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BURKE EARNS US OPEN CALL UP

Hertfordshire’s Hannah Burke has secured a late call up for the US Women’s Open Championship, which tees off at CordeValle Golf Club in California on July 7. Burke, who is attached to Mid Herts Golf Club, was the first alternate from the European sectional qualifier held at Buckinghamshire Golf Club last month, and following a number of withdrawals now finds herself about to make her debut in the US Open. She earned the spot after making a birdie putt on the […] The post BURKE EARNS US OPEN CALL UP appeared first on Golf News.

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BURKE EARNS US OPEN CALL UP

Hertfordshire’s Hannah Burke has secured a late call up for the US Women’s Open Championship, which tees off at CordeValle Golf Club in... The post BURKE EARNS US OPEN CALL UP appeared first on Golf News.

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FALDO JOINS SKY COMMENTARY TEAM FOR OPEN AT TROON

While Sir Nick Faldo retired from playing in the Open Championship last year, the six-time major champion will still be working at Royal Troon later this month, after Sky Sports revealed that it has signed up Britain’s most successful golfer to head their commentary team as they take over live coverage from the BBC. Faldo is regarded as one of the best commentators in the game, with his contracts with the American network CBS, as well as the Golf Channel, […] The post FALDO JOINS SKY COMMENTARY TEAM FOR OPEN AT TROON appeared first on Golf News.

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CLARKE DEFENDS MCILROY’S DECISION TO SWERVE OLYMPICS

European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke says he understands why so many top players, including Rory McIlroy, have decided not to take part in the golf tournament at next month’s Olympic Games in Brazil. Clarke, who was hosting the Costa Smeralda Invitational in Sardinia last week before heading to the French Open, said players from both sides of the Atlantic were facing busy summers and would be lacking proper time off ahead of the Ryder Cup if they played in Rio. […] The post CLARKE DEFENDS MCILROY’S DECISION TO SWERVE OLYMPICS appeared first on Golf News.

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