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Note:- No 66. Charles Howell III is resting this week - presume in the hope he plays well next week at The Memorial in order to qualify (T21 last year).
ALSO NOTE
Spoils ONLY 5 places in Wentworth while most other bookies are 6 this week.
ALSO NOTE
Spoils ONLY 5 places in Wentworth while most other bookies are 6 this week.
Defending Champ BOO (67,67,66,66 for -14 last year) at 50's is a steal - look at his stats - renown tee-to-green specialist - 7th in Driving accuracy, 4th in GIR.
- if he could only putt, 199th in strokes gained - in great form though with T5 at the Nelson, ranking T6 in GIR and T2 in scrambling.
WARM WEEK Ahead for Dallas...
Slightly above-normal temperatures will be the highlight this week in the Dallas area - Several days this week could make a run at 90 degrees F.
The Texas winds usually stand up as the first line of defence on this par 70 but only moderate breezes are expected throughout the week.
The winner of the Tartan Jacket must shoot 4 low rounds. The 72-Hole Record of 259 is held by Zach (2010).
He has won the event twice in three years and his finishing record over the past five years is 9-1-4-1-3.
His last 5 visits show 15 consecutive rounds under Par followed by a 72 to win in 2012, shooting 69,65,68,66 for third last year.
CHAAAAAARRRGE !
- if he could only putt, 199th in strokes gained - in great form though with T5 at the Nelson, ranking T6 in GIR and T2 in scrambling.
WARM WEEK Ahead for Dallas...
Slightly above-normal temperatures will be the highlight this week in the Dallas area - Several days this week could make a run at 90 degrees F.
The Texas winds usually stand up as the first line of defence on this par 70 but only moderate breezes are expected throughout the week.
The winner of the Tartan Jacket must shoot 4 low rounds. The 72-Hole Record of 259 is held by Zach (2010).
He has won the event twice in three years and his finishing record over the past five years is 9-1-4-1-3.
His last 5 visits show 15 consecutive rounds under Par followed by a 72 to win in 2012, shooting 69,65,68,66 for third last year.
CHAAAAAARRRGE !
Boo is readily available at 66s. Or at least he was!!
http://www.oddschecker.com/golf/crowne-plaza-invitational/winner/bet-history/boo-weekley/today
66's with Stan Jim (if your account is still open with them
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66's with Stan Jim (if your account is still open with them
)
Two of my favourite events this week, with the BMW coming from Wentworth, and Sky providing the coverage it deserves. The Colonial stateside has proved good to me the last few years, so looking forward to both.
Very little imagination in my selections this week though(Jeremy Chapman style!!), but it is very hard to get away from those towards the head of both markets. E.w Doubles on the fancied selections may be the way to maximise return this week.
Starting in Europe, Wentworth is a venue where year after year a few players consistently find themselves in the thick of things. No one plays this venue better two time winner Luke Donald. Luke arrived here last year a 13-2 shot, and had gone off 8s the previous year. This time around we can get a juicy 14-1 in an almost identical field. Donald is in better shape than 12 months ago, when he had quite a barren time, and actually went on to miss the cut here. That is of no worry really. He has come to terms with the changes to his game, and it will be a shock if he doesn't grind his way into contention come Sunday afternoon. It could be worth keeping an eye on early proceedings. Luke is a notoriously slow starter, even in successful weeks, and it may pay to top up if he gets off to a relatively sluggish start over the first 9.
When Luke was last successful here in 2012, it was Justin Rose who chased him home, and it could again be the US Open winner who gives him most to think about. Slowly rediscovering his touch after a series of little niggles, he has found his consistency over recent weeks. Arriving here fresh off a week off, I would much prefer his(and Donalds) chances to that of market rivals Westwood or McIlroy.
Moving away from the head of the market, Jonas Blixt looks overpriced. Quite obviously a man for the big occasion, he could revel in the big crowds here. No course experience proved little obstacle to him at Augusta, and quite how he is a bigger price than journeymen like Joost Luiten and Ross Fisher is beyond me. They will never win Majors, Blixt looks made for them.
Paul Lawrie had a poor 2013, and last week was the first sighting of him in quite some time. But he showed plenty of promise, and having threatened to win here two years ago, it will be no surprise if he is in the thick of things come Sunday again.
Very little logic behind including Stephen Gallagher, but I just have a feeling he is going to be a factor. He had an excellent 4 days at Augusta, and may just be another who lifts himself for the bigger occasion. Terrible course form is slightly offset by the oasis that was his 4th place finish in 2010, and he is a better, more confident player now.
It wouldn't be Wentworth if Simon Khan didn't get a mention, and he looks a cracking bet at 8-1 for top 20. Support would have been repaid in 4 of the last 10 years, and gone close on 3 other occasions. Quotes of 175-1 with 6 places are also worth a tickle.
2pts e.w Luke Donald 14-1
2pts e.w Justin Rose 14-1
.45pt e.w Jonas Blixt 66-1
.35pt e.w Paul Lawrie 80-1
.3pt e.w Stephen Gallagher 90-1
.2pt e.w Simon Khan 175-1
3pts Simon Khan Top 20 8-1
Onto Colonial, and the trend of picking the market leaders continues,....only worse!!
Coral saw fit to chalk up Zach Johnson at 18-1, quite how, I have no idea. I would make him an 8-1 shot, and was prepared to take anything from 11s up. I didn't hang around when the 18s appeared, as it couldn't last long. Zach is a standing dish around here, and in the state of Texas in general. It just sets up so well for him, and even last year when his game as a whole was well below what it is now, he still managed to finish third. Now finding fairways again with his usual accuracy, his approaches are benefitting, and his Midas touch with the putter has returned. He still rates a cracking bet at 14-1.
I didn't think I would ever find myself backing Jim Furyk again, at least not in a win market, as he has really struggled to get over the line the last two years. But he produced an excellent approach to the very 18th at Sawgrass two weeks when knowing he needed a birdie to have any chance. He missed the subsequent putt, but he showed enough fight to suggest he may find a way to win if presented with the chance. And given his current well being, and that this course also suits him nearly as much as Zach, it would seem folly to leave him out. I missed Corals 18s, but 16s is still perfectly acceptable.
And onto another short priced one....Jordan Spieth. The future world number one has been knocking on more doors than the local politician candidates, but he hasn't found his way in. Yet. I didn't really fancy him last week, but he arrives here a bigger price, and in my opinion with a better chance. His all round game is what you need here, and he proved he has what it takes to master the venue with a debut 7th last year.
Backing these 3 may seem very unimaginative, and of no value, but I will be surprised if one of them doesn't collect. And to be fair, collectively they are still a 5-1 shot, and I believe that to be too big.
I had to also include last years winner Boo Weekley at 60-1. He showed definite signs of life in recent weeks, and though he will frustrate on the greens, he will have more birdie putts than anyone else. In reality, had he putted well last year, he could have won by a street, so he may well be able to afford miss a few again.
2pts e.w Zach Johnson 18-1
1.8pts e.w Jim Furyk 16-1
1.6pts e.w Jordan Spieth 18-1
.5pt e.w Boo Weekley 60-1
6 x .5pt e.w Doubles
Luke Donald & Justin Rose
x
Zach Johnson
Jim Furyk
Jordan Spieth
Very little imagination in my selections this week though(Jeremy Chapman style!!), but it is very hard to get away from those towards the head of both markets. E.w Doubles on the fancied selections may be the way to maximise return this week.
Starting in Europe, Wentworth is a venue where year after year a few players consistently find themselves in the thick of things. No one plays this venue better two time winner Luke Donald. Luke arrived here last year a 13-2 shot, and had gone off 8s the previous year. This time around we can get a juicy 14-1 in an almost identical field. Donald is in better shape than 12 months ago, when he had quite a barren time, and actually went on to miss the cut here. That is of no worry really. He has come to terms with the changes to his game, and it will be a shock if he doesn't grind his way into contention come Sunday afternoon. It could be worth keeping an eye on early proceedings. Luke is a notoriously slow starter, even in successful weeks, and it may pay to top up if he gets off to a relatively sluggish start over the first 9.
When Luke was last successful here in 2012, it was Justin Rose who chased him home, and it could again be the US Open winner who gives him most to think about. Slowly rediscovering his touch after a series of little niggles, he has found his consistency over recent weeks. Arriving here fresh off a week off, I would much prefer his(and Donalds) chances to that of market rivals Westwood or McIlroy.
Moving away from the head of the market, Jonas Blixt looks overpriced. Quite obviously a man for the big occasion, he could revel in the big crowds here. No course experience proved little obstacle to him at Augusta, and quite how he is a bigger price than journeymen like Joost Luiten and Ross Fisher is beyond me. They will never win Majors, Blixt looks made for them.
Paul Lawrie had a poor 2013, and last week was the first sighting of him in quite some time. But he showed plenty of promise, and having threatened to win here two years ago, it will be no surprise if he is in the thick of things come Sunday again.
