Westwood enjoys rivalry McIlroy

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida date: 27 February - 4 March Lee Westwood says he is his ongoing rivalry with Rory McIlroy enjoyed, as he prepares to partner Tiger Woods on the Honda classic in Florida.

Westwood lost to McIlroy in the WGC match play semifinals Sunday as both Luke Donald world number one locally hunted.

"When I have a rivalry to have, I would like to it with Rory," world number said three Westwood.

"He is right probably the hottest player on the planet now."

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"I think if I play well and always in the dispute about tournaments, Rory go pretty much to be in a similar position"

US Open winner McIlroy, 22, American Hunter Mahan in the match play was subject to final missing Lee Westwood this week at number two, but stay with Donald, McIlroy can the head rankings if he wins on Sunday in Palm Beach Gardens.

Due to the number of world ranking points must offer Westwood wait until next week WGC Cadillac Championship in Miami for his next opportunity again the top spot, which he to Donald in the PGA Championship in Wentworth may last year abandoned.

"I have been a long time and raised it during my career, me various rivalries" added Westwood, Ian Poulter, playing alongside the former world number of one Woods and fellow Englishman in the first two rounds.

"You learn by playing golf is your own game for a long time that the only thing that you control can." That is everything, what I try to do.

"One of us better than that got others, I two weeks ago in Dubai and then Rory has last week." This is how it is.

"I think if I play well and always in dispute about tournaments, Rory go pretty much to be in a similar position, so we will play a lot."

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"This game has a funny way and way show, sometimes hard work, but it shows." "Trust me, I provide, as I promised in the Ryder Cup and I always"

Ian Poulter Woods, now still trying twenty-first in the world to get back its pursuit after Jack Nicklaus record of 18 major titles on track.

The 14 times major champion in Florida conceded that his goal would "take a whole career" to achieve and revealed he had worked hard rebuilding under coach Sean Foley on its implementation as part of his current swing.

But Woods coach Hank Haney has stir with excerpts from his new book "The Big Miss".

Haney said that Woods desire passed their toll Nicklaus of record during their six year partnership, which ended in May 2010, and the single-stage Woods was joining the United States Navy Seals seriously.

Woods refused to the book at his press conference in Florida be drawn.

Poulter, had in the meantime also criticism repel Sir Nick Faldo, who claimed that range was he using social media site Twitter and his clothes.

The 36-year-old timeout to wait for the birth of his fourth child, took, but manages only 45th and 50th in his first two events back and then was defeated by Korean BAE sang Moon in the first round at Dove Mountain.

The English on Twitter said: "I am honoured that people talk, that I'm not working hard enough on my game."

"I though this question." I've never worked harder than I am now - not only on my game, but on my health and fitness.

"There are areas of my game, that we have and are on major improvements." It is just a case of them come together.

"This game has a funny way and way show, sometimes hard work, but it shows." Trust me, I provide, as I promised in the Ryder Cup and as I always do. "

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Casey ready for 'Prime career'

Paul Casey is "fresher than ever before" his comeback from a dislocated shoulder next week, but insists that he will give up not snowboarding.

Casey, 34, injured on Christmas Eve in Colorado snowboarding but is expected to play in the WGC Cadillac Championship in Florida.

"Golf is the most important thing in my life, because there for the fun things I do," he said.

"100% goes into my efforts, but I love snowboarding and mountain biking."

He added: "they are a great way for getting away from golf and not care about tournament golf play on your mind, so that will never change."

The American star, who to the 25th in the world slipped, was again drivers in practice meet last week and insists that he will come back a better player.

"I'm stronger and fitter than I have always, even with the shoulder injury and I have the mental game that I never used," he said.

"I need connect it up to par and then the physical skills for the next 10 years." It is prime time.

"When I think about where I was 10 years ago I am much been reached and secure a different golfer, my own abilities." I'm much more the golfing world know about everything, when it comes.

"I have to get out there and start, the birdies and put it to good use - it of no use will be in your best years, if you don't go out and tournaments to win." This is the most important.

"The goals are still the same." "It's just a shorter time now I have tried to reach in the 2012 objectives."

Casey climbed to third in the world, when he won the 2009 PGA Championship at Wentworth, but he missed injured a rib at the open in the same year, and most of the second half of the season.

He won the last of his 11 European tour events at the Volvo golf champions in January 2011 injury however with a toe later this year to fight. He has even won the Houston open 2009 tour - on the PGA.

His best result in a-Dur was third at the open 2010 in St Andrews and sixth on his Masters debut in 2004.

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"I want to be part of many more Ryder Cup." "It offers great memories - the fighting the pressure, the stress, the fun way off course"

Paul Casey "the great thing is, I will miss no priorities this year," he said. "I'll for Augusta and if anything, what I get there fresh as I be ever willing."

Casey, has played in three Ryder Cups, but was as a placeholder for Celtic Manor in 2010 overlooked, is motivated by former team-mate to see Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer in the four best spots in the world.

He said "I they fit in with the right attitude". "Proud, what they do, but I would like to be there exactly with them."

"I want to be competing against them and they to beat, but I admire them and try to learn to analyze through my own game of them and brutally honest and self-critical."

"I want to be part of many more Ryder Cup." For me, it offers beautiful memories - the battles that you receive, the pressure, the stress, the fun way off course.

"There are moments that I will forever love."

Casey, talk on the European tour website, said after the accident: "I put out his right arm on the way and heard the sound." I felt a bit of pain and thought, I should continue at first - I thought ' why waste a good day is snowboarding?'-but five minutes later I could not move it and was heading back down to get the mountain looked.

"I was told, if it was surgery it was four to six months, but there was no operation it was a case of weeks."

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Woods pulls injured in Miami

Tiger Woods was forced, after 11 holes of the final round on Sunday of WGC Cadillac Championship in Florida with an Achilles tendon injury pull out.

The former number one, who the day at Doral eight started pace had already fallen off by running with bogeys on 6, 7 and 10.

New injury but his are a concern of the four-time Masters champion with Augusta less than four weeks away.

Justin Rose won the tournament by a shot of Bubba Watson.

Woods, 36, complained of a tight left hamstring during his warm-up and said a aggravated the injury in his lap on the day four.

"After hit my tee off at noon I decided, to delete it was shot," the big winner said 14-time.

"In the past, can I continue to play, but this time I decided to do, what I thought was necessary."

Woods added that he expected judge of medical personnel at the beginning of this week.

The last day drama contain also a hole-in-one from England's Paul Casey.

It came with an eight-iron on the 15th but, even though it was a brand new Cadillac behind tea, it proved not the price for an ACE on the near located 13 - 15.

Since returning from his latest knee surgery last August, the former number has claimed time and again one fitter and stronger than ever before. Woods has in his new swing bed, yielding two top three finishes in four completed tournaments in 2012. But since he of the Doral hobbled questions were inevitably will be asked over whether he can compete on next month masters. It's relief, that there is no repetition of his left knee trouble, but he suffered Achilles problems in the past. That he is still susceptible to injury in his left leg annoying are a source of great frustration for Woods, especially, as it happens, if he should set his sights on the first of the year.

Casey's Caddy Craig Connelly was initially overjoyed, he struck a deal on the tea to go halves with his boss when the discount went.

"On the tea," Casey said, "I said," when I get there holes I the price share with you whether it a car or cash.

"We shook on it he handed me the eight iron, I knocked it into the hole, and Craig went bananas."

But a conversation with the officials quickly brought the bad news that the car on view not, finally was offered.

"I so easier, in my life never", said Casey.

Cheltenham, Casey played his first tournament since dislocating his shoulder snowboarding in Colorado on Christmas Eve.

Casey carded one ACE be one over par 73, a double bogey on the par-5 12th undo of the damage.

Woods, who had reconstructive knee surgery in 2008 and was last summer because of the other leg problems away, already had in the round limping was abruptly before leaving after 11 holes of the course.

Joint eighth overnight, Woods of bogeys on the sixth and seventh and then hit another shot after deleted the long 10th in water.

He played the next and saved par from a bunker on 11, but he had to his club after the collision in the sand are let go and decided not to risk, exacerbated the problem.

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Rose claimed fourth USPGA tour victory

Location: Doral, Miami date: 8-11 March-16: J rose (Eng) 15: B Watson (US)-14: R McIlroy (NI)-13: P Hanson (SWE), C Schwartzel (SA)-12: J send (AUS), Donald (Eng)-11 L: K Bradley (US), S Stricker (US), B Van Pelt (US), M Kuchar (US) selected other-6: R rock (Eng), M Laird (SCO), D Clarke (NI)-5: L Westwood (Eng)-3: level D Clarke (NI): P Casey (Eng) W/D: T Woods (United States) England's Justin Rose claimed a fourth USPGA tour victory at the WGC Cadillac Championship in Doral, Florida.

The Hampshire golfers stand three shots back at the beginning of the game, trailing overnight leader Bubba Watson.

But fade with Watson, world number of one Rory McIlroy fall short late fee and Tiger Woods with an Achilles injury in retirement, kept his nerves rose.

A final round two under 70 was enough by a shot by Watson, win a 10-foot birdie-putt at 18 have missed.

After a fantastic recovery from unpredictable car below the last Watson, from almost the same spot where rose, to open the door for the American bogeyed 15 minutes earlier had.

"There was a lot of hard work into my game goes", rose said. "And days like these make it worthwhile."

"I'm playing with Bubba Watson for three days." And a group before the leaders go out is never a bad thing.

"But the two shots he had taken me in 18 sweating."

Born: 30 July 1980 world ranking: 22 pro enabled: 1998 tour victories on the PGA: 3 career prize money: £ 11 m rose victory meets Tony Jacklin and Luke Donald four victories on American soil, which means that Sir Nick Faldo, with nine titles is the only Englishman dedication further successes in the United States can.

Watson had three became clear when he again recorded, but after a two-putt birdie on the first, he began to fight.

The Americans had three bogeys in a row from the third - a hole, that was previously, that Sergio Garcia had seen four balls into the water on the way to a 12 - he is turned into a harmful external 39.

