Written by TG staff writer on Monday 31 December 2012
Two-time Phoenix Open champion Phil Mickelson, Masters champion Bubba Watson, fan-favourite Rickie Fowler, 2010 WM Phoenix Open champion Hunter Mahan and 2012 defending tournament champion Kyle Stanley are among the first commitments to the 2013 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The 2013 Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played the week of January 28 – February 3 at the TPC Scottsdale.
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 31 December 2012
Watch the videos below to see TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman make their predictions for next year’s key categories. 2013 promises to be another showcase year for golf, how will Rory McIlroy adjust to his new equipment and the pressures of being world number one? Will Tiger Woods add to his major collection? Can Luke Donald,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 31 December 2012
In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman look ahead to 2013 and the possible contenders for breakthrough player. Those up for consideration include Henrik Stenson, Kistoffer Broberg, JB Hansen and Russell Henley. Watch the video below to see what they think:...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 31 December 2012
In this video TGs Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman look ahead to the majors in 2013. They highlight some of the key contenders, including past winners like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Louis Oosthuizen; as well as some potential first time winners like Juatin Rose, Ian Poulter and Luke Donald. Watch the video below to see their picks:...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 31 December 2012
In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman look at the battle between Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods that will unfold in 2013. Woods will be looking to silence his critics and win another major, while McIlroy wants to assert his dominance on the world number one ranking. In the video below our duo debate who...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
Watch the videos below to see TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman debate their player, villian, moment, shot, controversy and breakthrough player of the year. 2012 started with a play-off at The Masters and never slowed down, with a dramatic final day at the U.S. Open, Ernie Els claiming his fourth major, Rory McIlroy winning by eight...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG’s Instruction Editor Joel Tadman and Features Writer Kit Alexander look at the biggest controversies of 2012. Some of the contenders include Donald Trump for the Trump International Links scandal, Peter Dawson for allowing changes to the Old Course and the sky writing at Medinah during the Ryder Cup. See who won thier vote below:...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman look at the breakthrough players of 2012. Up for their consideration are players including Jason Dufner, John Huh, Branden Grace and Bernd Weisberger. Watch the video below to see who they picked:...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman debate what was the best moment of 2012. There are a lot to choose from, including Rory McIlroy winning his second major, an intense play-off at Augusta National during The Masters and, of course, three days of fun-filled, nail-biting action at the Ryder Cup. What moment will get their...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG’s Instruction Editor Joel Tadman and Features Writer Kit Alexander debate who their player of the year is. With outstanding seasons for Rory McIlroy and Branden Grace and stand-out performances from the likes of Ian Poulter at the Ryder Cup, it was a hard fought catergorie. Watch the video below to see who they chose:...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 21 December 2012
Three-time Major winner, Pádraig Harrington, has confirmed his entry as entries closed for the 2013 Volvo Golf Champions. The European Tour’s elite year-opening ‘tournament of champions’ for European Tour winners only will have a field of 35 players who have won 234 European Tour titles between them including 14 Major titles. Harrington qualifies along with along with Darren Clarke, Retief Goosen,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 21 December 2012
As 2012 draws to a close, Ryder Cup star Paul Lawrie has been reflecting on a record season with his club makers Wilson Staff. “This has been a very special year for me and my Wilson Staff clubs have been a key ingredient,” said Lawrie. “Starting with three straight top-10 finishes; then a record win on home soil; being part of...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 20 December 2012
The referees of the European Tour have opened discussions to bring in video refereeing at their 2012 Rules Conference at the PGA Catalunya Resort. Thirty-five delegates from seven European golf federations – including The PGA, The R&A and The European Tour – gathered to discuss rules-related issues, including queries raised by the increase in media and television coverage. In his presentation, John Paramor, Chief Referee of The...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 7 December 2012
Europe’s magnificent 2012 Ryder Cup victory has been recognised by the Sports Journalists’ Association, when it was handed the Team of the Year prize at their annual British Sports Awards on Thursday. Captain Jose Maria Olazabal and his men were the runaway winners of the award, ahead of Olympic Rowers Anna Watkins and Katherine Grainger and third-placed Chelsea, the 2012 Champions League winners. It...