“We can keep going. I have time!” For a long time, it was Rory McIlroy leading the charge for the PGA Tour against the newly formed, and Saudi-funded, LIV Golf series. Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas rode in behind him. Billy Horschel has unequivocally joined the party. The American, who has three wins across the […]

3 years ago

‘It’s been a really tough couple of months’ Graeme McDowell has revealed he has received death threats following his decision to join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series. The 42-year-old was at the centre of controversy at the breakaway circuit’s inaugural event at Centurion Club last month after he defended his actions. Several people have […]

3 years ago

‘Watch this space’ Although he said he was ‘not a politician’, Graeme McDowell attempted to speak like a statesman ahead of the first ever LIV Golf event. Safely back on Twitter, he was not afraid to fire some shots. The 2010 US Open champion is not in Brookline, this week, battling it out for a […]

4 years ago

“Free agency has finally come to golf.” So crowed Greg Norman after 42 golfers were confirmed for the opening tournament on the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series. The breakaway golf league, which will compete with more established tours, such as PGA, European and Asian, is putting up serious prize-funds to lure top golfers away, with $25 […]

4 years ago

“Goodness me!” Graeme McDowell rediscovered his fighting spirit of old in 2019 and proved he could mix it with the best. On Sunday, at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in Saudi Arabia, he beat the very best and is heading home with a hug winners’ cheque. Last May, McDowell won the Corales championship […]

6 years ago

Back in 2005, golf coach and instructor Pete Cowen was called down to Dublin to throw his eye over Irish golf’s next crop. An Irish squad, full of the top teenage prospects, had been assembled for some coaching and support sessions. Cowen knew full well that teen sensation Rory McIlroy would be at the mini […]

7 years ago