Keegan Bradley, who last year won the US PGA Championship in his first great August, used Watson's suffering, leads by two shots after seven holes, having first eagled. But it took six long eighth and then four-Iranian out directly on the 10th green for an another bogey, coming home in 42.

Roses fellow Englishman Luke Donald to 12 finished under in a tie for sixth - finish his first top-10 of the year.

McIlroy, officially the world's best player after winning classic, continued the Honda in the race for a second successive victory but had to end for a five-under 67.

That earned him a split third party as he starts the Augusta now three weeks to prepare.

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McIlroy Mahan loses in the final

Rory McIlroy missed the opportunity to be one when he lost in the final of the WGC match play in Arizona on Sunday against Hunter Mahan worldwide number.

The 22-year-old US Open champion from Northern Ireland fought himself on the back nine before losing 2 & 1.

He could his exploits which no earlier in the day repeat, when he recovered from three after four holes in the semi-final against Lee Westwood.

"I played a great back nine but links too much work to do," McIlroy said.

"It was a little stretch to five, six, seven and eight where I lost the game."

McIlroy his calmness on the back nine recovered, pulled back two holes and had a great chance for an eagle on 15 but he missed the putt and Mahan held his nerve to halve the hole in three.

"When I hit the shot on the 15 I thought"here we go"tea but Hunter has a good up and down and then I knew that it would be difficult,", said McIlroy.

"I am satisfied, as I games and hopefully it is just a matter of time before I win."

It was a draining effect on McIlroy as the hardships of overcome Lee Westwood had in the semi-final. Mahan played the best golf of the week and is the deserved champion. In what a case of rather than when McIlroy a little longer wait to go to the top of the world rankings.

Now, he looks forward to the masters, starting on 5 April. He said: "I can't wait." That's what I'm building up to. "I have two events before the masters and it would be a few good results nice, above, to get that."

Mahan he was out pleased with the way that one of the best players in the world take place.

"Large felt come with my game," he said. "Rory is a great player, the best in the world now." "I knew he wanted a fee and I am quite satisfied that I with the way, kept."

Defeat for McIlroy in Arizona means Englishman Luke Donald, world number one remains.

The final was all square after five holes but then Mahan control won the next three holes.

Rory McIlroy says that, if he believes that his current world number one is always inevitable.

Mahan birdied the sixth and then used on the seventh McIlroys double bogey and bogey pay attention to the.

The American birdied the 10th four rise, before McIlroy some magic at last by chipping in at the par-5 11th for an eagle.

McIlroy then birdied 13, only to Californians after chipping out of a bunker to halve the hole in an eight-foot putt, to see roles.

The Northern IRE birdied 14 - this time Mahan could not match him - reduce the deficit to two down.

The next three holes were halved and Mahan took the title on November 17.

2012:Hunter Mahan 2011: Luke Donald 2010: Ian Poulter 2009: Geoff Ogilvy 2008: Tiger Woods 2007: Henrik Stenson 2006: Geoff Ogilvy 2005: David Toms 2004: Tiger Woods 2003: Tiger Woods 2002: Kevin Sutherland defeated former McIlroy Ryder Cup team-mate Westwood 3 & 1 with an outstanding exhibition of Matchplay Golf.

McIlroy went behind the second greenside bunker on the third, and then greenside rough on the wheeled fourth found, as Westwood three after four holes.

But the world number three missed one putt of 10 meters, par save at the fifth and McIlroy birdied the sixth to bring the deficit to one.

The man from Holywood, County down, moved to the par five eighth with a birdie putt from 14 feet.

He birdied the ninth, 12th and 13th, incredible after he had three or four through holes, three up after 13.

Westwood hit back with an eagle at the par-5-15 but McIlroy it wrapped up on August 17.

Westwood was then defeated Mark Wilson of the third/fourth place. He was three down after 13 but won the next two holes to set up a last-hole finish but could not a 20-foot-putt hole and Wilson won 1 up.

Results (us, if not specified, UK in bold):

Semi finals

Hunter Mahan beat Mark Wilson 2 & 1

Rory McIlroy (NI) 3 & 1 beat Lee Westwood (Eng)

Last

Mahan beat McIlroy 2 & 1

Third/fourth place

Wilson defeated Westwood 1

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Taylor US Open exclusion 'wrong'

England Golf Chief Executive John Petrie's decision to retreat from Lauren marked Taylor's US Open spot as "simply wrong".

Taylor, 17, originally qualified for the event that after she raised the women's British Open Amateur Championship last summer.

Instead the BBC young champion 2012 will participate sports personality of the year.

"It is both one deeply unjust and rather impractical decision", Petrie said.

The United States Golf Association recorded that it an error made when the award before the US open local Taylor, the youngest ever winner of the Amateur Championship was in June.

On Twitter said: "There is always the speed bumps in the road to success." "But you come back more."

Last year Taylor women's British open and Europe played in senior in the junior Solheim Cup represented.

Amateur is at number 17 in the world rankings and was from Baylor College in Dallas, Texas, signed a sports-based scholarship.

The women's US Open take on the Blackwolf run in Kohler, Wisconsin from 5-8 July part.

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Torrance receives lifetime award

Award-winning Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance is a Scottish Golf lifetime achievement award.

Torrance award received in the year marks a decade since he led the European team to victory over the United States in the belfry.

The 58-year-old be the third recipient of award from the Scottish Golf Union.

Former Open champion Paul Lawrie and eight winners order of merit Colin Montgomerie last year received.

And Torrance said: "I am the privilege, the Scottish Golf life get achievement award."

"I've enjoyed a wonderful career and would like I think I am not ready yet."

"I love to play golf in Scotland and I love to come to Scotland home."

Largs-born Torrance played in eight Ryder Cup teams in 1985, when he putt the victorious, fell, 1987, 1989 and 1995, and was made MBE and OBE.

Since turning professional has 40 years ago, Torrance 22 titles on the European tour and 11 senior tour title won.

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Petrie wants hull ban lifted

England Golf Chief Executive John Petrie called the ladies Golf Union to rethink Charley hull from June of this year Curtis Cup.

The 15-year old was following the decision this month trial in Nairn (23-25 March) Miss excluded.

Hull moved to the invitation, in the first major of the season, the Kraft Nabisco Championship LPGA Tour playing.

"I hope the LGU has sufficient flexibility to reconsider this," Petrie said.

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"" "The LGU Charley, has once again invited to reconsider its decision and has in fact tried, achieve a more accommodation with her"

Susan Simpson ladies Golf Union head Golf operations hull, which is currently ninth in the world amateur rankings, is one of only five amateurs in the Championship, starting in California, on March 29.

The Curtis Cup is a biennial between female amateur players from the United States and the British Isles played Ryder Cup style.

Head of the LGU Golf operations Susan Simpson says that hull was aware the consequences of missing the Curtis Cup testing in preparation on the tournament, which will be held between 8-10 June.

"We have play simply on the players who, when they play in the training session, would not they in the game," said Simpson. "they have signed an agreement"

Petrie is however considers that the opportunity for hull in a-Dur compete to good opportunity to was down.

"For a 15-year-old player, number 9 in the world, be invited is an outstanding achievement, to play in a golf major" said Petrie. "Be punished for their success for Charley makes no sense."

"Players are agreements, the goal to win the Curtis Cup is important."

Hull, who is English and Welsh zählspiel champion, was invited, in force Nabisco Championship after winning the harder Hall Invitational on Florida orange blossom tour.

The LGU has a statement on 1 March stated that hull still studies in Nairn can participate, as well as in the competition on the LPGA tour.

"The door remains open for Charley to participate in the study at Nairn and then travel in the United States for the Kraft Nabisco," he said.

"The LGU Charley, their decision to rethink has once again invited and has a more accommodation with her with attempts in fact that she the team test, flies in the United States on Sunday to reach, which would be that you start the following sufficient time to travel to the Kraft Nabisco Thursday."

"Until today, no response to this proposal has it."

Hull's place in the squad has taken over Georgia Hall, the 683rd in the amateur world ranking.

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McIlroy wants to remain number one

New world number of one Rory McIlroy has outlined his intention to remain at the top of the rankings.

The 22-year-old is the third player from the United Kingdom number one in the last 18 months following Lee Westwood and Luke Donald.

"I want to stay there for a while," he said after his victory Honda classic, which led him to the Summit.

"As long as I play golf well and have chances to win tournaments, then hopefully there I remain."

McIlroy is advanced, the number one ranking after a remarkable string of results.

He has won two tournaments since last year PGA Championship in August, the second four times, third twice and only once finished five outside the top, finished, when he was at the Dubai World Championship 11. suffering from dengue fever.

"I feel like I the minute the degree of consistency I hope I will games, able to stay for a while," he said.

"It was always a dream of mine, the world number one and the best player in the world, or whatever you want to call it."

"But I didn't know that I this would be here quickly able." "Hopefully I can keep a little longer it."

Graeme McDowell, 2010 to begin US open, won a series of three major title for Northern Ireland in six Championships, followed by McIlroy and Darren Clarke, said, put the key component for his young compatriot to progress to the top was.

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"He has grown an inner strength." He had always the possibility, at any time, but hit every shot he has mentally stronger got stretched the adolescent exuberance and he plays the right shot at the right time. "I have his shot selection in the past critical, but I saw fault not this week, he really played like a great player."

"That was the missing link, because the rest of his game all is there," said McDowell. "As soon as he learned how to putt, he wanted a dominant force be, and start to see that now."

McIlroy's victory in Florida was more admirable as he excellent final day number ones Tiger Woods, defied challenges from former world the a vintage carded 62, Westwood, who shot a 63.

"I am excited to part of golf now," said McDowell. "It's great, back Tiger Woods of golf play the way we know he can play because it is exciting for the sport."

"However, Rory always harder work and he has much more believe in himself and he white, what he would do now, and he knows how to do it."

Donald, who chose not to play man as number one in Florida and on Twitter said: "congratulations @ McIlroyRory enjoy the view!"

