Martin Kaymer Goes Way Low For Abu Dhabi Lead: It could be that the notion the bookmakers erred in putting Martin Kaymer ahead of Lee Westwood in their pre-tournament rankings was unwarranted as the young German has just one bogey over his first two rounds opening up a three shot lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Kaymer’s... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Friday, January 21, 2011 - 20:16
Boo Weekley Shoots 66, Now the Tournament Favourite at the Hope: Boo Weekley, when asked on Wednesday, said the only thing he really wants in 2011 is to win and with a 66 in round two he’s put himself in a good spot to achieve his goal as he’s tied for the lead with Tour rookie Jhonattan Vegas at the Bob Hope Classic. Weekley had what was easily his... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Friday, January 21, 2011 - 07:24
Charl Schwartzel Stays Atop European Golf After Round One in Abu Dhabi: Many, this column included, chalked up Charl Schwartzel’s win last week at the Joburg Open as mostly the product of a weak field, but it could be he’s simply on top of his game as Schwartzel shot an 8-under 64 to grab a one shot lead at the star studded Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 21:23
Kaymer Favoured Over the World’s #1 in Abu Dhabi: Martin Kaymer won the 2010 PGA Championship and that seems to be enough for the bookies to put him ahead of Lee Westwood heading to round one of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. The golf world’s newest major champion hasn’t played since the end of November ending his season with a... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 23:05
Appleby and Maruyama Tied Heading to 36 Hole Sunday in Hawaii: Stuart Appleby and Shigeki Maruyama share the lead at 10-under after round two of the Sony Open in Hawaii, but there’s a lot left to be decided as the field will play 36 holes on Sunday after Thursday was washed out by rain. Appleby followed up his opening 64 with a 66 on Saturday, but only... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 07:55
Schwartzel The Prohibitive Favourite Despite a 3-Way Tie in Joburg: Charl Schwartzel shot his third straight round in the 60’s on Saturday, but didn’t end up separating himself from the other contenders and will head to final 18 tied with Thomas Aiken and Garth Mulroy at the Joburg Open. Schwartzel didn’t throw away shots as he did on Friday... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 07:18
Appleby Takes One Shot Lead Over Kuchar at the Sony: Stuart Appleby shot a clean 6-under par 64 to take a one shot lead over 2010 money leader Matt Kuchar at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Appleby looks to get his first win early this season after getting his only win of 2010 at the late season McGladrey Classic. The Aussie Tour veteran struggled last... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Saturday, January 15, 2011 - 23:23
Schwartzel Goes Low and is Tied For The Lead in Joburg: Charl Schwartzel lived up to yesterday’s billing from the books and shot a near perfect 61 to get into a three-way tie for the lead heading to the weekend at the Joburg Open. Schwartzel made 5 birdies on each side and didn’t drop a single shot in his second round. He now sits at... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Saturday, January 15, 2011 - 19:50
Rain Washes Out Thursday at Sony Open in Hawaii: Heavy overnight rains at Waialae Country Club washed out Thursday’s first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. The first round will now be played on Friday, with the second round set for Saturday. The final two rounds are scheduled for Sunday. The cut will be to the number nearest 60 rather... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Friday, January 14, 2011 - 05:30
Aiken Now The Favourite as Oosthuizen Withdraws in Joburg: Louis Oosthuizen’s bid for a second straight European Tour victory didn’t even get off the first tee on Thursday as the Open champion withdrew from the Joburg Open for unspecified reasons making countryman Thomas Aiken the favourite heading to round two. Aiken fired a clean 7-under 64... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 22:36