The American golfer Tiger Woods, who will participate in the Australia Open, said at the press conference prior to the tournament that his former caddy, New Zealander Steve Williams, "is certainly not a racist."
Williams, assistant Tiger in 13 of its 14 titles of 'Grand Slam', told a private dinner in Shanghai last Friday that "my goal was to put him the trophy for his black ass," referring to his former chief, and after obtaining award for the "celebration of the year."
"They said it incorrectly. Probably sounded hurtful, but life goes on. It's a comment that should not have done and he probably regrets. But Steve is not racist," said Tiger.
Williams apologized
to Tiger's excaddie was forced to publish on its website a statement to apologize for his words. "I regret the comments I made in a festive and fun. I understand that could be interpreted as racist, but that was not my intention. I apologize sincerely to Tiger and anyone who has been offended," added Williams.
Tiger Woods will participate as a guest next week, also in Australia, in the Presidents Cup, which pits the United States with an international combined except Europe.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Martin Kaymer back to victory
German golfer Martin Kaymer has completed a final day dream that has aupado to win the HSBC Champions tournament belongs to the Race to Dubai European Tour and is within the category 'WGC', where Pablo Larrazabal , twenty, finished as the best Spanish.
Kaymer, former world number one, started the day five shots off the lead he held Freddie Jacobson, but a great comeback that cemented condemned to the second position to the Swede, who also completed their worst run in the tournament held at the International Club.
The German surprised his opponents with his inspiration, which led to a performance of nine under par for a total of 63 hits in his last card. Especially noteworthy was the second part of his tour, where he accumulated seven birdies in a nine-hole course.
Thus, Kaymer got the win with three strokes of rent on Jacobson, Graeme McDowell and four out of five on Charl Schwartzel, Paul Casey and Rory McIlroy, who could not do anything about the demonstration of its rival.
Among the Spanish, the best was Pablo Larrazabal ranked twentieth, thirteen strokes behind the winner. Miguel Angel Jimenez, who began the day near the top, sank to add a 'double bogey and four bogeys for just one birdie to fall to 38 th place.
Kaymer, former world number one, started the day five shots off the lead he held Freddie Jacobson, but a great comeback that cemented condemned to the second position to the Swede, who also completed their worst run in the tournament held at the International Club.
The German surprised his opponents with his inspiration, which led to a performance of nine under par for a total of 63 hits in his last card. Especially noteworthy was the second part of his tour, where he accumulated seven birdies in a nine-hole course.
Thus, Kaymer got the win with three strokes of rent on Jacobson, Graeme McDowell and four out of five on Charl Schwartzel, Paul Casey and Rory McIlroy, who could not do anything about the demonstration of its rival.
Among the Spanish, the best was Pablo Larrazabal ranked twentieth, thirteen strokes behind the winner. Miguel Angel Jimenez, who began the day near the top, sank to add a 'double bogey and four bogeys for just one birdie to fall to 38 th place.
The former caddy for Tiger Woods will not be punished for his racist insults
New Zealander Steve Williams, Tiger Woods excaddie the U.S. and currently with the Australian Adam Scott, has finally been punished for his racist remarks about former tennis world number one after a meeting in China.
After the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, Williams, who was with Woods in 13 of his 14 tournament wins 'big', made derogatory remarks during the awards gala in front of the HSBC Champions European Tour chief George O'Grady, and the U.S. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said his intention when Akron was "black fan that asshole."
The two leaders subsequently distanced themselves from the view of New Zealand and issued a joint statement on behalf of the PGA on the incident. "The International Federation of PGA Tour believes very strongly that there is no place for any form of racism in this or any other sport. Steve Williams's statements are completely unacceptable in any context," he said in a statement.
Apologies valid for the PGA
"We know he has apologized completely and hope that we will not hear such comments again. On this basis, we consider the matter closed, and we have no further comment," they added.
The Australian Scott, for whom it acts as a caddy from New Zealand in August, hopes the issue has been settled. "I hope now that everyone has said that the matter is closed and we hope to move forward," he said.
