German golfer Martin Kaymer,30,is defending his US Open Championship trophy at Chambers Bay in University Place,Washington.Chambers Bay is a public,links style golf course on the Puget Sound-the type of course developed in ancient Scotland,rather than the standard type of golf course.Kaymer won the 2014 US Open at Pinehurst #2,a standard golf course in North Carolina.Kaymer spoke to the media at a Monday press conference.
A links style course has massive bunkers,fescue grass fairways and open terrain,as opposed to forested.
I believe we are going to play three British Opens this year,Kaymer joked,referring to the three links style courses at Chambers Bay in Washington,St.Andrews in Scotland,and Whistling Straits in Wisconsin that are on the PGA Tour this season.
I think the guys from the UK might have a bit of an advantage this week,Kaymer noted,because that is what they grew up on.Honestly,I think it's a great golf course.In a way,you have to be very creative.It's unusual for a US Open course,but I think for those of us from Europe,we welcome such a course.
I said to my caddy,this is probably the toughest round in our career,because of all the expectations.I have to challenge myself on Sunday,not challenge the other players.If you really focus on the right thing,it shouldn't be that complicated.
There are so many guys who can win a golf tournament today-even if you are #250 in the world.The field is very hard to beat.You have to go with Rory McIlroy.I think Jason Day has a very good chance.Phil Mickelson-I think he has a good chance,knowing how aggressive,how creative he can be.He's kind of under the radar,Kaymer told reporters gathered at Chambers Bay for the US Open Championship,the most grueling test in golf.The tournament runs Thursday through Sunday and is being broadcast by Fox Sports.
Showing posts with label Rory McIlroy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rory McIlroy. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Commentary:Media At Play at The Players Championship
Top world golfers including World Number One Rory McIlroy,Sergio Garcia,Phil Mickelson and Martin Kaymer have gathered at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach,Florida for The Players Championship,which begins Thursday morning.Tiger Woods and 2015 Masters champion Jordan Spieth will be teeing off as well.In press conferences,the attention was focused on Spieth and his rising status on the PGA Tour.Spieth denied that he was McIlroy's equal.
I could certainly appreciate if I could be where he's at,but right now I don't see myself there,Spieth said.It's sort of anybody's game to get up there and get even with him.*
For his part,McIlroy praised Spieth:Everything he does,he does it very well.His short game has been phenomenal.Just a very solid all-around player.*
Is he "the one" ? asked World Golf Hall of Famer Bernhard Langer,echoing a reporter's question about Spieth.What is "the one" ? If he stays healthy,he can be one of the top players in the world for a number of years,Langer concluded.*
The media have been busy weaving a narrative about Spieth since last season.They miss Tiger Woods' dominance so much.It's bad for TV ratings not to have Tiger winning all the time.Surely Jordan Spieth will be their new Tiger Woods.Now they are adding a new twist:surely there is a great rivalry between Spieth and McIlroy;but judging from the golfers' remarks,that isn't the case.The media often exaggerate in order to draw in more viewers or readers.
I could certainly appreciate if I could be where he's at,but right now I don't see myself there,Spieth said.It's sort of anybody's game to get up there and get even with him.*
For his part,McIlroy praised Spieth:Everything he does,he does it very well.His short game has been phenomenal.Just a very solid all-around player.*
Is he "the one" ? asked World Golf Hall of Famer Bernhard Langer,echoing a reporter's question about Spieth.What is "the one" ? If he stays healthy,he can be one of the top players in the world for a number of years,Langer concluded.*
The media have been busy weaving a narrative about Spieth since last season.They miss Tiger Woods' dominance so much.It's bad for TV ratings not to have Tiger winning all the time.Surely Jordan Spieth will be their new Tiger Woods.Now they are adding a new twist:surely there is a great rivalry between Spieth and McIlroy;but judging from the golfers' remarks,that isn't the case.The media often exaggerate in order to draw in more viewers or readers.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
The Masters:Will McIlroy Be Good Enough This Year?
World number one golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland,who turns 26 on May 4,has been competing in The Masters tournament since 2009.He'll be playing alongside Phil Mickelson and Ryan Moore in the first round on Thursday afternoon.McIlroy spoke with journalists at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on Tuesday.
I feel like I've done a lot of good work the past couple of days to prepare,McIlroy said.It's such an intimidating place the first time you get here.I'm playing my usual game-that's one of the biggest things I've learned.I'm just ready for the gun to go off on Thursday morning.
You just realise there's holes out here where par's a good score,and you move on.I'm here and have a great opportunity to do what few people in golf have done (win a career grand slam of the four majors).I've just really tried to keep on winning the next one.Golf's a very fickle game,so you don't take anything for granted.
My weight training is about longevity and trying to prolong my career.I originally got into it because of my bad back.It helps me to practice more.
I'd say Bubba Watson is my favourite to win.He has the perfect game for this course.He's won it two of the last three years.He tees it up really well.
I enjoy playing with Phil Mickelson.There's a good buzz around Phil,he's won it so many times (three).I enjoy his company,and his caddy Bones Mackay's as well.I've played with Ryan Moore a few times.
I talked with Tiger Woods on the practice tee.He feels good.He's been working hard.Like everyone else,I'll be looking at his score to see how he does.
You guys can write the stories and I won't read them.*
McIlroy would be the sixth player in history to win the career grand slam,should he win The Masters.Last year,he won two majors,the Open Championship and the PGA Championship.He's won the most PGA tournaments since 2010-nine.In his last fifteen starts,he's achieved four wins and four second place finishes.
