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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Hanbury Manor is gearing itself up to host its first European Tour event since 1999, when the Seniors roll into the Hertfordshire...
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Steve Stricker, Brian Gay, and Russell Henley, and Korea’s Seung-Yul Noh have qualified for next month’s Open Championship at Royal Troon after high finishes at the FedEx St Jude Classic in Memphis, Tennessee. The PGA Tour event was the sixth tournament in the Open Qualifying Series, which gives players the opportunity to qualify for the season’s third major without having to travel to the UK. Stricker carded a final round 67 to finish in joint second with Phil Mickelson and […]
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