McIlroy's victory the second youngest world number one saw him in history behind forest and talk on BBC Radio 5 live, his coach Michael Bannon said: "Rory was in the spotlight all his life."

"As soon he got his card [Tour], he had on the tour, won a tournament so young, he won a major so young and now the number one in the world and he has only 22 is."

"Rory just gets better and better all the time."

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McIlroy leads by two in Florida

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida date: 1-4 March-11: R McIlroy (NI) terminates: H English (United States), T Gillis (US)-7: K Bradley (United States), B Harman (US), J rose (Eng)-6: C Schwartzel (SA), D proud (US) selected other-4: G McDowell (NI)-3: Christian G (Eng)-2: T Woods (United States), E Els (SA)-1: L Westwood (Eng) level: P Harrington (IRE) + 2: B Davis (Eng) + 4: JM Olazabal (SP) Rory McIlroy closed the world number one spot as a 66 gave a two-shot lead at 11 am under going into the final round of the Honda classic.

The 22-year-old must the event in Florida, Luke Donald, overhaul, not this week, and win plays combined six birdies with two dropped shots.

American Tom Gillis and Harris English are at second place on nine under, two before the England's Justin Rose (71) in the fourth quarter.

Tiger Woods (69) is two under Lee Westwood (70) shot further back.

McIlroy, who the number one ranking of the world match play event was denied after defeat against Hunter Mahan final last weekend, a shot behind rose and Gillis began the penultimate round at Palm Beach Gardens course.

Properly he turned a beautiful approach to three feet only in the second to miss the birdie putt.

A 260-meter, three-wood, however, increased over the flag to the next, and even though the Eagle putt curled over the Cup, he stayed with a tap-in birdie and a share of first place.

A putt of 22 metres of the nearest the outright gave him continued, lead and his imperious iron play on the par-3-fifth if he pitched and quiet rolled 10 feet in the putt two shots clear go.

McIlroy dropped shots on the next two holes, the leadership was taken but by 43-year-old Gillis, world number 269, which to win tour is still on the PGA.

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"This is why I play golf, put me in the race to win tournaments and try the best players in the world"

Rory McIlroy the American pulled a shoe out of the mud in a water hazard hack and made some remarkable par saves, fixed of 33 and 28 feet on consecutive holes.

McIlroy continuously in conflicts with the introduction of the fringe grass 11 birdie and after some impressive escape his own to salvage par, he accounted to regains the top at 15, after a majestic tea, three feet of the first of the three treacherous holes known as the bear trap shot.

The Northern IRE was in a greenside bunker in two at the closing par five but a secured 12-foot birdie-putt a useful cushion gave him how he the second youngest world number should be one after Woods.

"I just tried it like every other tournament approach", he said the task awaits him on Sunday.

"This is where I want to be." "This is why I play golf, put me in the race to win tournaments and try, the best players in the world."

Rose went one ahead after he a 15-foot putt in TwittMS is the first, only shots fall on four foot putts the next Miss two holes perforated.

Woods, playing for the third day in a row, briefly threatened with birdies on the third, fourth and sixth, seventh next to Westwood, could not on the back nine and 13 bogeyed but.

"I Iranian large and I was close to put up there at a low", he said. "I felt like I was five under par for the day, or something like the post and me within range."

Tournament organizers decided the possibility of thunderstorms on Sunday and winds as high as 25 km/h also expected move forward tee times for the final round.

McIlroy was due to tee-off at 1030 local time in a Threeball with Gillis and English.

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McIlroy routes from seven in Miami

-6: A Scott (AUS), J Dufner (US)-4: T Bjorn (den), C Schwartzel (SA) - 3: K Bradley (United States), rose (Eng), A QUIROS (SPA), J S Stricker (United States), Jimenez (SPA)-2 M:l Donald (Eng) E: T Woods (United States) + 1: R McIlroy (NI) + 2: D Clarke (NI) + 4: P Casey (Eng), L Westwood (Eng), I Poulter (Eng) Rory McIlroy managed only an a over par 73 in the first round of the WGC Cadillac Championship in Miami.

Seven shots behind early leader Adam Scott and Jason Dufner are the Northern Irishman, who became the world number one with a victory in the Honda classic.

McIlroy, 22, mixed three birdies - all on par of fives - with four bogeys.

In bogeying the Green 11 - his second hole - missed but came with an 11-foot birdie-putt on the next close water from the tee on the challenging 18th avoided, since he fell another shot before Woods long almost matching Tiger Eagle on the first followed two bogeys in a row, and the a pitch, four feet on the par five eighth of McIlroy's secured last TwittMS Australian Scott said: "You know, it is only a month to the masters and this is veal the time you down and want to get involved."

McIlroy was the result, that three is better than Lee Westwood, Luke Donald , who the top spot again 70 shots could take from McIlroy this week.

Westwood 76 rules it probably from the victory of him to the world number one could have restored that he abandoned last year to Donald Mai.

The 38-year-old, whose closing 63 last week was his best round in America, bogeyed the first three holes, reached the turn in 40 and remained about four to come home to.

Paul Casey, a 76 - such as Ian Poulter play also returned for the first time since dislocating shoulder when riding on Christmas Eve, a week after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

Best of the British contingent was Justin Rose, the fifth in the Honda classic, three reach recorded four birdies in six holes from the eighth under ends.

Open champion Darren Clarke improved in its previous form, only two balls into the Lake for a triple bogey seven he most recently and a round of 74.

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McIlroy set for Miami challenge

Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood and Luke Donald, have for the first round of the WGC Cadillac Championship were summarized in Miami on Thursday.

Northern Ireland's McIlroy was number one of the world on Sunday but Englishman Donald and Westwood have both a chance to him with victory at Doral unseat.

"I think would be like me here for a while", said McIlroy, the top spot.

"But I know that it is inevitable that I will lose it at some point." "I just hope that it is a little further way."

He added: "but that is not what I play golf." It is not a ranking to keep the number.

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"Of course are some jockeying for position." "It's player not a Stand-Out-, which is sure that say the world rankings"

Luke Donald "it is win tournaments, and if I win tournaments, the ranking look."

For the second year in a row, the best three players in the world are discount together at this event.

Donald was world number one for 40 weeks until McIlroy overtook him by winning the Honda classic, while Westwood the top spot before the rise of McDonald's kept.

"I think it adds a little interest." I'm not sure that the players with him than perhaps you are guys [media] or the fans, "Donald said at least."

"But anything that adds to a tournament where the sender about it can talk and add an event, I think it is probably a good thing."

"Of course are some jockeying for position." "There is not a Stand-Out player, which is sure that say the world."

Westwood to McIlroy lost WGC match play in the semi-final, said: "There is nothing about the number one in the world."

"If not, to enjoy that you must add you to another sport."

"It have spoken today me and Luke on the putting green." I said, "Oh, tomorrow, number two," and he looked at me and nodded and said: "Yes, it kind of a bit like a relief'."

"He said:" there is only one way to go if you are number one. At least, there is more than one way, two go on the number. "

"So you are at the top are and everyone shoots at you, but I think this is the location that you want to be." "Want the position where everyone is envious."

Tiger Woods, second behind McIlroy on Sunday starts with defending world champion Nick Watney and Spain's Sergio Garcia.

Phil Mickelson plays the beat match play, with Hunter Mahan, McIlroy in the final and Adam Scott.

The draw also Ian Poulter, was doubtful after being diagnosed last week with pneumonia.

"Flying" down said Poulter to Doral in the morning, on his Twitter page.

"It will take more than pneumonia to keep me long." Itching back. "Mind over matter."

Paul Casey will play dislocating fellow Englishman for the first time since his shoulder snowboarding in Colorado on Christmas Eve.

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Rose win popular hopes late slip

Location: Doral, Miami date: 8-11 March-17: B Watson-14: K Bradley, J rose (Eng)-12: P Hanson (SWE) selected other-9: R McIlroy (NI), Donald (Eng) L T Woods - 7: G McDowell (NI)-5: M Laird (SCO), L Westwood (Eng) - 3: R rock (Eng)-1: P Casey (Eng) level: D Clarke (NI), P Lawrie (SCO) Justin Rose put its pursuit after the Cadillac Championship with a three under-par 69 on the day three in Miami.

But the Englishman, the three Iranian woman the last slides further behind overnight leader Bubba Watson, the 67 extended his lead to three shot.

Newly-crowned world number of one Rory McIlroy is best despite of the day 65, eight shot behind Watson.

"I'm not sure I can with seven under be disappointed, but if I can today was the day," tweeted McIlroy.

"A really minor could have been." Much positive but. "

Rose started only one behind Watson and saw play on his American partner to a two-shot lead before his end to limit errors on 18.

Born: 30 July 1980 world ranking: 22 pro enabled: 1998 tour victories on the PGA: 3 career prize money: £ 11 m the missed shot means he along with Sweden's Peter Hanson Sunday's penultimate final round of student PAARS, Keegan Bradley go out with Watson will tee off.

McIlroy, officially the world's best player after winning the Honda classic, continued suddenly down in the dispute over a second consecutive victory with a blistering opening 10 holes.

He went eight under par by rolling home a 17-foot Eagle-putt at the long 10th, before two late bogeys slowed his progress.

Rose, with the aim of that world's best six for the first time in four years again, remains Europe's best hope of success.

The 31-year-old Iranian woman two long first for birdie and added another from nine feet at the third.

But Watson had already been his advantage over his playing partner with opening extends Eagles and a birdie on the second.

Rose reduces a four-stroke gap before the turn of the century, Watson, who help him by three-in the ninth on only one with a hat-trick of birdies.

The Englishman caught Watson, who is prepared by compatriot Phil Mickleson as world's leading left handed, with an eight-foot putt for a fourth successive birdie on 11 take over.

But his bogey on 13 sandwiched between two Watson birdies, opened a three shot gap between the pair that was maintained by roses late slip.

Scotland's Martin Laird, his rivals showed one over par at the start of the day, that scored low reachable again by bagging six birdies in his first 10 holes.

