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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Keegan Bradley faces Ryder Cup dilemma as US Team Captain's form causes awkward situation
United States skipper in form to be a player and not a captain Captain Keegan Bradley is making life tricky for himself and ex-Ryder Cup star Brad Faxon says he's perfect to play at Bethpage. The 38-year-old was selected to be skipper in September as the United States aim to rip back the trophy they lost to Europe in Rome. However, Bradley's form on the course continues to push him towards the awkward situation of being a potential member of the 12-man team. The 38-year-old is producing another top-class showing at The Memorial and sits in a tie for fourth heading into the final round. Bradley has veterans Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker as assistants available to step up to the captain's role and, although he says he won't pick himself, Faxon, who played in 1995 and 1997, says he has to be a contender if he keeps up current form. Rory McIlroy 's putting coach said: 'I've always thought this Keegan Bradley story is remarkable, 38 years old, the youngest captain since Arnold [Palmer] back in 1963. And, you know, he got that call from Seth Waugh last year to be the captain and it surprised him. 'He always says, look, I'm only going to play if I finish in the top six. Well, if he made it into the top 12, he would be picked by any other captain, certainly. "And if Seth had called him not to tell him, hey you're going to be the Ryder Cup captain, if he said, look, would you rather be captain or rather play at Bethpage, he'd say, play all day, wouldn't he? 'So I think Keegan needs to be like: I could be a big part of this team. And Keegan's a guy that he's versatile, he can play either format because he's such a good hitter of the ball. And he can play with any other player. 'There are certain times when you make a pick where that particular player is only good in one format, or only is good with one or two other players. "I think Captain Bradley would be a great player and you could easily say to any of those assistant captains, you can be the captain, let me play. And the PGA America would surely give him that spot.' Bradley is delighted with his work at Muirfield Village and said: 'I feel like I got myself back in the tournament. Proud of the way I played.' Faxon believes Bradley is going to face a tough job at Bethpage whether he is captain or playing due to the strength of Luke Donald' s European side. Speaking on the Smylie Show, he said: 'How does the LIV golfers, how do they be part of the team? You think about Jon Rahm, Tyrell Hatton adding to the European team, the firepower that they have and I think they'll be the deeper of the teams, it looks like.'
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Rory McIlroy's star-studded line-up of neighbours in UK mansion after Masters win
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Following his Masters victory and the completion of his career grand slam, Rory McIlroy is set to move his family to London. The 36-year-old ended his major drought last month by securing the only major championship missing from his impressive resume, joining a select group of golfers who have won the career grand slam. This was a significant accomplishment for McIlroy, who celebrated the win by returning to his hometown of Holywood in Northern Ireland to visit his parents. However, before landing in Belfast, he, his wife Erica Stoll, and their daughter Poppy made a brief stop in London in their private jet to view the Surrey mansion they plan to move into. For several years, McIlroy and his family have lived in a grand home in Jupiter, Florida, a neighbourhood filled with ultra-wealthy golfers, actors, and business people, according to the Irish Mirror, reports Belfast Live. The sunny Florida weather undoubtedly complements McIlroy's golfing aspirations, as its climate and resources allow him to practice year-round. However, the five-time major champion has not kept secret his and his wife's desire to move to the UK, with the couple buying a property on the Wentworth Golf Club estate a few years ago. After reportedly spending over €10 million on renovations to the Surrey home, the McIlroys are now expected to move in next month. In doing so, they will join a long list of famous names who have chosen to live in an area known for its exclusivity. In the elite circles of golf, Rory McIlroy's new neighbours will include the likes of South African golfing hero Ernie Els and former Ryder Cup skipper Thomas Bjorn. Fellow Irishman Paul McGinley is just around the corner in Sunningdale, with ex-Ryder Cup leader Sam Torrance also in the vicinity. Golf rivalry and camaraderie are ripe in the area with Justin Rose, whom McIlroy triumphed over in a thrilling Masters playoff, also calling this prestigious neighbourhood home. Away from the fairways, former Chelsea mainstay John Terry, now turned golf enthusiast, resides near the Wentworth course, alongside former England cricket star Kevin Pietersen who shares a passion for the greens. Historical figures like Formula One's Eddie Jordan have been past locals, with Ukrainian football ace Andriy Shevchenko also previously settling in the area. Amongst the illustrious residents, McIlroy will count global power figures like the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah of Wentworth Estate, and Russian business magnate Petr Aven as neighbours, not to mention Tullow Oil founder Aidan Heavey who has stakes in the estate. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Wentworth's luxury and its prime location near London and international gateways have lured a diverse array of prominent personalities. Music industry giants such as Elton John and Cliff Richard have previously had residences there, while Wentworth Estate's notorious past includes hosting Chile's one-time ruler Augusto Pinochet, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and the renowned chat show host Michael Parkinson. However, life amongst such grandeur isn't without its downsides; Gary Numan confessed to Uncut music magazine in 2019 his worries about spectral presences, "I had a big neo-Georgian house on Wentworth golf course, but I was convinced it was haunted. "Some weird s*** had been going on – I'd come home and the house was in darkness when I was convinced I'd left the lights on. "So one day, I made a point of turning on every single light in the house. I got back from the studio and – f*** me – the house was in total darkness."