Very little logic behind including Stephen Gallagher, but I just have a feeling he is going to be a factor. He had an excellent 4 days at Augusta, and may just be another who lifts himself for the bigger occasion. Terrible course form is slightly offset by the oasis that was his 4th place finish in 2010, and he is a better, more confident player now.
It wouldn't be Wentworth if Simon Khan didn't get a mention, and he looks a cracking bet at 8-1 for top 20. Support would have been repaid in 4 of the last 10 years, and gone close on 3 other occasions. Quotes of 175-1 with 6 places are also worth a tickle.
2pts e.w Luke Donald 14-1
2pts e.w Justin Rose 14-1
.45pt e.w Jonas Blixt 66-1
.35pt e.w Paul Lawrie 80-1
.3pt e.w Stephen Gallagher 90-1
.2pt e.w Simon Khan 175-1
3pts Simon Khan Top 20 8-1
Onto Colonial, and the trend of picking the market leaders continues,....only worse!!
Coral saw fit to chalk up Zach Johnson at 18-1, quite how, I have no idea. I would make him an 8-1 shot, and was prepared to take anything from 11s up. I didn't hang around when the 18s appeared, as it couldn't last long. Zach is a standing dish around here, and in the state of Texas in general. It just sets up so well for him, and even last year when his game as a whole was well below what it is now, he still managed to finish third. Now finding fairways again with his usual accuracy, his approaches are benefitting, and his Midas touch with the putter has returned. He still rates a cracking bet at 14-1.
I didn't think I would ever find myself backing Jim Furyk again, at least not in a win market, as he has really struggled to get over the line the last two years. But he produced an excellent approach to the very 18th at Sawgrass two weeks when knowing he needed a birdie to have any chance. He missed the subsequent putt, but he showed enough fight to suggest he may find a way to win if presented with the chance. And given his current well being, and that this course also suits him nearly as much as Zach, it would seem folly to leave him out. I missed Corals 18s, but 16s is still perfectly acceptable.
And onto another short priced one....Jordan Spieth. The future world number one has been knocking on more doors than the local politician candidates, but he hasn't found his way in. Yet. I didn't really fancy him last week, but he arrives here a bigger price, and in my opinion with a better chance. His all round game is what you need here, and he proved he has what it takes to master the venue with a debut 7th last year.
Backing these 3 may seem very unimaginative, and of no value, but I will be surprised if one of them doesn't collect. And to be fair, collectively they are still a 5-1 shot, and I believe that to be too big.
I had to also include last years winner Boo Weekley at 60-1. He showed definite signs of life in recent weeks, and though he will frustrate on the greens, he will have more birdie putts than anyone else. In reality, had he putted well last year, he could have won by a street, so he may well be able to afford miss a few again.
2pts e.w Zach Johnson 18-1
1.8pts e.w Jim Furyk 16-1
1.6pts e.w Jordan Spieth 18-1
.5pt e.w Boo Weekley 60-1
6 x .5pt e.w Doubles
Luke Donald & Justin Rose
x
Zach Johnson
Jim Furyk
Jordan Spieth
AND LET'S NOT FORGET THE SENIORS this week either...
The Senior PGA Championship returns to Harbor Shores Golf Club in Benton Harbor, Michigan, after being held last year at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. Two years ago, when Harbor Shores made its debut as a Champions Tour venue, the winner of the Senior PGA Championship was Englishman Roger Chapman.
Another interesting subplot will be Kenny Perry’s bid to atone for last year’s poor finish at Bellerive which allowed Idoki to claim the title. Perry is coming off last week’s victory at the Regions Tradition – his third straight win in a senior major championship.
Perry rebounded from his runner-up finish at Bellerive last year to win the Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS Championship and the U.S. Senior Open.
PUT LANGER (5's with PP) into your doubles/trebles for good measure !
YOU WON"T BELIEVE THIS.......Jack Nicklaus - Johnny Miller.
On August 10, 2010, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Johnny Miller and Jack Nicklaus were playing the opening round at Harbor Shores, a new course Jack had designed.
Johnny Miller was preparing to chip while on the 10th green. Nicklaus promptly stopped him, stating that he didn't want a divot on the new green.
Jack asked Johnny to just putt the ball instead. Johnny claimed he had no choice but to chip it.
Jack disagreed !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlEUEzQLBeM
© CM iyc
(THANK ME LATER)
The Senior PGA Championship returns to Harbor Shores Golf Club in Benton Harbor, Michigan, after being held last year at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. Two years ago, when Harbor Shores made its debut as a Champions Tour venue, the winner of the Senior PGA Championship was Englishman Roger Chapman.
Another interesting subplot will be Kenny Perry’s bid to atone for last year’s poor finish at Bellerive which allowed Idoki to claim the title. Perry is coming off last week’s victory at the Regions Tradition – his third straight win in a senior major championship.
Perry rebounded from his runner-up finish at Bellerive last year to win the Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS Championship and the U.S. Senior Open.
PUT LANGER (5's with PP) into your doubles/trebles for good measure !
YOU WON"T BELIEVE THIS.......Jack Nicklaus - Johnny Miller.
On August 10, 2010, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Johnny Miller and Jack Nicklaus were playing the opening round at Harbor Shores, a new course Jack had designed.
Johnny Miller was preparing to chip while on the 10th green. Nicklaus promptly stopped him, stating that he didn't want a divot on the new green.
Jack asked Johnny to just putt the ball instead. Johnny claimed he had no choice but to chip it.
Jack disagreed !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlEUEzQLBeM
© CM iyc
(THANK ME LATER)
Zach Johnson @ 15.00
Boo Weekley @ 51.00
Justin Rose @ 15.00
Henrik Stenson @ 21.00
Bernhard Langer @ 5.50
Colin Montgomerie @ 15.00
E/W Cross Dbl/Tri.
Boo Weekley @ 51.00
Justin Rose @ 15.00
Henrik Stenson @ 21.00
Bernhard Langer @ 5.50
Colin Montgomerie @ 15.00
E/W Cross Dbl/Tri.
ALSO for the adventurous on here....add this Colombian to any accums -
Nairo Quintana (Movistar Team) at evens to win the Giro - blame Sean Kelly et al if he falls/fails.
Nairo Quintana (Movistar Team) at evens to win the Giro - blame Sean Kelly et al if he falls/fails.
AND FOR THE FINE WINE LOVERS among us, maybe the time to add Quintana should be after Thursday's time trial,
as Candel Evans (BMC) will be expected to pad his overall lead still further in the time trial to Barolo.
Expect Evans to shorten in price thus slightly increasing Quintana Rojas from an even money shot.
Trapattoni on the Giro in Ireland - "If you don't pedal you don't move !"
as Candel Evans (BMC) will be expected to pad his overall lead still further in the time trial to Barolo.
Expect Evans to shorten in price thus slightly increasing Quintana Rojas from an even money shot.
Trapattoni on the Giro in Ireland - "If you don't pedal you don't move !"
European Tour announces Victor Dubuisson will miss the BMW PGA.
Crowne Plaza Invitational.
Every member of the 2013 top five ranked inside the top 10 in greens hit and with narrow fairways and dramatic dog-legs shaping this course from the tee, it goes down as a classic shot-maker's layout without question.
Every member of the 2013 top five ranked inside the top 10 in greens hit and with narrow fairways and dramatic dog-legs shaping this course from the tee, it goes down as a classic shot-maker's layout without question.
| RANK THIS WEEK | RANK LAST WEEK | PLAYER NAME | ROUNDS | % | GREENS HIT | # HOLES | RELATIVE/PAR |
| 1 | 1 | Graham DeLaet | 47 | 72.83 | 603 | 828 | -0.25 |
| 2 | 2 | Chad Campbell | 31 | 71.51 | 399 | 558 | -0.19 |
| 3 | 3 | Harris English | 61 | 70.98 | 741 | 1,044 | -0.3 |
| 4 | 5 | Boo Weekley | 50 | 70.63 | 623 | 882 | -0.21 |
| 5 | 4 | Justin Hicks | 69 | 70.61 | 877 | 1,242 | -0.23 |
| 6 | 7 | Dustin Johnson | 32 | 70.07 | 391 | 558 | -0.35 |
| 7 | 8 | Andrew Svoboda | 39 | 69.94 | 491 | 702 | -0.26 |
| 8 | 9 | Bubba Watson | 36 | 69.87 | 415 | 594 | -0.33 |
| 9 | 6 | Ryan Moore | 48 | 69.81 | 578 | 828 | -0.29 |
| 10 | 12 | Sergio Garcia | 29 | 69.66 | 326 | 468 | -0.3 |
| 11 | T13 | Billy Horschel | 52 | 69.44 | 625 | 900 | -0.27 |
| 12 | T13 | Charles Howell III | 70 | 69.37 | 874 | 1,260 | -0.27 |
| 13 | 10 | John Merrick | 59 | 69.3 | 736 | 1,062 | -0.23 |
| 14 | 17 | Hudson Swafford | 47 | 69.27 | 586 | 846 | -0.24 |
| 15 | 19 | John Senden | 61 | 69.22 | 760 | 1,098 | -0.27 |
| 16 | 11 | J.J. Henry | 57 | 69.2 | 710 | 1,026 | -0.2 |
| 17 | 18 | Charley Hoffman | 59 | 69.11 | 734 | 1,062 | -0.3 |
| 18 | 20 | Seung-Yul Noh | 56 | 69.05 | 696 | 1,008 | -0.28 |
| 19 | T21 | Kevin Stadler | 51 | 69 | 621 | 900 | -0.29 |
| 20 | 23 | Joe Durant | 25 | 68.89 | 310 | 450 | -0.16 |
These PGA Tour winners aren't so random. Here's how to predict who'll be next...
