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This years U.S. Open in San Francisco

Posted on April 17, 2012 by | Comments Off on This years U.S. Open in San Francisco

This years U.S. Open Golf Championship will be held at the historic Olympic Club, in San Francisco. The  dates for the Championship are June 14-17, 2012.

The U.S. Open has been hosted at this venue four times before. They were in 1955, 1966, 1987 and 1998. This event presents golfers around the world with the chance to watch the world’s best professionals compete on this classic and prestigious stage, and to play some of America’s finest public golf courses including Pasatiempo Golf Club, CordeValle, Pebble Beach, and Spyglass Hill.

It really is a truly beautiful setting in this part of the world, and all the top players love playing down the west coast of America with most of it’s courses having spectacular ocean views.

All the players will be looking to hone there game in time for June the 14th and will all be looking to lift that huge trophy. McIlroy will be defending this time around. I don’t know what to expect from him after his lackluster Masters performance a couple of weeks back. I get the feeling it will be much of the same?

I’m sure all the talk will be on him and Tiger again, let’s just hope they don’t let us down this time and give us something to get excited about!

I will be  covering this tournament in more detail nearer the time.

Until then….. Happy golfing

James

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Louis shows great bouncebackability

Posted on April 16, 2012 by | Comments Off on Louis shows great bouncebackability

Second at  the Masters. Third in Houston, but Louis Oosthuizen finally clinched the victory his recent form richly deserved at the Maybank Malaysian Open.

The South African soon got over the fact of losing in a play-off and being pipped to a second Major Championship by Bubba Watson at Augusta National last Sunday and the tiredness of a 30-hour journey and clocking up over 10,000 miles over the last 3 weeks to win by three shots at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.

When you factor in travelling across 12 time zones, and with storm disruptions on Friday and Saturday which left the 2010 Open Champion with 26 holes to play on the final day. This was a remarkable performance as Oosthuizen carded a closing 68 for a 17 under par total, with all four of his rounds sub-70.

Louis has always been a favourite of mine, and he has such a simple, beautiful golf swing. I wouldn’t be surprised if he challenge for another major this year and didn’t even win one. The South African players seem to have a grit and determination and greater mental strength that other players don’t.

The loss at the Masters must have been hard to take but like McIlroy showed last term you have to bounce back straight away otherwise it can effect you for years and it becomes harder to learn how to win again.

Well done Louis!

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Donald is ready to win a major, but will he?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by | Comments Off on Donald is ready to win a major, but will he?

Luke Donald back at world number one will be looking to build on his impressive record at the Masters Tournament when he makes his eighth appearance at Augusta National next week.

A year ago Donald finished four shots behind winner Charl Schwartzel in a share of fourth place to take his total of top ten finishes at the first Major of the season to three in seven appearances, with tied third back in 2005 on his debut being his best finish yet.

Donald ran up a double bogey in the final round on the par three 12th hole, where his tee shot found Rae’s Creek adjacent to the green, the early momentum he had gained may have propelled him to his first Major title.

As it was, Donald was unable to stop the fast-finishing Schwartzel from claiming his first Green Jacket in spectacular fashion, but Donald is determined to make amends this time around after going so close last year.

Donald is ready to win, he has the talent to win and he is knocking on the door week in week out, but will he open the door next week?

The Masters starts next Thursday, the main coverage is on Sky now, but I think the BBC are showing highlights or maybe even a little bit of live coverage.

If you get the bug after watching the Masters and want a golf lessons to learn how the pro’s do it, then click here to send me an email and I will be more than happy to help.

James

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Woods ends win drought at Bay Hill and is now eyeing up the Masters

Posted on March 26, 2012 by | Comments Off on Woods ends win drought at Bay Hill and is now eyeing up the Masters

Tiger Woods can now turn his attentions to trying to win a fifth Masters title after claiming his first PGA Tour title for well over 2 years at Bay Hill.

The 14 time major winner is now warming up for the first major of the year with a five-shot victory over Graeme McDowell at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

“I’m excited about the Masters,” said the 36-year-old, who has won 14 majors.

Woods made an incredible recovery after pulling out of his last event two weeks ago with an Achilles tendon strain that initially seemed likely to threaten his participation at Augusta. Nobody could have foreseen this happening, not even Tiger.

Chasing a seventh Bay Hill title, and 98th professional victory, Woods held a one-shot lead over Northern Ireland’s McDowell going into the final round in Florida and carded a final-day two-under 70 to wrap up the win.

“It’s always fun to play there and I’m looking forward to going to Augusta with the momentum I’ve built here.”

I made a prediction a couple of months back that Woods and McIlroy would be fighting it out at the final day of the masters, let’s hope for great viewing that’s going to be the case.

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Rock and Manassero fight it out for Augusta spot

Posted on March 22, 2012 by | Comments Off on Rock and Manassero fight it out for Augusta spot

Matteo Manassero and Robert Rock go head-to-head Today with a place in the Masters Tournament up for grabs.

Robert Rock beat Tiger Woods two months ago and since winning in Abu Dhabi Rock has slipped from 55th to 57th in the world, but he has this one last chance to climb into the top 50 and earn a debut at Augusta National.

The 34 year old  Englishmen could make it by coming first or second in the Trophée Hassan II at the Royal Palace course in Agadir, although a runner-up finish might see him thwarted by others – Ernie Els included – competing at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida.

For the young Italian, currently 61st, only a victory will do and his second place at the Open de Andalucía Costa del Sol last Sunday takes him into the event full of confidence and high hopes.