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Rory McIlroy's mega famous list of neighbours at his new Surrey mansion as he moves back to UK
Rory McIlroy is set to relocate to the UK with his wife and daughter after finally ending his major drought with his Masters win last month and the family are set to have a lengthy list of famous neighbours. Fresh off his Masters triumph and achieving the career grand slam, Rory McIlroy is gearing up to move his family to London. The 36- year-old Irish man ended his long major drought last month by clinching the only major championship missing from his impressive resume, joining a select group of golfers who have won the career grand slam. This marked a significant milestone for McIlroy, who celebrated the victory by returning to his hometown of Holywood in Northern Ireland to visit his parents. However, before landing in Belfast, he, his wife Erica Stoll, and their daughter Poppy made a brief pit stop in London in their private jet to check out the Surrey mansion they plan to call home. For several years, McIlroy and his family have lived in a lavish residence in Jupiter, Florida, an area brimming with ultra-rich golfers, actors, and business tycoons. The sunny Florida weather undoubtedly suits McIlroy's golfing ambitions, as its climate and facilities allow him to practice year-round. However, the five-time major winner has not hidden his and his wife's desire to relocate to the UK, having bought a property on the Wentworth Golf Club estate a few years ago, Belfast Live reports. After reportedly splashing out over €10 million on refurbishments to the Surrey house, the McIlroys are now set to move in next month. In doing so, they will join a lengthy roster of famous faces who have opted to live in an area renowned for its exclusivity. In the elite circles of golf, McIlroy is set to rub shoulders with neighbours such as South African icon Ernie Els and ex-Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn. Fellow Irishman Paul McGinley has digs in nearby Sunningdale, joined by another Ryder Cup veteran, Sam Torrance. Justin Rose, whom McIlroy outplayed in a playoff to clinch the Masters, also calls this posh locale home. Ex-Chelsea captain and keen golfer John Terry is situated near Wentworth, along with former England cricketer and fellow golf enthusiast Kevin Pietersen. Previously, F1 legend Eddie Jordan and Ukrainian football star Andriy Shevchenko also had residences in the vicinity. McIlroy's notable future neighbours will include Wentworth Estate resident Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and Russian tycoon Petr Aven. Tullow Oil's founding father Aidan Heavey also stakes claim to a property within the estate. The opulent Wentworth with its prime London access and proximity to international travel hubs has become a magnet for many diverse high-profile personalities. Music legends like Elton John and Cliff Richard have at times owned properties here. The estate has even housed figures such as the former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and television royalty Michael Parkinson. However, the desire to stay in such affluent neighbourhoods isn't for all celebs, as singer Gary Numan shared with Uncut music magazine in 2019: "I had a big neo-Georgian house on Wentworth golf course, but I was convinced it was haunted. "Some weird s*** had been going on – I'd come home and the house was in darkness when I was convinced I'd left the lights on. "So one day, I made a point of turning on every single light in the house. I got back from the studio and – f*** me – the house was in total darkness."
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Rory McIlroy's new celebrity-filled UK neighbourhood has football legends and oligarchs aplenty
Rory McIlroy's new celebrity-filled UK neighbourhood has football legends and oligarchs aplenty Rory McIlroy, who recently won the Masters to complete the career grand slam, is set to move his family to the UK after years of living in sunny Florida Rory McIlroy and his family have lived in sunny Florida for the last few years (Image: Getty Images ) Following his triumphant Masters victory and the completion of his career grand slam, golfing star Rory McIlroy is set to move his family to London. The 36-year-old ended a significant major drought last month by clinching the only major championship missing from his impressive record, thus joining an exclusive group of golfers who have achieved the career grand slam. This marked a momentous occasion for McIlroy, who celebrated by returning to his hometown of Holywood in Northern Ireland to visit his parents. Before landing in Belfast, however, he, his wife Erica Stoll, and their daughter Poppy made a brief detour to London in their private jet to inspect the Surrey mansion they plan to call home. For several years, the McIlroys have lived in a luxurious residence in Jupiter, Florida, an area known for its affluent residents including top-tier golfers, actors, and business moguls, according to the Irish Mirror. Florida's sunny climate undoubtedly suits McIlroy's golfing ambitions, providing year-round opportunities for practice. Yet, the five-time major champion has never hidden his and his wife's desire to relocate to the UK. The couple purchased a property on the Wentworth Golf Club estate a few years ago. Chelsea legend John Terry is a keen golfer (Image: (Photo by) ) Having reportedly spent over £8.4million (€10m) on refurbishments to their Surrey home, the McIlroys are now expected to make the move next month. In doing so, they will join a host of famous faces who have chosen to live in this exclusive enclave, reports Belfast Live. In the elite circles of golf, McIlroy