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...
Thursday 22 September 2016
One Direction superstar Niall Horan will make his first appearance in next month’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews. The band had massive worldwide success, before taking a break in January 2016. Passionate golfer Horan is still a member of his home town club Mullingar in Westmeath, and caddied for close friend Rory McIlroy in last year’s Par 3 event...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 22 September 2016
Andrew “Beef” Johnston has been capturing hearts within the golfing world since stealing a share of the limelight at The Open Championship. Johnston recently earned his PGA Tour card and his following is going from strength to strength in the US after signing a deal with Arby’s. Three typically American and rather amusing TV commercials have just been released starting Johnston including...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 22 September 2016
Yorkshire born Masters’ Champion, Danny Willett has praise the Government’s commitment to investing in England’s golf tourism framework. He said: “It is a champagne era for golf in England and I think it is a great move from the Government to invest in positioning the country in the minds of international golfers. “There is an abundance of great...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 21 September 2016
The Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Paris will be played from Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30, 2018. The date for the 42nd staging of the biennial contest between Europe and the United States of America was revealed last night during a reception at the Residence of the French Ambassador to the United Kingdom. The 2018 edition of The...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 21 September 2016
How to bring your range game closer to your course game and make progress. Fault: Shots hit on the range bearing little relation to the on-course challenge Fix: Find ways to make your practice time more relevant to the real thing Here is a very simple rule that will instantly change how effectively you practise: “Play as you practise… and practise as you...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 21 September 2016
World renowned wine producer Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA is offering 6 Today’s Golfer readers the chance to win a magnum of its limited edition Mouton Cadet Ryder Cup Cuvée. This year’s contest takes place at Hazeltine National Golf Club, Minnesota from 27th September to 2nd October and the Mouton Cadet Ryder Cup Cuvée for 2016 will be served in exclusive...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 21 September 2016
Less than 10% of all bets placed on the Ryder Cup with William Hill have been for Team Europe. Darren Clarke’s side have drifted out to 15/8 from an original 5/6 with the USA now 8/15. “On paper the European team is lacking in depth and punters are piling on team USA as if the result had already been decided,” said William...