Becoming a Major champion has freed Dustin Johnson to realise his potential – now the new world No1 can become a prolific winner February 20, 2017 It became apparent towards the end of last year that Dustin Johnson was bound for the top of the rankings and on Sunday at Riviera he followed it through by winning the Genesis Open. Victory lifted Johnson to world No1 for the first time in his career and he did it in magnificent style. He [...]
Jordan Spieth is rediscovering his all-conquering 2015 form just as the Masters looms February 13, 2017 In his book about coaching Tiger Woods, The Big Miss, Hank Haney emphasises just how much the leading players focus on the Majors above all else. With the Masters just a few weeks away, many will already have one eye on Augusta. So it is interesting to see who has already hit their stride this [...]
Danny Willett’s wait for a win goes on as Masters champion lets three-shot lead slip in Malaysia February 12, 2017 England’s Danny Willett missed the chance to claim his first title since last year’s Masters as he suffered a final-day collapse at the Maybank Championship in Malaysia on Sunday. Willett led by three going into the last round but carded a 73 that left him tied for fifth place on 15 under par, four shots [...]
Tiger Woods adds to doubts over his future by admitting he may never play pain-free again February 8, 2017 Injury-riddled former world No1 Tiger Woods has fuelled concerns that he may never be competitive again by conceding that he is unable to play without pain. His admission comes after the 14-time Major winner withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic after just one disappointing round last week, citing back spasms. Woods has not won a [...]
Sergio Garcia and Hideki Matsuyama underline their Masters credentials February 6, 2017 The Masters may still be a couple of months away but we got a glimpse of two possible contenders over the last few days as they swept to wins on the European and PGA Tours. Sergio Garcia produced his usual magnificent golf to claim a commanding wire-to-wire victory at the Dubai Desert Classic, his first [...]
Sergio Garcia ends European Tour drought at Dubai Desert Classic February 5, 2017 Spain’s Sergio Garcia toasted an early-season tonic after claiming his first European Tour title for three years at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. Garcia carded a blemish-free final round of 69 to finish on 19 under par and complete a wire-to-wire victory. Open champion Henrik Stenson was Garcia’s closest challenger on 16 under par, [...]
Tiger Woods denies injury as he fights to make cut at Dubai Desert Classic February 2, 2017 Former world No1 Tiger Woods insisted he was not struggling with injury after a birdie-free opening round at the Dubai Desert Classic left him in danger of missing the cut. Woods, who also missed the cut at Torrey Pines last week, carded a five-over-par 77 at Emirates Golf Club to trail leader Sergio Garcia by 12 [...]
Tommy Fleetwood’s Abu Dhabi win and why your first golf coach is like your first love January 23, 2017 I always think that your first golf coach is a little like your first love; they know about your game and how you have developed better than anyone else. After his first win for three and a half years, Tommy Fleetwood may agree with that sentiment. His success at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on [...]
Golf’s world top 10 has never been as strong as it is now – and it makes for a fascinating season January 16, 2017 When Graeme Storm stepped off the last green at Vilamoura in October, having just missed the par putt he needed to retain his European Tour card, his world must have been shattered. Storm had been among a number of players still vying to make the top 111 on the order of merit – the cut-off [...]
Graeme Storm capitalises on reprieve to see off Rory McIlroy and win first European Tour title for 10 years January 15, 2017 Forgotten man Graeme Storm completed his remarkable turnaround in fortunes over the last three months by beating world No2 Rory McIlroy to the South African Open on Sunday. Storm looked to have missed out on his tour card by the slimmest of margins when he bogeyed the last at the Portugal Masters in October, only [...]
