ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy made an inauspicious start to his Nike career, and there was certainly no tick against his scorecard, as the world number on e missed the cut at the $2.7 million Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday. The Northern Irishman, playing with new clubs and a new ball, swished and swooshed his way to a second successive three-over 75 in his first competitive outing since signing a massive sponsorship deal with the U.S. sportswear firm on Monday. … UPDATE 3-Golf-McIlroy misses cut on unhappy debut with new clubs
(Adds quotes, details) * I struggled with my swing, says world number one * McIlroy now planning four-week break from golf ABU DHABI, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy made an inauspicious start to his Nike career, and there was certainly no tick against his scorecard, as the world number one missed the cut at the $2.7 million Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday. The Northern Irishman, playing with new clubs and a new ball, swished and swooshed his way to a second successive three-over 75 in his first competitive outing since signing a massive sponsorship deal with the U.S. …
Woods misses cut in bizarre fashion after two-shot penalty
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – A belated two-shot penalty imposed on Tiger Woods for a rules infringement earlier in the secon d round meant the world number two missed the cut in bizarre circumstances at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday. The 14-times major winner had made a dreadful start, dropping strokes at three of the first four holes before making another bogey at the fifth. Six holes later tournament referee Andy McFee informed Woods he might have to sign for a triple-bogey seven rather than a bogey five. … Golf-Woods misses cut in bizarre fashion after two-shot penalty
ABU DHABI, Jan 18 (Reuters) – A belated two-shot penalty imposed on Tiger Woods for a rules infringement earlier in the second round meant the world number two missed the cut in bizarre circumstances at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday. The 14-times major winner had made a dreadful start, dropping strokes at three of the first four holes before making another bogey at the fifth. Six holes later tournament referee Andy McFee informed Woods he might have to sign for a triple-bogey seven rather than a bogey five. …
Moment of truth for Tomic as Federer showdown arrives
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – It wi ll be time for Australia's Bernard Tomic to put up or shut up when he faces 17-times grand-slam champion Roger Federer in the third round of the Australian Open tennis on Saturday. Local favorite Tomic and Federer have traded barbs since the draw for the season's opening grand slam was made last week and the Swiss has been repeatedly questioned about the prospect of facing the brash 20-year-old in the third round. "I feel so confident. … Tennis-Moment of truth for Tomic as Federer showdown arrives
MELBOURNE, Jan 19 (Reuters) – It will be time for Australia’s Bernard Tomic to put up or shut up when he faces 17-times grand-slam champion Roger Federer in the third round of the Australian Open tennis on Saturday. Local favourite Tomic and Federer have traded barbs since the draw for the season’s opening grand slam was made last week and the Swiss has been repeatedly questioned about the prospect of facing the brash 20-year-old in the third round. “I feel so confident. …
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