Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Sports Journalist · 125 articles

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

Tiger Woods adds two more events to schedule ahead of US Open
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Tiger Woods adds two more events to schedule ahead of US Open

Tiger Woods has been confirmed to play in the Wells Fargo Championship and Players Championship next month, Sky Sports report. The American is set to join fellow stars such as Rory McIlroy in competing at Quail Hollow and then TPC Sawgrass at the beginning of May. The 14-time Major champion confirmed his attendance in both […]

Sergio Garcia throws driver into the bushes during Texas Open
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Sergio Garcia throws driver into the bushes during Texas Open

Last years Masters champion Sergio Garcia has now missed back-to-back cuts for the first time in 15 years, and threw his driver into the bushes during the second round of the Valero Texas Open, Sky Sports report. The Spaniard let his frustrations get the better of him on the fifth after finding the woods with […]

Rory McIlroy excited at Adare Manor Ryder Cup prospect
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Rory McIlroy excited at Adare Manor Ryder Cup prospect

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy is excited at the prospect of Adare Manor hosting the 2026 Ryder Cup, if given the green light, the Daily Express report. The course, which had been closed since early 2016 as designer Tom Fazio reshaped the set, recently re-opened and is thought to be one of the favourites to host […]

Jon Rahm secures Open de Espana title
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Jon Rahm secures Open de Espana title

Spaniard Jon Rahm secured a maiden victory on his home turf after clinching the Open de Espana in Madrid by two shots, Sky Sports report. Rahm, who was coming off the back of an extremely impressive Masters performance which saw him finish fourth, shot four sub 70 rounds in Madrid to finish two-strokes clear of […]

Ian Poulter fades as Satoshi Kodaira claims maiden PGA Tour win
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Ian Poulter fades as Satoshi Kodaira claims maiden PGA Tour win

Japan’s Satoshi Kodaira claimed a maiden win on the PGA Tour after a play-off victory at the RBC Heritage, BBC report. Overnight leader Ian Poulter suffered a final round to forget after the Englishman made four bogeys in five holes on his way to a round of 75 to end the week tied in seventh. […]

Tiger Woods’ backup putter sells for enormous amount
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Tiger Woods’ backup putter sells for enormous amount

A Scotty Cameron putter used as a backup by 14-time major winner Tiger Woods has recently sold for a massive $44,401.20 at a Green Jacket Auction, Golf.com report. Woods, 42, who has recently come back to full fitness after having back surgery four times, won 13 of his 14 major championships using the same custom […]

Ian Poulter takes one-shot lead into final round of RBC Heritage
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Ian Poulter takes one-shot lead into final round of RBC Heritage

Englishman Ian Poulter continued his fine form on the PGA Tour by taking a one-shot lead into the final round of the RBC Heritage, BBC report. Poulter, who ended a five year wait for a win two weeks ago at the Houston Open, claiming the final Masters place in the process, made four birdies in […]

Jon Rahm one shot off the lead at Open de Espana
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Jon Rahm one shot off the lead at Open de Espana

Despite playing all four rounds at Augusta, Spaniard Jon Rahm showed no signs of fatigue during the opening round of the Open de Espana, ending the day one-shot off the pace, Sky Sports report. In front of his home fans, Rahm shot an impressive five-under 67, while fan favourite Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston also made an […]

Tiger Woods confirms he will compete at US Open
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Tiger Woods confirms he will compete at US Open

Former world number one Tiger Woods has filed his entry to compete at the US Open for the first time since 2015, the Daily Express report. Woods, 42, had remained quiet since his Masters return on whether or not he would compete at the major he has won three times before. However, the USGA announced […]

Rory McIlroy: ‘Masters not a two-horse race’
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Rory McIlroy: ‘Masters not a two-horse race’

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy believes it isn’t just a two-horse race between him and leader Patrick Reed for the Masters title ahead of the final round, BBC report. McIlroy posted a superb 65 on day three which included a chip-in for an eagle at the eighth to leave him on 11-under approaching the final round. […]

The biggest stories after day three of The Masters
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The biggest stories after day three of The Masters

Day three of The Masters is known as ‘moving day.’ Despite some stormy weather, there were plenty of talking points from the penultimate round at Augusta. There are currently four European players inside the top 10, with America’s finest making up the remaining six places. Here are the ten biggest stories from ‘moving day’ at […]

The biggest stories after day two of The Masters
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The biggest stories after day two of The Masters

Day two of The Masters at Augusta gave us plenty of high quality action as last years winner missed the cut. An American still continues to lead the first major of the year, however it is one many were not expecting. Here are the biggest stories after the second round at Augusta.