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Justin Thomas found himself in very unfamiliar territory with the double major winner comfortably missing the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a most uncomfortable pair of 79s here at Bay Hill The also 16-time PGA Tour champ has returned to action for the first time since last September’s Ryder Cup, having spent the last five months recovering from a back injury. While a big specatator attendance appreciated his appearance it didn’t go to plan as the 32-year-old American crashing to last place ...

It is a couple of days shy of a month before Rory McIlroy’s proud reign as Masters Champion will end and, as such, he will under August National Golf Club rules only be allowed to  wear the famed Green Jacket within the clubhouse and grounds of Augusta National. In the past near twelve months McIlroy has endeared himself to sports fans around the globe sporting his own 38 regular Augusta National Green Jacet. He’s worn his Green Jacket during a “victory tour” to various locations, ...

New dad Bob MacIntyre admits it’s becoming difficult, in the nicest of ways, leaving the family house since the January 28th birth of son Findlay to his partner Shannon Hartley. MacIntyre finds himself still being congratulated by fellow players, caddies, Tour officials, members of the media and the golfing public alike at each new tournament he attends following Findlay’s birth. Somewhat fortunate this week’s $20m Arnold Palmer Invitational is a ‘home’ event for ...

It’s your shout G Mac after the Irish golfer brilliantly recorded the 14th ace in LIV Golf history with his hole-in-one, a 7-iron at the 181-yard fifth in Friday’s second round of the HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong Open. It is McDowell’s 15th career ace but alas there was no gleaming new car but the customary handshakes and, of course, the honour on the next tee of the host Fanling course. YOU’RE SHOUT, G MAC As @Graeme_McDowell brilliantly collects the 15th ACE of his career day two ...

LIV Golf’s top-star Jon Rahm is lurking largely and just two rounds to play at HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong. Rahm posted a lucky 13th hole eagle ‘3’ along with seven birdies and a lone bogey, in a score of 62 to be just two back of the leadind pair of Dean Burmester and Carlos Ortiz. Burmester signed for a 64 and Ortiz adding a 66 to his opening 60 to tied at 14-under while Belgium’s Thomas Detry added a bogey-free, five-under 67 to be in third place 13-under. The Dubai-based ...

Renowned golf coach Dr.Kiran Kanwar was honoured yesterday as a guest speaker At Golf Business Technology Conference in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Kanwar addressed the gathering on the benefit of over 34-years experience as a golf instructor. Her experience and achievements include: Winner of National Championship (India) LPGA Master instructor with a thesis on causes of swing-related injury Ph.D. in Kinesiology with specialization in Biomechanics, Anatomy, Sports Injury (4.0 GPA, Texas Woman’s University) MS ...

Jonathon Vegas was second out on day one but quickly proceeded to produce a sizzling putting display and put himself high up the board on day one of the Arnold Palmer Invitational here at Bay Hill. Vegas needed just 23 putts in a super opening round of a five-under 67 to still be among the leaders early in the afternoon of the $20m event. The effort is his best score in 13 rounds this new season. The very affable 41-year-old Venezuelan has won four times on the PGA Tour and could be staring at a ...