Laird closed with a 66 for the early Clubhouse target five under and climb the rankings.

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McIlroy rise no shock for Ogilvy

Rory McIlroy rise to number one in the world is not surprising that former U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy.

The Australian says he knew that the golf landscape set to change when he for the first time in 2009 the Northern IRE played with.

Its first meeting was in the quarter-finals of the WGC beat Ogilvy McIlroy match play in Arizona.

"Since that first day I saw him play, he was a level above us," said US Open champion 2006.

On his third world win Ogilvy, who went Golf Championship that week reminded riding back to the clubhouse with its carrier, Alistair 'Squirrels' Matheson after the game.

"I played so well on this day"Added Ogilvy."

I birdied 15, 16 and 17 and halved all three holes. We were so under par on this day.

"Both squirrels and I said: 'This guy will be unbelievable'."

"And then squirrel said: 'Do you have the number to be one, you'll be better than this guy'."

McIlroy's compatriot and three major winners Padraig Harrington says that it can be no debate about the 22-year-old's move number one status after winning Honda classic.

"He has a game, the thinking is world's number one," said Harrington. "

"This is, why nobody is going to have complaints about Rory world number one."

"He won major at a young age." He has the game. Yes, you can compare him with Tiger [Woods]. He has still much to do. And there is no doubt that the Tigers are 14 majors very impressive.

"But if you're going to win a lot of the majors you have they to win early."

"With 22 years of age, the world number one a major in the Bank will he play a lot of the majors where he will be the favorite."

Harrington won his first major in Carnoustie in 2007, as an 18-year-old McIlroy bogey-free played in the first round for a 68 and went win on the amateur price

At the trophy presentation said he was received Harrington likes his big before the youngster from Northern Ireland began to win on that day.

"There are only a few players as good as him in his age out there winning tournaments," added Harrington. "

"There are guys with potential but he is already delivered."

"And he has a good balance in his life." He looks not like a guy, the burn-out. He looks like he will be here for a while. "

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Rose leads but McIlroy keeps pace

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida date: 1-4 March-8: J rose (Eng), T Gillis (US) 7: R McIlroy (NI), D proud (US)-6: V Taylor (United States), B Harman (US), J Walker (United States)-5: H English (United States), K Bradley (United States), C Howell III (US) selected other-3: G McDowell (NI)-2: P Harrington (IRE), B-Davis (Eng)-1: L Westwood (Eng), Justin Rose T Woods (United States) met to steal a four under par 66 in the spotlight of Rory McIlroy at the Honda classic in Florida.

English rose, 31, shared the lead with American Tom Gillis at eight under par after the second round Friday's.

US Open champion McIlroy, world number one if he wins on Sunday, made three birdies in the last five holes after completed.

Tiger Woods (68) and Lee Westwood (69) both ended a, Graeme McDowell 64 for three under shot.

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"I had a few chances on the front nine and not to take, but I just tried to stay as possible as a patient"

Rory McIlroy rose, who started at the 10th, was after the capture of 31 on the front nine 10 under a specific point in time. He added birdies at the third and fifth, but bogeyed the next two and could be retrieved not upwards and down from sand on the seventh.

"I have not made so many mistakes," said rose. "It a course, the limit of the error is rewarded."

Northern Ireland's McIlroy remained in dispute with a 67 that included birdies on 14, 15 and 18.

"I felt played another really solid round like I", said the 22-year-old.

"I had a few chances on the front nine and not to take, but I just tried to stay as possible as a patient."

"The bogey on the 13th when I had only a wedge in my hand [he lands there in a plugged lie in a bunker] was frustrating, but the end was beautiful."

Former world number one was forests in danger of missing the cut, which came at level par, but for a double bogey on the fifth, his 14th with birdies on his last two holes to.

He said: "I have it goes, it lost, got it going, lost, and then got it goes." It was a bit of a fight – probably the worst I have the ball in months.

"I thought something with the swing of the last four holes." "Unfortunately it took so long."

Westwood after his round tweeted: "beautiful played today, a few putts wait to fall." Can't seem to away from @ Tiger took this week! "Playing with him again tomorrow."

The round of the day came from American left-hander Brian Harman , the track record of three with a 61 six under reach destroyed.

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Brilliant rose, shaded by Watson

-12: B Watson-11: J rose (Eng)-10: A Scott (AUS) - 9: P Hanson (SWE)-8: Bjorn (den) T, K BradleySelected other-6: Donald (Eng)-5 L: T Woods-2: G McDowell (NI), R McIlroy (NI)-1: P Mickelson, L Westwood (Eng) level: P Lawrie (SCO) + 1: M Laird (SCO), R rock (Eng) Justin Rose hit a brilliant 64 but routes American Bubba Watson, Who shot a 10-under round 62, one at the Cadillac shot Championship in Miami.

English rose looked in top form as he follows his opening round 69 style, 11 under most to stop halfway.

Australia's Adam Scott, joint leader at the beginning of play, is in third place.

Rose, played Watson, said: "we made each other energy led to." "I don't know if she rolled the Greens after the rain, but it rolled so smoothly."

Route led by three overnight stays, but starts with a hat-trick of birdies and takes more strokes on 16 and 17 in turn in 31. Moves first and pitching, four feet on the next on seven under his first 11 holes by two long. Repeatedly, that saves three holes later seventh par from the rough on the sixth 442-courtyard - and fairway-bunker, 454-Court and long look. He added: "This was a fun round."

Honda classic winner and new world, the number a Rory McIlroy admitted feeling "mentally flat" in his opening 73, but the second round began Eagle, birdie before two bogeys in the next three holes his progress to a halt come.

He recovered on the 10th and 12th - both par fives - with birdies, but after Watson 10.

McIlroy was again playing with Luke Donald and Lee Westwood , the two players who one this weekend could take again the number of it.

Donald shot a 68 to after six shots out of the top, while Westwood his first round 76 with a 67 followed by stop.

Tiger Woods finished five under--for the round and the tournament with a bogey-free 67.

Paul Lawrie followed his opening round 70 with 74 also stop, and fellow Scotsman Martin Laird is a further shot back after a round of 73.

Darren Clarke was followed by a triple bogey on the 18th on the first day with a double click on the day two ended it with a second consecutive 74 to be four over.

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McIlroy win number one spot seals

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida date: 1-4 March-12: R McIlroy (NI)-10: T Woods (United States), T Gillis (US)-8: L Westwood (Eng)-7: C Schwartzel (SA), rose (Eng) J other-5 selected: G McDowell (NI)-2: E Els (SA) + 1: Christian G (Eng) + 5: Davis (Eng) + 9 b P Harrington (IRE) + 12: JM Olazabal (SP) Rory McIlroy moved to the top of the world rankings after winning the Honda classic by two strokes in Florida.

The 22 year old from Northern Ireland showed great resolve, only a shot fall in a final round of 69 for a total of 12 under par.

He resistance a superb final day free of charge by Tiger Woods, the youngest man, number one, to reach, in a 62 second part had two eagles.

Five birdies and an Eagle Lee Westwood posted a 63 for fourth place.

21 Tiger Woods (United States), 1997

22 Rory McIlroy (NI), 2012

26 Martin Kaymer (GER), 2011

27 David Duval (United States), 1999

27 Ernie Els (SA), 1997

28 Bernhard Langer (GER), 1986

29 Seve Ballesteros (Spain), 1986

It was a final round full of character of McIlroy, who has gained much in stature, since 80 have the implosion at the last year's masters with a led by four shots going into the last round.

The Northern IRE is the second youngest player to reach number one.

"It's very special," he said. "When I was 10 or 11 I was interviewed and said that I wanted to be the best player in the world and I wanted to win the majors."

He claimed his first title of a 19 at the Dubai Desert Classic 2009, secured his first major last year's US open and won also the Hong Kong open in December.

Since August last year he has the USPGA championship played 11 ranking events and was outside the top-5 in only one of them.

This season, he reached the final of the world match-play event in Arizona, against Hunter Mahan final last weekend.

The final round was brought forward because of the danger, but if conditions in the first half of the day were airy they somewhat loosened of storms and played in warm sunshine in the afternoon were.

McIlroy needed some peace and quiet and downs from around to the Green, PARS in his round, and if veteran Tom Gillis had to play his second hole in a row in which tenth, play his young bogeyed partner a comfortable four shot advantage with eight holes to save.

However, McIlroy beat unpredictable car on the 12th and his first shot in 23 holes, when he missed from 15 feet for par.

623Tiger Woods (United States)

331Greg Norman (AUS)

97 Nick Faldo (Eng)

61 Seve Ballesteros (Spain)

50 Ian Woosnam (WAL)

Woods, nine shots from the pace of the joint 18 overnight, had collected an eagle and three birdies in his first 11 holes to move in conflicts.

The drama intensified when he birdied 17 and 18 in vintage fashion, his best result in the last round on the PGA Tour just eagled.

Having a great the last of the famous bear putt on par-3-17, trap holes recessed landed 36-year-old a shot from a hanging imperious iron are semi rough on the final fairway on the front of the Green and set up an Eagle chance to get him in a shot of McIlroy.

He correctly the eight-foot putt rolled into the center of the hole and the exuberant audience with a brand of fist welcomed pump, but McIlroy restored a two-stroke cushion after pitching superbly from 92 meters, five meters on 13.

McIlroy found a dangerous spot in thick rough to the right of the 14th green but produced a deft chip and the Hill leading down to three feet and conveniently saved par.

His shot on the next tee went left into the bunker but despite a stone close to his ball, he splashed out to six feet and calmly in the putt stroked.

17 Par 3 with a different water guarding the Green, McIlroy found who shot but escaped bunker with his tee-off wonderfully again on three feet and showed admirable composure once more the putt in the middle of the Cup to send.

"Just as flashy as the quality of McIlroy's Golf is the way how he by a dramatic learning curve to develop a player maturity has accelerated over his years." "It would be foolhardy in the extreme to predict McIlroy matching Tiger tricks but certainly feel as though we are now in a possibly lengthy era of Rory glory."

