Colin Montgomerie survived an agonising wait to secure a place in the 145th Open at Royal Troon in Final Qualifying at Gailes Links in Scotland. After carding rounds of 66 and 71 for a five-under-par total, the 53-year-old Scot had to wait two hours before learning that he had progressed from the Ayrshire venue through the Open Qualifying Series. The eight-time Order of Merit winner is a member at Royal Troon, where his father James was the secretary, and will play […]
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Colin Montgomerie survived an agonising wait to secure a place in the 145th Open at Royal Troon in Final Qualifying at Gailes...
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Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Olympic Games in Rio because of concerns about the Zika virus. In a statement, the 27 year old said: “My health and my family’s health comes before everything else. Even though the risk of infection from the Zika virus is considered low, it is a risk nonetheless and a risk I am unwilling to take.” McIlroy added: “I trust the Irish people will understand my decision. The unwavering support I receive every time […]
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Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Olympic Games in Rio because of concerns about the Zika virus. In a statement, the...
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Hanbury Manor is gearing itself up to host its first European Tour event since 1999, when the Seniors roll into the Hertfordshire venue later this summer for the Willow Senior Classic, which takes place from August 26-28. A completely new tournament on the over-50s circuit, the Willow Senior Classic offers a unique format, with amateur golfers being able to play alongside professionals along the same lines as the Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews. And unlike other pro-am tournaments on […]
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