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THE OPEN 2008: Wind causes chaos at Birkdale

THE OPEN 2008: Wind causes chaos at Birkdale

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Golf World staff writer, 20 July 2008 11:20

Heavy wind played havoc with Anthony Kim's ball on the 10th green and created a big backup on the tee during Saturday's third round, and the combination of conditions and the long wait was no help to four leaders who made double bogeys on the 408-yard par 4. Kim's ball "blew seven or eight feet back" on the green, he ...

 
THE OPEN 2008: Faldo believes in Norman

THE OPEN 2008: Faldo believes in Norman

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Golf World staff writer, 20 July 2008 11:13

Can 53-year-old Greg Norman pull off one for the ages and win his third claret jug on Sunday at Royal Birkdale? Count Nick Faldo, who famously beat Norman at the 1996 Masters the last time the Great White Shark held a 54-hole lead in a major championship, among the believers."Anybody can say 'relax,' but there has to be a knowing, ...

 
THE OPEN 2008 | Norman mentors Villegas

THE OPEN 2008 | Norman mentors Villegas

Rating: 5

Golf World staff writer, 19 July 2008 10:13

They might seem like strange practice partners, but Greg Norman has made it a tradition of passing down some of the knowledge given to him from Raymond Floyd and Jack Nicklaus when Norman was a young lad playing major championships in the '80s. And so it was that Norman and Camilo Villegas went around Royal Birkdale on Tuesday, the 53-year-old ...

 
THE OPEN 2008 | Norman turns back the clock

THE OPEN 2008 | Norman turns back the clock

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Golf World staff writer, 18 July 2008 11:08

Greg Norman loves Royal Birkdale ("I think the golf course is about the fairest and toughest I've ever seen," he said), and in turn it's loving him back. The two-time Open champion, who is sighted as often on tour these days as a 1-iron, turned back the clock with an even-par 70 to finish the first round one stroke out ...

 
THE OPEN 2008 | Players slate weather-hit Birkdale set-up

THE OPEN 2008 | Players slate weather-hit Birkdale set-up

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Golf World staff writer, 18 July 2008 10:56

Players, commentators, media, fans… it seems everyone has an opinion on the course set-up at Royal Birkdale, where high winds, thick rough and hard fairways are again causing havoc on day two of the 2008 Open. Here are some of them…   Boo Weekley (80): "If this is summer, I couldn't live here." Retief Goosen (71): "I don't mind tough ...

 
European Tour heads to Kent for new event

European Tour heads to Kent for new event

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Golf World staff writer, 18 February 2008 11:11

The European Open is returning to England for the first time since 1994 this year, when the tournament takes place at The London Golf Club in Kent.   The 31st edition of the event will be played on the Jack Nicklaus Heritage Course – a par72 of 7,208 yards - from July 3-6, 2008. Eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner ...

 
EUROPEAN TOUR: Schwartzel joins Nike

EUROPEAN TOUR: Schwartzel joins Nike

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Golf World staff writer, 09 January 2008 09:07

South African star Charl Schwartzel has joined the growing ranks of Nike players on the European Tour. Schwartzel has agreed to a multi-year relationship that incorporates a head-to-toe deal made up of equipment, bag, ball, glove, headwear, footwear, accessories, eyewear and apparel. He previously played for Callaway.  “I’m really looking forward to starting my relationship with Nike Golf and it ...

 
Simon Dyson joins Nike

Simon Dyson joins Nike

Rating: 3.5

Golf World staff writer, 14 December 2007 17:20

Nike has signed of England’s Simon Dyson to its ever growing team of Tour staff. The 29-year-old from York has signed a multi-year agreement with Nike Golf and will represent the brand in clubs, ball, footwear, glove, bag, apparel, headwear, eyewear and accessories. Dyson’s Nike arsenal will also include the new Nike SQ SUMO² 5900 driver. “Simon is a very welcome ...

 

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