Other secured insured hole from four feet of closing par five and saw Luke Donald as the new number one replacing it the world.

Westwood, the first three rounds with Woods played, produced also a superb final day display, pass a birdie chance skidding just under 16 and others at last for a round 62 also haunting past.

Joint Center leader Justin Rose reached nine under the water but found on the 15th, the first of the bear trap holes and had an another shot at 17 to finish with a 70 and a part of the fifth.

McIlroy, who the 16 players that a position will reach number, said: "first of all, it's great to win this tournament, it has a long history."

"It was hard today in particular, as to make Tiger charge." I knew par Golf would probably be good enough, and that's what I tried to do. "My short game felt great all week and in any case a few times rescued me today."

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McIlroy win number one spot seals

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida date: 1-4 March-12: R McIlroy (NI)-10: T Woods (United States), T Gillis (US)-8: L Westwood (Eng)-7: C Schwartzel (SA), rose (Eng) J other-5 selected: G McDowell (NI)-2: E Els (SA) + 1: Christian G (Eng) + 5: Davis (Eng) + 9 b P Harrington (IRE) + 12: JM Olazabal (SP) Rory McIlroy moved to the top of the world rankings after winning the Honda classic by two strokes in Florida.

The 22 year old from Northern Ireland showed great resolve, only a shot fall in a final round of 69 for a total of 12 under par.

He resistance a superb final day free of charge by Tiger Woods, the youngest man, number one, to reach, in a 62 second part had two eagles.

Five birdies and an Eagle Lee Westwood posted a 63 for fourth place.

21 Tiger Woods (United States), 1997

22 Rory McIlroy (NI), 2012

26 Martin Kaymer (GER), 2011

27 David Duval (United States), 1999

27 Ernie Els (SA), 1997

28 Bernhard Langer (GER), 1986

29 Seve Ballesteros (Spain), 1986

It was a final round full of character of McIlroy, who has gained much in stature, since 80 have the implosion at the last year's masters with a led by four shots going into the last round.

The Northern IRE is the second youngest player to reach number one.

"It's very special," he said. "When I was 10 or 11 I was interviewed and said that I wanted to be the best player in the world and I wanted to win the majors."

He claimed his first title of a 19 at the Dubai Desert Classic 2009, secured his first major last year's US open and won also the Hong Kong open in December.

Since August last year he has the USPGA championship played 11 ranking events and was outside the top-5 in only one of them.

This season, he reached the final of the world match-play event in Arizona, against Hunter Mahan final last weekend.

The final round was brought forward because of the danger, but if conditions in the first half of the day were airy they somewhat loosened of storms and played in warm sunshine in the afternoon were.

McIlroy needed some peace and quiet and downs from around to the Green, PARS in his round, and if veteran Tom Gillis had to play his second hole in a row in which tenth, play his young bogeyed partner a comfortable four shot advantage with eight holes to save.

However, McIlroy beat unpredictable car on the 12th and his first shot in 23 holes, when he missed from 15 feet for par.

623Tiger Woods (United States)

331Greg Norman (AUS)

97 Nick Faldo (Eng)

61 Seve Ballesteros (Spain)

50 Ian Woosnam (WAL)

Woods, nine shots from the pace of the joint 18 overnight, had collected an eagle and three birdies in his first 11 holes to move in conflicts.

The drama intensified when he birdied 17 and 18 in vintage fashion, his best result in the last round on the PGA Tour just eagled.

Having a great the last of the famous bear putt on par-3-17, trap holes recessed landed 36-year-old a shot from a hanging imperious iron are semi rough on the final fairway on the front of the Green and set up an Eagle chance to get him in a shot of McIlroy.

He correctly the eight-foot putt rolled into the center of the hole and the exuberant audience with a brand of fist welcomed pump, but McIlroy restored a two-stroke cushion after pitching superbly from 92 meters, five meters on 13.

McIlroy found a dangerous spot in thick rough to the right of the 14th green but produced a deft chip and the Hill leading down to three feet and conveniently saved par.

His shot on the next tee went left into the bunker but despite a stone close to his ball, he splashed out to six feet and calmly in the putt stroked.

17 Par 3 with a different water guarding the Green, McIlroy found who shot but escaped bunker with his tee-off wonderfully again on three feet and showed admirable composure once more the putt in the middle of the Cup to send.

"Just as flashy as the quality of McIlroy's Golf is the way how he by a dramatic learning curve to develop a player maturity has accelerated over his years." "It would be foolhardy in the extreme to predict McIlroy matching Tiger tricks but certainly feel as though we are now in a possibly lengthy era of Rory glory."

Other secured insured hole from four feet of closing par five and saw Luke Donald as the new number one replacing it the world.

Westwood, the first three rounds with Woods played, produced also a superb final day display, pass a birdie chance skidding just under 16 and others at last for a round 62 also haunting past.

Joint Center leader Justin Rose reached nine under the water but found on the 15th, the first of the bear trap holes and had an another shot at 17 to finish with a 70 and a part of the fifth.

McIlroy, who the 16 players that a position will reach number, said: "first of all, it's great to win this tournament, it has a long history."

"It was hard today in particular, as to make Tiger charge." I knew par Golf would probably be good enough, and that's what I tried to do. "My short game felt great all week and in any case a few times rescued me today."

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McIlroy set for Miami challenge

Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood and Luke Donald, have for the first round of the WGC Cadillac Championship were summarized in Miami on Thursday.

Northern Ireland's McIlroy was number one of the world on Sunday but Englishman Donald and Westwood have both a chance to him with victory at Doral unseat.

"I think would be like me here for a while", said McIlroy, the top spot.

"But I know that it is inevitable that I will lose it at some point." "I just hope that it is a little further way."

He added: "but that is not what I play golf." It is not a ranking to keep the number.

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"Of course are some jockeying for position." "It's player not a Stand-Out-, which is sure that say the world rankings"

Luke Donald "it is win tournaments, and if I win tournaments, the ranking look."

For the second year in a row, the best three players in the world are discount together at this event.

Donald was world number one for 40 weeks until McIlroy overtook him by winning the Honda classic, while Westwood the top spot before the rise of McDonald's kept.

"I think it adds a little interest." I'm not sure that the players with him than perhaps you are guys [media] or the fans, "Donald said at least."

"But anything that adds to a tournament where the sender about it can talk and add an event, I think it is probably a good thing."

"Of course are some jockeying for position." "There is not a Stand-Out player, which is sure that say the world."

Westwood to McIlroy lost WGC match play in the semi-final, said: "There is nothing about the number one in the world."

"If not, to enjoy that you must add you to another sport."

"It have spoken today me and Luke on the putting green." I said, "Oh, tomorrow, number two," and he looked at me and nodded and said: "Yes, it kind of a bit like a relief'."

"He said:" there is only one way to go if you are number one. At least, there is more than one way, two go on the number. "

"So you are at the top are and everyone shoots at you, but I think this is the location that you want to be." "Want the position where everyone is envious."

Tiger Woods, second behind McIlroy on Sunday starts with defending world champion Nick Watney and Spain's Sergio Garcia.

Phil Mickelson plays the beat match play, with Hunter Mahan, McIlroy in the final and Adam Scott.

The draw also Ian Poulter, was doubtful after being diagnosed last week with pneumonia.

"Flying" down said Poulter to Doral in the morning, on his Twitter page.

"It will take more than pneumonia to keep me long." Itching back. "Mind over matter."

Paul Casey will play dislocating fellow Englishman for the first time since his shoulder snowboarding in Colorado on Christmas Eve.

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Casey ready for 'Prime career'

Paul Casey is "fresher than ever before" his comeback from a dislocated shoulder next week, but insists that he will give up not snowboarding.

Casey, 34, injured on Christmas Eve in Colorado snowboarding but is expected to play in the WGC Cadillac Championship in Florida.

"Golf is the most important thing in my life, because there for the fun things I do," he said.

"100% goes into my efforts, but I love snowboarding and mountain biking."

He added: "they are a great way for getting away from golf and not care about tournament golf play on your mind, so that will never change."

The American star, who to the 25th in the world slipped, was again drivers in practice meet last week and insists that he will come back a better player.

"I'm stronger and fitter than I have always, even with the shoulder injury and I have the mental game that I never used," he said.

"I need connect it up to par and then the physical skills for the next 10 years." It is prime time.

"When I think about where I was 10 years ago I am much been reached and secure a different golfer, my own abilities." I'm much more the golfing world know about everything, when it comes.

"I have to get out there and start, the birdies and put it to good use - it of no use will be in your best years, if you don't go out and tournaments to win." This is the most important.

"The goals are still the same." "It's just a shorter time now I have tried to reach in the 2012 objectives."

Casey climbed to third in the world, when he won the 2009 PGA Championship at Wentworth, but he missed injured a rib at the open in the same year, and most of the second half of the season.

He won the last of his 11 European tour events at the Volvo golf champions in January 2011 injury however with a toe later this year to fight. He has even won the Houston open 2009 tour - on the PGA.

His best result in a-Dur was third at the open 2010 in St Andrews and sixth on his Masters debut in 2004.

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"I want to be part of many more Ryder Cup." "It offers great memories - the fighting the pressure, the stress, the fun way off course"

Paul Casey "the great thing is, I will miss no priorities this year," he said. "I'll for Augusta and if anything, what I get there fresh as I be ever willing."

Casey, has played in three Ryder Cups, but was as a placeholder for Celtic Manor in 2010 overlooked, is motivated by former team-mate to see Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer in the four best spots in the world.

He said "I they fit in with the right attitude". "Proud, what they do, but I would like to be there exactly with them."

"I want to be competing against them and they to beat, but I admire them and try to learn to analyze through my own game of them and brutally honest and self-critical."

"I want to be part of many more Ryder Cup." For me, it offers beautiful memories - the battles that you receive, the pressure, the stress, the fun way off course.

"There are moments that I will forever love."

