Tour news - Golf News

Video: Rory McIlroy Backs Paul McGinley For 2014 Captaincy

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 15 January 2013

Rory McIlroy has once again reiterated his desire for Irishman Paul McGinley to lead Europe’s Ryder Cup team in 2014 ahead of today’s captain announcement. In an interview with TG columnist Andrew Cotter, the new Nike staffer said: “I’d love McGinley to get it. I think he deserves it.” He went on to add: “Hopefully the committee make the right decision because most of the players who...

McIlroy, Woods and Rose Set For Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 15 January 2013

New Nike posterboy Rory McIlroy has taken a break from his busy schedule to meet a camel and drink some coffee. Under the watchful eye of a ‘Hero’, the defending Race to Dubai champion, accompanied by 14 time major winner Tiger Woods and world number five Justin Rose, joined locals for a traditional coffee pouring ceremony ahead of the HSBC Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. The trio are...

Masters Invites for Thaworn Wiratchant and Ryo Ishikawa

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 11 January 2013

Billy Payne, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, has announced that Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant and Japanese star Ryo Ishikawa of Japan have accepted invitations to compete in this year’s Tournament, bringing the current field up to 85. The field will include 21 different nationalities, 16 Masters debutants and six amateurs. “Through our established qualifications, and invitations to select international players not otherwise qualified, we...

Dustin Johnson In The Bag: Tournament Of Champions Winning Clubs

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 9 January 2013

Dustin Johnson shot a closing 68 to win the wind-battered Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Hawaii by four shots from fellow American Steve Stricker. High winds reduced the first event of the season to playing 36 holes on Monday and 18 on Tuesday, but Johnson – who didn’t set foot on the course during either of the brief trial starts – was...

Ryder Cup Stars Confirmed for Qatar Masters

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 8 January 2013

World number four Justin Rose and world number nine Jason Dufner are among the highest-ranked players to confirm their participation for the January Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club. Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup captain José Maria Olazábal will also compete alongside Ryder Cup colleagues Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer and defending champion Paul Lawrie. Rose impressed on his last visit to the Middle...

Jumeirah Group End Rory McIlroy Sponsorship

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 8 January 2013

Rory McIlroy’s expected switch to Nike has moved a step closer with the announcement from the Jumeirah Group that it will not be renewing its sponsorship deal with the Northern Irishman. The world number one is believed to have earned around £4.4m from a five-year deal with the Dubai company. The news comes after Titleist and Oakley also ended relationships with the player late...

Darren Clarke Set To Star in ‘Twenty20’ Golf League

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 7 January 2013

2010 Open Champion Darren Clarke and 2009 Masters winner Angel Cabrera are among four major winners set to tee it up in a new golf league in India next month. The league, that could also feature Michael Campell, Rich Beem and David Howell, will be modelled on the format used in the country’s Twenty20 cricket league. It is the brainchild of Indian...

PGA Tour Battered By 50mph Winds In Hawaii

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 7 January 2013

After Thursday, Friday and Saturday were battered by wind at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, play finally got underway on Sunday, only for it to be postponed again after only an hour. High winds were again the cause, this time measuring at 48mph. The plan now is to play 36 holes from split tees on Monday and 18 on Tuesday to ensure...

Peter Baker signs for Champions of golf

Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 3 January 2013

Former Ryder Cup Star and three time European Tour winner Peter Baker has been unveiled as the latest addition to the team at Champions of Golf, the full-service golf management agency run by brand agency Champions (UK) Plc. As one of the European Tour’s most respected and popular players, Baker will take on responsibility for providing support and care to all...

Lefty and Bubba to star at Phoenix Open

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.

TG 2013 Predictions

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,...

Video: 2013 Breakthrough Player of the Year

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:...

Video: 2013 Major Predictions

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:...

Video: 2013 Rory McIlroy versus Tiger Woods

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...