Brendon Todd's win at the Byron Nelson Championship made him the eighth first-time winner through 27 events of the 2013-2014 PGA Tour season.
The influx of first-timers has made predicting a tour winner as difficult as it's ever been, but that won't stop us from trying.
We took a closer look at this year's breakthrough champions to try to uncover any subtle trends, then based on those, we identified the players most likely to be next.
But he does have to hit a lot of greens......
Distance hasn't been a major factor in recent breakthroughs, but seven of the eight winners (everyone but Todd) finished in the top 15 in greens in regulation the weeks they won and six finished in the top 10. (Todd, by the way, finished T-51 in GIR and only 75th in driving distance. Wait, how did he win?! Well, leading the field in strokes gained/putting and scrambling helped). Not counting Todd, the seven first-timers averaged finishing seventh in GIR during their wins.
Prime candidate: Andrew Svoboda (200/1 added from deep left field in Wrigley) (No. 7 in GIR on tour - see ranking table), who finished runner-up to Noh at the Zurich Classic.
Brendon Todd's win at the Byron Nelson Championship made him the eighth first-time winner through 27 events of the 2013-2014 PGA Tour season.
The influx of first-timers has made predicting a tour winner as difficult as it's ever been, but that won't stop us from trying.
We took a closer look at this year's breakthrough champions to try to uncover any subtle trends, then based on those, we identified the players most likely to be next.
But he does have to hit a lot of greens......
Distance hasn't been a major factor in recent breakthroughs, but seven of the eight winners (everyone but Todd) finished in the top 15 in greens in regulation the weeks they won and six finished in the top 10. (Todd, by the way, finished T-51 in GIR and only 75th in driving distance. Wait, how did he win?! Well, leading the field in strokes gained/putting and scrambling helped). Not counting Todd, the seven first-timers averaged finishing seventh in GIR during their wins.
Prime candidate: Andrew Svoboda (200/1 added from deep left field in Wrigley) (No. 7 in GIR on tour - see ranking table), who finished runner-up to Noh at the Zurich Classic.
Patrick Reed has been removed from the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
The surprising element to this news is that he committed to the tournament in the first place.
His first child is due on May 26 and he withdrew early from last week's HP Byron Nelson Championship for the same reason.
The surprising element to this news is that he committed to the tournament in the first place.
His first child is due on May 26 and he withdrew early from last week's HP Byron Nelson Championship for the same reason.
Ye another cracking week of golf ahead of us this week,have to say really looking forward to bmw,im like yourself this week call,no big priced golfers cant really look outside the jolly's
Starting of in Europe my two against the field are Rose 14/1 and Westwood 12/1,two players who have been playing some lovely golf the last month or so,if they continue in their current form cant see them not challenging come sunday evening,just hope their putting hold up during the week,
Now on to America my two against the field are Zach and Dustin Johnson,as said already agree with everything said about Zach with his great course form,i wasn't as quick of the mark getting the bigger price,backed him at 14/1,now on to Dustin a guy ive backed the last two weeks without not getting anything back,really think he's not far away from another win,so at 25/1 couldn't but help backing him again this week.
Selections,
Europe,
Justin Rose e/w 14/1 6 places,
Lee Westwood e/2 12/1, 6 places,
America,
Zach Johnson e/w 14/1,
Dustin Johnson e/w 25/1,
Also done permed e/w doubles,best of luck this week lads,
Starting of in Europe my two against the field are Rose 14/1 and Westwood 12/1,two players who have been playing some lovely golf the last month or so,if they continue in their current form cant see them not challenging come sunday evening,just hope their putting hold up during the week,
Now on to America my two against the field are Zach and Dustin Johnson,as said already agree with everything said about Zach with his great course form,i wasn't as quick of the mark getting the bigger price,backed him at 14/1,now on to Dustin a guy ive backed the last two weeks without not getting anything back,really think he's not far away from another win,so at 25/1 couldn't but help backing him again this week.
Selections,
Europe,
Justin Rose e/w 14/1 6 places,
Lee Westwood e/2 12/1, 6 places,
America,
Zach Johnson e/w 14/1,
Dustin Johnson e/w 25/1,
Also done permed e/w doubles,best of luck this week lads,
5 e/w picks for me this week in the Crowne Plaza Invitational:
Jim Furyk 16/1
In cracking form with 6 top 20 finishes in his last 7 starts. 3 top 10 finishes in this event last 10 years also.
Ryan Palmer 40/1
Has played well in this event last 2 years with T15 and T4. Decent showing @ sawgrass suggests return to form.
Chris Kirk 40/1
Excellent showing @ sawgrass with T13 and has played well here with T5 in 2012.
Charley Hoffman 66/1
Undoubtedly a questionable finisher on a sunday but price big enough to take a chance on this week. Top 20 finish here last 2 years.
Matt Every 80/1
Plays well at these shorter courses inc when winning first tournament @ bay hill. Played well at the heritage and finished T4 here last year in the midst of terrible form.
Good luck all.
Jim Furyk 16/1
In cracking form with 6 top 20 finishes in his last 7 starts. 3 top 10 finishes in this event last 10 years also.
Ryan Palmer 40/1
Has played well in this event last 2 years with T15 and T4. Decent showing @ sawgrass suggests return to form.
Chris Kirk 40/1
Excellent showing @ sawgrass with T13 and has played well here with T5 in 2012.
Charley Hoffman 66/1
Undoubtedly a questionable finisher on a sunday but price big enough to take a chance on this week. Top 20 finish here last 2 years.
Matt Every 80/1
Plays well at these shorter courses inc when winning first tournament @ bay hill. Played well at the heritage and finished T4 here last year in the midst of terrible form.
Good luck all.
| Senior PGA Championship 3 Balls | ||
| Jeff Maggert (8/13) | Barry Lane (9/4) | James Mason (13/2) |
| Billy Andrade (15/8) | Jeff Sluman (2) | Peter Senior (2) |
| John Cook (5/4) | Stephen Ames (13/8) | Sandy Lyle (7/2) |
| Mark Calcavecchia (11/8) | Rocco Mediate (13/8) | Paul Wesselingh (3) |
| Jay Haas (20/19) | Michael Allen (11/8) | Peter Jacobsen (6) |
| Tom Lehman (11/10) | Roger Chapman (9/4) | Steve Elkington (11/4) |
| Kenny Perry (11/10) | Fred Funk (9/4) | Steve Pate (3) |
| Bernhard Langer (10/11) | Colin Montgomerie (9/4) | Tom Watson (9/2) |
Spoils ONLY 5 places in Wentworth while most other bookies are 6 this week.
BBC Sport BBCSport - "I wasn't ready for all that marriage entails" Rory McIlroy ends Caroline Wozniacki engagement
CENTRE OF ATTENTION again this week I guess !
CENTRE OF ATTENTION again this week I guess !
11.37am
Rory has come into the press conference in Wentworth - and before taking any questions, makes a statement:
"Obviously it is a difficult time for Caroline and myself. I think the statement said it all. It was mutual and amicable and we both thought it was the best for us.
"It is time to move on. It is all I want to say. I am just trying to get my head around golf today and so well. I have been playing well. I want to dive into it and keep myself busy."
11:30 am
The bookies don't mess about with dishing out new odds.
McIlroy was 10-1 favourite to win the BMW PGA this weekend, despite missing the cut here the past two years and only ever recording one top-ten finish on the West Course.
News of his split from Wozniacki has seen his odds drift to 12-1 joint favourite with Justin Rose and Lee Westwood.
Ladbrokes also offer odds of 5-4 on that the couple stay separated for the rest of the year - after paying out at 5-1 that they would get engaged in 2013.
Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said:
"McIlroy and Wozniacki punters have taken us to the cleaners this year, but as far as we're concerned this is it for loves young dream.
"Given McIlroy's recent form, plus missing the cut in the last two years at Wentworth, we're happy to take him on."
