Tag: Golf
Rory McIlroy’s 2011 US Open Victory Interview with Bob Costas
After losing the 2011 Masters on the back 9 at Augusta, Rory McIlroy gave a post-round interview that had many golf fans (including this one) praising his poise and maturity and rooting to see him quickly bounce back and win a major. It could not have happened any quicker. McIlroy took down the 2011 US Open in record fashion (-16) as throngs of adoring supporters chanted his name throughout the tournament. Here is Rory’s interview with NBC’s Bob Costas immediately after being presented with the US Open trophy.
Rory McIlroy Drinking From US Open Trophy
This photo comes courtesy of Rory McIlroy’s Twitter feed (@McIlroyRory). The 2011 US Open Champion enjoying a beverage from the trophy.
Rory McIlroy App for iPhone and iPad
Northern Ireland native Rory McIlroy is one of golf’s young rising stars. He may not have won the green jacket in 2011, but his certainly won a lot of new fans with his maturity, honesty, and gracious attitude after losing the lead, and ultimately coming unraveled, on the back 9 at Augusta. Fans of Rory can follow his tweets, see videos, and get exclusive messages with his app for iPhone and iPad.
Watch the 2011 US Open Golf Tournament Live Online
The 2011 US Open Golf Tournament begins this Thursday June 16th from Congressional Country Club outside of Washington DC. ESPN will carry the first two rounds of the tournament on TV, with ABC picking up the coverage for the weekend. If you can’t be in front of a TV or don’t have ESPN, you’ve got a couple of options to watch the tournament online.
U.S. Open Golf Championship 2011 iPhone & iPad App
The US Open gets underway this week at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD. If you can’t be in front of the TV for all the coverage, the U.S. Open Golf Championship iPhone app has you covered. The App has been fully updated for 2011 and is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
Jack Nicklaus’ Guide to the 2011 US Open at Congressional iPhone & iPad App
The 2011 US Open begins June 16 and this new iPhone and iPad app from Jack Nicklaus will give golf fans an in depth look at host course Congressional Country Club. The free app features insight from the legendary Golden Bear, including hole-by-hole descriptions, exclusive video interviews, as well as a Twitter feed and a connection to Jack Nicklaus’ Facebook page.
PGA Tour Golf App for iPhone and Android
Are you a golfer or golf fan who follows the PGA Tour? Want to keep track of your favorite golfers or the current leaderboard? If so, you’re going to want to grab the PGA Tour App for iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Animated GIF: Ian Poulter Falling Down a Hill After Hitting a Shot
Ian Poulter rebounded from this pratfall on the 8th hole to win the World Match Play Championship in Casares, Spain.
Golf Clap iPhone App will Appeal to Golfers with a Sense of Humor
If you take a more lighthearted approach to the game of golf, and like sound effects and sound bites, you might want to check out the Golf Clap App for iPhone and iPad.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 Golf Game for iPad and iPhone
If you are a fan of EA Sports Tiger Woods series, why not take the game with you anywhere you go with the iPhone or iPad version of the game. You can compete as Tiger Woods, one of a variety of pro golfers, or create your own character. As you win “money” you can upgrade your equipment to improve your game.
Track your Golf Scores and Handicap with Easy Scorecard Android App
Are you looking for a way to keep score, handicap, and even golf stats with your Android phone? The Easy Scorecard App for Android might just make the golf pencil and paper scorecard obsolete. You can even use it for frisbee golf!
Watch Exclusive Coverage of The Players Championship Live Online
This weekend the best golfers from the PGA and around the world will compete in The Players Championship at TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The Players Championship is often referred to as Golf’s unofficial 5th major. It features one of the worlds’ most iconic golf holes, the Par 3 17th with the island green. Want to catch the action online? You can get exclusive coverage of the famed 17th hole at The Players Championship with LIVE@ from PGATour.com.
TPC at Sawgrass Desktop Wallpaper Collection
The Stadium Course TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida is one of the most scenic and well-known golf courses in the world. It plays host each May to The Players Championship on the PGA Tour. The signature hole of this Pete Dye designed course is the iconic island green of hole #17. Enjoy some of these beautiful golf landscapes for your desktop wallpaper.
Sports Science Analyzes Putting and Lip Outs in Golf
ESPN’s Sports Science takes a look at the speed and other factors that cause the dreaded lip-out when putting. They even question the convention that uphill putts are preferred to downhill putts. From a physics perspective, the odds of making a downhill putt are better than making an uphill putt because the margin for error is greater.
Pebble Beach Golf Course Desktop Wallpaper
Pebble Beach Golf Links is considered by many to be among the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Pebble Beach has host 5 U.S. Open Golf Championships and a PGA Championship. It is also the traditional 4th round course of the annual AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am. Pebble Beach is unique in that it is also a public course. Current greens fees (as of May 2011) are $495 / person.
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