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Among those likely to be at the fore of the betting market for this The Open Championship at St Andrews this year there is one player who almost always gets ignored because of his simple efficiency and low profile. The golfer in question just happens to be the best active player in the world at...
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Last month’s emotional press conference did nothing to help the speculation over Tiger Woods so it remains a big doubt whether the world No 1 will be in attendance when The Open Championship returns to St Andrews in July. Tiger Woods was victorious the last time the tournament was played at the Old Course, with...
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In amongst all the promises, the apologies and the admissions, the sporting world learned absolutely nothing about Tiger Woods after he revealed he had no idea when he would be returning to the PGA Tour. Rumours had him returning next week, next month, in time for the Masters, not at all this season or never...
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Steve Stricker moved back to the number two spot in the world rankings after his victory in the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club last the weekend on the PGA Tour. The dependable Wisconsin native led for most of the last three rounds and, unlike early last season, showed a good deal of composure...
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Recently, fame-hungry individuals have fed the media’s obsession with prying into the lives of celebrities by fuelling speculation about Tiger Woods‘ private life. It’s become such a focus in the press that one could be forgiven for forgetting that Woods is one of the most talented and successful sportsmen in history. It’s therefore refreshing to...
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With Tiger Woods otherwise engaged the golfing world had been looking to Phil Mickelson to provide some early-season success on the PGA Tour, but instead he has found himself in the headlines for the wrong reasons. In the run-up to the Northern Trust Open much of the coverage has involved Mickelson’s continuing use of the...
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Luke Donald believes the wrist injury which cut short his 2008 season could end up being a blessing in disguise. The Englishman missed the final two majors and the Ryder Cup at the end of last year, but is now preparing for his comeback. Luke Donald is set to take part in the Wentworth PGA...
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Tiger Woods is determined to put right a poor recent record at the Players Championship at Sawgrass. The American is yet to register a top-ten finish at the tournament since winning the so called ‘fifth major’ back in 2001. The Stadium Course at Sawgrass is one of the most famous in golf and Tiger Woods...
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Northern Ireland’s hot prospect Rory Mcllroy has turned down the chance to join the US PGA Tour after finishing 20th at the US Masters last weekend. The youngster was approached by officials during the week who offered him a ‘special temporary membership’ which would have meant that the money he has earned on US events...
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