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ADAM SCOTT CLINCHES PRIME POSITION IN AUSTRALIAN PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

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February 14, 2017
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Recently, Adam Scott had gone through a game, producing another round of 68, which saw him move to eight-under, just four shots ahead of Andrew Dodt who at his own pace, finished with a 67, and could be under at the turn at 1t 12.


At ten under, Ashley Hall was in the clubhouse while Scott was joined by Kiwi Ryan Fox, at minus eight. The duo lead a strong chasing pack which features the likes of American Harold Varner III who came off with a total of seven under and Scott’s playing partner Greg Chalmers with five under.

The World No. 7 is supposedly set for games on Saturday and Sunday that could be seen as a battle of attrition, while the temperatures across Queensland’s south-east continues to soar.

Scott believes that he had played well and sees it as his best game since a few weeks back.

“I played really well today, the best I’ve played in a couple of weeks. It was a good day to do it because it wasn’t that easy. Hitting most of the greens made it fairly stress-free,” Scott was quoted as saying.

“I played with the best putter in the world, maybe, in Greg Chalmers, and he didn’t make them either. (more…)

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Jim Furyk With A Perfect 58

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December 15, 2016
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The 58 of Jim Furyk has been coming under the attention among golf fans and enthusiasts.


For those who are dedicated to slogging it out on the range they would surely get inspiration from the guy who has the perfect swing. For those who are being told they are too old or too short for a tee they can look for inspiration from none other than Jim Furyk. Indeed, he is now 46 years of age, and like Pampling, he has been able to showcase to the golfing community that he still has what it takes to be unique in the playing field.

Even at late forties, he has a backswing that is admirable and he fittingly showcased a 58 when he played the final round of the Travelers Championship that was held on Sunday.

It was certainly the first 58 that were made in the history of the PGA Tour. He has thus proved that age does not need to matter if you have the dedication and the talent that it takes to be unique on the course. Today, most golfers are able to drive balls across 300 yards or more. (more…)

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Different Golf Champions This Year

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August 19, 2016
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This year has seen four champions emerge from the major tournaments in golf.


Hence, if you are looking for a savior for the game, he or she is yet to emerge. This year saw a different champion capture the different trophies. For instance, Jimmy Walker won his first ever major title in PGA championships. However, many fans have been waiting to see someone like Tiger Woods emerge who would capture all the major titles as he has done in the past. This year Jimmy Walker won the prestigious PGA event on Sunday. He claimed the last of the major championships that are played. He also became the fourth winner who was a first time winner of a major tournament.

It all started this year. Henrik Stenson of Sweden was found to have won the British Open which was held in July. Walker gave his opinion when he was asked as to why there have been different winners of the major tournaments this year. (more…)

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Jordan Spieth on golf, family and inspiration

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June 6, 2016
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The best golf players would assemble in Augusta, Georgia, next week, for the Masters Tournament, which is arguably the crown jewel of the four majors of golf.


Among the field, this year, is defending champ Jordan Spieth, who tees off Thursday in Shell Houston open – the final event before golf’s top season gets started.
Spieth lost his No 1 ranking earlier this week, but still expects to keep the most wanted green jacket, said “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose. Even with his eyes shut, his sweep is spot on. Previous year, just at the age of twenty-one, Spieth became the 2nd youngest man to win Masters, his favorite event in the world.

Spieth told that he came close in his very first attempt in the year 2014. And after that last year, got off to just a great start. They were able to hold it together. It was really incredible. There, you are playing the golf course. And this year’s going to be very tricky as last year, they were 18 under. And the hardest thing to do in repeating — or attempting to repeat — a victory is to not look at the year before and think that this is only going to be like that.

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WGC Testing New Play Format

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May 11, 2015
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Harding Park would stand as the very testing venue for WGC’s new play format but there is already surety about one winner here- the spectators.

The WGC has planned to dump the usual single-elimination March Madness format this time to make place for World Cup-style display. The Cadillac WGC Match Play 2015 would guarantee the golf enthusiasts at least 3 days to enjoy Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and other favorite golfers in action in this great 64-player field.

However, the real downer here is that this tournament is some one-&-done deal for bay Area & Harding Park. The event would shift to Austin for coming 3-4 years under a new sponsorship. But them, how this event is going to be received would lead the way for possible return.

According to experts, the maximum chances are that this event would be received really well. Apart from any major tournament, Harding Park would house a field that is as grand as is possible in golf. Apart from Woods & Mickelson, almost every start golfer would be present at the tournament to vie for the 1.57 mn USD worth top prize.

Woods could not pass the test of eligibility while Phil has withdrawn himself citing personal reasons. (more…)

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2017 It Is For Hiawatha Golf Cup

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February 13, 2015
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St. Louis Park and Minneapolis golf course will be opened up and that is a sigh of relief for the golf affectionate. The courses were closed since Last June but on the other hand the sad news is that golf course of Meadowbrook and Hiawatha will not be opened soon. The golf course was damaged by the torrential rain which caused flooding and had to pay $3.5 million.

The officials of the park met together and decided to do more than just restoration work. Playing conditions to be better along with better facilities of the course is what the team of 100 golfers wish to achieve. Money will be required for it that too which will go beyond the aid of federal agency.

Defined plan for the grand work has not been discussed yet. Douglas Secretary stated that it is really disappointing but they have to stay put with it a t the moment. He is also disappointed with the delay in the work. (more…)

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Webb Simpson’s Performance At Waialae

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January 22, 2015
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It was all praying from Webb Simpson at the Country Club of Waialae. He had a short putter in his tour of PGA for the first time ever. It was the opening round in Hawaii of the Sony Open. On the front nine he had a tying record of 7 under 28. For the lead he caught off Paul Casey of England 8 under 62 par. He has been a former champion of U.S Open.

His first round of the championship of PGA and he was nervous but he did go for a short putter. He kept on reading about the bible verses. It was the passage found by wife of Simpson which he read. The first round in the year 2015 was nerve wrecking for him.

After the Wake Forest Semester in 2004 he used his putter of belly-length. It is a well known fact that anything above the standard length putter is liable for scrutiny. In Japan he did try the latest flatstick and that was called as a soft opening. (more…)

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