Casey, talk on the European tour website, said after the accident: "I put out his right arm on the way and heard the sound." I felt a bit of pain and thought, I should continue at first - I thought ' why waste a good day is snowboarding?'-but five minutes later I could not move it and was heading back down to get the mountain looked.

"I was told, if it was surgery it was four to six months, but there was no operation it was a case of weeks."

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McIlroy rise no shock for Ogilvy

Rory McIlroy rise to number one in the world is not surprising that former U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy.

The Australian says he knew that the golf landscape set to change when he for the first time in 2009 the Northern IRE played with.

Its first meeting was in the quarter-finals of the WGC beat Ogilvy McIlroy match play in Arizona.

"Since that first day I saw him play, he was a level above us," said US Open champion 2006.

On his third world win Ogilvy, who went Golf Championship that week reminded riding back to the clubhouse with its carrier, Alistair 'Squirrels' Matheson after the game.

"I played so well on this day"Added Ogilvy."

I birdied 15, 16 and 17 and halved all three holes. We were so under par on this day.

"Both squirrels and I said: 'This guy will be unbelievable'."

"And then squirrel said: 'Do you have the number to be one, you'll be better than this guy'."

McIlroy's compatriot and three major winners Padraig Harrington says that it can be no debate about the 22-year-old's move number one status after winning Honda classic.

"He has a game, the thinking is world's number one," said Harrington. "

"This is, why nobody is going to have complaints about Rory world number one."

"He won major at a young age." He has the game. Yes, you can compare him with Tiger [Woods]. He has still much to do. And there is no doubt that the Tigers are 14 majors very impressive.

"But if you're going to win a lot of the majors you have they to win early."

"With 22 years of age, the world number one a major in the Bank will he play a lot of the majors where he will be the favorite."

Harrington won his first major in Carnoustie in 2007, as an 18-year-old McIlroy bogey-free played in the first round for a 68 and went win on the amateur price

At the trophy presentation said he was received Harrington likes his big before the youngster from Northern Ireland began to win on that day.

"There are only a few players as good as him in his age out there winning tournaments," added Harrington. "

"There are guys with potential but he is already delivered."

"And he has a good balance in his life." He looks not like a guy, the burn-out. He looks like he will be here for a while. "

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McIlroy routes from seven in Miami

-6: A Scott (AUS), J Dufner (US)-4: T Bjorn (den), C Schwartzel (SA) - 3: K Bradley (United States), rose (Eng), A QUIROS (SPA), J S Stricker (United States), Jimenez (SPA)-2 M:l Donald (Eng) E: T Woods (United States) + 1: R McIlroy (NI) + 2: D Clarke (NI) + 4: P Casey (Eng), L Westwood (Eng), I Poulter (Eng) Rory McIlroy managed only an a over par 73 in the first round of the WGC Cadillac Championship in Miami.

Seven shots behind early leader Adam Scott and Jason Dufner are the Northern Irishman, who became the world number one with a victory in the Honda classic.

McIlroy, 22, mixed three birdies - all on par of fives - with four bogeys.

In bogeying the Green 11 - his second hole - missed but came with an 11-foot birdie-putt on the next close water from the tee on the challenging 18th avoided, since he fell another shot before Woods long almost matching Tiger Eagle on the first followed two bogeys in a row, and the a pitch, four feet on the par five eighth of McIlroy's secured last TwittMS Australian Scott said: "You know, it is only a month to the masters and this is veal the time you down and want to get involved."

McIlroy was the result, that three is better than Lee Westwood, Luke Donald , who the top spot again 70 shots could take from McIlroy this week.

Westwood 76 rules it probably from the victory of him to the world number one could have restored that he abandoned last year to Donald Mai.

The 38-year-old, whose closing 63 last week was his best round in America, bogeyed the first three holes, reached the turn in 40 and remained about four to come home to.

Paul Casey, a 76 - such as Ian Poulter play also returned for the first time since dislocating shoulder when riding on Christmas Eve, a week after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

Best of the British contingent was Justin Rose, the fifth in the Honda classic, three reach recorded four birdies in six holes from the eighth under ends.

Open champion Darren Clarke improved in its previous form, only two balls into the Lake for a triple bogey seven he most recently and a round of 74.

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Rose leads but McIlroy keeps pace

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida date: 1-4 March-8: J rose (Eng), T Gillis (US) 7: R McIlroy (NI), D proud (US)-6: V Taylor (United States), B Harman (US), J Walker (United States)-5: H English (United States), K Bradley (United States), C Howell III (US) selected other-3: G McDowell (NI)-2: P Harrington (IRE), B-Davis (Eng)-1: L Westwood (Eng), Justin Rose T Woods (United States) met to steal a four under par 66 in the spotlight of Rory McIlroy at the Honda classic in Florida.

English rose, 31, shared the lead with American Tom Gillis at eight under par after the second round Friday's.

US Open champion McIlroy, world number one if he wins on Sunday, made three birdies in the last five holes after completed.

Tiger Woods (68) and Lee Westwood (69) both ended a, Graeme McDowell 64 for three under shot.

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"I had a few chances on the front nine and not to take, but I just tried to stay as possible as a patient"

Rory McIlroy rose, who started at the 10th, was after the capture of 31 on the front nine 10 under a specific point in time. He added birdies at the third and fifth, but bogeyed the next two and could be retrieved not upwards and down from sand on the seventh.

"I have not made so many mistakes," said rose. "It a course, the limit of the error is rewarded."

Northern Ireland's McIlroy remained in dispute with a 67 that included birdies on 14, 15 and 18.

"I felt played another really solid round like I", said the 22-year-old.

"I had a few chances on the front nine and not to take, but I just tried to stay as possible as a patient."

"The bogey on the 13th when I had only a wedge in my hand [he lands there in a plugged lie in a bunker] was frustrating, but the end was beautiful."

Former world number one was forests in danger of missing the cut, which came at level par, but for a double bogey on the fifth, his 14th with birdies on his last two holes to.

He said: "I have it goes, it lost, got it going, lost, and then got it goes." It was a bit of a fight – probably the worst I have the ball in months.

"I thought something with the swing of the last four holes." "Unfortunately it took so long."

Westwood after his round tweeted: "beautiful played today, a few putts wait to fall." Can't seem to away from @ Tiger took this week! "Playing with him again tomorrow."

The round of the day came from American left-hander Brian Harman , the track record of three with a 61 six under reach destroyed.

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McIlroy leads by two in Florida

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida date: 1-4 March-11: R McIlroy (NI) terminates: H English (United States), T Gillis (US)-7: K Bradley (United States), B Harman (US), J rose (Eng)-6: C Schwartzel (SA), D proud (US) selected other-4: G McDowell (NI)-3: Christian G (Eng)-2: T Woods (United States), E Els (SA)-1: L Westwood (Eng) level: P Harrington (IRE) + 2: B Davis (Eng) + 4: JM Olazabal (SP) Rory McIlroy closed the world number one spot as a 66 gave a two-shot lead at 11 am under going into the final round of the Honda classic.

The 22-year-old must the event in Florida, Luke Donald, overhaul, not this week, and win plays combined six birdies with two dropped shots.

American Tom Gillis and Harris English are at second place on nine under, two before the England's Justin Rose (71) in the fourth quarter.

Tiger Woods (69) is two under Lee Westwood (70) shot further back.

McIlroy, who the number one ranking of the world match play event was denied after defeat against Hunter Mahan final last weekend, a shot behind rose and Gillis began the penultimate round at Palm Beach Gardens course.

Properly he turned a beautiful approach to three feet only in the second to miss the birdie putt.

A 260-meter, three-wood, however, increased over the flag to the next, and even though the Eagle putt curled over the Cup, he stayed with a tap-in birdie and a share of first place.

A putt of 22 metres of the nearest the outright gave him continued, lead and his imperious iron play on the par-3-fifth if he pitched and quiet rolled 10 feet in the putt two shots clear go.

McIlroy dropped shots on the next two holes, the leadership was taken but by 43-year-old Gillis, world number 269, which to win tour is still on the PGA.

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"This is why I play golf, put me in the race to win tournaments and try the best players in the world"

Rory McIlroy the American pulled a shoe out of the mud in a water hazard hack and made some remarkable par saves, fixed of 33 and 28 feet on consecutive holes.

McIlroy continuously in conflicts with the introduction of the fringe grass 11 birdie and after some impressive escape his own to salvage par, he accounted to regains the top at 15, after a majestic tea, three feet of the first of the three treacherous holes known as the bear trap shot.

The Northern IRE was in a greenside bunker in two at the closing par five but a secured 12-foot birdie-putt a useful cushion gave him how he the second youngest world number should be one after Woods.

"I just tried it like every other tournament approach", he said the task awaits him on Sunday.

"This is where I want to be." "This is why I play golf, put me in the race to win tournaments and try, the best players in the world."

Rose went one ahead after he a 15-foot putt in TwittMS is the first, only shots fall on four foot putts the next Miss two holes perforated.

Woods, playing for the third day in a row, briefly threatened with birdies on the third, fourth and sixth, seventh next to Westwood, could not on the back nine and 13 bogeyed but.

"I Iranian large and I was close to put up there at a low", he said. "I felt like I was five under par for the day, or something like the post and me within range."

Tournament organizers decided the possibility of thunderstorms on Sunday and winds as high as 25 km/h also expected move forward tee times for the final round.

McIlroy was due to tee-off at 1030 local time in a Threeball with Gillis and English.

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Brilliant rose, shaded by Watson

-12: B Watson (US)-11: J rose (Eng)-10: A Scott (AUS) - 9: P Hanson (SWE)-8: T Bjorn (den), K Bradley (United States) selected other-6: Donald (Eng)-5 L: T Woods (United States)-2: G McDowell (NI), R McIlroy (NI)-1: P Mickelson (United States), L Westwood (Eng) E: P Lawrie (SCO) + 1: M Laird (SCO), R rock (Eng) Justin Rose hit a brilliant 64 but routes American Bubba Watson, Who shot a 10-under round 62, one at the Cadillac shot Championship in Miami.

