News - Geoff Ogilvy
BIELEFELD, Germany, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Good news for golf enthusiasts: The Schueco Open 2011, the largest and best-manned invitation tournament in Germany, will now begin on July 30 at 3:30 pm with Schueco Match Play.
Internationally Renowned Team to Lead Instruction at Saddlebrook Golf Academy Wesley Chapel, FL (Vocus/PRWEB) March 18, 2011 Saddlebrook Resort announces that it has reached an agreement with internationally renowned golf coaches, Steve Bann and Dale Lynch, known as the number one golf coaching team in the world, to lead instruction at the Saddlebrook Golf Academy. Two of the most celebrated instructors on the PGA TOUR, Bann and Lynch lead the Golf Academy’s comprehensive player development programs effective January 1, 2011.
Tiger Woods got off to a fast start Thursday in his quest for a 15th major title, firing a 5-under-par 67 to lead the PGA Championship in Minnesota. Woods carded five birdies and 13 pars for a one-stroke advantage over playing partner and defending champion Padraig Harrington of Ireland. Vijay Singh, who won the event in 1998 and 2004, and David Toms, the 2001 champion, were another shot back at 69, along with Robert Allenby, Matthew Goggin, Alvaro Quiros and Hunter Mahan. Eight players, including England's Lee Westwood, were at 70 and Sergio Garcia, Geoff Ogilvy and U.S.
No. 1-ranked Tiger Woods collected his 69th career PGA victory and increased the distance between him and the field in the latest world men's golf rankings. Woods, 33, won the Buick Open by three strokes Sunday and picked up his fourth tournament win this year.
Steve Stricker and Martin Kaymer climbed Monday in the men's world golf rankings after both won tournaments Sunday. Stricker won the PGA Tour John Deere Classic and moved up two places to No. 6. Kaymer posted his second straight European Tour win at the Scottish Open and advanced eight spots to No.
