Biggest Masters Upsets of All Time
When it comes to PGA prestige, no Major is as big as The US Masters. It’s the only tournament held in the same place each year—and that place is none other than Augusta National. Considered one of the toughest courses in the PGA, only the truly elite will go on to don the green jacket.
Phelan makes his move as Schwartzel dominates
Kevin Phelan continued his impressive start to his professional career with a solid third round 68 in the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek.
The Waterford talent, 23, leapt from the cut line to joint 15th on four under par as he missed just two fairways and scrambled brilliantly, carding five birdies and just one bogey at one of the most punishing venues on the European Tour schedule.
Thornton slips back as Schwartzel edges clear in South Africa
Simon Thornton during round three of the South African Open Championship at the Glendower Golf Club, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, South Africa. Picture: David Lloyd / www.golffile.ie
Simon Thornton slipped to the back of the field as pre-tournament favourite Charl Schwartzel took a one-shot lead into the final round of the South African Open Championship hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni.
Cold putter condems Clarke in China
Charl Schwartzel was delighted with his win in China. But Darren Clarke was disappointed with his putting. Picture © Oneasia.asiaDarren Clarke’s victory drought goes on after stablemate Charl Schwartzel shot a four under 68 to claim the Nanshan China Masters title by a stroke from the Ulsterman (72) and defending champion Liang Wenchong (72).Mickelson the big cheese in major Merion mousetrap
Phil Mickelson plays his tee shot on the fourth hole during the third round at the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. on Saturday, June 15, 2013. (Copyright USGA/Joel Kowsky) Phil Mickelson is on track to end a lifetime of heartbreak in the US Open after a battling 70 gave a one stroke lead heading into the final round on his 43rd birthday.Long day ahead for Harrington and Lawrie
A sweat-soaked Pádraig Harrington en route to his bogey at the fourth. Picture: Jenny Matthews/www.golffile.iePádraig Harrington and Peter Lawrie face a gruelling 12-hour day when they return to the oppressive heat of Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club at dawn to complete their second rounds in the weather-delayed Maybank Malaysian Open.Charl the first wins by 12 this time
Charl Schwartzel claimed victory in back-to-back weeks with his win at Leopard Creek. Picture via sunshinetour.comHow do you top an 11-stroke win? Win by 12 the following week is one way and that’s exactly what Charl Schwartzel did in the Alfred Dunhill Championship.
Consistency is Hoey's bugbear
Fore left! Michael Hoey on the 16th tee during the opening round of the Maybank Malaysian Open at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Malaysia. Photo Jenny Matthews/www.golffile.ieThe word “erratic” doesn’t apply when trying to describe Michael Hoey, winner of three European Tour events in the last 10 months.
Students of chaos theory would have a field day analysing the Belfast man’s form, which took another wild turn in Malaysia yesterday in his first outing since his victory in last month’s Trophee Hassan II.
Money talks for Ireland's major winners
Major winners and Ryder Cup stars Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy will be getting appearance money to play in an unoffical tournament in Shanghai next week. Picture Manus O’Reilly/www.golffile.ieOstensibly it’s all about climbing as high as possible in the world rankings before shutting down for Christmas. But Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington have other priorities that include cashing in big time between now and the end of the year.McIlroy motors at Grand Slam, Clarke mopes
Rory McIlroy is on course to become the youngest winner of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Picture Fran Caffrey/www.golffile.ie.Rory McIlroy might be on the verge of replacing Tiger Woods as the youngest winner of the Grand Slam of Golf but Darren Clarke has other things on his mind.