English rose looked in top form as he follows his opening round 69 style, 11 under most to stop halfway.

Australia's Adam Scott, joint leader at the beginning of play, is in third place.

Rose, played Watson, said: "we made each other energy led to." "I don't know if she rolled the Greens after the rain, but it rolled so smoothly."

Route led by three overnight stays, but starts with a hat-trick of birdies and takes more strokes on 16 and 17 in turn in 31. Moves first and pitching, four feet on the next on seven under his first 11 holes by two long. Repeatedly, that saves three holes later seventh par from the rough on the sixth 442-courtyard - and fairway-bunker, 454-Court and long look. He added: "This was a fun round."

Honda classic winner and new world, the number a Rory McIlroy admitted feeling "mentally flat" in his opening 73, but the second round began Eagle, birdie before two bogeys in the next three holes his progress to a halt come.

He recovered on the 10th and 12th - both par fives - with birdies, but after Watson 10.

McIlroy was again playing with Luke Donald and Lee Westwood , the two players who one this weekend could take again the number of it.

Donald shot a 68 to after six shots out of the top, while Westwood his first round 76 with a 67 followed by stop.

Tiger Woods finished five under--for the round and the tournament with a bogey-free 67.

Paul Lawrie followed his opening round 70 with 74 also stop, and fellow Scotsman Martin Laird is a further shot back after a round of 73.

Darren Clarke was followed by a triple bogey on the 18th on the first day with a double click on the day two ended it with a second consecutive 74 to be four over.

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McIlroy wants to remain number one

New world number of one Rory McIlroy has outlined his intention to remain at the top of the rankings.

The 22-year-old is the third player from the United Kingdom number one in the last 18 months following Lee Westwood and Luke Donald.

"I want to stay there for a while," he said after his victory Honda classic, which led him to the Summit.

"As long as I play golf well and have chances to win tournaments, then hopefully there I remain."

McIlroy is advanced, the number one ranking after a remarkable string of results.

He has won two tournaments since last year PGA Championship in August, the second four times, third twice and only once finished five outside the top, finished, when he was at the Dubai World Championship 11. suffering from dengue fever.

"I feel like I the minute the degree of consistency I hope I will games, able to stay for a while," he said.

"It was always a dream of mine, the world number one and the best player in the world, or whatever you want to call it."

"But I didn't know that I this would be here quickly able." "Hopefully I can keep a little longer it."

Graeme McDowell, 2010 to begin US open, won a series of three major title for Northern Ireland in six Championships, followed by McIlroy and Darren Clarke, said, put the key component for his young compatriot to progress to the top was.

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"He has grown an inner strength." He had always the possibility, at any time, but hit every shot he has mentally stronger got stretched the adolescent exuberance and he plays the right shot at the right time. "I have his shot selection in the past critical, but I saw fault not this week, he really played like a great player."

"That was the missing link, because the rest of his game all is there," said McDowell. "As soon as he learned how to putt, he wanted a dominant force be, and start to see that now."

McIlroy's victory in Florida was more admirable as he excellent final day number ones Tiger Woods, defied challenges from former world the a vintage carded 62, Westwood, who shot a 63.

"I am excited to part of golf now," said McDowell. "It's great, back Tiger Woods of golf play the way we know he can play because it is exciting for the sport."

"However, Rory always harder work and he has much more believe in himself and he white, what he would do now, and he knows how to do it."

Donald, who chose not to play man as number one in Florida and on Twitter said: "congratulations @ McIlroyRory enjoy the view!"

McIlroy's victory the second youngest world number one saw him in history behind forest and talk on BBC Radio 5 live, his coach Michael Bannon said: "Rory was in the spotlight all his life."

"As soon he got his card [Tour], he had on the tour, won a tournament so young, he won a major so young and now the number one in the world and he has only 22 is."

"Rory just gets better and better all the time."

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2012 Scottish Champion of Champions Draw for Rounds 1 and 2 at Leven Links, Fife

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The draw has been the 2012 Scottish Champion of Champions at Leven Links, the first event of the 2012 Scottish Amateur Golf Calendar.

This World Amateur Golf Ranking event shall be played at Leven Links on 7 – 8 April 2012 under the auspices of Leven Golfing Society in association with the Scottish Golf Union and Sponsored by John Smith’s.

Last year's winner was Brian Soutar of the host club, who recently won the 2012 South African Amateur Golf Championship.

To look at last year's scores, please click here.

The golf draw reads as follows.

2012 Scottish Champion of Champions Draw:-

1 08:00 12:30 Greg Forrester Balbirnie Park

Thomas White Milnathort

2 08:08 12:38 Clark Brechin Portlethen

Jamie Morris Peebles

3 08:16 12:46 Tommy Morrison Kilsyth Lennox

Alan McKie Glencruitten

4 08:24 12:54 William Fleming Ballochmyle

Gordon Miller Cawder

5 08:32 13:02 George MacMillan Machrihanish

Kevin Blyth Lundin

6 08:40 13:10 Mark O'Donnell Hamilton

Graeme Rowan Ballochmyle

7 08:48 13:18 Raymond Perry Monifieth

Stephen Machin Cowglen

8 08:56 13:26 Ross Bell Downfield

Graham Robertson Silverknowes

9 09:04 13:34 Bryan Fotheringham Inverness

Daniel Kay Dunbar

10 09:12 13:42 Craig Hamilton Ballochmyle

Conor O'Neil Pollok

11 09:20 13:50 Scott Crichton Aberdour

John Duff Newmachar

12 09:28 13:58 Brian Soutar Leven

Graeme Robertson Glenbervie

13 09:36 14:06 Alexander Culverwell Dunbar

Scott Stewart-Cation The Duke's

14 09:44 14:14 Adam Dunton McDonald

Matthew Clark Kilmacolm

15 09:52 14:22 Glenn Campbell Blairgowrie

Kyle McClung Wigtownshire County

16 10:00 14:30 Josh Jamieson St Andrews New

Fraser Moore Glenbervie

17 10:08 14:38 George Crawford Williamwood

Scott Borrowman Dollar

18 10:16 14:46 James White Lundin

Fraser McKenna Balmore

19 10:24 14:54 Lee Jenkins Elderslie

Andrew Campbell Dumbarton

20 10:32 15:02 Allyn Dick Kingsknowe

Paul Shields Kirkhill

21 10:40 15:10 Hugh Nelson Kilsyth Lennox

Brian Graham Kelso

22 10:48 15:18 Scott Moffat Braehead

David Wylie Lenzie

23 10:56 15:26 Gary Sharp St Andrews

Scott Brown Turnberry

24 11:04 15:34 Christopher Mooney Gourock

Stephen Simants Dunbar

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Antalya/ Belek Golf Breaks in Turkey - 7 Nights All Inclusive Sirene Golf Hotel & Resort Holidays from £565

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Your Golf Travel are currently offering a 7 nights All Inclusive Belek Golf Breaks at the 5 Star Sirene Golf Hotel & Resort in Turkey during March - May from only £565 per person, subject to booking conditions and availability. This is an All-Inclusive deal which includes four rounds of golf (3 on the Pasha Course and 1 on the Sultan Course)

+ Your Golf Travel are also offering group discount for parties of eight golfers or more.

Sultan and Pasha Golf Courses

Sultan Golf Course

The Sultan Golf Course is an excellent test, where the challenging holes wind through the landscape's impressive pine forests. From the championship tees, the course measures 7,011 yards, and will ensure a formidable examination even for the low handicappers. Spectacular views and challenging hazards are the hallmarks of the Sultan Course, which is one of Belek's finest.

Pasha Golf Course

The Pasha Golf Course is the second course at the Antalya Golf Club, and is a more appropriate proposition for the average golfing visitor. While it benefits from the same brilliant views as the Sultan, its full length of 6,267 yards makes it manageable for everyone. The advantage of the long hitters is nullified around the Pasha, whose defence is its tricky dog-legs, sloping greens and strategically positioned bunkers.

More of a ‘thinking man's' course than its neighbour, the Pasha Golf Course is the perfect foil for the lengthy Sultan layout, which is why the Antalya Golf Club has something for everyone.

5 Star Sirene Golf Hotel

The Sirene Golf Hotel is the perfect blend of sun, sea and golf, which is why it is a real Belek favourite. The Mediterranean waters, with their stunning azure hues, lap at the resort's shoreline, so sun-seekers and beach-lovers are in for a treat, as well as golfers.

The 6-storey main hotel and the 5 surrounding villa blocks combine to offer a total of 442 guest bedrooms, all of which are extremely spacious, and are equipped with air-conditioning, satellite television, safe deposit box, mini-bar, bathrobe and a private balcony or terrace.

The excellent facilities and the convenience of the ultra all-inclusive have helped Sirene jump to the head of the Belek queue for outstanding golf holidays.

The amazing facilities at the Sirene resort are a real attraction; guests can make use of the Olympic-standard indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the spa and health club that includes sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, steam rooms and gymnasium, while tennis courts, jogging trails and a bowling alley are also available. 

Of the Sirene resort's five restaurants, the flagship Kymbele dining room comes highly recommended.

For some after-dark action, there are seven bars, as well as the Blacky nightclub.

Facilities include: Safe Deposit Box, Bath Robes, Private Balcony, Turkish Bath, Jogging Track, Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Sauna, Spa, Steam Room, Tennis Air-Conditioning, Direct Dial Telephone, In House Bar, In House Restaurant, Minibar, Nearby Beaches, On-Site Parking, Room Service, Satellite TV, Wake-up Call, Championship Standard Course, Driving Range, Golf Buggies, Golf Club Hire, Practice Area, Pro Shop, Putting Greens and Tuition.

Location: Belek, Antalya, 24 miles East of Antalya; Nearest Airport: Antalya Airport

Alternative Golf Courses: The Sirene Golfing Resort is located immediately adjacent to the Antalya Golf Club, which has two outstanding championship courses.

How to Book:-

Visit Your Golf Travel at www.yourgolftravel.com.

