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Do Players Care About Winning Major Championships?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by | Comments Off on Do Players Care About Winning Major Championships?

One player who believes he is ready to win more Major Championships is Martin Kaymer and feels that The Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes could be the perfect stage for him to claim his second major.

Kaymer admits that early success in his career probably came sooner than expected for him when he was victorious at the 2010 US PGA Championship, before going on to claim the World Number One spot last year.

But Kaymer is only 28 and has a decent record at the British Open finishing tied seventh and tied 12th in the last two and feels his experience over the past two seasons means he would be fully prepared should further Major glory come his way over the next week.

I find it surprising that he said this…..

“It’s difficult to get more motivation if you achieve something so huge, so quickly in your career,” said the Ryder Cup player.

You don’t see the likes of Tiger Woods lacking motivation even after winning 14 majors, 74 PGA Tour titles and staying number one in the world for years.

Is life to easy in tour? Do the players have the hunger that they used to? Does it mean as much to win a major?

 

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McIlroy and Bjorn top leaderboard at halfway stage

Posted on February 10, 2012 by | Comments Off on McIlroy and Bjorn top leaderboard at halfway stage

Thomas Björn gave McIlroy a timely reminder of what happened five months ago after joining Rory in the halfway lead at the Dubai Desert Classic.

US Open Champion McIlroy justified his position after entering the tournament as favourite by adding a 65 to his first round 66 to reach 13 under par.

Bjorn has matched him shot-for-shot so far and now finds himself in a battle with not only the World Number Two, but also with Westwood and Kaymer who are lurking right behind him and ready to pounce.

Kaymer had the first hole-in-one of his life, (yes life) on the 186 yard seventh  as he reached 11 under with a 67, while Lee Westwood‘s 65 for ten under included birdies on the last three holes.

All is set for a another great weekend in Dubai which always seems to have an exciting finish!

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Kaymer hopes he can continue Abu Dhabi success

Posted on January 25, 2012 by | Comments Off on Kaymer hopes he can continue Abu Dhabi success

Martin Kaymer goes into the HSBC Golf Championship this week believing he is under the radar as he looks to continue his phenomenal record in the Abu Dhabi Tournament.

The World Number Four has won the event two years running at  the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, having finished second in 2009 and first in 2008.

Such a great track record would usually make the former US PGA Championship winner a hot favourite, but an incredibly strong field has come together in the desert to the extent that Kaymer does not even consider his three-ball with Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia the main attraction. ( I think he’s talking about Tiger! )

“I’m not playing in that group tomorrow, if you want to call it the best group to watch or the most entertaining. I know that people will want see Tiger, the Number One in the world [Luke Donald] and Rory McIlroy so that’s a great group to watch.

I for one can’t wait to see these great players battling it out around a truly superb golf course! Make sure you tune in tomorrow to get all the latest scores.

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Rory Pulls Out Of Seve Trophy

Posted on September 1, 2011 by | Comments Off on Rory Pulls Out Of Seve Trophy

US Open champion Rory McIlroy has pulled out of Great Britain and Ireland’s team for the Seve Trophy.

 22-year-old Rory was part of the winning side two years ago and cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal had said he wanted to see as mny big names as possible play especially the US Open Champion.

But McIlroy said he wanted some time off, as he had 12 weeks on the road ahead to look forward to.”I want to spend some time at home and do a few things before I head off on that big run,” said McIlroy.

Britain’s Lee Westwood has yet to confirm his attendance while world number one Luke Donald, Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter, Martin Laird and Justin Rose are likely to be absent because of the FedEx Cup play-offs in America.

McIlroy is due to tee of in the first round of the European Masters in Crans-Montana, Switzerland on Thursday in his first event since injuring his right arm at the US PGA Championship earlier this month.

“Now it’s not painful,” he said. “It’s more like a numb sensation, like if someone gives you a dead arm.

“It’s nearly 100% and I’m happy with it.”

The world number six has been in the United States with new girlfriend Caroline  Wozniacki, the current No.1 tennis player in the world as she is currently playing at the US open.

