Easy for Rory but Lowry made to sweat by McDowell in San Francisco
The churlishness of Jason Dufner when it came to conceding putts provoked a tit-for-tat response from an irked-looking Rory McIlroy who still crushed the former US PGA champion 5 and 4 in the first round of the matches in the WGC – Cadillac Match Play in San Francisco.
Harrington will be hoping for more than just "better"
Padriag Harrington watches a birdie putt wriggle in the side door at the seventh in final round of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda. There was a certain sadness in Padraig Harrington’s comments at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda where he finished 11 strokes behind Masters champion Adam Scott on three over par."Overgolfed" Harrington ready for long winter break
Padraig Harrington is happier in himself these days. But he also admits he needs to get away from tournament play for close to 10 weeks this winter. Call it burn out, call it frustration. Call it the effects of several years of over expectation and under performance. Whatever you want to call it, Padraig Harrington admits he needs a break. A long break.
McIlroy back in the ball game after sensational Oak Hill finish
Rory McIlroy is six shots off the lead with a round to go at the US PGA. Photo: Anthony Powter/www.golffile.ieWatch out. Rory McIlroy has that Quail Hollow feeling again after he produced a sensational birdie-birdie finish to give himself an outside chance of US PGA glory at Oak Hill.Class act Rose breaks Mickelson's heart at Merion
Justin Rose poses with the U.S. Open trophy after the final round at the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. on Sunday, June 16, 2013. (Copyright USGA/Joel Kowsky) Justin Rose put on a display of sheer class as a golfer and a sportsman to consign his early career struggles to history and capture his first major championship with a two-stroke US Open victory over eternal bridesmaid Phil Mickelson and Australian’s Jason Day at a punishing Merion last night.Donald regains world No 1 spot; Dufner wins
The game of musical chairs that is the battle for the number one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking continued in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans when Luke Donald finished third to return to the summit of the game for the third time in his career.Luke Donald clinched an impressive third place finish in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans to overtake Rory McIlroy and go to world No 1 for the third time in less than a year.Donald on No 1 trail again as G-Mac and Bubba struggle
Graeme McDowell watches his approach to the 15th in the second round of the Zurich Classic of New OrelansGraeme McDowell made the cut on the limit after a disappointing 73 as Luke Donald kept alive his chances of regaining the world No 1 ranking from Rory McIlroy in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
The Englishman must finish solo seventh at worst to go back to No 1 and he took a step in the right direction when he bounced back from an opening 73 with a faultless seven under par 65 to climb 80 places to tied 22nd at halfway.
Keegan Bradley's Irish roots
Keegan Bradley is proud of his Irish roots. Picture Fran Caffrey/www.golffile.ieHeroic US PGA champion Keegan Bradley wants to dig up his Irish roots and make an appearance in the Irish Open.
And his legendary aunt Pat Bradley - a Hall of Fame player and the winner of six major titles - reckons it was his “Irish toughness” that helped him come back from a 15th hole triple bogey to snatch the Wanamaker Trophy from Jason Dufner after a heart-stopping play-off.