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Poulter Withdrew From USPGA Championship

maryann — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:40:10 +0000

Ian Poulter was reported before the weekend suffering from a chest problem. And the golfer confirmed it to be true when he revealed during weekend that he will be withdrawing from the USPGA Championship at Whistling Straits before the final round because of lack of energy due to chest problem.

In the season’s last major, Poulter was lying last on five over par after rounds of 72, 72 and 77.

Poulter said: “Guys, it’s a no go this morning, body is not strong enough, had to withdraw. (I’m) gutted; first time I’ve ever had to do that when feeling ill. Flying back home to Orlando this morning, my bed is awaiting my arrival. I can’t get back quick enough.”

Poulter actually practiced with Henrik Stenson after the Swede indeed received serious medical attention for maybe a chest virus which since The Open has been troubling him. It was said that the golfer might even be suffering from a viral pneumonia which Poulter might wish he doesn’t have now.

Stenson at previous week’s WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron missed the cut by 10 shots. He finished last.

Well, supporters of Poulter were saddened of course by the confirmation on the golfer’s withdrawal from the USPGA Championship. But then his health naturally must be considered first before anything else. He can participate in a lot of big golf events if only his health is perfect.

Supporters of Poulter though unhappy can just pray that their favorite doesn’t have any serious illness and that he recovers fast. Bed rest can help and seeing a doctor for check up but what can really help are the prayers from people who really care for the golfer. Though they felt bad about the withdrawal, they can’t do anything with it; instead they can just pray for the best for the golfer.

Geoff Ogilvy to Join World Golf Championship Match Play

maryann — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:07:02 +0000

Geoff Ogilvy, the two time winner and reigning champion, will be competing this week in the Golf WGC World Match Play in Arizona. He will be in the field to defend his title in a match play. It looks like he will not find it that hard to dominate the field as the World No. 1 Tiger Woods as well as World No. 3 Phil Mickelson won’t be around. The match play will not include two of the best golfers today.

But then, Ogilvy will still be challenged by some other best golfers these days. They might not be as great as Woods and Mickelson but they are really in great form, they can really deliver good performance.

Currently, with Boylesports, Ogilvy is at odds of 14/1 and will start his defense against Swede, Alexander Noren, with a first round clash.

While a joint favorite is also at odds of 14/1, it is Steve Stricker who made it in the same event way back in 2001. At the moment, he has already one tournament win, and now coming to Arizona in great form most likely to challenge Ogilvy.

This year, the competition in one of the biggest European events may be stiff though without presence of Woods and Mickelson. The others will make it stiff, just like Paul Casey, Henrik Stenson, and Martin Kaymer. They are indeed in great form, just ready to go home a winner.

Thus, though it seems that Ogilvy has already mastered how to win in the said event, he should still be on his senses when he plays. Woods and Mickelson won’t be around but the others who are also great in the field and at present really in great form would be to challenge him. He must still play wisely and of course carefully.

Garcia’s Odds Suggest Abu Dhabi Golf Championship Win

maryann — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:52:47 +0000

The Abu Dhabi Golf event has gone a long way and so far we can say it has already captured the interest of many golfers, including those who are considered as the world’s top 14 golfers. Indeed, eight out of these have been anticipated to be on the Abu Dhabi golf course this week.

Lee Westwood, the World No. 4 and winner of the 2009 Road to Dubai, has been expected to lead the way and then get a good new year start with same style he used to end the year 2009.

For the favoritism to win the event, Westwood is actually one of the three players competing. The two others who vie for it are Geoff Ogilvy, the World No. 9, and Rory McIlroy, the World No. 10.

With Bet365, Westwood, Ogilvy, and McIlroy can be backed at odds of 12/1 to make it at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

Aside from the golfers mentioned, there is also the reigning Abu Dhabi champion Paul Casey who is also backed at good odds. Of course, there is also Henrik Stenson, the World No. ,7 and also Sergio Garcia who is anticipated to perform at his best following his defeat in 2009 that has placed him in the 13th place in rankings.

It seems that the reigning Abu Dhabi champion has already mastered how to dominate the tournament as he has actually won it twice. So with his record, he seems very capable of making it at the course.

However, for some bookmakers, Garcia has been working hard pre-season to have his game together and so seems like ready to play in the championship. He seems in good condition and therefore is listed at odds of 25/1 by VC Bet. He is actually backed at great odds.