Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Sports Journalist · 125 articles

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

Phil Mickelson slams ‘unplayable’ Ryder Cup course
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Phil Mickelson slams ‘unplayable’ Ryder Cup course

American Phil Mickelson has slammed the setup of Le Golf National for the 2018 Ryder Cup, describing the course as ‘almost unplayable’, Golf Digest report. The 48-year-old, who was selected as one of four captain’s picks by captain Jim Furyk, lost both matches he played in last weekend. The veteran and his partner Bryson DeChambeau lost […]

Rory McIlroy ‘proud’ of third-round performance at BMW Championship
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Rory McIlroy ‘proud’ of third-round performance at BMW Championship

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy admitted he felt ‘proud’ of himself after his third-round performance at the BMW Championship, where he finished one shot behind leader Justin Rose after firing a superb round of 63, Sky Sports report. Despite making a double-bogey at the eighth, the 29-year-old instantly replied with an eagle at the ninth, helping him charge up […]

Woods and McIlroy left frustrated at BMW Championship
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Woods and McIlroy left frustrated at BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods both endured frustrating second rounds at the BMW Championship, with the pair both falling down the leaderboard in Philadelphia, Sky Sports report. Woods, who was recently chosen as a wildcard for the Ryder Cup which begins later this month, made seven birdies and an eagle in his opening 62, however, […]

Tiger Woods ‘thankful’ after back issues resolved
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Tiger Woods ‘thankful’ after back issues resolved

Former world number one Tiger Woods has spoken out over his back problem and has recalled the first moments with a golf club after undergoing spinal fusion surgery, ESPN report. Woods is currently taking part in the Dell Technologies Championship and produced a superb five under round of 66 on Saturday to leave him on four […]

Lee Westwood plays down his Ryder Cup hopes despite leading in Denmark
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Lee Westwood plays down his Ryder Cup hopes despite leading in Denmark

Despite grabbing a one-shot lead after the third round of the Made In Denmark, Lee Westwood has played down his chances of competing at this year’s Ryder Cup, the Telegraph report. The 45-year-old shot a solid round of 67 on Saturday, which featured five birdies in a row on the back nine, leaving him one shot […]

Tiger Woods describes comeback season as ‘one of my best years’
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Tiger Woods describes comeback season as ‘one of my best years’

Former world number one Tiger Woods has described 2018 as ‘one of my best years’ and remains hopeful of making Jim Furyk’s Ryder Cup team as a player, Pro Golf Now report. Despite winning no majors or no PGA Tour events, Woods has looked in fine form since returning from a back problem. The 42-year-old […]

Tiger Woods growing concerned over putting problems
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Tiger Woods growing concerned over putting problems

Former world number one Tiger Woods has admitted his concern at the state of his putting at the Northern Trust, Sky Sports report. Despite carding a bogey free round of 68 on Saturday, Woods failed to convert numerous birdie opportunities to move up the leaderboard after just making the cut on Friday. The 14-time major champion, who […]

Tiger Woods confident with Ryder Cup ‘ring of steel’ safety measures
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Tiger Woods confident with Ryder Cup ‘ring of steel’ safety measures

Ryder Cup vice captain Tiger Woods has heaped praise on the security arrangements put in place ahead of the historic tournament getting underway in France next month, the Daily Express report. Le Golf National, which is set to host the prestigious competition, will see an increase on the level of security, being described as the […]

Rory McIlroy to miss play-off opener
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Rory McIlroy to miss play-off opener

Rory McIlroy has confirmed that he will miss the Northern Trust Open in New Jersey next week, which is the first event of the PGA Tour’s FedExCup play-off series, Sky Sports report. The 29-year-old, who has come close to winning a couple of majors this season, hinted after last week’s PGA Championship that he may […]

Tiger Woods in contention at PGA Championship heading into final round
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Tiger Woods in contention at PGA Championship heading into final round

Tiger Woods stayed in contention at the PGA Championship at Bellerive and is four shots off leader and fellow American Brooks Koepka, Sky Sports report. The 14-time major champion, who is eyeing up a Ryder Cup spot this year, continued his good form with an impressive third-round 66 to end on eight under. Woods, who’s […]

PGA Championship: Tiger Woods in hunt as rain suspends play
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PGA Championship: Tiger Woods in hunt as rain suspends play

American Gary Woodland is currently in the lead after the second round of the PGA Championship, with Tiger Woods still in contention eight shots back at Bellerive, Sky Sports report. Former world number one Woods only managed to get through seven holes during his second round, with the 42-year-old halted due to heavy storms, which then […]

Justin Thomas takes control of WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
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Justin Thomas takes control of WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

World number three Justin Thomas took control of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational after the third round and is now three shots clear of nearest rivals Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter, Sky Sports report. Thomas managed to make six impressive birdies on a day where conditions had got worse for the players, however, the American also had three […]