Maguire makes fast start in Ohio
Leona Maguire produced a blistering five-under-par opening round to sit one stroke off the lead at the Dana Open in Ohio.
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Paula Creamer birdies opening hole, makes two double bogeys on first start since birth of child in January
On her return to professional golf for the first time since giving birth, Paula Creamer struggled at the Dana Open. The 2010 US Women’s Open champion spoke positively ahead of her return, armed with a new swing after enlisting the services of Grant Waite. Ad “I’m really fired up, honestly,” she told Golf Digest.
Aaron Cockerill makes second hole-in-one in a week, later disqualified from Made In HimmerLand
It has been a roller coaster spell for Aaron Cockerill, as he made his second hole-in-one in a week — only to later be disqualified from Made In HimmerLand. The Canadian aced the third hole in the European Masters last week, and was rewarded with life insurance.
Andy Ogletree, man who finished dead last in first LIV Golf event, wants route back after PGA Tour suspension
Andy Ogletree is hopeful his PGA Tour suspension will be lifted in December, but is prepared to forge a career on the Asian Tour. Ogletree was handed a suspension for playing in the opening LIV Golf event at Centurion Club in June. Ad The American, a winner of the US Amateur title in 2019, is infamous for finishing absolute last in the opening LIV event.
Caldwell leads Irish charge in Denmark with Dunne well placed
Jonathan Caldwell sits three shots off the lead after a promising opening-round 65 at the Made in HimmerLand event in Denmark.
Rasmus Hojgaard one off the lead as Ross McGowan sets new course record at Made In HimmerLand
On a day of low scoring, Ross McGowan went lowest as he set a new course record in the opening round of Made In HimmerLand. Wind is the main defence on the Danish track, but with hardly a breath of breeze the course was ripe to be attacked. Ad A host of players, including home favourites Rasmus Hojgaard and Marcus Helligkilde got to eight-under, but McGowan leapt over them to nine-under with a brilliant round of 62.
'The six picks give me flexibility' - Luke Donald delighted with changes to Ryder Cup qualification process
Luke Donald has expressed delight with the changes to Ryder Cup qualification, with the big announcement being the captain’s picks doubling from three to six. Team USA made that change prior to the 2021 Ryder Cup, which gave Steve Stricker greater flexibility compared to his Team Europe counterpart Padraig Harrington. Ad Stricker’s team comprehensively regained the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, and will defend it in Rome next year.
'A little bit unfair' - Cameron Smith unhappy LIV Golf players do not qualify for world ranking points
Cameron Smith has said it is unfair that LIV Golf players do not qualify for world ranking points. Smith became the latest high-profile player to make the move from the PGA Tour, in a deal reported to be worth $140 million. Ad He has admitted that money played a part in his decision-making process, as did the ability to spend more time at home.