Montgomerie Plays Favorites with Luke Donald

Ken Jowdy File delivers this news about European Golfer of the Year candidate Luke Donald.  Colin Montgomerie’s is casting his vote for Luke Donald for European Golfer of the Year despite Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke both surpassing the Englishman by winning majors.

For more read below.

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/donald_s_display_makes_him_scot_s_pick_for...

A Look at the Most Unwieldy PGA Tournament Names

The Ken Jowdy File brings you this fun piece. With the rise of corporate sponsors and celebrity hosts, PGA Tournament names have taken on a life of their own.  The Bleacher Report brings you the most ridiculous tournament names such as the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.  For the full list, read here.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/940985-most-unwieldy-pga-tour-tournament-n...

LPGA Star Doesn't Want to Play with the Boys

Ken Jowdy report brings you this news from the PGA.  The LPGA's number one golfer Yani Tseng rejected an opportunity Monday to play a PGA Tour event, turning down an offer from the Puerto Rican Open. 
For more read here.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/golf/fl-yani-tseng-turns-down-pga-1108-20111108,0,1663599.story

PGA Money List is Accurate Indicator of Good Golfers

Ken Jowdy Report brings you this article from John Berry.   Following the money list winners leads to some accurate statistics. For more read here.
http://www.record-bee.com/ci_19221993

Golfers Improve with the Power of Suggestion

Ken Jowdy Review gets scientific.  A new study finds that golfers significantly improved their putting ability when they believed the putter they were using belonged to a celebrity golfer.

For more information read below.

 

http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2011/10/the-case-of-the-haunted-golf-cl...

Rory McIlrory Gets Rid of Chubby

Ken Jowdy File brings you this article.  Rory McIlroy dropped his manager, Chubby Chandler, to join his compatriot Graeme McDowell at a smaller agency.

The US Open champion broke the news to Chandler, the founder and managing director of International Sports Management, immediately after this after this week's Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda.  Chandler was apparently surprised by the move.

Read more: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-shows-ruthless-streak-as-he-leaves-chubby-in-cold-16067442.html#ixzz1bqt5LxHU

 

Jim Furyk Looks to Rack Up Frequent Flier Miles

Ken Jowdy Review brings you this article.  Jim Furyk is playing in Shanghai before the Nov. 17-20 matches at Royal Melbourne in Australia.  That may seem like a lot of traveling as there will be other Presidents Cup player there.  However, Furyk will go home to Florida in between.

Furyk will be in the air roughly 25,000 miles before getting to Royal Melbourne.

For more on this odyessy see below.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/othersports/golf/furyk-going-the-china-f...

Sergio Garcia Dominates Castello Masters

Ken Jowdy Report brings readers this news.  Sergio Garcia dominated the Castello Masters, a European Tour event, winning by 11 strokes. For more read here:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/euro/story/2011-10-23/sergio-garcia-wins-castello-masters/50882004/1

Luke Donald chasing money title enters PGA finale

Ken Jowdy Report will be following the close race for the PGA money title.  It's between Luke Donald and Webb Simpson.

http://www.waggleroom.com/2011/10/14/2490248/luke-donald-wants-that-pga-tour-money-title

Mickelson leaning toward a belly putter

NORTON, Mass. (AP)—Two drivers at the Masters. No drivers at the U.S. Open.

Phil Mickelson threw in yet another surprise Thursday at the Deutsche Bank Championship with a belly putter in his golf bag, saying he was likely to become the next in a growing list of players to see if it will help make more putts.

 http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/news?slug=ap-deutschebank

Dustin Johnson: These guys are good

Superman? The Hulk? Captain America? All may come to mind when you think of the athletic machine that is Dustin Johnson. Though most know him as a professional golfer, the athletiscism doesn't stop there. Built for power and speed, DJ spends his free time swimming, boating and working out at Coastal Carolina University's (his alma mater) golf fitness center, a facility he helped create.

http://www.pgatour.com/2011/r/08/24/johnson-these-guys-are-good/

Long-time professional caddie Dee Darden dies, remembered well

Mr. Dee Darden -- PCA 2001 Caddie Hall of Fame inductee -- passed away at 2 p.m. Aug. 24, 2011 in Charleston S.C. with his wife Jeannie holding his hand with family. He will have full Military burial and we all should strive to "be like Dee".

http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/68598-PCA-HALL-FAME-Long-time-Caddie-Darden-Dies-Remembered-Well 

PGA Tour veteran Kirk Triplett wins the News Sentinel Open on Nationwide Tour

Three-time PGA Tour winner Kirk Triplett lifted his first Nationwide Tour victory at the News Sentinel Open Presented by Pilot at the sprawling Fox Den Country Club in Tennessee. Triplett managed to edge past the young trailblazers of the tour with a final round score of four-under, 68 to become the oldest winner on the Nationwide Tour at the age of 49 years four months and 29 days.