Rory has come into the press conference in Wentworth - and before taking any questions, makes a statement:
"Obviously it is a difficult time for Caroline and myself. I think the statement said it all. It was mutual and amicable and we both thought it was the best for us.
"It is time to move on. It is all I want to say. I am just trying to get my head around golf today and so well. I have been playing well. I want to dive into it and keep myself busy."
11:30 am
The bookies don't mess about with dishing out new odds.
McIlroy was 10-1 favourite to win the BMW PGA this weekend, despite missing the cut here the past two years and only ever recording one top-ten finish on the West Course.
News of his split from Wozniacki has seen his odds drift to 12-1 joint favourite with Justin Rose and Lee Westwood.
Ladbrokes also offer odds of 5-4 on that the couple stay separated for the rest of the year - after paying out at 5-1 that they would get engaged in 2013.
Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said:
"McIlroy and Wozniacki punters have taken us to the cleaners this year, but as far as we're concerned this is it for loves young dream.
"Given McIlroy's recent form, plus missing the cut in the last two years at Wentworth, we're happy to take him on."
Stellar line-up for Celebrity Pro-Am
Some of the biggest names in sport, music, TV and radio will become part of a very anxious supporting cast on Wednesday (May 21), when more than 50 celebrities tee off alongside many of the world’s best golfers in the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am.
The stellar mix of celebrities and professional golfers is poised to attract huge crowds to Wentworth Club’s famous West Course, who can see close up just how iconic figures from football, rugby, cricket, racing and showbiz cope with the nerve-wracking business of wielding a golf club in the company of Major Champions and former World Number Ones.
Today’s announcement of the line-ups for Wednesday is sure to provide keen interest for the spectating public, who will watch sporting icons enjoy the thrill of the Pro-Am in a way no other high level sport can achieve.
This prestigious event is now firmly established as the official curtain raiser to the BMW PGA Championship and has provided some classic line-ups.
Two-time Major Champion and lifelong Manchester United supporter Rory McIlroy will be joined by former Red Devils players Peter Schmeichel, Teddy Sheringham and Phil Neville, while Francesco Molinari will play alongside Italian football legends Gianfranco Zola and Daniele Massaro, with Andriy Shevchenko completing the Molinari four-ball.
Englishman David Howell will be tackling the West Course with an all-rugby team, made up of England captain Chris Robshaw, Mike Tindall and Zinzan Brooke, while Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Chris Evans and sports presenter Vassos Alexander will lead the charge in the afternoon session, playing with Ernie Els and Justin Rose respectively along with the winners of the Children In Need auction prize.
Sergio Garcia and Raphael Jacquelin should have no slow play issues as they partner F1 World Champions Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill respectively. There will be some Gallic flair with ex-footballer David Ginola joining forces with Victor Dubuisson, while Luke Donald won’t need a bail out shot with Knights of the Realm Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent in his team.
Olympic curling medallist Eve Muirhead, a single figure golfer, will swap her broom for golf clubs to partner Swede Jonas Blixt, while Welshman Jamie Donaldson can expect excellent service and a smashing time with his partners, Tim Henman and Andrew Castle.
Ian Poulter and Jodie Kidd’s team will no doubt be pitch perfect with Keane lead singer Tom Chaplin and Genesis’s Mike Rutherford in their four-ball. And the teams aren’t just playing for pride – one of several fundraising initiatives on the day includes a ‘hit the green’ competition, helping to raise funds for the tournament’s Official Charity, Challengers.
The full line up of professional / celebrity teams is as follows:
Morning Session – Shotgun start, teeing off at 08.00hrs:
Professional Celebrity/Amateur
Henrik Stenson, Greg Rusedski, John Arne Riise
Paul McGinley Andrew Cotter
Sergio Garcia, Sir Clive Woodward, Nigel Mansell, Rob Bonnet
Raphael Jacquelin ,Damon Hill, Jamie Redknapp
Brett Rumford, Andrew Strauss, Darren Gough, Mark Nicholas
Robert Karlsson, Liam Botham
Rafa Cabrera-Bello, Jay Tabb, Oakley King of The Greens
Padraig Harrington AP McCoy, Mick Fitzgerald, Carl Llewellyn
Paul Lawrie, Jeremy Kyle, Mark Austin
Chris Wood, Sir Ian Botham, Allan Lamb, Brian Lara
Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Le Tissier, Willie Thorne, Ady Williams
Luke Donald, Sir Matthew Pinsent, Sir Steve Redgrave
Ian Poulter, Mike Rutherford, Tom Chaplin, Jodie Kidd
Afternoon Session – Shotgun Start, teeing off at 13.00hrs:
Professional Celebrity/Amateur
Matteo Manassero, Ben Foden
Rory McIlroy, Peter Schmeichel, Phil Neville, Teddy Sheringham
José-Maria Olazábal, Sir Bruce Forsyth, Anton Du Beke
Lee Westwood, Glen Hoddle
Charl Schwartzel, JP McManus
Thorbjorn Olesen, Dan Walker, Tiff Needell, Rishi Persad
David Howell, Chris Robshaw, Mike Tindall, Zinzan Brooke
Francesco Molinari, Gianfranco Zola, Andriy Shevchenko, Daniele Massaro
Jonas Blixt, Eve Muirhead, Jason Atherton, Mike Hay
Jamie Donaldson, Tim Henman, Andrew Castle
Victor Dubuisson, David Ginola
Retief Goosen, Jonathan Davies
Justin Rose, Vassos Alexander
Ernie Els Chris Evans
The first group of teams will get underway at 08.00hrs on Wednesday morning, with a shotgun start around the West Course. The afternoon session will commence at 13.00hrs. The Pro-Am will once again feature the “Use Your Pro” ruling, giving amateur players the opportunity to call on their professional team-mate to play them out of trouble (at least that is the theory!). Each amateur is entitled to “Use Your Pro” once in the round and call on their Pro whenever they want; whether it be in an emergency, as a result of a wayward shot, or tactically, to get it up on the green on some of the longer, trickier, Par Threes.
Jamie Birkmyre, Championship Director of the BMW PGA Championship, said: “We are delighted to welcome such a fantastic line-up of celebrities for this year’s celebrity Pro-Am and the fact that so many join us is testament to the quality of the event. It is an enormously popular day with players, celebrities and spectators, who have the opportunity to watch some of the world’s greatest golfers in action while celebrity spotting at the same time!”
Peter Walker, General Manager of BMW Sports Marketing, said: “The BMW PGA Championship celebrity Pro-Am has become an event in its own right and is incredibly popular with spectators. It is a fantastic day and a great opportunity for fans to see their golfing heroes in action, while having some fun with the celebrities, who are very good players themselves.”
Tickets for all six days of the BMW PGA Championship, running from May 20-25, are available to purchase on the gate. Children U16 will be admitted free of charge if accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
BMW Owners and official badge holders will be able to park onsite, as in previous years. All other spectators will be directed to the nearest Park and Ride location.
For further information visit www.europeantour.com. Follow all the news on BMW Golf activities on www.bmw-golfsport.com
Some of the biggest names in sport, music, TV and radio will become part of a very anxious supporting cast on Wednesday (May 21), when more than 50 celebrities tee off alongside many of the world’s best golfers in the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am.
The stellar mix of celebrities and professional golfers is poised to attract huge crowds to Wentworth Club’s famous West Course, who can see close up just how iconic figures from football, rugby, cricket, racing and showbiz cope with the nerve-wracking business of wielding a golf club in the company of Major Champions and former World Number Ones.
Today’s announcement of the line-ups for Wednesday is sure to provide keen interest for the spectating public, who will watch sporting icons enjoy the thrill of the Pro-Am in a way no other high level sport can achieve.
This prestigious event is now firmly established as the official curtain raiser to the BMW PGA Championship and has provided some classic line-ups.
Two-time Major Champion and lifelong Manchester United supporter Rory McIlroy will be joined by former Red Devils players Peter Schmeichel, Teddy Sheringham and Phil Neville, while Francesco Molinari will play alongside Italian football legends Gianfranco Zola and Daniele Massaro, with Andriy Shevchenko completing the Molinari four-ball.
Englishman David Howell will be tackling the West Course with an all-rugby team, made up of England captain Chris Robshaw, Mike Tindall and Zinzan Brooke, while Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Chris Evans and sports presenter Vassos Alexander will lead the charge in the afternoon session, playing with Ernie Els and Justin Rose respectively along with the winners of the Children In Need auction prize.
Sergio Garcia and Raphael Jacquelin should have no slow play issues as they partner F1 World Champions Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill respectively. There will be some Gallic flair with ex-footballer David Ginola joining forces with Victor Dubuisson, while Luke Donald won’t need a bail out shot with Knights of the Realm Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent in his team.
Olympic curling medallist Eve Muirhead, a single figure golfer, will swap her broom for golf clubs to partner Swede Jonas Blixt, while Welshman Jamie Donaldson can expect excellent service and a smashing time with his partners, Tim Henman and Andrew Castle.
