Posted on July 15, 2013 1 Comment
What a week for the PGA and European Tours, as both events end up going to playoffs with great finishes. Phil Mickelson was able to triumph in Scotland over Branden Grace at Castle Stuart, while 19-year old Jordan Spieth became the first teenager since 1931 to win on the PGA Tour, outlasting David Hearn and […]
Posted on July 14, 2013 1 Comment
Phil Mickelson was able to defeat Branden Grace on the first playoff hole to win the 2013 Scottish Open at Castle Stuart Golf Links. What Happened Mickelson started the day in the final group alongside Sweden’s Henrik Stenson, and he needed just a par on the par-5 18th to secure the victory, but […]
Posted on July 9, 2013 Leave a Comment
In his last tune-up before defending his Open Championship title, Ernie Els heads up the field as the European Tour heads to Castle Stuart for the 2013 Scottish Open. 2013 Scottish Open Fact Sheet Course: Castle Stuart Golf Links Location: Inverness, Scotland Yardage: 7,193 yards, par 72 Defending Champion: Jeev Milkha Singh Five Consensus Favourites: […]
Posted on July 8, 2013 1 Comment
There weren’t a whole lot of GIFable moments this week in the golf world, mostly because the Greenbrier on the PGA Tour was about as boring as humanly possible. Still though, we’ve got some stuff to take a look at from Graeme McDowell’s win in France, and Jonas Blixt’s triumph in West Virginia.
Posted on July 7, 2013 Leave a Comment
Graeme McDowell’s final round 67 at the Alstom Open de France was more than enough as the rest of the field crumbled in front of him. What Happened McDowell entered the final round paired with South Africa’s Richard Sterne, tied at the top at 5-under par. McDowell started hot, birdieing the first hole, […]
Posted on July 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
The gorgeous Le Golf National in Paris will host the European Tour and many Ryder Cup stars this week for the Alstom Open de France. 2013 Alstom Open de France Fact Sheet Course: Le Golf National Location: Paris, France Yardage: 7,347 yards, par 71 Defending Champion: Marcel Siem Five Consensus Favourites: Martin Kaymer, Luke Donald, […]
Posted on July 1, 2013 Leave a Comment
It wasn’t the best week for big name players, as many either missed the cut (McIlroy, McDowell, Mahan), couldn’t contend (Scott, Day, Watney), or just couldn’t play due to injury (Woods), but a couple of name-brand players were able to come away victorious on both the PGA and European Tours, including one who desperately needed […]
Posted on June 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
Paul Casey fired a final round 67 at Carton House to get his first win in two and a half years at the 2013 Irish Open. What Happened Joost Luiten and Pablo Larrazabal entered Sunday’s round in the final group, with Luiten one shot ahead of Larrazabal at 13-under par. Both players struggled […]
Posted on June 27, 2013 Leave a Comment
The European Tour is known for producing some high quality, viral video, but there latest one tops them all. It features Rory McIlroy taking on a robot, who needles him about everything from Tiger Woods to his new Nike contract while they try to hit golf balls into washing machines. It’s definitely worth your […]
Posted on June 25, 2013 Leave a Comment
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell head up the field this week in Ireland, as the European Tour returns to Canton House for the first time since 2006 for the 38th playing of the Irish Open. 2013 Irish Open Fact Sheet Course: Carton House GC – Montgomerie Course Location: Kildare, Ireland Yardage: 7,301 yards, par […]