 http://blogs.bettor.com/PGA-Tour-veteran-Kirk-Triplett-wins-the-News-Sentinel-Open-on-Nationwide-Tour-a94657

New Jersey Country Club Prepares for the Barclays

Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey, is getting ready for the 2011 Barclays. The Barclays is the first of four playoff rounds for the FedEx Cup.

http://www.pga.com/news/local-knowledge/2011-barclays-local-knowledge

Kavran ties for 8th at Rocky Mountain Sectional

DRIGGS, ID - Jim Empey, PGA Director of Instruction at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Boise, Idaho; won the Rocky Mountain PGA Professional Championship, August 22nd and 23rd at Huntsman Springs in Driggs, Idaho. Empey will lead three Section PGA Professionals to compete in the 45th PGA Professional National Championship, June 24-27, 2012, at Bayonet and Black Horse in Seaside, Calif.

http://www.ktvq.com/news/kavran-ties-for-8th-at-rocky-mountain-sectional/

Bridgestone Golf helps Fred Couples gain win on Champions Tour

COVINGTON, Ga. -- In Harrison, NY, this weekend, Fred Couples made his long awaited return to competition in grand fashion, recording his first career Champions Tour major victory at the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship. Couples outlasted the wind and rain of the final round at historic Westchester Country Club to card an even par 71 on Sunday, putting him into a sudden death playoff. On the third playoff hole, Couples displayed the precision shot-making that made him the leader in Greens in Regulation for the week, stiffing a wedge to three feet to make birdie. 

http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/68519-COUPLES-RIDES-B330-BACK-WINNERS-CIRCLE-FIRST-CAREER-SENIOR-MAJOR-TITLE

Pettersen rallies in Safeway playoff

NORTH PLAINS, ORE. - Suzann Pettersen fired a seven-under 64 Sunday at the Safeway Classic, then waited more than two hours as the remainder of the field finished their rounds.

 http://www.torontosun.com/2011/08/22/pettersen-rallies-in-safeway-playoff

Hughes wins Canadian Amateur crown

WINNIPEG - He will have to wait a year but a golf dream will come true for Mackenzie Hughes

The Dundas, Ont., native shot a 1-under par 70 at the Niakwa Country Club on Sunday to win the Canadian Men’s Amateur Golf Championship.

Hughes not only earned an exemption into the 2011 U.S. Amateur Championship with the victory, but has also been granted an entry into the 2012 PGA Canadian Open, which will be held in Hamilton — a chip shot from Dundas.

 http://www.torontosun.com/2011/08/14/hughes-wins-canadian-amateur-champ

SI women's amateur golf: Kaitlin Osmundsen posts first-round upset

There were several upsets as match play got started yesterday in the Staten Island Women’s Amateur at LaTourette, but Kaitlin Osmundsen’s win over medalist Carol Fontana would have to rank among the most impressive.

http://www.silive.com/recsports/index.ssf/2011/08/si_womens_amateur_golf_kaitlin.html

Adam Scott leads World Golf Championship by 1 shot

Scott turned his fortunes around when decided to stick what was working, going to a fade off the tee. He poured in four birdies on the back nine for a four-under 66, giving the 31-year-old Australian a shot at his first World Golf Championship.

http://www.freep.com/article/20110807/SPORTS15/108070566/Adam-Scott-leads-World-Golf-Championship-by-1-shot

Toms, Mickelson paired together at PGA

Shreveport's David Toms captured his only major championship when he won a duel with Phil Mickelson at Atlanta Athletic Club in the PGA Championship 10 years ago. Next week, the two will be paired together for the first two rounds of the PGA as it returns to Atlanta for the first time since Toms' triumph.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20110805/SPORTS/110805010/Toms-Mickelson-paired-together-PGA?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

After making history, Yani Tseng receives rousing welcome at home

Taiwanese golf star Yani Tseng, who became the youngest player in history to win five majors after capturing the Women's British Open Sunday, received a rapturous reception upon returning home Tuesday morning. 

http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aSPT&ID=201108020006

NYT Editorial on Darren Clarke

The New York Times published an editorial about why they respect Darren Clarke as a British Open winner.
http://www.yorknewstimes.com/articles/2011/07/22/editorials/doc4e28f3fc4135e726904175.txt

Caddie prevented Clarke's meltdown

Darren Clarke said his caddie, John Mulrooney, helped him avoid a meltdown.
http://blogs.bettor.com/Darren-Clarke-praises-caddie-for-timely-support-a84676

Northern Ireland: Golf Capital of the World

Read this article to discover why Northern Ireland, despite its minuscule size, produces so many golf greats.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/sns-tsn-ben-currie-column-20110718,0,1141800.story

A Look at Winner Darren Clark

A fascinating piece on Darren Clarke and his journey to winning the British Open.
http://www.ajc.com/sports/clarke-never-lost-hope-1022452.html

Final Leaderboard for the British Open

Here are the final positions for this year's British Open.

