Orlando Ladies Inspire Europe to Solhiem Cup Win
September 25, 2011 Comments Off on Orlando Ladies Inspire Europe to Solhiem Cup WinThe Solheim Cup was finally won by a jubilant European team in dramatic circumstances earlier today. Following rain delays, lightning threats and the shock withdrawal of Cristie Kerr due to injury before the start of her match, Europe finally regained the Solheim Cup in thrilling fashion with a narrow 15-13 victory over the USA. It […]
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Give Kids The World Receives Large Donation From Golf Channel
August 24, 2011 Comments Off on Give Kids The World Receives Large Donation From Golf ChannelGood news for Give Kids The World (GKTW) yesterday as they were the recipient of more than $30,000 from The Golf Channel Am Tour (GCAT). More than 5,000 GCAT members from the 2011 season made donations that were collected from participants at the GCAT 25, two-day “Major Championships” from the 2011 season and from the […]
Continue reading …Darren Clarke wins British Open Championship
July 17, 2011 Comments Off on Darren Clarke wins British Open ChampionshipAnother fabulous round of golf saw Darren Clarke win his first major and the one he wanted to win the most… the British Open Championship by 3 shots. Darren Clarke closed in on his first major title as one American challenger after another fell by the wayside. Phil Mickelson made an impressive charge to the […]
Continue reading …Darren Clarke ahead of Dusty Johnson as we go into the final round at British Open
July 16, 2011 Comments Off on Darren Clarke ahead of Dusty Johnson as we go into the final round at British OpenDarren Clarke of Northern Ireland shot a 1-under 69 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead to the final round of the British Open. Clarke is at 5-under 205 for the tournament and will play in the final group with American Dustin Johnson, who shot a 68 to leave him at 206. After his round, a […]
Continue reading …Victory for So Yeon Ryu at US Women’s Open
July 11, 2011 Comments Off on Victory for So Yeon Ryu at US Women’s OpenSo Yeon Ryu (pictured above) won the all South Korean three hole play off to take the U.S. Women’s Open title after taking a two shot lead on the second play off hole. She then hit a solid approach to within a few feet on the final play off hole to birdie the hole and […]
Continue reading …Hot on the heels of Rory McIlroy’s fabulous win at the US Open came the chance to visit Grand Cypress Golf Resort in Orlando. Previously Grand Cypress was a private members club but that’s all changed now and the 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf are now open for guests of Florida Leisure Vacation […]
Continue reading …McIlroy makes history to win U.S. Open
June 19, 2011 Comments Off on McIlroy makes history to win U.S. OpenShowing no signs of slipping, let alone melting down, Rory McIlroy won the U.S. Open by eight-shots in a mesmerizing performance. Jason Day came second on -8 while Lee Westwood, Y.E. Yang, Robert Garrigus and Kevin Chappell shared third place in a field that trailed so far behind that you could only sit back and […]
Continue reading …If golf is your game, you won’t want to miss the experience of a round at Mystic Dunes Golf Club. Rated a 4 1/2 star course by Golf Digest magazine, Mystic Dunes is renowned as one of the most unique courses in all of Florida. It’s located at the beautiful Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf […]
Continue reading …Laird wins Arnold Palmer Invitational
March 27, 2011 Comments Off on Laird wins Arnold Palmer InvitationalIt was one of the more extraordinary days that Arnold Palmer has ever seen at his event, the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, as overnight two shot leader Martin Laird went from a shocking collapse to unlikely champion at Bay Hill this afternoon. Three shots behind with just four holes to play, Laird managed […]
Continue reading …Wine & Dine on 9 at Arnold Palmer Invitational
March 26, 2011 Comments Off on Wine & Dine on 9 at Arnold Palmer InvitationalOne event I always look forward to is the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Golf and Country Club and every year on the Friday of the event is a wonderful opportunity to indulge the taste buds and check out some of the best restaurants in the Orlando area at the Wine & Dine on […]
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