I feel like I've done a lot of good work the past couple of days to prepare,McIlroy said.It's such an intimidating place the first time you get here.I'm playing my usual game-that's one of the biggest things I've learned.I'm just ready for the gun to go off on Thursday morning.
You just realise there's holes out here where par's a good score,and you move on.I'm here and have a great opportunity to do what few people in golf have done (win a career grand slam of the four majors).I've just really tried to keep on winning the next one.Golf's a very fickle game,so you don't take anything for granted.
My weight training is about longevity and trying to prolong my career.I originally got into it because of my bad back.It helps me to practice more.
I'd say Bubba Watson is my favourite to win.He has the perfect game for this course.He's won it two of the last three years.He tees it up really well.
I enjoy playing with Phil Mickelson.There's a good buzz around Phil,he's won it so many times (three).I enjoy his company,and his caddy Bones Mackay's as well.I've played with Ryan Moore a few times.
I talked with Tiger Woods on the practice tee.He feels good.He's been working hard.Like everyone else,I'll be looking at his score to see how he does.
You guys can write the stories and I won't read them.*
McIlroy would be the sixth player in history to win the career grand slam,should he win The Masters.Last year,he won two majors,the Open Championship and the PGA Championship.He's won the most PGA tournaments since 2010-nine.In his last fifteen starts,he's achieved four wins and four second place finishes.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
DP World Tour Championship,Dubai;Portuguese Visas
The DP World Tour Championship,Dubai is underway in the United Arab Emirates.It is being played at Jumeirah Golf Estates,a luxury resort community.The tournament is the culminating event of the European Tour's Race To Dubai,the overall season championship of the Tour.Henrik Stenson of Sweden is current leader of the Race To Dubai,while Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is defending champion of the tournament. McIlroy is currently tied for the first round lead with Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello at -3.*
Partners of the European Tour are BMW;Genworth;and Rolex.Sponsors are ClubCar and Titleist.*
Peter Uihlein is the only American participant.*
Meanwhile,the Australasian PGA Tour is holding the Australian Masters at Royal Melbourne.Adam Scott is defending champion,and American Matt Kuchar is also participating.*
NBC Universal's Golf Channel is broadcasting both events.*
Investors who transfer at least 1 million euros to Portugal or create at least 10 jobs are eligible for a Portuguese residence visa.The program is also for those
who buy property in Portugal worth a mimimum of 500,000 euros.Since inception,it has netted 198 million euros of investment.Up to 400 visas will be issued in the program this year;there is currently no limit for 2014.
Partners of the European Tour are BMW;Genworth;and Rolex.Sponsors are ClubCar and Titleist.*
Peter Uihlein is the only American participant.*
Meanwhile,the Australasian PGA Tour is holding the Australian Masters at Royal Melbourne.Adam Scott is defending champion,and American Matt Kuchar is also participating.*
NBC Universal's Golf Channel is broadcasting both events.*
Investors who transfer at least 1 million euros to Portugal or create at least 10 jobs are eligible for a Portuguese residence visa.The program is also for those
who buy property in Portugal worth a mimimum of 500,000 euros.Since inception,it has netted 198 million euros of investment.Up to 400 visas will be issued in the program this year;there is currently no limit for 2014.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
European Golf:Rory Takes DP World Trophy and Scepter
Rory McIlroy fought off effects of desert heat on Sunday to win at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai,UAE.The culmination of the season-long Race To Dubai was held on the Earth Course at the Jumeirah Golf Estates.Northern Ireland's McIlroy posed in his red polo shirt with the huge trophy and scepter he was awarded for topping the tournament field.
McIlroy finished with a final round 23 under par 66,followed by England's Justin Rose in 2nd,and South Africa's Charles Schwartzel and England's Luke Donald sharing 3rd on the leader board,respectively.
McIlroy's golden season included a money list double,dominating earnings on both the European and PGA Tours,as well as a victory at the PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta.It's a great way to finish a great season,McIlroy said.I feel like I can improve in different areas of the game still.
McIlroy related that he felt ill for a few days.The desert sun got to him,but he took a few things for it and soldiered on,notching five consecutive birdies on the final holes,as witnessed by a substantial crowd of hardy fans.
Besides DP World,sponsors of the tournament included CNN;BMW;and Rolex.Jumeirah Golf Estates is comprised of two neighbourhoods,Fire and Earth,of European style villas in the New Dubai area,just beyond the skyline.The hilly topography surrounding the Estates suggests the Mediterranean.Existing villas are going for approximately 1.8-3.5 million dollars US.
McIlroy finished with a final round 23 under par 66,followed by England's Justin Rose in 2nd,and South Africa's Charles Schwartzel and England's Luke Donald sharing 3rd on the leader board,respectively.
McIlroy's golden season included a money list double,dominating earnings on both the European and PGA Tours,as well as a victory at the PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta.It's a great way to finish a great season,McIlroy said.I feel like I can improve in different areas of the game still.
McIlroy related that he felt ill for a few days.The desert sun got to him,but he took a few things for it and soldiered on,notching five consecutive birdies on the final holes,as witnessed by a substantial crowd of hardy fans.
Besides DP World,sponsors of the tournament included CNN;BMW;and Rolex.Jumeirah Golf Estates is comprised of two neighbourhoods,Fire and Earth,of European style villas in the New Dubai area,just beyond the skyline.The hilly topography surrounding the Estates suggests the Mediterranean.Existing villas are going for approximately 1.8-3.5 million dollars US.
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