Ian Poulter and Jodie Kidd’s team will no doubt be pitch perfect with Keane lead singer Tom Chaplin and Genesis’s Mike Rutherford in their four-ball. And the teams aren’t just playing for pride – one of several fundraising initiatives on the day includes a ‘hit the green’ competition, helping to raise funds for the tournament’s Official Charity, Challengers.
The full line up of professional / celebrity teams is as follows:
Morning Session – Shotgun start, teeing off at 08.00hrs:
Professional Celebrity/Amateur
Henrik Stenson, Greg Rusedski, John Arne Riise
Paul McGinley Andrew Cotter
Sergio Garcia, Sir Clive Woodward, Nigel Mansell, Rob Bonnet
Raphael Jacquelin ,Damon Hill, Jamie Redknapp
Brett Rumford, Andrew Strauss, Darren Gough, Mark Nicholas
Robert Karlsson, Liam Botham
Rafa Cabrera-Bello, Jay Tabb, Oakley King of The Greens
Padraig Harrington AP McCoy, Mick Fitzgerald, Carl Llewellyn
Paul Lawrie, Jeremy Kyle, Mark Austin
Chris Wood, Sir Ian Botham, Allan Lamb, Brian Lara
Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Le Tissier, Willie Thorne, Ady Williams
Luke Donald, Sir Matthew Pinsent, Sir Steve Redgrave
Ian Poulter, Mike Rutherford, Tom Chaplin, Jodie Kidd
Afternoon Session – Shotgun Start, teeing off at 13.00hrs:
Professional Celebrity/Amateur
Matteo Manassero, Ben Foden
Rory McIlroy, Peter Schmeichel, Phil Neville, Teddy Sheringham
José-Maria Olazábal, Sir Bruce Forsyth, Anton Du Beke
Lee Westwood, Glen Hoddle
Charl Schwartzel, JP McManus
Thorbjorn Olesen, Dan Walker, Tiff Needell, Rishi Persad
David Howell, Chris Robshaw, Mike Tindall, Zinzan Brooke
Francesco Molinari, Gianfranco Zola, Andriy Shevchenko, Daniele Massaro
Jonas Blixt, Eve Muirhead, Jason Atherton, Mike Hay
Jamie Donaldson, Tim Henman, Andrew Castle
Victor Dubuisson, David Ginola
Retief Goosen, Jonathan Davies
Justin Rose, Vassos Alexander
Ernie Els Chris Evans
The first group of teams will get underway at 08.00hrs on Wednesday morning, with a shotgun start around the West Course. The afternoon session will commence at 13.00hrs. The Pro-Am will once again feature the “Use Your Pro” ruling, giving amateur players the opportunity to call on their professional team-mate to play them out of trouble (at least that is the theory!). Each amateur is entitled to “Use Your Pro” once in the round and call on their Pro whenever they want; whether it be in an emergency, as a result of a wayward shot, or tactically, to get it up on the green on some of the longer, trickier, Par Threes.
Jamie Birkmyre, Championship Director of the BMW PGA Championship, said: “We are delighted to welcome such a fantastic line-up of celebrities for this year’s celebrity Pro-Am and the fact that so many join us is testament to the quality of the event. It is an enormously popular day with players, celebrities and spectators, who have the opportunity to watch some of the world’s greatest golfers in action while celebrity spotting at the same time!”
Peter Walker, General Manager of BMW Sports Marketing, said: “The BMW PGA Championship celebrity Pro-Am has become an event in its own right and is incredibly popular with spectators. It is a fantastic day and a great opportunity for fans to see their golfing heroes in action, while having some fun with the celebrities, who are very good players themselves.”
Tickets for all six days of the BMW PGA Championship, running from May 20-25, are available to purchase on the gate. Children U16 will be admitted free of charge if accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
BMW Owners and official badge holders will be able to park onsite, as in previous years. All other spectators will be directed to the nearest Park and Ride location.
For further information visit www.europeantour.com. Follow all the news on BMW Golf activities on www.bmw-golfsport.com
3 BETS FOR ME, STENSON 25/1 DE LA RIVE 670/1,G HAVRET 830/1, ALL HERE ON BETFAIR.
http://www.oddschecker.com/golf/bmw-pga-championship/winner/bet-history/henrik-stenson/today
Frank,
What about e/w Stenson ?
Frank,
What about e/w Stenson ?
just a win for me catch, he messed up big time when going well.. at the min its all about the great dane ..62wonderful.
.. at the min its all about the great dane ..62wonderful.
Wouldn't worry about Thomas (SUPER ROUND OF GOLF)...has to be a lay at 4's - too short ffs
TEXAS 3balls in Irish Time...
| 13:11 | Charley Hoffman (10/11) | Jim Renner (11/4) | Olin Browne (10/3) |
| 13:11 | Luke Guthrie (6/4) | John Rollins (7/4) | Briny Baird (10/3) |
| 13:22 | Kevin Chappell (6/4) | Roberto Castro (7/4) | Rod Pampling (13/5) |
| 13:22 | Russell Knox (6/4) | Jeff Overton (2) | Trevor Immelman (11/4) |
| 13:33 | Matt Kuchar (6/4) | Jim Furyk (13/8) | Rickie Fowler (3) |
| 13:33 | Brandt Snedeker (6/4) | Kevin Stadler (7/4) | Steve Bowditch (11/4) |
| 13:44 | Zach Johnson (28/17) | Adam Scott (7/4) | Jimmy Walker (9/4) |
| 13:44 | Bill Haas (6/4) | Matt Every (2) | Seung-Yul Noh (9/4) |
| 13:55 | Chesson Hadley (8/5) | Tim Clark (2) | J J Henry (12/5) |
| 13:55 | George McNeill (15/8) | Nick Watney (15/8) | Robert Allenby (9/4) |
| 14:06 | Martin Laird (13/8) | Jonathan Byrd (7/4) | Lucas Glover (9/4) |
| 14:06 | Angel Cabrera (13/10) | Kyle Stanley (15/8) | Woody Austin (23/10) |
| 14:17 | Rory Sabbatini (13/10) | Justin Leonard (21/10) | Mark Wilson (12/5) |
| 14:17 | John Huh (26/19) | Scott Brown (21/10) | Davis Love (10/3) |
| 14:28 | Brian Davis (7/5) | Chad Collins (21/10) | Spencer Levin (9/4) |
| 14:28 | Jason Bohn (17/10) | Jerry Kelly (7/4) | Ricky Barnes (2) |
| 14:39 | Ben Martin (11/8) | Kevin Kisner (11/8) | Julien Brun (29/10) |
| 14:39 | Tim Wilkinson (6/4) | Franklin Corpening (2) | Kevin Tway (23/10) |
| 18:00 | Brendon De Jonge (13/10) | Camilo Villegas (15/8) | Heath Slocum (11/4) |
| 18:00 | Pat Perez (11/8) | Brice Garnett (11/5) | Danny Lee (9/4) |
| 18:11 | Brian Stuard (13/8) | Bryce Molder (2) | Josh Teater (9/4) |
| 18:11 | Paul Casey (6/4) | Daniel Summerhays (19/10) | Ryo Ishikawa (11/5) |
| 18:22 | Bo Van Pelt (13/8) | Freddie Jacobson (13/8) | Richard H Lee (3) |
| 18:22 | Ryan Palmer (11/8) | Chris Stroud (15/8) | Scott Langley (11/4) |
| 18:33 | Jordan Speith (13/8) | Jason Dufner (2) | Hunter Mahan (9/4) |
| 18:33 | John Senden (7/4) | Kevin Na (7/4) | Matt Jones (2) |
| 18:44 | Chris Kirk (17/10) | Louis Oosthuizen (7/4) | Brendon Todd (2) |
| 18:44 | Dustin Johnson (6/4) | Boo Weekley (2) | Harris English (2) |
| 18:55 | Vijay Singh (13/8) | John Merrick (7/4) | Derek Ernst (9/4) |
| 18:55 | David Toms (7/4) | Geoff Ogilvy (9/5) | Michael Thompson (2) |
| 19:06 | Carl Pettersson (13/8) | Brian Gay (19/10) | Ken Duke (9/4) |
| 19:06 | Marc Leishman (5/4) | Scott Stallings (9/4) | Y E Yang (13/5) |
| 19:17 | David Hearn (6/4) | Brian Harman (13/8) | Michael Putnam (3) |
| 19:17 | Justin Hicks (8/5) | Nicholas Thompson (15/8) | David Lingmerth (2) |
| 19:28 | Hideki Matsuyama (1) | William McGirt (2) | Corey Pavin (4) |
| 19:28 | Aaron Baddeley (11/8) | Sean OHair (13/8) | Steve Flesch (10/3) |
| 19:39 | Bud Cauley (11/8) | Andrew Loupe (13/8) | Chris Williams (16/5) |
| 19:39 | Billy Hurley (1) | Wes Roach (6/5) | Keith Clearwater (6) |
| 19:50 | Robert Streb (1) | Andrew Svoboda (6/4) | Jeff Curl (5) |
Initial fancy based on reports was for Lee John . But Thomas has blown the whole thing apart , and even one more super round for him would put him in the box seat . Glad I waited .
