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Can Kaymer defend Alfred Dunhill title?

It is without doubt one of the highlights of the golfing calendar and, with the prediction of fine weather in Scotland, this weekend’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship could well be a classic. Martin Kaymer is attempting to become the first man ever to successfully defend the title he won by three shots last year and [...]

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US golf bounces back

The American drought in majors was one of golf’s major talking points. Six consecutive majors were played without a winner from the other side of the Atlantic, a run that prompted much discussion and introspection stateside. Those following the Sports betting  will have had a lot to say on this matter. Now Keegan Bradley has ended [...]

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Williams-Woods fallout puts caddies in the limelight

Steve Williams‘ acrimonious fallout with Tiger Woods has catapulted caddies into the public eye. A good caddy is supposed to be like a good match official – you don’t notice them. Williams is certainly being noticed, which in the eyes of many no longer makes him the top bagman he has long thought of to [...]

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Harrington looks to regain his confidence

Three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington says he is confident heading in this week’s Irish Open. Harrington has struggled with his game in recent times and has complained that he has become obsessed with practicing and can no longer fully focus on shots due to so many thoughts going through his mind while addressing the ball. [...]

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Monty predicts European clean sweep

Former European number one Colin Montgomeie says he will not be surprised to see a European 1-2-3 at this week’s Open Championship at Royal St George’s. Europe currently dominates the world rankings with five of the top ten being born on this side of the Atlantic including all of the top four. Those following the [...]

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Day eyes Open glory

Jason Day believes that he can take the Claret Jug away from current holder, Louis Oosthuizen. However, the Australian’s aspirations do not end there; the youngster wants to claim the number one spot in the Official World Golf Rankings, a position currently occupied by his English rival, Luke Donald. Day, at 23-years-old, will be one [...]

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Oosthuizen chooses Tractors over Links

Louis Oosthuizen will go into the Open Championship next week as the current holder of the Claret Jug. However, the South African has turned down the chance to compete on a links course in the Scottish Open, an event that many of his rivals, including Justin Rose and Padraig Harrington, are using as preparation for [...]

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Harrington has fresh Open belief

Padraig Harrington will go looking for a third Open title at Royal St George’s and despite his recent struggles, the Irishman feels his game is on the right track. The 39-year-old has fallen outside the world’s top-50 golfers, having not won on the European Tour since his Open success at Birkdale in 2008. Harrington is [...]

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McIlroy happy to fill Woods’ shoes

US Open Champion Rory McIlroy says he is determined to take full advantage of Tiger Woods’ lack of form and temporary absence as he looks to add to his tally of Majors. Woods’ last victory came in 2009 and has since struggled with form and injury after a turbulent time both on and off the [...]

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Ogilvy hails McIlroy

Australian Geoff Ogilvy has become the latest player to come out and congratulate new US Open champion Rory McIlroy on his amazing victory last Sunday at Congressional. The Northern Irishman recorded a record breaking eight stroke victory to claim his first major crown and write his name in the game’s history books. What made the [...]

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