Williams and apologized in a statement Saturday. "I feel the words I spoke yesterday-Friday-night. Now I realize that my comments may be considered racist. I apologize to Tiger and everyone who was offended," he said.
After the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, Williams, who was with Woods in 13 of his 14 tournament wins 'big', made derogatory remarks during the awards gala in front of the HSBC Champions European Tour chief George O'Grady, and the U.S. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said his intention when Akron was "black fan that asshole."
The two leaders subsequently distanced themselves from the view of New Zealand and issued a joint statement on behalf of the PGA on the incident. "The International Federation of PGA Tour believes very strongly that there is no place for any form of racism in this or any other sport. Steve Williams's statements are completely unacceptable in any context," he said in a statement.
Apologies valid for the PGA
"We know he has apologized completely and hope that we will not hear such comments again. On this basis, we consider the matter closed, and we have no further comment," they added.
The Australian Scott, for whom it acts as a caddy from New Zealand in August, hopes the issue has been settled. "I hope now that everyone has said that the matter is closed and we hope to move forward," he said.
Williams and apologized in a statement Saturday. "I feel the words I spoke yesterday-Friday-night. Now I realize that my comments may be considered racist. I apologize to Tiger and everyone who was offended," he said.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Keegan Bradley leads the Shanghai Masters
The young American Keegan Bradley, one of the new in the golf of his country and winning this year's U.S. PGA, is the first leader of the HSBC Championship in Shanghai, the last of the World Series, played in the International Shenshan GC of Shanghai.
Bradley signed a great card with 65 strokes, seven under par for the course to overtake the Swedes in two Fredrik Jacobson and Alexander Noren and fellow Bo van Pelt, who won this in Malaysia on Sunday.
In the fifth, leading to three impacts are Thai Thongchai Jaidee, South Korea's KJ Choi, American David Toms and Justin Rose English, while there are four beats to a large group which include the Englishman Lee Westwood, World number two.
Bradley, who played alongside Westwood and Australian Adam Scott, began with a birdie and then shot with four and 'eagle'.
The American party said he shared with his rivals as he always does play well, and he was proud of how he had completed the first day.
Another young as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, trying to reach the world number one, settled the day with 70 hits, as well as the best Spanish, Pablo Larrazabal, who spoiled his card with three "boggeys' on holes 5, 6 and 9.
Alvaro Quiros and Miguel Angel Jimenez, second Sunday after Sergio Garcia Valderrama, signed the pair (72), and Paul Martin 76.
Italian Francesco Molinari, the defending champion, was five under par with just two holes, but left the water on both and finished with -2 (70) and disappointed.
Bradley signed a great card with 65 strokes, seven under par for the course to overtake the Swedes in two Fredrik Jacobson and Alexander Noren and fellow Bo van Pelt, who won this in Malaysia on Sunday.
In the fifth, leading to three impacts are Thai Thongchai Jaidee, South Korea's KJ Choi, American David Toms and Justin Rose English, while there are four beats to a large group which include the Englishman Lee Westwood, World number two.
Bradley, who played alongside Westwood and Australian Adam Scott, began with a birdie and then shot with four and 'eagle'.
The American party said he shared with his rivals as he always does play well, and he was proud of how he had completed the first day.
Another young as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, trying to reach the world number one, settled the day with 70 hits, as well as the best Spanish, Pablo Larrazabal, who spoiled his card with three "boggeys' on holes 5, 6 and 9.
Alvaro Quiros and Miguel Angel Jimenez, second Sunday after Sergio Garcia Valderrama, signed the pair (72), and Paul Martin 76.
Italian Francesco Molinari, the defending champion, was five under par with just two holes, but left the water on both and finished with -2 (70) and disappointed.
Tiger: "I feel fit, I have wanted to start the new year"
Tiger Woods downplayed the two bad years in his career, marked by his marital infidelities and several injuries, and said that these periods are part of life for all athletes.