Thomas Bjorn takes back the lead

Thomas Bjorn takes back the lead at five under par with Lucas Glover and Darren Clarke close behind.

Interactive Course Guide

Click here to take a video tour of the Royal St. Georges Golf Course
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/theopen/8630851/The-Open-2011-Padraig-Harringtons-interactive-video-course-guide.html

Live Updates of the British Open

Get minute to minute updates about the British Open.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/theopen/8635266/The-Open-2011-second-round-live.html

Written Overview of the Morning First Round

Check out the NYT's summary of the morning first round.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/15/sports/golf/2011-british-open-star-crossed-bjorn-takes-early-lead.html

British Open Leaderboard

Thomas Bjorn leads the first round of the tournament with five under par. See the rest of the scores here.

http://scoring.opengolf.com/leaderboard.sps?iTourNo=2011060&optsel=pos&lang=en

Best of the Morning First Round

Watch this video to see the morning first round highlights.

http://www.opengolf.com/?tab=video

How Will the Weather Affect Rory McIlroy?

The weather is seeming overwhelmingly unpredictable for the British Open, with one report saying winds might be as high as 30 mph for Rory  McIlroy's tee off.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/758270-british-open-2011-news-updates-tee-times-at-royal-st-george/entry/106953-rory-mcilroy-will-bad-british-open-weather-conquer-mcilroy-once-again

Phil Mickelson at Royal St. Georges

Phil Mickelson had his first interview at Royal St. Georges' earlier this morning.
http://www.pgatour.com/2011/r/07/13/mickelson-transcript/

ESPN picks their winners for The British Open

Three ESPN Golf Experts pick their winners for The British Open.

http://espn.go.com/golf/blog/_/name/golf/id/6764801/open-championship-experts-picks

Anyone's game

The New York Times has published an elegant article about how The British Open never has a predictable winner.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/12/sports/golf/at-the-british-open-everyones-a-favorite.html

This Week In Golf

Here is a listing of upcoming golf events, the most notable being The British Open, which starts Thursday.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/2011-07-12-3912971477_x.htm

Watch British Open Preview

Here's the CBS Sports preview for the British Open.

Jack Nicklaus talks Rory McIlroy

In a recent interview, Jack Nicklaus says not to count Rory McIlroy as golf royalty quite yet.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2011/07/jack-nicklaus-says-rory-mcilroy-isnt-a-prince-yet/1

Luke Donald Wins Scottish Open

Luke Donald wins the Scottish Open and now is number one in the rankings.
http://www.golfonline.co.uk/golf-news/golf-tour/european-golf-tour/luke-donald-claims-stunning-scottish-open-win-nd-800617238.html

Kris Blanks leads John Deere Classic

Kris Blanks holds the lead in the early second round of the tournament.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/07/2304447/blanks-leads-john-deere.html

An Analysis on American Golf

An interesting analysis on why U.S. Golf is faltering.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303365804576431873246878148.html

Graeme McDowell in three way tie for Scottish Open Lead

The former U.S. Open Champion is 11 under after the second round.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/2011-07-08-1481345427_x.htm

Profile of McIlroy

CNN International writes a piece on the past, present, and possible future of 22 year old Rory McIlory.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/golf/07/08/rory.mcilroy/

Expert's Pick on the John Deere Classic

ESPN weighs in on their predictions for the tournament.
http://espn.go.com/golf/blog/_/name/golf/id/6743708/john-deere-classic

Levet drops out of British Open

Thomas Levet has dropped out of the British Open due to a leg injury he sustained while celebrating his French Open Win.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/06/us-golf-open-levet-idUSTRE7653UA20110706

John Deere Classic Preview

All you know about the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWN01zgW68k&feature=player_embedded

Greats question McIlroy's break

Some pro golfers are shaking their heads at McIlroy's decision to skip multiple majors and take so much time off before the British Open.
http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2011/07/truth-and-rumors-levet-breaks-leg-in-celebration.html

Take a look at Rory McIlroy's backyard couse

Here's a preview of Rory McIlroy's new backyard course, which he has built to emulate the conditions of different courses all over the world.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/14013084.stm

Rory McIlroy at Bayonne Golf Club, New Jersey

Rory McIlroy paid a visit to Bayonne Golf Club on June 22. Click to watch--click "next" a few times until you get to Rory McIlroy Player Profile-June 22, 2011. Also be sure to check out the other vidoes on the site.

http://www.europeantour.com/videoaudio/video/index.html