Weekend of Sport #3
This weekend was one of mixed fortunes as far as my interests go.
Football
Manchester United 0 - 1 Arsenal
A lacklustre performance from Man Utd against the team I hate underperforming against. If I had to nominate one match in the year that I would pick as the one definite victory, it would be this one. It was especially bad as they were missing Henry and playing one man up front, and that one being the clumsy looking Adebayor. More and more it looks like we don't have a midfield to compete against a well drilled and talented opposition midfield. Fabregas and Gilberto were far above O'Shea and Fletcher yesterday. I just hope Hargreaves gets better soon and we pick him up in the January transfer window.
Golf
Wrangaton GC vs Downes Crediton GC
B-team match against Wrangaton in South Devon on Saturday and I played my best game of golf in ages. I probably played to a handicap of around 14, I think. Hitting long drives (nearly drove the 330yd par 4 13th) and parred many holes, birdied one. We lost the match and the team lost the rubber overall, but I was pleased with how I played at least. Next on the calendar is a visit to East Devon, which is probably the best course we play each year. Looking forward to that a lot!
World Matchplay Championship, Wentworth
As I had predicted after the second round, Paul Casey romped to victory over Shaun Micheel with a winning score of 10 & 8 to clinch the trophy and a cheque for £1 million. Not bad for four days work and it promises for a competitive and exciting Ryder Cup from Friday. Casey, Donald, Monty and Karlsson were all playing and all played well. A good warm-up for the weekend.
Madrid Open, European Tour
A bit late for him, but Ian Poulter won his first tournament in over 2 years this weekend with a 5 shot margin separating him from the next best placed in the field. Also on show were two more of our Ryder Cup boys, Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke (in his first tournament since the sad death of his wife). Both acquitted themselves very well and their form is promising going into the big one at the end of the week. However, Poults did excellently with a cracking round of 63 on Saturday to put himself in the lead with one round to go and a nice tidy 69 yesterday to finish it off. Shame you didn't make the cup team, Ian, but you've proven again you're a winner and I personally love watching you play!
Football
Manchester United 0 - 1 Arsenal
A lacklustre performance from Man Utd against the team I hate underperforming against. If I had to nominate one match in the year that I would pick as the one definite victory, it would be this one. It was especially bad as they were missing Henry and playing one man up front, and that one being the clumsy looking Adebayor. More and more it looks like we don't have a midfield to compete against a well drilled and talented opposition midfield. Fabregas and Gilberto were far above O'Shea and Fletcher yesterday. I just hope Hargreaves gets better soon and we pick him up in the January transfer window.
Golf
Wrangaton GC vs Downes Crediton GC
B-team match against Wrangaton in South Devon on Saturday and I played my best game of golf in ages. I probably played to a handicap of around 14, I think. Hitting long drives (nearly drove the 330yd par 4 13th) and parred many holes, birdied one. We lost the match and the team lost the rubber overall, but I was pleased with how I played at least. Next on the calendar is a visit to East Devon, which is probably the best course we play each year. Looking forward to that a lot!
World Matchplay Championship, Wentworth
As I had predicted after the second round, Paul Casey romped to victory over Shaun Micheel with a winning score of 10 & 8 to clinch the trophy and a cheque for £1 million. Not bad for four days work and it promises for a competitive and exciting Ryder Cup from Friday. Casey, Donald, Monty and Karlsson were all playing and all played well. A good warm-up for the weekend.
Madrid Open, European Tour
A bit late for him, but Ian Poulter won his first tournament in over 2 years this weekend with a 5 shot margin separating him from the next best placed in the field. Also on show were two more of our Ryder Cup boys, Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke (in his first tournament since the sad death of his wife). Both acquitted themselves very well and their form is promising going into the big one at the end of the week. However, Poults did excellently with a cracking round of 63 on Saturday to put himself in the lead with one round to go and a nice tidy 69 yesterday to finish it off. Shame you didn't make the cup team, Ian, but you've proven again you're a winner and I personally love watching you play!
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