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2012 Ryder Cup Race Set To Begin

Posted on August 31, 2011 by | Comments Off on 2012 Ryder Cup Race Set To Begin

Ryder Cup Qualifying Starts On Thursday

The battle for 2012 Ryder Cup places is set to unfold as the first event in the race for qualification draws closer.

The European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre starts tomorrow with six players from the victorious 2010 team in the field.

“I’m excited the qualification period is starting. It will be interesting to see how the players perform,” said Europe’s 2012 Captain, Jose Maria Olazabel.

Ten players will qualify automatically, with Olazabal choosing two wildcards.

Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy, Martin Kaymer, Miguel Angel Jimenez and brothers Edoardo and Francesco Molinari begin their campaigns in the Swiss Alps.

Five players automatically qualify through the European Tour‘s points list, with another five decided by the world rankings.

Luke Donald, Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter and Padraig Harrington will all be looking for solid performances in the latest round of the FedEx Cup play-offs, which take place in Boston on Friday.

“It is going to be very difficult to make the team – to be one of the top five on the European points list or the world points list is going to be tough,” added Olazabal.

“The players will have to play really well to make it and I am sure they are preparing themselves to peak at the right times so that we can have the best chance to win.”

The 2012 Ryder Cup takes place at the Medinah Country Club in Illinois in September 2012.

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Donald Looks To Claim Number One Slot Back From Westwood

Posted on May 19, 2011 by | Comments Off on Donald Looks To Claim Number One Slot Back From Westwood

Luke Donald has another opportunity to claim the world number one slot from Lee Westwood at the World Match Play Championship in Marbella, which started earlier on today.

Westwood leads the field for the new format, with 24 players in eight groups of three and the top two progressing to the knock-out phase which will take place across the weekend.

Should Donald win, he will become the first player to win two match play titles on both sides of the Atlantic.

“I enjoy the challenge of one against one over 18 holes,” he said.

Donald beat Martin Kaymer in the final of the WGC-Accenture Match Play in February and has since been in decent form.

The Englishman has made 12 top-10 finishes in his previous 13 tournaments, surging up the world rankings to second behind Ryder Cup team-mate Lee Westwood, who goes into the tournament at the Finca Cortesin course on the back of successive titles in Indonesia and Korea.

The match play event is returning to the European Tour after a 12-month absence.

“I think my records in the Ryder Cup, Walker Cup, the Match Play this year speak for themselves,” said Donald.

Westwood is in fine form himself,  after winning the recent Ballantine’s Championship.

“We play a lot of individual stroke play and match play is a different feel and mindset. It’s certainly nice to break it up.”

World number one Westwood will be up against Dane Anders Hansen and Australian Aaron Baddeley, while Donald faces holder Ross Fisher and Ryan Moore.

You can keep up with all the latest scores by clicking here.

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Golf Stars Impressed With 2018 Ryder Cup Venue

Posted on May 18, 2011 by | Comments Off on Golf Stars Impressed With 2018 Ryder Cup Venue

Golf stars Martin Kaymer and Luke Donald are in agreeance that Le Golf National in Paris will make a great Ryder Cup venue. They were speaking as France were awarded the 2018 tournament ahead of Spain, Germany, Portugal and Holland.

“France had a very strong bid and had a lot of support from the French government. I think the most important thing is that they have a fantastic golf course,” said  Kaymer who won the French Open there in 2009, and is currently number 3 in the world rankings.

“That golf course that they have there, I think it’s made for The Ryder Cup. It’s great for the spectators, especially the last five holes. I think France will do a fantastic job, as well.”

Donald, the world number two, said:

“From an outsider’s view, France is a very logical choice. It has a great course already, great accommodations there, the Trianon Palace and the Palace of Versailles. They can do a lot of fun events down in Paris. I think it will be a great event.

“I played The French Open last year. It’s a linksy style course, it’s tough, it’s tight, great finish. There should not be any complaints about the course. I think it will be a fantastic venue.”

Asked if he would like to be there himself, Donald replied: “Yeah, I would love to. It’s 2018, so seven years, I’ll be 40. Hopefully I’m still chugging along. I kind of have that kind of game where hopefully I can keep competing for a long time.”

What are your views? Are you happy that it’s gone to France? Let me know!

 

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