The Spaniards did not have a good morning .
The Spaniards did not have a good morning .
http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/ascot/sl5-7/weather-radar/331506
PLAY SUSPENDED
Just as well for ROSE - hope he comes back out in a different frame of mind ! IF NOT he's a lay asap.
PLAY SUSPENDED
Just as well for ROSE - hope he comes back out in a different frame of mind ! IF NOT he's a lay asap.
HAPPY with Henrik at -3 thru 17 (World #1 on Sunday !!!)...still 18's 5 places with Spoils (topping up).
Nice to see Shane Lowry playing well, well done to anyone who keeped the faith in Shane, 200/1 here at the start of play,
Quintana 5/4 - time to pedal as Trapattoni says !
Running 'bout 3 hours behind in Wentworth because of 2 Delays.
BYE BYE Sergio !!! 
After opening 73, Garcia withdraws from the BMW PGA, citing knee injury.
After opening 73, Garcia withdraws from the BMW PGA, citing knee injury.
^^^Madrid Derby on Saturday more likely to be the real reason. He had no interest in being there this week.
A few 3balls for interest...
Marc Leishman @ 2.10
Jordan Speith @ 2.30
Freddie Jacobson @ 2.40
Daniel Summerhays @ 2.70
Brian Davis @ 2.35
Boo Weekley @ 2.85
Marc Leishman @ 2.10
Jordan Speith @ 2.30
Freddie Jacobson @ 2.40
Daniel Summerhays @ 2.70
Brian Davis @ 2.35
Boo Weekley @ 2.85
Sergio if I remember rightly has issues with certain British institutions . Think he prefers not to be in UK . Unless he is playing well of course .
Sour ending on 17/18 for Siem (-3) with 6,7 on the two par 5's.
Some names who won't see the w/end in Wentworth
FLEETWOOD, Tommy +4
COETZEE, George +4
COLSAERTS, Nicolas +5
MANASSERO, Matteo +5
KJELDSEN, Søren +7
GONZALEZ, Ricardo +7
and Sergio (off to see REAL 10/11 win the Champ. League Final - Sat 7.45 Lisbon).
FLEETWOOD, Tommy +4
COETZEE, George +4
COLSAERTS, Nicolas +5
MANASSERO, Matteo +5
KJELDSEN, Søren +7
GONZALEZ, Ricardo +7
and Sergio (off to see REAL 10/11 win the Champ. League Final - Sat 7.45 Lisbon).
Bernhard Langer -2 for T4 thru12 (Faxon -4 clubhouse leader)
No tournament complete without the mandatory Harrington double bogey(s).
First one duly appears at the start of the second round.
First one duly appears at the start of the second round.
Catch Me ifyoucan • May 22, 2014 2:10 PM BST
HAPPY with Henrik at -3 thru 17 (World #1 on Sunday !!!)...still 18's 5 places with Spoils (topping up).
Not so with ROSE - 70 , 73 for T32 - needs to come more confident at the w/end.
HAPPY with Henrik at -3 thru 17 (World #1 on Sunday !!!)...still 18's 5 places with Spoils (topping up).
Not so with ROSE - 70 , 73 for T32 - needs to come more confident at the w/end.
Didn't know Stenson was cleaned out financially in a 'ponzie scheme' in the US a few years back.
http://www.cbssports.com/golf/eye-on-golf/21996455/the-masters-henrik-stenso...
SENIORS
Langer, Monty & Tom Watson (all -3 in the T6) thru5 this morning.
Langer, Monty & Tom Watson (all -3 in the T6) thru5 this morning.
SENIORS - MONTY LEADS at -5 (after eagle on 15) - my other man LANGER one behind thru15.
'Dream accums' LOOKING GOOD going into the w/end....could do with ZACH burning it up in Texas.
'Dream accums' LOOKING GOOD going into the w/end....could do with ZACH burning it up in Texas.
Chris Stroud (-6 for 16) is making the biggest move of the day so far- He's one off Brice Garnett's lead.
SENIORS - Kiyoshi Murota - WHO - 6 under for the 4 par 5's - two eagles and two birds ! for clubhouse lead.
Monty two back after bogie on par 3 17th together with Langer/Watson.
Monty two back after bogie on par 3 17th together with Langer/Watson.
Kiyoshi Murota (Japanese). He obtained his Japan Golf Tour card after four tries at qualifying school after 1982.
Murota's first win on the Japan Golf Tour came in 1991 but his best season money wise was 1992, where he finished 6th on the Order of Merit list, earning US$980,000 for the season. He had a total of six career wins on the Japan Tour between 1991 and 2003.
Murota won many tournaments all over Japan, including non-order of merit events and pro-ams all over Japan.
Murota has attempted to travel across the Pacific Ocean and play successfully on the PGA Tour, but that success was not found.
In seven career PGA Tour events, his three best finishes came in 1993 at the United Airlines Hawaiian Open (T66), at the 1994 Nissan Los Angeles Open (T20), and at the 1994 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (T28).
Murota represented Japan in the 1992 World Cup.
Murota has featured the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Since turning 50, Murota has played on the Japan Senior PGA Tour and the United States-based Champions Tour.
Most notably, he won the Japan PGA Senior Championship in 2005 and 2009.
He won the Order of Merit title in consecutive years on the Japan Senior PGA Tour in 2006 and 2007, winning an event in each of those years.
In five events in 2006, he won two, and never finished outside of the top four in winning the Order of Merit.
His second order of merit year was 2007, included one victory and four runner-up finishes.
He has also played in a few senior major championships.
Murota's first win on the Japan Golf Tour came in 1991 but his best season money wise was 1992, where he finished 6th on the Order of Merit list, earning US$980,000 for the season. He had a total of six career wins on the Japan Tour between 1991 and 2003.
Murota won many tournaments all over Japan, including non-order of merit events and pro-ams all over Japan.
Murota has attempted to travel across the Pacific Ocean and play successfully on the PGA Tour, but that success was not found.
In seven career PGA Tour events, his three best finishes came in 1993 at the United Airlines Hawaiian Open (T66), at the 1994 Nissan Los Angeles Open (T20), and at the 1994 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (T28).
Murota represented Japan in the 1992 World Cup.
Murota has featured the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Since turning 50, Murota has played on the Japan Senior PGA Tour and the United States-based Champions Tour.
Most notably, he won the Japan PGA Senior Championship in 2005 and 2009.
He won the Order of Merit title in consecutive years on the Japan Senior PGA Tour in 2006 and 2007, winning an event in each of those years.
In five events in 2006, he won two, and never finished outside of the top four in winning the Order of Merit.
His second order of merit year was 2007, included one victory and four runner-up finishes.
He has also played in a few senior major championships.
Good and bad today.
Lukes round was obviously top notch, though I didn't see any of it.
Rose hit drives from heaven and irons from hell.
Blixt is an absolute joy to watch. If only someone was to teach him how to drive a ball! Around the greens, he is the best in the world. Bar none. I cant remember the last time he left a putt short, he bangs in the 6ft par putts as if they over the hole. Roll on the British Open there
I think Luke is still the man to beat though, he has the bit between his teeth, he should be right on leaders heels after tomorrow. I can see a ridiculously good round in Rose tomorrow or Sunday. His driving was unreal today. His irons cant be as bad tomorrow. Out early, he could just shoot the lights out, and may be worth a sneaky top up at 90. If the two leaders stall tomorrow....
Speith and Furyk both threatened to take control at different stages today, but both had disappointing back 9s, and both finished with poor bogeys. Poor leader board, I think Spieth can do it this weekend.
An optimistic outlook!!
Lukes round was obviously top notch, though I didn't see any of it.
Rose hit drives from heaven and irons from hell.
Blixt is an absolute joy to watch. If only someone was to teach him how to drive a ball! Around the greens, he is the best in the world. Bar none. I cant remember the last time he left a putt short, he bangs in the 6ft par putts as if they over the hole. Roll on the British Open there
I think Luke is still the man to beat though, he has the bit between his teeth, he should be right on leaders heels after tomorrow. I can see a ridiculously good round in Rose tomorrow or Sunday. His driving was unreal today. His irons cant be as bad tomorrow. Out early, he could just shoot the lights out, and may be worth a sneaky top up at 90. If the two leaders stall tomorrow....
Speith and Furyk both threatened to take control at different stages today, but both had disappointing back 9s, and both finished with poor bogeys. Poor leader board, I think Spieth can do it this weekend.
An optimistic outlook!!