"If you look at the careers of the athletes always have ups and downs. Hopefully difficult periods are short and the good times last longer. Everyone goes out there," said former world number one in a statement to the newspaper "The Straits Times'.
"I feel fit again, playing back, playing more and more consistently. So I have wanted to end this year and start the next."
Tiger, currently ranked 52 in the world, will play this month the Australia Open.
"If you look at the careers of the athletes always have ups and downs. Hopefully difficult periods are short and the good times last longer. Everyone goes out there," said former world number one in a statement to the newspaper "The Straits Times'.
"I feel fit again, playing back, playing more and more consistently. So I have wanted to end this year and start the next."
Tiger, currently ranked 52 in the world, will play this month the Australia Open.
Swede Fredrik Jacobson takes charge at HSBC Champions
Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson golfer became the new leader of the HSBC Champions tournament belongs to the Race to Dubai European Tour and is within the category 'WGC', after the dispute of the second day where Spanish was the best The Cadiz Alvaro Quiros.
Jacobson, who had been in the headboards made after Thursday, gave a second round of 66 shots, six under par after a brilliant day with six birdies, including three consecutive, and no failure.
The Scandinavian impact leads in South African Louis Oosthuizen, winner of the British 2010 ', he displayed a great golf for a spectacular 63 (-9), after being a real' machine 'to make birdies. With him, tied, is the Australian Adam Scott, who made 65 (-7).
As for the Spanish delegation, Alvaro Quiros, Pablo Larrazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez keep their options in the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai (China), although still far from the head.
Thus, the best on Friday was the Cadiz, who signed 67 shots, five under par thanks to six birdies and one bogey, leaving him six impacts Jacobson, tied with Catalan, the better the Thursday and made 69 (-3), with three birdies, an 'eagle' and two bogeys.
The 'Pisha', an impact of their compatriots, also dropped the pair with a distance of 68 (-4), with six birdies and two bogeys, while Paul Martin forgot his bad first day with 71 hits ( -1), although it is discarded.
Jacobson, who had been in the headboards made after Thursday, gave a second round of 66 shots, six under par after a brilliant day with six birdies, including three consecutive, and no failure.
The Scandinavian impact leads in South African Louis Oosthuizen, winner of the British 2010 ', he displayed a great golf for a spectacular 63 (-9), after being a real' machine 'to make birdies. With him, tied, is the Australian Adam Scott, who made 65 (-7).
As for the Spanish delegation, Alvaro Quiros, Pablo Larrazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez keep their options in the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai (China), although still far from the head.
Thus, the best on Friday was the Cadiz, who signed 67 shots, five under par thanks to six birdies and one bogey, leaving him six impacts Jacobson, tied with Catalan, the better the Thursday and made 69 (-3), with three birdies, an 'eagle' and two bogeys.
The 'Pisha', an impact of their compatriots, also dropped the pair with a distance of 68 (-4), with six birdies and two bogeys, while Paul Martin forgot his bad first day with 71 hits ( -1), although it is discarded.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Olazabal is sponsoring the eighth edition of 'Lacoste Promises'
The Spanish golfer Jose Maria Olazabal, captain of European Ryder Cup 2012, will take part this week in the Final of 'Lacoste Promises', which this year celebrates its eighth edition in the course of La Sella Alicante Golf Resort, in Denia.
Olazabal, even with this year's full schedule of activities and commitments since January was appointed captain of European Ryder team, did not want to miss their annual meeting with young twenty-ten boys and ten girls-finalists' Lacoste Promises'.
Thus, on Friday, 4, from 9.00, the golfer will be in the Basque area of La Sella practices which will start training the day before the Final. "I always said that 'Lacoste Promises' is a great initiative from the outset I have supported with my presence," he said.
"The amateur golf in our country, especially among the young, is an excellent test level and they are the medals they have won in recent European tournaments. In this circuit have participated talented boys and girls, all great amateurs and some professionals today, maybe one day they join teams Ryder and Solheim Cup, "he added.
