Irish people: visibly uncomfortable in direct sunlight and temperatures above 60 degrees.
A four-under-par 67 from overnight leader Padraig Harrington proved enough to see off the challenge of Webb Simpson and clinch the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda yesterday evening.
The result brings to an end the Irishman’s two-year wait for a tournament victory (yes, it’s definitely asterisk-worthy). (continue reading…)
Not jealous. At all.
One wonders quite how far down the list of potential invitees organisers of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, panicked by Ernie Els’ sudden withdrawal, had to travel before happening upon the name of Padraig Harrington.
Major-less since his victory at the 2008 PGA Championship, the 41-year-old was a late and perplexing addition to the four-man field in Bermuda this week, but exhibitied few insecurities en route to carding a five-under-par 66 to lead the event after Tuesday’s opening round. (continue reading…)
Well, this is awkward: Ahmet Agaoglu (c) shares the stage with Keith Waters of the European Tour and Chubby Chandler.
After splurging millions of dollars in an audacious bid to put Turkey on the golfing map, the sponsors of this week’s World Golf Final in Belek, Antalya, could be forgiven for questioning their promotional strategy. (continue reading…)
Charl Shorts-zel
What’s that smell in the air? Money grabs! Yep, it’s silly season, which might be the best part of the year for some players — it’s laid-back, unofficial and lots of money for just showing up. (I wish the same rule applied for the press, even though I’m not in Turkey this week!)
Besides collecting a guaranteed check, with last place receiving $300,000, there are other perks, such as wearing shorts. (Yes, shorts!) The pros, who must wear pants at nearly every other event (except the U.S. Open qualifier), were given the option of showing off their dangerously-pasty legs this week. (continue reading…)
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