5 birdies in 8 holes......shame about the two bogeys. He be right in it without them
STENSON shoots 62 and wins by one 
.....well done Henrik.
.....well done Henrik.
Colin Montgomerie -7
Bernhard Langer -6
Should have done the forecast
Bernhard Langer -6
Should have done the forecast
Jonas Blixt 8-13, and Fran Molinari 8-15 look worth doubling in their respective 2 balls today. Be shocked if both don't win. Blixt tee off 12 bells.
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FANCY any 2balls in HOGAN'S ALLEY.....
| 13:53 | Brian Gay (11/10) | Ricky Barnes (20/19) |
| 14:02 | Jeff Curl (11/8) | Tim Herron (5/6) |
| 14:11 | Justin Leonard (5/4) | Jeff Overton (1) |
| 14:20 | Matt Jones (11/10) | David Hearn (11/10) |
| 14:29 | Steve Flesch (6/4) | Vijay Singh (8/11) |
| 14:38 | Zach Johnson (4/7) | John Rollins (9/4) |
| 14:47 | Dustin Johnson (8/11) | Jerry Kelly (21/10) |
| 14:56 | Brandt Snedeker (6/5) | Harris English (1) |
| 15:05 | Josh Teater (21/10) | Jim Furyk (4/7) |
| 15:14 | Robert Streb (1) | Michael Putnam (13/10) |
| 15:23 | Billy Hurley (6/4) | Brendon De Jonge (4/5) |
| 15:32 | Michael Thompson (1) | Sean OHair (13/10) |
| 15:41 | Bud Cauley (1) | Ken Duke (13/10) |
| 15:50 | Danny Lee (7/5) | Martin Laird (1) |
| 15:59 | Trevor Immelman (11/10) | Andrew Loupe (15/13) |
| 16:08 | George McNeill (5/6) | JJ Henry (8/5) |
| 16:17 | Hunter Mahan (10/13) | Brice Garnett (7/4) |
| 16:26 | Charley Hoffman (4/6) | Heath Slocum (15/8) |
| 16:35 | Ben Martin (11/8) | Bill Haas (10/11) |
| 16:45 | Bryce Molder (7/4) | Graham DeLaet (8/11) |
| 16:55 | Cameron Tringale (13/10) | Louis Oosthuizen (20/19) |
| 17:05 | Russell Knox (5/6) | David Lingmerth (13/8) |
| 17:15 | Jordan Spieth (4/6) | Aaron Baddeley (21/10) |
| 17:25 | Nicholas Thompson (6/5) | Tim Wilkinson (11/10) |
| 17:35 | Robert Allenby (13/8) | Ryan Palmer (8/11) |
| 17:45 | Bo Van Pelt (9/10) | William Mcgirt (7/5) |
| 17:55 | Jason Dufner (5/6) | Brian Davis (6/4) |
| 18:05 | Brendon Todd (20/19) | Fredrik Jacobson (6/5) |
| 18:15 | Adam Scott (4/5) | John Senden (13/8) |
| 18:25 | Tim Clark (9/5) | Jimmy Walker (8/11) |
| 18:35 | Marc Leishman (10/11) | Brian Harman (11/8) |
| 18:45 | Kevin Chappell (8/5) | Chris Kirk (19/20) |
| 18:55 | Chad Campbell (8/5) | Chris Stroud (19/20) |
| 19:05 | Hideki Matsuyama (10/11) | David Toms (7/5) |
Lukes missed 6footer for bird on the 5th, could cost him this championship. His wayward drive on 6 was surely the result of that missed opportunity, and resulted in a 7.
Players ranked within the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking as of Monday 14th April 2014
Henrik STENSON 3
Sergio GARCIA 7
Rory MCILROY 10
Justin ROSE 11
Charl SCHWARTZEL 17
Ian POULTER 22
Victor DUBUISSON 23
Thomas BJÖRN 25
Jamie DONALDSON 28
Luke DONALD 29
Miguel Angel JIMÉNEZ 32
Jonas BLIXT 33
Lee WESTWOOD 36
Stephen GALLACHER 39
Ernie ELS 41
Joost LUITEN 44
Likely NO CHANGE to Scott as World Number 1. RORY will move closer !
Henrik STENSON 3
Sergio GARCIA 7
Rory MCILROY 10
Justin ROSE 11
Charl SCHWARTZEL 17
Ian POULTER 22
Victor DUBUISSON 23
Thomas BJÖRN 25
Jamie DONALDSON 28
Luke DONALD 29
Miguel Angel JIMÉNEZ 32
Jonas BLIXT 33
Lee WESTWOOD 36
Stephen GALLACHER 39
Ernie ELS 41
Joost LUITEN 44
Likely NO CHANGE to Scott as World Number 1. RORY will move closer !
Leaving it a bit late HENRIK...........A top 5 WILL DO nicely ............birdie 18th pleeeeeeeeeeeease !
............birdie 18th pleeeeeeeeeeeease !
LETS ALL HOPE Shane wins it now - Rory doesn't need it as much as Lowry !
Looks like Gallagher going to get the top 6.
F*ck that triple bogey from Luke earlier. Sterling effort to get back into it, but running out of holes. Looks like Rorys now.
F*ck that triple bogey from Luke earlier. Sterling effort to get back into it, but running out of holes. Looks like Rorys now.
IRELAND one two.....
1 €791,660
2 €527,770
3 €297,350
4 €237,500
5 €201,400
1 €791,660
2 €527,770
3 €297,350
4 €237,500
5 €201,400
Nice lift . Some putt from Shane on the 18th , pity it wasnt for eagle . Both of them would have loved a play-off if that had happened . Maybe another time !
Close but not much cigar again this week. Nice final round from Stevie G to bag the place money. Just a shame Luke threw in that 7
Going to play up the 2 ball winnings from Europe, Walker 8-11, Scott 4-5 and Dufner 5-6 all look bankers, and well worthy of support in singles and up.
Hopefully Speith can work his way into top 5 to bag the place part of e.w double. Might have a few quid on Walker at 10.5, and Scott at 14s. Lot of holes in the leaderboard.
Going to play up the 2 ball winnings from Europe, Walker 8-11, Scott 4-5 and Dufner 5-6 all look bankers, and well worthy of support in singles and up.
Hopefully Speith can work his way into top 5 to bag the place part of e.w double. Might have a few quid on Walker at 10.5, and Scott at 14s. Lot of holes in the leaderboard.
Ye anybody can win in America this evening,backed Toms at 10/1 and Leishman at 12/1 for the interest,credit were credit is due well done Rory today,
SENIORS
Joe Durant shoots -8 thru 17 today to join Monty & Langer (thru5) at -7 at the top.
Joe Durant shoots -8 thru 17 today to join Monty & Langer (thru5) at -7 at the top.
Rory dumping his misses and then shoots 14 under to win nearly 800 Sterling...will be a few women getting the "we need to talk" text tonight.
TINK I'LL PLAY THAT JIM REEVES SONG FOR THE GIRLFRIEND LATER.
TINK I'LL PLAY THAT JIM REEVES SONG FOR THE GIRLFRIEND LATER.
US OPEN places still up for grabs.....for the top 60 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Here are the players ranked between Nos. 55-70 in the OWGR, who aren't yet exempt for the U.S. Open, playing this week:
PLAYERS to watch out for in Texas.....
55. Kevin Stadler CUT
56. Ryan Palmer T5
60. Chesson Hadley CUT
62. Marc Leishman T21
63. Brendon Todd T5
69. Scott Stallings CUT
70. Kevin Na CUT
Also in Wentworth are...
59. Matteo Manassero T118
61. George Coetzee T30
64. Mikko Ilonen T38
65. Pablo Larrazabal T7
68. Bernd Wiesberger T46
Here are the players ranked between Nos. 55-70 in the OWGR, who aren't yet exempt for the U.S. Open, playing this week:
PLAYERS to watch out for in Texas.....
55. Kevin Stadler CUT
56. Ryan Palmer T5
60. Chesson Hadley CUT
62. Marc Leishman T21
63. Brendon Todd T5
69. Scott Stallings CUT
70. Kevin Na CUT
Also in Wentworth are...
59. Matteo Manassero T118
61. George Coetzee T30
64. Mikko Ilonen T38
65. Pablo Larrazabal T7
68. Bernd Wiesberger T46
PLAYOFF RECORDS on PGA Tour:
Scott 2-0
Dufner 1-3
therhino • May 25, 2014 9:59 PM BST
Scott 2-0
Dufner 1-3
therhino • May 25, 2014 9:59 PM BST
Colin Montgomerie cards a 6-under 65 for FIRST WIN in the USA.
| WENTWORTH - Hole difficulty Rd 1. | |||||||||||||||||
| HOLE 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| PAR 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Yards 473 | 154 | 465 | 552 | 203 | 418 | 396 | 391 | 449 | 184 | 416 | 531 | 470 | 179 | 489 | 383 | 610 | 539 |
| Metres 433 | 141 | 425 | 505 | 186 | 382 | 362 | 358 | 411 | 168 | 380 | 486 | 430 | 164 | 447 | 350 | 558 | 493 |
| Average 4.3 | 2.99 | 4.24 | 4.41 | 3.12 | 4.07 | 3.93 | 4.29 | 4.22 | 3.02 | 4.06 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 2.96 | 4.42 | 3.92 | 5.1 | 4.91 |
| HOLE RANKING 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 16 |
With this win - Rory McIlroy
•His sixth European Tour International Schedule victory in his 134th European Tour event.
