Hoylake | Wei Under Par

Jul

29

2014

Videos: Features and interviews from yours truly at the Open Championship for Fox Sports Asia

By Stephanie Wei under British Open

As always, some of you asked where you could watch my work for the Open Championship. The only real answer to that is if you live in Asia, I’m on the preview (or post-round) show on Fox Sports, and I also make regular appearances on Fox Sports Central. Since I know most of my reader base is North America and UK-based, you obviously can’t watch.

I’ve picked several features and interviews from the week at Royal Liverpool covering the Open — which was, as always, a complete blast. First, let’s check out the local area…

1 Comment

#2014 Open Championship, #Adam Scott, #Dustin Johnson, #Henrik Stenson, #Hoylake, #Jim Furyk, #Marc Leishman, #Rickie Fowler, #Royal Liverpool Golf Club, #Sergio Garcia, #Zach Johnson

Jul

27

2014

Know Your Asians: Kiradech Aphibarnrat

By Stephanie Wei under British Open

Hey longtime WUP readers, welcome back to a very special edition of “Know Your Asians“! For newer readers, check it out and enjoy!

Interviewing Kiradech at his Hoylake digs

You might not be familiar with Thai pro golfer Kiradech Aphibarnrat, but you really should get to know him. Why? That’s easy — because he’s awesome, humble, introspective and an all-around good guy.

During the week of the Open Championship, we had the chance to catch up with Kiradech at his rental home in Hoylake.

1 Comment

#2014 Open Championship, #Hoylake, #Kiradech Aphibarnrat, #Royal Liverpool Golf Club

Jul

20

2014

Rory has the whole clubhouse at Hoylake celebrating

By Bernie D'Amato under The Open Championship

Championship selfie. (Photo: David Cannon via Twitter)

The crowds at Royal Liverpool were behind Rory all week, and he gave them one heck of a show. David Cannon of Getty Images snapped the above photo of Rory taking a selfie among a crowd of excited members/patrons.

1 Comment

#David Cannon, #Hoylake, #Rory McIlroy, #Royal Liverpool, #Selfie, #The Open Championship

Jul

20

2014

Fowler notches third consecutive top-5 in a major

By Bernie D'Amato under The Open Championship

#452436718 / gettyimages.com

With a T2 at The Open Championship, Rickie Fowler is the first player since Tiger Woods (2005) to record a top-10 in each of the season’s first three majors. Rickie’s amazing play on the back nine propelled him into a tie with Sergio Garcia, and there is little doubt that Fowler will be hoisting a major trophy in the near future.

Leave a Comment

#final round, #Hoylake, #Rickie Fowler, #Royal Liverpool, #The Open Championship

Jul

20

2014

Video: 2014 Open Championship wrap

By Stephanie Wei under British Open

Here’s a montage of my week at Hoylake covering the Open for Fox Sports Asia. It’s got a few bits that are quite comical!

1 Comment

#2014 British Open, #2014 Open Championship, #Fox Sports Asia, #Hoylake, #Royal Liverpool Golf Club

Jul

20

2014

Garcia’s Sunday charge added excitement to The Open

By Bernie D'Amato under The Open Championship

#452434670 / gettyimages.com

Sergio Garcia came up just short of Rory McIlroy after firing a spectacular six-under 66 in the final round of The Open Championship. Garcia now has eight career top-10s at The Open, and this is his 4th second place finish in a major.

Leave a Comment

#final round, #Hoylake, #Royal Liverpool, #Sergio Garcia, #The Open Championship

Jul

20

2014

Glory Rory! McIlroy captures The Open at Hoylake

By Bernie D'Amato under The Open Championship

#452434718 / gettyimages.com

It was Sunday drama at The Open Championship, and Rory McIlroy emerged as the Champion Golfer of the Year. A couple bogeys by Rory on the front nine kept the final round challengers in the tournament, but a clutch up-and-down on 17 secured the third leg of the career Grand Slam for McIlroy.

Leave a Comment

#Champion Golf of the Year, #Hoylake, #Rickie Fowler, #Rory McIlroy, #Royal Liverpool, #Sergio Garcia, #The Open Championship

Jul

20

2014

Tiger feels encouraged after disappointing Open finish

By Bernie D'Amato under The Open Championship

More work to do.

After a second round 77, Tiger Woods needed to put together something special if he wanted to have a chance at winning The Open. Instead, Woods continued to struggle, and finished with rounds of 73-75 for a six-over total.

Leave a Comment

#Hoylake, #Royal Liverpool, #The Open Championship, #Tiger Woods

Jul

20

2014

Tom Watson finishes strong with a 68

By Bernie D'Amato under The Open Championship

64 years young.

Five-time Open champion Tom Watson found the magic once again. He followed an opening bogey with five birdies throughout the final round for a 68. At one-over for the tournament, Watson is currently T53.

1 Comment

#Hoylake, #Royal Liverpool, #The Open Championship, #Tom Watson

Jul

19

2014

Despite seven shot deficit, Garcia remains positive

By Bernie D'Amato under The Open Championship

#452383736 / gettyimages.com

The window of opportunity is closing quickly at the 143rd Open Championship, but there is still a chance for Sergio Garcia, who sits in a tie for third with Dustin Johnson at 9-under par.

Leave a Comment

#Hoylake, #Royal Liverpool, #Sergio Garcia, #The Open Championship