Author: ED CARRUTHERS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
Source link Padraig Harrington has pinpointed why a change in attitude from Bryson DeChambeau may have torpedoed his Green Jacket hopes at The Masters on Sunday.The three-time major winner also revealed why DeChambeau’s post-round admission about not talking to Rory McIlroy was ‘bizarre’.On Sunday afternoon, McIlroy finally ended his long and agonising wait to win the Green Jacket and etch his name alongside Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen as only the sixth player to have won the Career Grand Slam.He came up against the man who had caused him great pain at Pinehurst last…
Source link Justin Rose is still processing the events that unfolded at last weekend’s Masters. Both the highs and the lows. But he isn’t letting himself feel ‘down’ about the agonising result.In the week that has followed one of the most incredible tournaments that has ever played out at Augusta National, the 2013 US Open Champion’s phone has blown up with messages, and while he was elated by the ‘outpouring’ of comments, the Englishman wishes they were sending him a different message instead.After that fateful Sunday at Augusta, Rose, who is certain to challenge for more titles this year, has…
Source link With Rory McIlroy currently playing some of the best golf of his career, other PGA Tour players are watching the Career Grand Slam champion in awe.But the 35-year-old’s sensational victory at Augusta National has sent a warning signal out to other competitors on the US circuit, with many now backing the Northern Irishman to capitalise on his fine vein of form and ‘rattle off’ multiple titles this season.Ten days ago, McIlroy shook off the pressure that has weighed him down at The Masters for so long as he finally donned the coveted Green Jacket. With this now being his…
Source link Rory McIlroy cut an emotional figure when acknowledging the sacrifices his parents had made to help him go on to win his first Green Jacket at Augusta National, a little over three weeks ago.In the world of sport, many of the greatest athletes to have lived credit their success to the support network they have around them. Stories have revolved of how parents have devoted themselves to helping their children achieve greatness, ferrying them to training sessions or saving up the pennies to buy the best sports gear.And McIlroy’s mum and dad, Rosie and Gerry, were no different,…