Woods regaining that old feeling
on Wednesday.
No amateur has won an ICTSI Champion Tour leg since it was
Meanwhile, the leading pros test the Midlands layout one last time today ( Tuesday) as they team up with officials and guests of the event’s chief backers, including
one as married man so now I can go home and share this with my wife.”
Johnson, who breezed through the draw without dropping more than three games in a set heading into the final, closed out the match with a blistering forehand winner down the line. ICTSI, Custom Clubmakers, BDO, Meralco, Sharp, KZGm PLDT, Champion, Summit Mineral Water and K&G Golf, in the traditional pro-am tournament.
previous main draw appearances at Newport.
The start of the match was delayed because of weather and it also rained during portions of the contest.
Johnson had to receive treatment in the second set for a sore shoulder after a hard tumble to the ground.
ATP titlist since Leander Paes was victorious at the same tournament two decades ago.
Somdev Devvarman lost in Johannesburg to South African Kevin Anderson.
Tiger Woods may have had to watch playing partner Francesco Molinari lift The Claret Jug after winning the British Open but all his rivals will have taken note of the American’s return to form.
The 42-year-old American legend — beset by personal problems and back issues for most of the last decade after once dominating the sport — threatened a shock victory at Carnoustie when,
in a major a decade ago — says he felt he can still be a force at the highest level.
“Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah,” said Woods, who finished the tournament finished tied for sixth, three shots behind playing partner Molinari.
“It did. It did. It didn’t feel any different to be next to the lead and knowing what I need to do.”
Woods had placed himself with a great chance after a fabulous 66 on Saturday, but still rued a missed opportunity.
“I’ve done it so many different ways. It didn’t feel any different,” said Woods.
“It felt great to be a part of the mix and build my way into the championship.”
Woods said he had enjoyed himself on the course with his round only slightly blighted by one spectator yelling out as he
“Oh, it was a blast,” said Woods, who was also delighte d to have had his chil- dren see him perform well after years of watch- ing him struggle.
“I was saying
I need to try and perspective because, of the year, if said you’re playing Championship, I have said I’d be very that.” earlier that keep it in the beginning they’d have The Open wou ld lucky to do