The end of 'Lacoste Promises' will be played to 36 holes in the form of 'Medal-Play' on Saturday 5 and Sunday, March 6. Lacoste dress for one year's champions, a boy and a girl, and Iberia will take you to your favorite place in the world with a companion
Olazabal, even with this year's full schedule of activities and commitments since January was appointed captain of European Ryder team, did not want to miss their annual meeting with young twenty-ten boys and ten girls-finalists' Lacoste Promises'.
Thus, on Friday, 4, from 9.00, the golfer will be in the Basque area of La Sella practices which will start training the day before the Final. "I always said that 'Lacoste Promises' is a great initiative from the outset I have supported with my presence," he said.
"The amateur golf in our country, especially among the young, is an excellent test level and they are the medals they have won in recent European tournaments. In this circuit have participated talented boys and girls, all great amateurs and some professionals today, maybe one day they join teams Ryder and Solheim Cup, "he added.
The end of 'Lacoste Promises' will be played to 36 holes in the form of 'Medal-Play' on Saturday 5 and Sunday, March 6. Lacoste dress for one year's champions, a boy and a girl, and Iberia will take you to your favorite place in the world with a companion
Monday, October 31, 2011
Valderrama, the finishing touch to the resurgence of Sergio Garcia
For if anyone had any doubt Sergio Garcia is back. And not only by the double victory in Castellon and Valderrama. His 2011 is still a great year that was only the icing on the victory. He stroked her several times, but had to get to their 'home' and be with his family to take that small step that was missing.
I will not hide, had a great desire to see and Sergio. Raising his fist and enjoying golf as in their best times. And I repeat, has not only been in his last two tournaments, Spanish is a year more than good. There are some facts:
- Has played in 28 tournaments and has only missed one cut (FedEx St. Jude Classic)
- Siete 'Top Ten'
- Two 'Top Ten' in Majors (British and U.S. Open)
- He began the year ranked 78 in the world is already on 18
- Third in percentage of hits on the European Tour (6 th in PGA Tour)
- fifth in greens in regulation ' European Tour
- Eighth in a better 'score' on the back nine holes on the PGA Tour
- The Race to Dubai en Septimo with 1,580,748 euros
- 1,524,091 of dollars earned in the PGA Tour.
In short, the two Borriol player wins are not 'flash in the pan' and is more than clear that Sergio Garcia returns to be among the greats of golf. Some never left and others never will, but with the data in hand is no doubt that the Castellón has a place among the giants kept golf.
It's a shame golfing season is coming to an end, for the state so that the Spanish should be used through a little more. Sergio reported that Dubai will play only until the end of the year, but with the victory at Valderrama won his place in the HSBC Champions Shangahi. In principle the Borriol not attend the tournament, but I hope to reconsider its decision and is finally on the tee of one of the Sheshan International Golf Club.
I will not hide, had a great desire to see and Sergio. Raising his fist and enjoying golf as in their best times. And I repeat, has not only been in his last two tournaments, Spanish is a year more than good. There are some facts:
- Has played in 28 tournaments and has only missed one cut (FedEx St. Jude Classic)
- Siete 'Top Ten'
- Two 'Top Ten' in Majors (British and U.S. Open)
- He began the year ranked 78 in the world is already on 18
- Third in percentage of hits on the European Tour (6 th in PGA Tour)
- fifth in greens in regulation ' European Tour
- Eighth in a better 'score' on the back nine holes on the PGA Tour
- The Race to Dubai en Septimo with 1,580,748 euros
- 1,524,091 of dollars earned in the PGA Tour.
In short, the two Borriol player wins are not 'flash in the pan' and is more than clear that Sergio Garcia returns to be among the greats of golf. Some never left and others never will, but with the data in hand is no doubt that the Castellón has a place among the giants kept golf.
It's a shame golfing season is coming to an end, for the state so that the Spanish should be used through a little more. Sergio reported that Dubai will play only until the end of the year, but with the victory at Valderrama won his place in the HSBC Champions Shangahi. In principle the Borriol not attend the tournament, but I hope to reconsider its decision and is finally on the tee of one of the Sheshan International Golf Club.
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