All eyes were set on the first tee at 12:25 p.m. yesterday, as Annika Sorenstam teed off for the first time in over twelve years, alongside major winner Anna Nordqvist and defending champion Madelene Sagstrom at the Gainbridge LPGA. The LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame member made four straight pars to start the day, but disaster struck at the 5th hole, where she ran up a triple-bogey seven.
It has been thirteen years since Annika Sorenstam last stood on the first tee in an official, full-field LPGA Tour event. Although she insists "Not a comeback" it will be interesting to see how one of the all-time greats performs at her home course, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
The Footjoy Premiere Series boasts the latest and best technologies available with a nod to past years' classic golf shoes. FJ has been the number one shoe on the PGA Tour for 75 consecutive years, an impressive streak in any sport.
Murrayshall Country House Hotel and Golf Club, the jewel in the crown of the Perthshire countryside, has announced the appointment of Clarke Lutton as its new Head of Golf.
Tiger Woods suffered severe injuries to his legs in a dramatic car crash in Los Angeles yesterday morning. Rods and screws have been inserted into Woods' right leg after a comminuted open fracture in his right leg. Sucha fracture means the bone was shattered in at least two places and broke through the skin.
Leading Laser Rangefinder brand ZOOM is launching a new flagship product – the ZOOM Focus Tour. Following on from the huge success of its debut Laser the Focus X, the new ZOOM Focus Tour combines every feature that golfers expect from a premium Laser, an elegant classic design reminiscent of vintage cameras, and an affordable price.
The Nairn Golf Club is giving UK golfers the opportunity to book a break with confidence this year with the introduction of a specially reduced fourball rate on the historic club’s newly renovated Championship Course.
It was a resurgent Brooks Koepka on Sunday at the Phoenix Open. After an eighteen-month battle with knee and hip injuries and missed cuts in his last three events the former world number one proved the doubters wrong.
Dustin Johnson earned his second Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers title in three years after holding off the chasing pack to secure a two-stroke victory at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club.
Englishman David Horsey fired seven birdies on his back nine for bogey free round of 61 to take a one shot lead in the opening round of the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers. The four-time European Tour winner came home in just 28 shots to add to earlier birdies on the fifth and sixth holes, setting the early pace on nine under par at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.
What is wrong with Patrick Reed? He is a great golfer but a rather marmite character who seems you either love or hate. Sadly, given his propensity to sail close to the wind with the golf rules, supporters are few and far between.
Richard Sterne produced an impressive eight under par round of 64 to open up a one-shot lead after day one of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