is set to rub shoulders with neighbours such as South African great Ernie Els and ex-Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn. Fellow Irishman Paul McGinley has a residence in nearby Sunningdale, joined by another Ryder Cup leader, Sam Torrance. Justin Rose, whom McIlroy triumphed over in a playoff to clinch the Masters title, also calls this prestigious area home. Former Chelsea skipper John Terry, known for his passion for golf, resides near Wentworth, along with ex-England cricketer and fellow golf enthusiast Kevin Pietersen. Previously, former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan - who passed away in March - and Ukrainian footballer Andriy Shevchenko were among the high-profile homeowners here. Other illustrious figures in McIlroy's neighbourhood will include the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and Russian businessman Petr Aven. Aidan Heavey, who established Tullow Oil, is another notable resident on the estate. The allure of Wentworth, with its proximity to London and major airports, has drawn a diverse crowd. The Sultan of Brunei reportedly has a net worth of £37billion ($50bn) (Image: AFP via Getty Images ) Music legends like Elton John and Cliff Richard have at times owned properties in the vicinity. The estate has also been a dwelling place for former Chilean leader Augusto Pinochet, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and television host Michael Parkinson. However, living in such exclusive locales isn't to everyone's taste, as Gary Numan shared with Uncut music magazine in 2019: "I had a big neo-Georgian house on Wentworth golf course, but I was convinced it was haunted. Article continues below "Some weird s*** had been going on – I'd come home and the house was in darkness when I was convinced I'd left the lights on. So one day, I made a point of turning on every single light in the house. I got back from the studio and – f*** me – the house was in total darkness."
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
McIlroy's new UK neighbours include footballers, oligarchs and Sultan of Brunei
Rory McIlroy is set to move his family from Florida to the UK next month, with the five-time major champion and his wife Erica Stoll having spent millions on renovations to their Surrey mansion Following his Masters victory and the completion of his career grand slam, Rory McIlroy is set to move his family to London. The 36-year-old ended his 11-year major drought last month by securing the only major championship missing from his impressive CV, joining a select group of golfers who have won the career grand slam. This was a significant accomplishment for McIlroy, who celebrated the win by returning to his hometown of Holywood in Northern Ireland to visit his parents. However, before landing in Belfast, he, his wife Erica Stoll, and their daughter Poppy made a brief stop in London in their private jet to view the Surrey mansion they plan to live in. For several years, McIlroy and his family have lived in a grand home in Jupiter, Florida, a neighbourhood chock-full of wealthy golfers, actors, and business people, according to the Irish Mirror. The sunny Florida weather undoubtedly suits McIlroy's golfing ambitions, as its climate and resources allow him to practice year-round. However, the five-time major champion has not hidden his and his wife's desire to move to the UK, with the couple buying a property on the Wentworth Golf Club estate a few years ago. After reportedly spending over £8.4million (€10m) on renovations to the Surrey home, the McIlroys are now expected to move in next month. In doing so, they will join a long list of famous names who have chosen to live in an area known for its exclusivity, reports Belfast Live. In the elite circles of golf, McIlroy's neighbours are to include South African icon Ernie Els and ex-Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn. His fellow Irishman Paul McGinley resides nearby in Sunningdale, joined by another Ryder Cup skipper, Sam Torrance. Masters playoff victor over Justin Rose, McIlroy will also share the locale with the accomplished golfer. Chelsea icon and keen golfer John Terry is a resident within proximity to Wentworth, where ex-England cricketer Kevin Pietersen, also an enthusiast of the green, has made his home. Ex-Formula One boss Eddie Jordan - who passed away in March - and Ukrainian footballer Andriy Shevchenko once graced the area with their presence. McIlroy's notable neighbours extend to royalty with Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, on the Wentworth Estate and Russian oligarch Petr Aven. Wentworth has further allure for tycoons like Tullow Oil's Aidan Heavey who owns a slice of this real estate heaven. The opulence of Wentworth Estate, as well as its strategic location offering quick routes to London and key airports, lures a diverse profile of residents. Music royalty such as Elton John and Cliff Richard have savoured the Wentworth life at some point. Even controversial figures like Chile's one-time dictator Augusto Pinochet, alongside Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and television's Michael Parkinson have enjoyed the grandeur here. While many revel in the lap of luxury, for synth-pop pioneer Gary Numan, as he related to Uncut magazine back in 2019, it wasn't quite the dream: "I had a big neo-Georgian house on Wentworth golf course, but I was convinced it was haunted," he said. "Some weird s*** had been going on – I'd come home and the house was in darkness when I was convinced I'd left the lights on. So one day, I made a point of turning on every single light in the house. I got back from the studio and – f*** me – the house was in total darkness."
