left side and almost feel as if you are hitting the ball into the ground. You will hear the “click” in the strike and see a much improved shot.
Chris Wood and Beaker? I’m Not Seeing The Resemblance
After tipping Chris Wood in this week’s PGA Championship I got about 20 mails to say the pic I put up looked just like Beaker from the Muppets. So like all good researchers I put the two together and I have to say, I cant see any resemblance. Maybe a little in the eyes but that’s it! Good luck Chris this week!
Readers Prize: The Druids Glen Fourball Quiz
With two championship courses in one unique Location, Druids Glen is one of Ireland’s most magical golf resorts. This week’s prize is a fourball at Druids Glen Resort.
You can book a Fourball on Druids Glen from €200 and on Druids Heath from €110 by visiting www.druidsglenresort.com or calling 01 2870812
Enter through the Druids Glen widget on the right hand side of www.golfcentraldaily.com
Question?? Name the Scot who won back to back Irish Opens at Druids Glen?
Congrats to last weeks winner Denis Conroy, Headford, Galway who wins team entry to the Lough Erne Links Challenge.
Sergio Withdraws Due To Sore Finger and No Dora Plasters
Sergio Garcia withdrew from British Open qualifying at Gleneagles because of an infected fingernail. Brave little Sergio held back tears as officials scurried to get a plaster to cover up the little red patch.
As it turned out however Tournament organizers were left red faced when they were unable to get hold of Sergio’s preferred “Dora The Explorer” plasters and the Spaniard was left with two choices; “Toy Story” plasters or withdraw. Since he doesn’t like Buzz Lightyear, Garcia was forced to pull out.
Garcia now down to 73 in the world and thus forced to qualify, has played every Open since 1998. Now 31, he no longer needs a soother but is particularly squeamish when it come to cuts and stuff.
Monday, May 23, 2011
2011 BMW PGA Championship Betting Preview and Tips
Betting Preview And Tips: 2011 BMW PGA Championship
odds on the exchanges
Lee Westwood 10/1
There are those who say only a madman would tip Lee Westwood to do well at Wentworth. Well, since that description describes me perfectly, I will. Eleventh at The Masters, then a handy win in Korea, Westwood himself was psyched for the matchplay last week only to be beaten by eventual winner Ian Poulter by one hole in the last 16. Westwood bowed out on 19 under par for his last 45 holes at Finca Cortesin and now well rested, should be up to contend this week. Irrespective of having zero course form, adds the madman!
Luke Donald 10/1
Leaving Luke Donald out of the tips these days is like leaving Brian O’Driscoll out of the Irish Rugby team. Unthinkable. Just missed out on becoming world number one in losing the final to Poulter in Spain, but it’s yet another second place on the stats. And those stats are becoming more incredible by the week. Fourth at The Players, eight at the Zurich, second at Hilton Head, fourth at The Masters…oh I give up. On the flip side, Donald must be extremely tired after last week’s exertions. If it wasn’t for a seven on the 17th last year Donald would have surely won this event; in the end he tied second just one shot behind surprise winner Simon Khan.
Chris Wood 80/1
Beats me with what’s going on with Chris Wood on the caddy front. He announced in February that he and Dave Neilly were splitting up. Then Matt Harbour lugged the bag for a while before Neilly was back on his shoulder at the Iberdrola Open in Spain two weeks back. Wood finished second there and returns to Wentworth where he contended for three rounds before his putter betrayed him on Sunday and he shot 77. I remember an outrageous lip-out from two feet deflating Wood; surely he will do better this year. Wentworth owes him one.
Ross Fisher 40/1
The season has been a struggle for Ross Fisher with only one top 10 in Dubai early doors but then again his wins in the past have come, more or less, out of the blue. A member of the Wentworth academy as a youth and home favourite, Ross came close in 2009 when pipped by Casey. He tied tenth last year on his first attempt at the revised layout. I’m a strong advocate of the horses for course theory, so I say Fisher cant be discounted.
Best Of The Rest: Molinari, Jimenez & Willett
Word inside the ropes is that Francesco Molinari (38/1) is coming back into form, but since he has no track record at Wentworth, I’ll reserve judgement here until after Wednesday’s pro-am. Another man with form at the venue is Miguel Angel Jimenez (44/1). He came third in 2006, tied fifth the following year before finally winning in 2008. Went close at the Ballantines a few weeks back and nothing the Spanirad does surprises me any more! Finally another kid well able to mix with the big guys is 23 year old Danny Willett (110/). He tied fifth last year and if he can get his mind in the right place, I predict at least a top 10 for the Englishman.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Cutso Adds 2011 Irish Amateur Close to West Title. Nailed on for Walker Cup
Congrats to Paul Cutler who added the 2011 Irish Amateur Close Championship to his West Of Ireland title in Shannon. Cutso followed a third round 77 with a final round 71 in tough conditions in Shannon to win by two strokes.
A super career on the European Tour beckons for the 22-year old but not before he plays his part for GB&I at Royal Aberdeen in this years Walker Cup for which he now has to be a racing certainty. If he does make it, Paul will join Rory McIlroy who also played Walker Cup a year after also winning both the West and Irish Close in 2006.
Final Leaderboard
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2011 Volvo World Matchplay Championship Final Day Highlights
Click on the pic below to view highlights from the final day of the 2011 volvo world matchplay championship at Finca Cortesin. Ian Poulter added the title to his 2010 WGC Matchplay crown proving beyond down his prowess as a matchplay exponent.
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2011 Madeira Islands Open Final Round Leaderboard
Michael Hoey today claimed his second European Tour title on Portuguese soil with a two shot victory over Jamie Elson and Chris Gane at the Madeira Islands Open.
Pic: Michael Hoey and Owen Craig embrace on the 18th green.
Hoey with the help of caddy Owen Craig held his nerve amidst the stunning setting of Porto Santo Golfe to shoot a closing 71 to finish ten under par and win by two. Fittingly the course was designed by the late Seve Ballesteros.
“I guess I knew I had a good chance this week. The last two years I finished sixth both times, and I knew I was putting better and chipping better this year. That's what I did well, I just chipped and putted better than the last two years. It was also windy when I won the Estoril Open at Oitavos Dunes, and I guess growing up in those conditions so that's an advantage.”
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