Profile : Golf

Dubai World Championship Betting: McIlroy madness as one-time Tour winner goes off favourite

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:46:03 +0000

TQ just cannot have Rory McIlroy as the clear favourite for this week's Dubai World Championship. Here's why

Golf Betting: Is it time to take McIlroy on?

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:46:08 +0000

Rory McIlroy is a wonderful golfer, of that there is no doubt, but he's been distinctly shaky in the mix of late and Steve Rawlings wonders if the Holywood star is to be trusted when going for the win...

Brush with Tour's nearly men keeps Casey at the top of his game...

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:55:27 +0000

Bill Elliott caught up with Paul Casey ahead of the BMW PGA Championship and found a player revitalised and at the peak of his game.

Maturing master Cabrera is a major player now

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:58:44 +0000

Ralph Ellis muses on the possibility of Cabrera lifting another of the big trophies this year.

How long before superstar McIlroy joins the major-winning club?

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:26:55 +0000

Paul Krishnamurty assesses Rory McIlroy's chances at Augusta and the British Open.

Golf Betting: Lay Tiger while you can

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:47:50 +0000

Nevermind the latest spat with Lefty, Tiger Woods' 2008 US Open victory stands among the all-time great moments of sports, says Ralph Ellis. And, though his game may not be for public consumption at that moment, he will be back and he will win.

Golf Bettting 2009: Hail Padraig! A major inspiration to all European golfers

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:38:31 +0000

Open and USPGA triumphs brought Padraig Harrington the European Golfer of the Year award. Bill Elliott believes the Irishman's golden year can inspire another glorious era for the continent's golfers.

Faldo: "The most controversial Ryder Cup skipper of modern times."

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:15:51 +0000

Bill Elliott has been left distinctly unimpressed by the BBC's soft touch interview with Europe's Ryder Cup losing captain - who tees it up on Thursday in the UBS Hong Kong Open.

Garcia finally tames demons to accept role as Next Best Thing (after you-know-who of course)...

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:03:31 +0000

Bill Elliott has watched Sergio's mighty play of late and is convinced the Spaniard has at last come to terms with a certain Mr Woods' pre-eminence.

The big moments are history for proud Monty

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:38:48 +0000

Colin Montgomerie is one of golf's genuine stars but, by his own high standards, his recent form has been pathetic, says Bill Elliott.

Golf Betting: Is it time to get on the Anthony Kim bandwagon?

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:48:44 +0000

Despite Canada collapse young American is looking the real deal and can seal his emerging reputation with WGC or USPGA victory...

European Tour deserves better than a Harrington no-show at Wentworth

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:43:35 +0000

Open winner's absence from BMW PGA Championship is a big disappointment to Bill Eliott and a whole host of others

You Can Keep Your Hat On: Nice guy Jim is one of my faves, until he takes that cap off!

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:35:16 +0000

Bill Elliott on Jim Furyk, the thinking man's golfer, who tees off as fourth favourite in the Wachovia Championship odds

Howell's long comeback trail takes him back to the scene of a career high

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:04:02 +0000

Bill Elliott believes the likeable Englishman may have finally come back to form

The next Woods or Faldo? Just let Fisher be Fisher...

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:17:45 +0000

Don't listen to Thomas Levet, says Bill Elliott, Oliver could be good, he may even be great, but don't say he's the next Nick or Tiger