Rock was one off the lead at halfway last year at this very same course, but rather than grabbing his first victory dropped back to 19th finishing eight strokes behind fellow Englishman David Horsey.

Should be an exciting week of golf, make sure you’re watching!

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Beautiful Golf Course Inspires Daly

Posted on March 21, 2012 by | Comments Off on Beautiful Golf Course Inspires Daly

American John Daly the two-time major winner says the Golf du Palais Royal course for this week’s Trophée Hassan II is “one of the nicest courses that I have ever seen and played”.

The course is situated in the grounds of the Royal Palace of Agadir, and Daly says such an exclusive venue gives the event that bit of added excitement.

“This golf course is just beautiful and it is probably more difficult to get on here than it is to play Augusta National,” said the 45 year old.

Daly has been showing signs of a return to form with a fourth-placed finish in Qatar earlier this year, before an injury slowed him down on his good start to the year.

But the Daly insists he is ready to put himself back in contention this week, and will be trying to get back the form that he found earlier in the season.

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The Masters is around the corner now – Plus a review of my betting tips

Posted on March 14, 2012 by | Comments Off on The Masters is around the corner now – Plus a review of my betting tips

Just a few weeks now until the season really starts to kick in and the fair weather golfers come out of the closet and get the bug back for golf again. Who wouldn’t get the bug back for golf after watching the Masters which starts on April 3rd!

If you’re not up to scratch with the history of the Masters and the past winners then click here to see the complete list of past champions. Alternatively click here to check the Masters website and all the information you need to know about the wonderful tournament.

If you missed them before then here are my bets for the Masters and the rest of the majors.

The Masters –  Tiger Woods                                                                                                                                            Steve Stricker                                                                                                                                          Luke Donald                                                                                                                                            Rory McIlroy

The US Open –  Jason Day                                                                                                                                                 Webb Simpson                                                                                                                                       Steve Stricker                                                                                                                                          Sergio Garcia

The Open –   Sergio Gacria                                                                                                                                          M. Mannasero                                                                                                                                        Rory McIlroy                                                                                                                                          Lee Westwood

The US PGA – Sergio Garcia                                                                                                                                           Luke Donald                                                                                                                                             Bubba Watson                                                                                                                                         Ricky Fowler

 

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Rose holds on after late charge from McIlroy and Watson

Posted on March 12, 2012 by | Comments Off on Rose holds on after late charge from McIlroy and Watson

England’s Justin Rose notched up his fourth on the USPGA Tour at the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral, in Florida.

Rose from Hampshire was three shots back to Bubba Watson at the start of the day and had it all to do seeing how Bubba had been playing over the first three days.

But, with Watson making mistake after mistake, and world number one Rory McIlroy’s late charge just falling short even after a holed out bunker for eagle in the closing four holes and Tiger Woods retiring with an Achilles injury , Rose held his nerve.

A final round two-under 70 was enough to win by a shot from Watson, who missed a 10-foot birdie putt at 18 after probably the shot of the week from the right hand side rough after a wayward drive.

“There’s been a lot of hard work going on in my game,” said Rose. “And days like this make it all worthwhile.

Former world number one Donald had  a respectable week finishing on -12 and showed some of the form which got him to the top spot in the first place.

Roll on the Masters!

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McIlroy and Woods will be world No.1 & 2

Posted on March 5, 2012 by | Comments Off on McIlroy and Woods will be world No.1 & 2

If anyone watched The Honda Classic last night then they would have noticed how far Rory McIlroy has come as a player over the last 12 months, and even more impressively after the total collapse on the final day of the masters.

He has gone from strength to strength and maybe should have won more tournaments than he has done but let’s not forget he is only 22!

I think we saw last night what the next couple of years hold for us in the battle for world no.1 and for majors, because Tiger is back on the prowl and he won’t lay down and let the young cub being Rory McIlroy take over easily. Believe me Tiger is back and is hungrier than ever and the thought of him and Rory pairing up on the final of the Masters is a mouth watering prospect for all of us!

McIlroy is an old head on young shoulders and Tiger is a slightly confused head on very experienced shoulders, I for one am really looking forward to the season ahead, could be one of the best for a long time. Let’s not forget about Mickelson too!

Please feel free to leave any comments, I would like to discuss things more about this great game that we all love!

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Westwood and McIlroy have years of rivalry ahead

Posted on March 1, 2012 by | Comments Off on Westwood and McIlroy have years of rivalry ahead

Lee Westwood is relishing the current rivalry with Rory McIlroy as he prepares to partner Tiger Woods at this weeks Honda Classic.

Westwood who lost to McIlroy in the thrilling and quite brilliant WGC Match Play semi-final on Sunday as they both chased Luke Donald’s world number one spot.

“If I’m going to have a rivalry, I would like it to be with Rory,” said world number three Westwood.

“He’s arguably the hottest player on the planet right now.”

McIlroy, lost to American Hunter Mahan in the Match Play final to remain at number two in the world, but with Donald not playing this week, McIlroy can lead the way as No.1 if he wins at Palm Beach Gardens on Sunday and if he gets there he’s going to be hard to budge.

Owing to the number of world ranking points on offer, Westwood will have to wait until next week’s WGC-Cadillac Championship in Miami for his next opportunity to regain the top spot he relinquished to Donald at the PGA Championship at Wentworth last May.

If you want to improve your game and enjoy some great battles on the golf course yourself this year then why not contact me and I can advise you on how to do that!

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