NORTHERN IRELAND’S STEPHANIE MEADOW completed a superb professional golf debut by finishing third at the US Woman’s Open at Pinehurst.
The 22-year-old from Jordanstown carded a great round of 69 to finish on +1 after four rounds. Her pursuit of round three leader Michelle Wie faltered on the front nine with seven pars and two bogeys. An eagle on 10, however, sparked a fightback and she birdied 18 to claim third for herself.
The event was won by American golf star Michelle Wie. She was the only competitor to finished under par, on -2, after signing off for a final round of 70. Compatriot Stacy Lewis shot a fantastic 66 to clinch second on even par.
Meadow, who has connections to Royal Portrush and University of Alabama, was the leading European, with Scotland’s Catriona Matthew tied for 10th.
He has been a sensational presenter along with the panel provides great entertainment and analysis. Compare this with the nonsense and crap on BBC and ITV. “we leave it there so ” happy retirement Bill.
I will miss him rising up Giles and Dumphy by starting a sentence with the word “statistically”
He had another gem the other night while chatting to Liam Brady about Arsenal youth, passively suggesting that they kill off the talent of great young technical players.
He mightnt be a sports expert but he knows enough to wind up the 3 lads.
He was always an expert at what button to press to get the boys fired up. Sacrificing himself at times and making himsef look an idiot for the questions he asked. He always put the show and entertainment values ahead of any self importance. He was an excellent presenter.
He Never claimed to be an expert on football and openly admits it. There from journalistic point of view and that’s why it’s magic. If your irish and don’t love Bill you’ve serious issues man. Best thing about Rte are them 4 lads. ..
Caption on first (Argentina 78) pic should be Liam Nolan not Michael O’Hehir as far as I can tell.
Yeah, that’s Liam,
Yep but who is the 3rd man on the panel, with Dunphy and Liam Tuohy, I think it’s …….? Anyone.
Best moment was analysing the euro 88 final. He was astonished when the others showed that Van Basten had signalled with his hand behind his back where the through-ball should be placed – “that…but that, that’s amazing!”.
An absolutely garbage football presenter with zero knowledge of modern day football!!
Not so sharp there Dave
Austin Allegro!! Really that’s the best you came up with?? Sad!! He is garbage but sentiment has faded your judgement!!
You applying for the job dave. Which parts of modern football does he not get?
They see me trollin’ the haters…
This coming from you sharp that commented earlier that one of the biggest clubs in the world is an average club as you put it … Pot calling the kettle black there ..think your mixing Billo up with yourself .. Let’s leave there so …
I said average team!! That’s factual!! They are a massive club!! No doubt but are an average side!! Get your facts straight!!
Twenty, I think Bill says Let’s leave IT there so….rather than Let’s leave there……simpleton!!
A bit like yourself
Wow Bolger chimes in with a classic!! That’s a nice one there!! Dimwit!! What’s next, my brother is bigger etc etc?? Clown!!!!
Oh …. I’m just shaking in my boots now …
Your an embarrassment Sharp
Why would you be shaking in your boots?? Very odd!!
Johnny, why?? Because I am not going to ignore the fact Herlihy as a gormless fool who knew nothing about football?? Yeah. I’m the fool here!!
Because you a real hard man keyboard warrior ..
Who would you replace him Dave?
Himself of course, An Inquiring Mind – to be a quality sports anchor at this level takes the kind of sublime observation, guile, temperament, extreme humbleness and depthless levels of humility that Sharp obviously has in spades – look at his previous responses above where he avoids, at all costs, tumbling into foul-mouthed tirades of gutter-sniping bitterness and blunderbuss against those who question his balanced opinion – a role model to us all.
Twenty, again you are mistaking an opinion with some form of attack on you. Were you bullied as a child or something?? So I say Herlihy was rubbish and you have a fit?? Strange!!
You have no class or respect Mr Sharp..the man has said he never pretended to be a football expert and I for one would prefer to watch “gormless” Bill any day over the ex pro Gary Lineker and that idiot Adrian Chiles..