ABU DHABI: The European Tour will be renamed the DP World Tour from next year following a partnership with the United Arab Emirates-based logistics company, it said in a statement on Tuesday. The deal will nearly double the total prize money on the tour to more than US$200 million (RM830m) from 2022, with a minimum … Read more
USA’s Jordan Spieth pulls off ‘unbelievable’ chip shot while balancing precariously on extreme slope before almost tumbling into Lake Michigan at the Ryder Cup Jordan Spieth produced a remarkable escape from the side of a bank on Friday He lost his balance and found himself careering down the slope towards the lake Despite his best efforts, … Read more
Bryson DeChambeau at centre of fresh controversy after objecting over European decision not to concede a putt in Ryder Cup match – with Butch Harmon branding him ‘classless’ DeChambeau was asked to make a short putt to halve the opening hole The American duly rolled the ball into the hole but did not seem happy … Read more
STRAIT TALKIN’: Never mind the forced American ping-pong tournaments… Europe’s stars are relaxed and casual in the team room – while fancy dress is in full flow in the heart of the Midwest! The Americans have been bigging up their ping pong tournaments in the hotel There is nothing similar for the Europeans who’re happy … Read more
DEREK LAWRENSON: Paul Casey will be part of winning European duo in opening morning of foursomes… but the United States will be on top come the afternoon The opening foursome pairings have been announced for the Ryder Cup Europe’s star Jon Rahm is involved in a blockbuster of a first contest Paul Casey, alongside Viktor … Read more
Rory McIlroy paired with familiar partner in Ian Poulter for opening morning of foursomes at the Ryder Cup – with Spanish duo Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia teeing off first Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter will take on Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele First up, Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia face Justin Thomas and Jordan … Read more
The majors come and go in a blur these days thanks to the revised schedule, but each of the four this year left a mark on the record books that will last. Let’s sift through some of the major talking points from a Grand Slam for the ages. THE HISTORY SLAM You would think after … Read more
DEREK LAWRENSON: My Sandwich highs and lows… the fans make The Open special but you couldn’t design a town less suitable to host the tournament… and Phil Mickelson SHOULD have spoken to the media It was fantastic to have fans in attendance and the weather was mostly great The town of Sandwich isn’t the best … Read more
Bryson DeChambeau admits he ‘loved being booed’ by Royal St George’s crowd for refusing to use a driver off the 1st tee on day two at The Open as he found it ‘funny’ following spat with his club manufacturer Bryson DeChambeau ‘loved’ the fact the Royal St George’s crowd booed him The American was booed … Read more
Happy Rory on hunt for Open glory…McIlroy insists missing the cut in Scotland has helped him ‘figure something out’ in his game Rory McIlroy says missing the cut in Scotland has given him more practice time McIlroy insists his previous failure at the Open in 2019 served as a ‘catalyst’ McIlroy in the same group … Read more
‘Second isn’t failure’: says Tommy Fleetwood ahead of the Open Championship as he pays tribute to England players after Euro 2020 final defeat Tommy Fleetwood finished runner up at the 2019 Open and 2018 US open Fleetwood insists he can emphasise with how the England team are feeling The 30-year-old says finishing runner up again would … Read more
Ian Poulter made a mad 400-mile dash from finishing fourth at the Scottish Open to attending the Euro 2020 final in London after ‘spending £100k on tickets’… but only made it inside Wembley for extra time and penalties as stewards refused to let him in! Ian Poulter made a mad dash from the Scottish Open … Read more
‘Nobody has hit more golf balls than me… so DON’T call me lazy’: Rory McIlroy summons the courage of American great Sam Snead ahead of The Open as Northern Irisman insists he is working harder than ever Rory McIlroy says he is working harder than ever to improve his game The Northern Irishman was asked about his … Read more