Friday 30 September 2016
The greatest spectacle in golf has come and gone, here is how it ended up at Hazeltine. Europe has won eight of the last 10 matches dating back to 1995, but it’s a team in transition. The USA convened a special Task Force and appointed a captain with previous experience and a score to settle as they search for a winning formula. Both...
Friday 30 September 2016
The wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of the Team Europe and Team USA players competing at Hazeltine. Erica Stoll and Rory McIlroy Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnston Angela Akins and Sergio Garcia Annie Verret and Jordan Spieth Sabine Lisicki and Martin Kaymer Erin Walker and Jimmy Walker Kate Rose and Justin Rose Amy Mickelson and Phil Mickelson Sybi Kuchar and Matt Kuchar Emma...
Written by Edward Colman on Friday 30 September 2016
The Olympic medal winning duo of Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson will kick-off team Europe’s battle to win a fourth successive Ryder Cup in Friday’s opening foursomes. Speaking at the opening ceremony European captain Darren Clarke also said that all his rookies “will play before the singles”, however he added went on to say that the state of the match would...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 29 September 2016
Piers Morgan is backing America in the Ryder Cup. With Ryder Cup fever sweeping across Europe, one of the nation’s most polarising public figures is supporting the States in golf’s showpiece event – thanks to the UK’s decision to leave the E.U. in this summer’s referendum. He said: “I’m shooting for the USA all the way.” In a possible attempt to rebuild Morgan-American...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 29 September 2016
A lot of airtime and column inches have been given over to the topic of home advantage in the build-up to this year’s Ryder Cup but does it really make a difference? Measuring 7,628 yards, Hazeltine National is the second longest course to stage the Ryder Cup and with plenty of big hitters in the US ranks it certainly seems to...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 29 September 2016
Did you know that 11% of home insurance policies include cover for scoring a hole-in-one? There is no bigger shot in golf than a hole-in-one and as the sport’s biggest stars prepare for the Ryder Cup this Friday, thousands of spectators will be hoping to see one. Data provided by financial information business Defaqto shows that 56 out of 488 (11%) home...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
Europe and America renew the greatest rivalry in golf at Hazeltine. National from September 30–October 2. Here is how they line up: The greatest spectacle in golf is here and it promises to be another epic battle. Europe has won eight of the last 10 matches dating back to 1995, but it’s a team in transition. The USA convened a special Task...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
We predict the partnerships that Clarke could send into battle. There’s no denying America has the stronger team statistically. But they’ve been the favourites on paper in the last 10 Ryder Cups and Europe has won eight of them. Unfortunately for Europe, the gap in strength appears larger than the previous few. With five rookies in the automatic qualifiers (and it could be half...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
Combine emotions, egos, national pride and patriotism and what do you get? Peter Masters selects the five greatest Ryder Cup encounters in history. 1 Tony Jacklin v Jack Nicklaus When: Sunday, Royal Birkdale, 1969 Format: Final singles It’s the famous concession when, to the chagrin of some of his teammates, big Jack offered Jacklin a half that tied the matches at 16-16. It was a...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
In 2014, Paul McGinley delivered one of the best ever Ryder Cup captaincy performances. In an exclusive interview with Peter Masters, the Irishman reveals his winning secrets. 1 One of the reasons Europe does so well is that we have a succession plan. All our captains have been vice-captains first. Nick Faldo and Monty weren’t vice-captains, but they were Seve Trophy captains, which...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
Despite a valiant effort in the singles session, Europe were beaten 15½ -8½ by their United States counterparts in the tenth edition of the Junior Ryder Cup at Interlachen Country Club. Some early momentum was provided by Kristoffer Reitan, who edged a high-quality encounter with Davis Shore, and Frida Kinhult, who secured a half point to remain unbeaten, but the strength...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 28 September 2016
Irish rugby union legend Paul O’Connell wowed team Team Europe last night as Darren Clarke’s troops prepare for battle. O’Connell retired from rugby on medical advice in February after a glittering career which saw him captain Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions. European captain Clarke believed the talk would be “seriously inspirational” for his team. “There’s no finer an example...
Written by Edward Colman & Kevin Brown on Wednesday 28 September 2016
It is Ryder Cup time and Hazeltine National head pro Chandler Withington has provided Today’s Golfer with an exclusive hole-by-hole guide to the course. Few people know Hazeltine National better than the club’s head professional Chandler Withington. He has played the course hundreds of times since he arrived from Merion four years ago, so there’s nobody more qualified to give us the inside...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 27 September 2016
The Nike Golf Club Charge the Cup collection celebrates the Ryder Cup, a biennial match play contest between the United States and Europe. The Charge the Cup collection is designed for off-course style with on-course functionality. Including the Nike Classic 99 hat, Nike Range Sweater and Nike TR Dry Blade polo each piece in the collection celebrates this storied competition. The U.S. team,...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 27 September 2016
On the eve of the Ryder Cup, Ballantine’s, the No. 2 Scotch whisky globally, has today launched its innovative ‘Call the Shots’ film series featuring 2014 Ryder Cup winning captain Paul McGinley. Hosted on the Ballantine’s Golf Club website, Call the Shots represents a world first for real world gamified golf content. The concept allows viewers to control the shot selection...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 27 September 2016
Arnold Palmer spent a lifetime in the game of golf. During that time, he learned a few things – about life, about competing and about people and alsogave plenty back including his contribution towards the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. We gleaned a little about his outlook on life, and his biggest influences, when we spoke to him last year over an...
Written by Edward Colman on Monday 26 September 2016
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Monday 26 September 2016
Arnold Palmer wasn’t just The King. He was the king of the one-liner. His legend in part was built by his close relationship with the media, and lines like these… “What other people may find in poetry, I find in the flight of a good drive.” “Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger.” “Success in this game depends less on...
Written by Edward Colman on Monday 26 September 2016
From his first major victory in 1958 to his death aged 87 Arnold Palmer was one of the most inspirational characters in the game. He captured the hearts of millions in a way that only Arnie could and while he will never be forgotten, here’s a look back at some of the most memorable moments from his career Born on September 10, 1929, Latrobe,...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 26 September 2016
Jack Nicklaus has penned a heartfealt tribute to Arnold Palmer. The 18-times major champion, one of golf’s Big Three with Palmer and Gary Player, said Arnie transcended the game of golf. “He was more than a golfer or even great golfer. He was an icon. He was a legend. Arnold was someone who was a pioneer in his sport.” Jack wrote: “I just got...