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Padraig Harrington Stumbles to a 76

Padraig Harrington’s bid to become the first player in 53 years to win the British Open three times in a row virtually ended Saturday when he shot a 6-over 76 to fall 14 shots off the lead at Turnberry. Winner of a playoff at Carnoustie in 2007 and a second title at Royal Birkdale by four shots last...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Mon, Jul 20 2009
Tiger Woods To Miss Cut At 2009 British Open?

Well. Hmm. I suppose we're a bit lost for words right now. We waited a bit today to talk about the golf that's being played at Turnberry today, but now that the scores are in and we know what's going down, it looks like Tiger Woods might actually miss the cut at the 2009 British [...]

Posted to Other Great Golf Blogs From Around The Web (Weblog) by Anonymous on Fri, Jul 17 2009
Ryo Ishikawa Ready for New Challenge

Ryo Ishikawa has seen so much in such a short time. Ryo Ishikawa Picture © Getty Images The 17-year-old from Japan has been a media sensation since he made history as a 15-year-old, becoming the youngest winner on any tour sanctioned by the Official World Golf Ranking. He has played in Europe and America...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Thu, Jul 16 2009
Ideal Weather Forecast for Turnberry

Light breezes on a glorious sun-splashed day at Turnberry had the top players contemplating a sub-63 score at the British Open. PADRAIG HARRINGTON Picture © Getty Images Sixty-three has never been broken at a major championship, although that benchmark has been achieved 23 times, perhaps most famously...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Thu, Jul 16 2009
The Open Gets Underway at Turnberry

Paul Broadhurst hit the first shot of the 138th Open at Turnberry’s Ailsa Course on Thursday, finding the left centre of the fairway with a utility wood off the first tee. IVOR ROBSON Picture © Getty Images On a calm, sun-splashed morning, Broadhhurst was followed by New Zealander Michael Campbell and...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Thu, Jul 16 2009
Same Open Strategy for Tiger Woods

The sea breeze in his face was not nearly as important to Tiger Woods as finding the best route around three pot bunkers on the 10th hole at Turnberry. TIGER WOODS Picture © Getty Images He aimed his tee shot to the right, on the high side of two bunkers, then pulled his 3-wood just enough that the ball...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Wed, Jul 15 2009
Saltman Brothers Qualify for The Open!

Twelve players have secured their places at Turnberry after progressing through Open Championship Local Final Qualifying today. The 288-man field completed 36 holes during the last two days, with four berths available at each of the three LFQ venues; Glasgow – Gailes Links, Kilmarnock (Barassie) and...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Wed, Jul 8 2009
The Perfect Storm They Call Turnberry

Turnberry is almost a home game for Padraig Harrington. A short hop over the Irish Sea, and a million miles (weather-wise) from the Riviera, Padraig is wishing the worst for the village of Maidens and the Turnberry course. "When conditions are easy," he says, "everyone has a chance. It...

Posted to Tees2Greens on Golf (Weblog) by Sam 'Bogey' Johnson on Wed, Jul 8 2009
Turnberry Lengthened for The Open

Organizers of the British Open at Turnberry have lengthened the course by 247 yards since it was last played there 15 years ago. The new layout features six new tees, including a spectacular 200-yard drive over the bay near the famous Lighthouse at the 10th hole. The changes, which have been made gradually...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Wed, Apr 22 2009

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