Tag Archives: Robert Allenby

Jan
12
2016
Odds and ends from Tuesday at the Sony Open
By Stephanie Wei under PGA Tour

Welcome to the first full-field event of 2016 with the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club. This tournament used to mark the unofficial “first day of school” on the PGA Tour when it kicked off the new season, but with the advent of the wraparound schedule, it’s just a new year. However, it was a bit more exciting to meet the rookies after Q-school and the veterans who had to deal with the harrowing experience to get their cards back. (Weird to think that there have been two sort of major changes since I started covering the Tour regularly in 2011.)

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Feb
12
2015
Police arrest man for using Allenby’s stolen credit cards
By Stephanie Wei under PGA Tour

Honolulu police made an arrest in connection with credit cards stolen from Robert Allenby when he was in town for last month’s Sony Open, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Owen P. Harbison has been charged with three counts of identity theft and second-degree theft and one count of unauthorized possession of confidential personal information. 

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Jan
27
2015
Allenby sticks to his story, blasts media for controversy
By Stephanie Wei under PGA Tour

A defiant Robert Allenby met with the media on Tuesday morning at TPC Scottsdale, where he’ll play in the Waste Management Phoenix Open, an event perhaps more well known for its rowdy crowds and parties than for the golf. With many questions left unanswered, including reportedly a visit to a strip club, and contradicting accounts over his story about getting beaten, robbed and kidnapped in Honolulu, Allenby stood by his original tale, and then blamed the media for his ensuing travails and speculation (which was really not a good tatic).

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Jan
26
2015
Robert Allenby’s harrowing kidnapping saga takes another twist
By Stephanie Wei under Gossip
Allenby's busted face: Beaten or fallen?

Allenby’s busted face: Beaten or fallen?

Robert Allenby’s traumatic story of getting beaten, robbed and kidnapped after missing the cut at the Sony Open continues to get weirder — as in, the more reporters investigate, the more holes there are with his original story.

One thing’s for sure: Allenby was robbed of most his credit cards, about $800 in cash and his phone, according to GolfChannel.com’s Rex Hoggard. 

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Jan
22
2015
Robert Allenby’s curious “kidnapping” saga continues to get weirder
By Stephanie Wei under Gossip

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Robert Allenby’s story of getting beaten, robbed and kidnapped last week in Honolulu has taken several twists and turns since it was first reported during the Sony Open. Several witnesses have brought Allenby’s account into question and contradicted it with their own versions of the events that they saw unfold. 

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Jan
17
2015
Robert Allenby beaten, robbed and dumped in park in Honolulu (*Update)
By Stephanie Wei under PGA Tour
Photo via Golf Channel

Photo via Golf Channel

Robert Allenby says he was beaten, robbed and kidnapped before he was dumped in a park more than six miles from where he was taken in Honolulu on Friday night.

After missing the cut at the Sony Open, Allenby went to dinner with his good friend Anthony Puntoriero and his caddie Mick Middlemo. From there, they went to Amuse Wine Bar near Ala Moana in Honolulu, not far from Waikiki. 

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Aug
17
2014
Camilo wows ’em at Wyndham
By Stephanie Wei under FedEx Cup

Camilo Villegas wowed at Sedgefield on Sunday, firing a final round seven-under 63 to capture the Wyndham Championship, his first title in nearly 4 1/2 years (2010 Honda Classic). Villegas posted a total of 17-under for the tournament to edge out Bill Haas and Freddie Jacobson by a mere stroke. 

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Nov
30
2013
Adam Scott poised to win Aussie Triple Crown, with Rory McIlroy four back
By Stephanie Wei under Australian Tour
Scotty and Rory face off in final round

Scotty and Rory face off in final round

Eighteen holes separate Adam Scott from capturing the Australian Open title and completing the coveted “Triple Crown.” The only player who poses a threat is two-time major champion Rory McIlroy, who is still winless this year.

After Scott posted a four-under 68 in the third round on Saturday, he took a four-shot lead over McIlroy, who struggled early in the round but rallied to shoot a two-under 70 and keep a bit of pressure on Scott for the final round. 

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Jul
18
2012
Glory beckons: a guide to Lytham’s home straight
By Conor Nagle under The Open Championship

Looks easy, right?

The Guardian has assembled an interactive guide to the five holes comprising arguably the most difficult closing stretch on the Open Championship rota.

Well worth your attention, it pairs snazzy graphics with the insight of several illustrious (and not so illustrious) competitors, Graeme McDowell, Steve Stricker and Jim Furyk among them.

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Apr
14
2012
2012 RBC Heritage open thread: Sundresses, yachts and koozies
By Stephanie Wei under PGA Tour

View of the famed lighthouse at Harbour Town Golf Links on Saturday

Per popular request — meaning, like, two people — I’m tossing up an open thread/dartboard, where you can all vent about your grimaces and praises with The Heritage. My main ones? Well, the beautiful views (which is up for several interpretations! LOLZ!).

Anyway, some points of interest, including several highlights and sightings last night at the harbor and “Quarterdeck.”

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