A BEAUTIFUL CAR for a beautiful shot.
English golfer James Morrison won his second BMW in four years with a hole-in-one at the par-three 14th hole at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth yesterday.
The 31-year-old’s ace from 187 yards sparked joyous scenes on the tee-box and right the way down to the flag with compatriot Andy Sullivan seemingly just as delighted with the shot as Morrison.
The stunning effort with his five iron, which dropped straight into the hole after two bounces, landed Morrison a delicious-looking BMW i8 worth more than €125,000. And it rescued what was a disappointing weekend for the Chertsey native, who finished in a tie for 47th on three-over, 12 shots behind winner Chris Wood.
“I went from making double bogey to hitting the best shot I’ve hit all week, straight down the flag,” Morrison told the European Tour’s website.
“Watching the highlights, it’s gone in at real speed. I gave my caddie a bit of an earful as I thought it had gone over the green, but it was a great feeling when I realised it had gone in. The crowd were amazing.
“I’m going to keep the car, for sure. I’ve been looking for a new car anyway. I would have preferred to play better over the weekend – plus four at the weekend doesn’t really get it done – but it’s a nice end to a really good week.”
Morrison’s effort was the third hole-in-one of the week following Scott Jamieson’s effort on the 10th hole in the second round, which won him a BMW M2, and Rikard Karlberg’s ace on the second yesterday. Unfortunately for the Swede, there was no car on offer for making an eagle on the second.
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@Stanley: Any word of a call up for Greg Cunningham? Decent left back and back playing again now after an injury. Can’t be worse than anything else we’ve tried.
Any wonder we struggle at this level when you see all those players and the clubs they’re at. We no longer have players at top clubs, even our premier league players are of championship standard except for Coleman and maybe another 1 or 2. Until we get a goalscorer who we can be confident of at least a goal every 2 games, then we have to accept performances like Saturday night. The manager is not the issue, the squad just isnt good enough.
@Declan Snow: no offense to the lad but when your number 9 is a 34 year who plays for Luton that says it all really, shocking lack of quality these days.
@Jack Torrance: he’s 30
@Jack Torrance: he’s 30 but yeah he can barely even get a game for Luton
Our passing accuracy should improve now. Give Lee O’Connor another run at it
Tbf Matt Doherty has been a huge disappointment. Don’t know what is going on with him, but he’s gone backwards. Enda Stevens is half decent and always seems to have a go. Wouldn’t knock him
@Cathal Keeshan: Both were have really good seasons last year compared to this season
@Cathal Keeshan: I saw a couple of interviews where he criticized the Irish set up while at Wolves. Seemed to have a very high opinion of himself.
@Michéal Ó Tuama: Well if that’s the case it’s a pity. The playing career is a short one.
@Cathal Keeshan: the fella was in prem team of the season, went to spurs, got Jose d, and is a shadow of his former self. Needs gametime
@ConPhoto: Trent Alexander Arnold was right back on team of the year for last two seasons.
Wouldn’t have had either of them starting. Back to a flat 4. Give Ryan manning a chance
@Declan O’Leary: hasn’t kicked on this season and has been mainly a sub
Lucky them
A few new run outs to be expected . This panel of players are what Steven has to work with , managers make decisions and calls , players have to give it their all. He has to get the best from these players and he needs time , he also needs as more so the players need , the backing of supporters and media to try and achieve this .