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Best Mens Zip Up Sweater 2012 - Lacoste 1/2 Zip Sweater Brown

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Lacoste 1/2 Zip Sweater Brown

The Lacoste 1/2 Zip Sweater is an authentic designed garment from one of the most fashionable and iconic clothing brands and is perfectly styled for both on or off the course.

Made from a cotton mix material the the Lacoste 1/2 Zip Sweater is designed to offer maximum comfort and added warmth during cooler seasons. The high quality design promotes outstanding garment durability against a standard knitwear design for a longer lasting stylish look on or off the course.

Finished with the iconic contrast 'green crocodile' on left chest for added style, Lacoste knitwear is lightweight, fashionable and is of a premium design. A Great addition to your wardrobe that can be worn both on or off course.

Price: £129.00

How to buy: online at www.golfperformance.co.uk

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Leading Mens Golf Polo Shirt 2012 - Hugo Boss Philson Polo Shirt Black

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Hugo Boss Philson Polo Shirt Black

The Hugo Boss Philson Polo Shirt is a stylish & simple garment from one of worlds leading premium clothing brands and is perfectly styled for both on or off the course.

Made from 100% cotton the Hugo Boss Philson Polo Shirt is designed to offer maximum comfort and freedom of movement during play. The high quality design promotes outstanding garment durability against a standard pique design for a longer lasting stylish look.

Finished with a contrast collar, zip & cuff tippingn then brand logo on left chest for added style, Hugo Boss polo shirts are lightweight, flexible and of trendy design. Perfect to wear with chinos for a round of golf or jeans for an informal occasions.

Price: £84.99

How to buy: online at www.golfperformance.co.uk

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The 2012 LET Access Series will tee off with the Terre Blanche Ladies Open Championship

The 2012 LET Access Series will tee off with the Terre Blanche Ladies Open from March 14-16 when England’s Henrietta Zuel attempts to defend her maiden professional title at Golf de Terre Blanche near Nice in southern France.Last year, Zuel earned a two shot victory over Frenchwoman Caroline Afonso, the 2010 event champion. The 22-year-old Zuel, from Somerset, went on to win the LETAS Ladies Open at Hazlemere in the UK and finished second on the 2011 order of merit, earning her full card for the 2012 Ladies European Tour season.
"I’m really excited. I'm looking forward to playing the course again and getting back into competitive golf. Defending my first title makes it that much more fun,” said Zuel, adding: “It will always be special to me as it was my first professional win. Last time I played it was in great condition, I really enjoyed the layout and design.
“I feel pretty good about things right now: I've worked hard in the off season and it'll be really interesting to see where I'm at with my game. Last year was so hectic for me, so I've been enjoying some time off at home with family and friends. Getting things in order… finally did all my ironing and paperwork! More recently, I've been out in the Middle East doing some practice at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi. I've also signed over from Calvin Klein to Puma clothing this year, so I'm very excited about that!”
Zuel will face an even stronger field of competitors in the 2012 event, including last year’s order of merit winner Marieke Nivard of the Netherlands, who won two LETAS titles in 2011 at the Trophee Preven’s and Azores Ladies Open and also earned her LET tour card.
Nivard is looking forward to teeing up again after playing in her first LET tournament of the 2012 season at the World Ladies Championship in China.
“I’m always looking forward to playing. It’s early in the season and I’m trying to play as much as I can. Terre Blanche is a good tournament to prepare myself for the rest of the year. It’s really nicely set up and it’s good for practise as well,” said Nivard, 21, from Eindhoven.
She explained that she will combine playing in four or five Access Series events with 19 tournaments on the LET this year and is grateful for being able to plan her calendar.
“It’s a lot better now because I get to schedule my whole season. I already know now what I’m going to play in November and December and that makes it a lot easier. Last year I was always on the reserve list and had to wait to see whether I would get in or not and never knew what I was going to play the following week, so that makes it easier for me.”
Last year’s runner-up Afonso is also in the field along with Italian Margherita Rigon who tied for third last year and Slovakia’s Zuzana Kamasova, who became the first winner from Eastern Europe on the Ladies European Tour with her victory at the 2011 Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco.
Jade Schaeffer, who collected her second LET title at the Raiffeisenbank Prague Golf Masters last year, will return to compete on home soil after winning on the Access Series in 2010.
Other well-known names in the field include Virginie-Lagoutte Clement, Rebecca Flood, Sophie Sandolo and Cassandra Kirkland.
The 2011 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, Lauren Taylor, from England, who is currently lying 18th on the World Amateur Golf Rankings, and Scotland’s Pamela Pretswell, both of whom are LETAS amateur members, are also teeing up at Terre Blanche. Taylor will be one to watch after her victory at last year’s Women’s British Amateur Championship at Royal Portstewart.
The field also includes a number of first year members of the Ladies European Tour, many of whom will be making their professional debuts. They include Mireia Prat, Sofia Harkonen, Sarah Jones, Lene Krog, Erika Holmen, Alessandra Averna, Gemma Webster and Vicky Tomko.
The competitors will play for a purse of €25,000 and will be able to enjoy first class practice facilities at Terre Blanche, including a fantastic driving range, where players will be able to practise ahead of the first event of the season. Once again the event has attracted an international field of competitors from 17 different nations including those as far afield as Estonia and Morocco.
Source: LET, Powered by the GolfbloggerUK Network

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LPGA Legends Hannaford Community Challenge Tickets to Benfefit Local Charities

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Tickets on Sale Now for Maine LPGA Legends Event

Tickets to the first professional golf tournament held in Maine to feature former LPGA Tour stars are on sale now at TheLegendsTour.com. The Hannaford Community Challenge presented by Kraft Foods will be hosted by Falmouth Country Club on June 21-24, 2012 and showcase a field of 40 Legends Tour players competing for a $200,000 purse. All ticket proceeds benefit local charities. 

“People who attend the Hannaford Community Challenge will see some of the world’s best female golfers compete and also contribute to local organizations through their ticket purchases,” said Eric Blom, Hannaford spokesman.  “Hannaford Supermarkets is proud to create this exciting and unique professional sporting event in Maine.” 

Charities benefitting from tournament ticket sales include The Good Shepherd Food Bank, The First Tee of Maine, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.  Fans may select the charity they wish to support with their online ticket purchases.  Tickets also will be available for purchase through charitable organizations. 

Beneficiaries will be presented with checks from tournament proceeds at a celebration dinner to be held Saturday evening, June 23, between rounds. 

To purchase tickets now, visit www.thelegendstour.com/tickets. Tickets purchased on-line will be held at the Will Call area for pick-up on tournament days. 

About The Legends Tour

The Legends Tour is the Official Legends Tour of the LPGA. The tour began in 2000 by LPGA professionals to showcase the talents of some of the greatest women’s golfers of all time. The Legends Tour has over 100 members, including 10 LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame members. Legends Tour players have over 650 combined LPGA Tour victories, including 65 major championships. In its eleven seasons, The Legends Tour has awarded more than $9 million in prize money and helped raise more than $11 million for charity. The Legends Tour has hosted events in Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Japan and Australia. For additional information on The Legends Tour, log on to www.thelegendstour.com. 

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Mens Golf fashion giant Tommy Hilfiger’s gear shall be showcased at the 2011 Golf Live Show, Kent

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Visitors to this year’s Golf Live will be able to cut a dash after organisers finalised an agreement for fashion giant Tommy Hilfiger’s golf line to be the show’s official apparel partner.

The top brand’s full array of men’s and women’s clothing will be on show at the London Golf Club from May 18-20 – including its much talked-about SS12 range.

Consumers will have the chance to purchase the latest Tommy Hilfiger Golf clothing from the event’s merchandise area and take part in a series of proposed competitions and giveaways, while celebrity ambassadors are set to be on hand to promote the brand.

And as part of becoming official partner to the event, all the Golf Live staff will be modelling SS12 garments throughout the three-day show.

Jon Camp, managing director of Fletcher Leisure, worldwide licensee of Tommy Hilfiger Golf, said: “Golf Live is a unique event that attracts an audience of keen golfers whose profile perfectly fits the Tommy Hilfiger Golf brand. 

“Being aligned with companies, individuals and events with the right brand image is really important for us, so we are delighted to be involved and have absolute confidence that the 2012 event will be even bigger and better than previous years.”

Golf Live event director, James Goode, said: “Tommy Hilfiger Golf is an iconic name which is known throughout the world and we’re delighted to have formed an association that we believe is an ideal match for our event. ”

Tommy Hilfiger Golf brings more than 25 years of apparel expertise to the golf market and has succeeded with its SS12 collection in designing a line that can be worn both on and off the golf course.  Although traditionally a cotton-driven category, the company has introduced a vast variety of technical wear bringing it bang up to date with modern-day demands.

The clothing giant is the latest big-name company to commit itself to Golf Live – the biggest interactive event of its kind in the world.

Leading golf manufacturers including TaylorMade, Callaway, Wilson, Cleveland, Mizuno, Yonex and Cobra will all be present to demonstrate their latest equipment on the show’s 30-bay outdoor driving range.

In addition, the likes of Troon Golf, Pebble Beach, Golf Buddy, Archer Golf, Turnberry Resort and ECCO will also be among the impressive cast of exhibitors.

And the quality of the exhibitors is set to be matched by the stellar list of leading players that is being assembled for the show in May.

Event ambassador Colin Montgomerie, South African legend Gary Player, Solheim Cup winning captain Alison Nicholas and Ladies’ European Tour star Melissa Reid are just some of the names to have already committed themselves to the event.

More are set to follow in the build-up to May and, as well as being able to watch, listen to and ask questions of the star-studded cast during the three-day show, people also have the chance to play alongside the Tour professionals with Golf Live’s Heritage Hospitality Package available for just £375 plus VAT per person.

Tickets for Golf Live cost just £20 for adults while under-18s can gain free entry by registering on Golf Live’s website.

To enquire about booking a hospitality package, phone 020 7471 1080 and for more information or to buy tickets visit www.golfliveevent.com.

Source: Golf Live Media Release

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