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Austin snubs Open spot

Jonathan Greathead, 10 July 2007 10:45

American Woody Austin has decided against competing in this year's Open Championship after admitting he is unsure how to tackle links-style golf. The 43-year-old's place in the third Major of the year will be taken by Australian Richard Green, who qualifies as the highest non-exempt player in the current world rankings. Austin earned his place in the Carnoustie field through the mini ...

Van de Velde forced out of Open

Jonathan Greathead, 09 July 2007 10:28

Jean van de Velde will not be among the entrants at this year's Open Championship due to ill health. The tournament returns to Carnoustie next week where the mercurial Frenchman lost a playoff in 1999 after famously collapsing on the 72nd hole. The 41-year-old has been hit by a mystery complaint which has dogged him since the Portuguese Open back ...

Superb Davis books Carnoustie spot

Jonathan Greathead, 03 July 2007 09:23

Englishman Brian Davis sealed his place at the forthcoming Open Championship at Carnoustie after firing a second-round 65 at the US qualifying tournament at Oakland Hills. The 32-year-old's qualification was even more remarkable after he carded an opening round of 74 at the Detroit club. The Londoner eventually finished in a tie for fourth. Michael Putnam, who was the only player ...

Back pains force Orr out of French Open

Jonathan Greathead, 29 June 2007 15:01

Scotsman Gary Orr has been forced to withdraw from the French Open due to back pains. The 40-year-old shot an opening round 71 on Thursday but could only manage two and a half holes on Friday before opting not to risk making the injury worse. He told the BBC: "I don't know what I did, but I hurt it warming ...

Wie wobbles yet again

Jonathan Greathead, 29 June 2007 09:37

Teenage sensation Michelle Wie's miserable run of form continued as she opened up with an 11-over-par 82 in the first round of the US Women's Open at Southern Pines. The 17-year-old has now failed to break par for 22 consecutive rounds and she is a mammoth 14 shots off the lead set by Brazilian teenager Angela Park. The 18-year-old shot ...

Van de Velde struggles with illness

Jonathan Greathead, 28 June 2007 12:38

Jean van de Velde's dreams of a return to Carnoustie for this year's Open Championship could be shattered after it emerged he was fighting a mystery illness. The mercurial Frenchman lost a play-off to Paul Lawrie last time the tournament was held at Carnoustie in 1999, but the illness is hampering his hopes of qualifying for this year's event. He said: ...

Lefty set for Loch Lomond charge

Jonathan Greathead, 27 June 2007 09:26

World No 2 Phil Mickelson has confirmed that he will compete in the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond the week before the Open Championship, providing that he recovers from a wrist injury. The 37-year-old missed the cut at the recent US Open at Oakmont after injuring his wrist during a practice session. "I like to compete the week before a ...

God-dard on Monty's side

Jonathan Greathead, 13 June 2007 09:12

Scot Colin Montgomerie has turned to local caddie Billy Goddard for the US Open which starts on Thursday at Oakmont. The 62-year-old Goddard has been caddying at the Pennsylvania club for 48 years and Montgomerie opted to make use of his expererience. The 43-year-old split with regular bagman Alastair McLean after missing the cut at the Austrian Open last week ...

Trio lead low scoring at Memorial

Jonathan Greathead, 01 June 2007 09:08

Low scores were the order of the day after the opening round of the Memorial Tournament in Ohio, with leaders Sean O'Hair, Rod Pampling and Nick O'Hern tied on seven-under par. South African Ernie Els and Australian Aaron Baddeley were a shot adrift of the trio after rounds of 66, while World No 1 Tiger Woods finsihed the day with ...

Goosen slams latest Wie PGA invite

Jonathan Greathead, 31 May 2007 09:46

World Number 10 Retief Goosen has lambasted Michelle Wie's latest invitation to a high-profile men's event. The 17-year-old will feature at the John Deere Classic in July and South African Goosen is less than impressed that the starlet, who is currently out with a wrist injury, has been drafted in. The two-time US Open winner said: "The players in general feel it is not ...

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