16 ordspråk av George O'Grady
George O'Grady
[* European Tour chief George O'Grady described the concept of women playing in men's golf events as a gimmick yesterday.] We are not totally against ladies playing by invitation, we don't see much point in it, ... It's just a gimmick. It's not something we are actively promoting.
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Abu Dhabi is the 36th country the European Tour has visited and the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship will help get the 2006 European Tour international schedule off to a flying start.
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Each season on the European Tour brings a keen sense of expectation and anticipation of the challenges which lie ahead and that is never more the case when the year features a new and exciting destination,
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Everyone in the world of golf will share Ernie's disappointment at this news. I think I speak for everyone in wishing him a prompt and speedy recovery.
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His victory was an example to every player on the Tour,
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I think the Irish are going to bring the most enormous passion for and enjoyment of sport to next year's Ryder Cup.
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I think there are certainly enough tournaments on the 2006 schedule,
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It doesn't seem long ago to Detroit and that stunning performance by Bernhard Langer's team,
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It is a bit of a concern but the rules (on tour membership) are not onerous if you are in the world's top 50,
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Michael is a great European Tour supporter, lost his game, came back through the Challenge Tour, conquered the world and is now back up there and has really made it.
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Our tournament director witnessed the incident on the TV pictures available to him and it was clear then there was no case to answer.
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This announcement keeps the European Open at the forefront of the European Tour in what is a very special year for the K Club and Ireland as we look forward to the 36th Ryder Cup.
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We are not totally against ladies playing by invitation, we don't see much point in it,
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We are obviously not very comfortable with the fact that all of them are played in the United States.
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We rule nothing out and have an open mind on women playing men's tour events, and if sponsors can convince us that it's in the interests of the game by including women, then fine,
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