•Moves to €1,295,825 in The Race to Dubai.
•His first European Tour victory since the 2012 DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.
•Becomes the first player from Northern Ireland to win the BMW PGA Championship.
•Began the final day seven shots behind the 54 hole leader, Thomas Björn. This equals the largest final round comeback in the history of the Championship, set by Simon Khan in 2010.
•Only the second of his six European Tour victories where he has made up a final round deficit to win. Made up three to win the 2011 Hong Kong Open and seven at the 2014 BMW PGA Championship.
•His seven shot final round comeback is the largest since Robert Green made up seven at the 2010 Portugal Masters.
•His first European Tour victory in England and first on European soil.
•Becomes only the second Irishman to win the Championship and first since Harry Bradshaw on at Llandudno in Wales in 1958.
•The 50th Northern Irish win in European Tour history.
•His 66 today marks the first time has broken 70 in the final round of the BMW PGA Championship.
•His 12th victory as a professional.
•The 46th different winner in the Championship’s 60th edition.
•His sixth European Tour International Schedule victory in his 134th European Tour event.
•Moves to €1,295,825 in The Race to Dubai.
•His first European Tour victory since the 2012 DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.
•Becomes the first player from Northern Ireland to win the BMW PGA Championship.
•Began the final day seven shots behind the 54 hole leader, Thomas Björn. This equals the largest final round comeback in the history of the Championship, set by Simon Khan in 2010.
•Only the second of his six European Tour victories where he has made up a final round deficit to win. Made up three to win the 2011 Hong Kong Open and seven at the 2014 BMW PGA Championship.
•His seven shot final round comeback is the largest since Robert Green made up seven at the 2010 Portugal Masters.
•His first European Tour victory in England and first on European soil.
•Becomes only the second Irishman to win the Championship and first since Harry Bradshaw on at Llandudno in Wales in 1958.
•The 50th Northern Irish win in European Tour history.
•His 66 today marks the first time has broken 70 in the final round of the BMW PGA Championship.
•His 12th victory as a professional.
•The 46th different winner in the Championship’s 60th edition.
36 hole US OPEN Sectional Qualifier at Walton Heath.
Shane Lowry put his BMW PGA disappointment quickly behind him to open with a three under par 69 and put himself in position to grab one of 14 US Open places on offer in this Qualifier.
But with many of the first round scores still to come in it looks as though Pádraig Harrington will be watching the Pinehurst No 2 action on TV after he posted a three over 75 on the same track.
Mount Juliet touring professional Kevin Phelan is also facing a near impossible task after carding a 74 on the Old Course.
Northern Ireland's Michael Hoey withdrew before the start to concentrate his energies on this week's Nordea Masters in Sweden and the forthcoming Irish Open at Fota Island.
Welshman Stuart Manley, playing in the first group of the day, opened with a 66 on the New Course to set the early pace.
Afternoon round is under way.
Shane Lowry put his BMW PGA disappointment quickly behind him to open with a three under par 69 and put himself in position to grab one of 14 US Open places on offer in this Qualifier.
But with many of the first round scores still to come in it looks as though Pádraig Harrington will be watching the Pinehurst No 2 action on TV after he posted a three over 75 on the same track.
Mount Juliet touring professional Kevin Phelan is also facing a near impossible task after carding a 74 on the Old Course.
Northern Ireland's Michael Hoey withdrew before the start to concentrate his energies on this week's Nordea Masters in Sweden and the forthcoming Irish Open at Fota Island.
Welshman Stuart Manley, playing in the first group of the day, opened with a 66 on the New Course to set the early pace.
Afternoon round is under way.
May 25, 2014 -- 11:27PM, Catch Me ifyoucan wrote:
Must wait for Quintana to win the GIRO ffs
Looks safe enough after today,1.9 looks massive on Froome for TDF even though Contador has had a better preparation this year,although perhaps it's better to get involved after the first week (crashes) if the price doesn't contract too much.
Catch Me ifyoucan • May 20, 2014 4:15 PM BST
ALSO for the adventurous on here....add this Colombian to any accums -
Nairo Quintana (Movistar Team) at evens to win the Giro - blame Sean Kelly et al if he falls/fails.
Yes DJ,
A monster of a day today !
Amazing money to be made on this pedalling stuff
- touched 4's approx. a few days ago - even today he was about 5/6 before the third climb - watched him just before he took some gels on board, ditched the bottle
- then just took off up the road like he knows best (was heading south to 2/7 within a km).
ALSO for the adventurous on here....add this Colombian to any accums -
Nairo Quintana (Movistar Team) at evens to win the Giro - blame Sean Kelly et al if he falls/fails.
Yes DJ,
A monster of a day today !
Amazing money to be made on this pedalling stuff
- touched 4's approx. a few days ago - even today he was about 5/6 before the third climb - watched him just before he took some gels on board, ditched the bottle
- then just took off up the road like he knows best (was heading south to 2/7 within a km).
Catch Me ifyoucan • May 22, 2014 5:10 PM BST
Players ranked within the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking as of Monday 14th April 2014
Henrik STENSON 3
Sergio GARCIA 7
Rory MCILROY 10
Justin ROSE 11
Charl SCHWARTZEL 17
Ian POULTER 22
Victor DUBUISSON 23
Thomas BJÖRN 25
Jamie DONALDSON 28
Luke DONALD 29
Miguel Angel JIMÉNEZ 32
Jonas BLIXT 33
Lee WESTWOOD 36
Stephen GALLACHER 39
Ernie ELS 41
Joost LUITEN 44
Had a 'Top Ranking' Yankee bet too...
Henrik Stenson @ 21.00 (World #1 in waiting)
Adam Scott @ 17.00 (Current #1 for nearly a week)
Nairo Quintana @ 2.10 (Giro Fav)
Bernhard Langer @ 5.50 (Charles Schwab Cup Points leader)
SORRY GUYS, in all the Caroline news and confusion last week forgot about this bet with a different/new bookie (awaiting another account closure email no doubt).
Stenson part LOST...IF he birdied 18 for 5th I was right O !...Scott won...Lets say Quintana WON ffs and Langer was tied 3rd (with 8 golfers involved in the payout)
1 Colin Montgomerie -13
2 Tom Watson -9
T3 Jay Haas -7
T3 Bernhard Langer -7 (@ 5.50)
T5 Joe Durant -6
T5 Mark Brooks -6
T5 David Frost -6
T5 Bart Bryant -6
HOW IS THIS BET SETTLED (e/w yankee - 5 places - remember Langer was T3)
p.s. not a boasting post as only discovered this Quintana bet now.
Players ranked within the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking as of Monday 14th April 2014
Henrik STENSON 3
Sergio GARCIA 7
Rory MCILROY 10
Justin ROSE 11
Charl SCHWARTZEL 17
Ian POULTER 22
Victor DUBUISSON 23
Thomas BJÖRN 25
Jamie DONALDSON 28
Luke DONALD 29
Miguel Angel JIMÉNEZ 32
Jonas BLIXT 33
Lee WESTWOOD 36
Stephen GALLACHER 39
Ernie ELS 41
Joost LUITEN 44
Had a 'Top Ranking' Yankee bet too...
Henrik Stenson @ 21.00 (World #1 in waiting)
Adam Scott @ 17.00 (Current #1 for nearly a week)
Nairo Quintana @ 2.10 (Giro Fav)
Bernhard Langer @ 5.50 (Charles Schwab Cup Points leader)
SORRY GUYS, in all the Caroline news and confusion last week forgot about this bet with a different/new bookie (awaiting another account closure email no doubt).
Stenson part LOST...IF he birdied 18 for 5th I was right O !...Scott won...Lets say Quintana WON ffs and Langer was tied 3rd (with 8 golfers involved in the payout)
1 Colin Montgomerie -13
2 Tom Watson -9
T3 Jay Haas -7
T3 Bernhard Langer -7 (@ 5.50)
T5 Joe Durant -6
T5 Mark Brooks -6
T5 David Frost -6
T5 Bart Bryant -6
HOW IS THIS BET SETTLED (e/w yankee - 5 places - remember Langer was T3)
p.s. not a boasting post as only discovered this Quintana bet now.
just want clarification on how the Langer part is settled - odds divided by 8 and multiplied by 5 ???
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