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Jordan rips Obama’s golf game, Poulter races new BMW i8 and more

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Oct 30, 2014

Martin Kaymer and Bernhard Langer had a long-drive contest in a commercial for Mercedes-Benz — no drivers, just a putter. Bernhard topped out at 190 meters (208 yards), while Kaymer hit one 212.3 meters (233 yards).

I’m personally a little under-impressed here. Jamie Sadlowski averages like 300 yards with a flatstick. Get your distance up boys.

Also, Kaymer didn’t know how old Bernhard Langer is? Bernhard Langer?! Aren’t they both German? Gotta know that one, Martin.

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After taking care of Keegan Bradley on Twitter, His Airness went after President Barack Obama in an interview with Ahmad Rashad, proving nobody is immune to wrath of Jordan’s trash talk.

“I never played with Obama, but I would. But nah, I take him out, he’s a hack. It’d be all day playing with him. I never said he wasn’t a great politician, I just said he was a s****y golfer.”

Again, MJ??

Lastly, Ian Poulter and Wu Ashun raced Justin Rose and Paul McGinley in Shanghai at the European Tour’s BMW Masters. Poulter and Ashun hopped in BMW’s new i8 sports car, while Rose and McGinley rode a tandem bike.

Watch the video to see who won, or merely to ogle BMW’s fine new automobile.

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B

Nov 2, 2014 at 12:05 pm

Donald Trump claims that he is a 5-handicapper. Trump has even claimed to be scratch. That (you ignorant people) is a ‘Vanity’ handicap for The Donald…just like a 4-handicap is a vanity handicap for Michael Jordan. Both Trump and MJ are very vain people, and they both have a tremendous amount of self-pride, conceit, an way over-the-top abundance of self-esteem in their achievements and how they view themselves – including their ABILITIES. They both view themselves as [SHOULD] having abilities in doing certain things that they simply cannot do as well as they wish they could – playing golf being one of them. Both men probably would rate their lovemaking abilities to be in the top .00001% of all men!!! Get it? Trump’s real handicap is about 18-20. MJ’s real handicap is about 11-13.

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Vince Cinzilla

Nov 1, 2014 at 10:33 am

Obama can’t golf, and no one is surprised. He is a stealth Muslim President, we can see that by his actions. He supports the caliphate that’s going on around the world. He has weakened and feminized our military. He has been inviting illegal immigrants to steal our country. He has borrowed the US into financial oblivion so that he can give away benefits to his supporters. I could go on, but most of us are depressed about what this socialist/communist has done to our country. Even the idiot Dimmocrats in congress wont even say his name, even though they supported this transformer of capitalism.

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- Yao
  
  Nov 1, 2014 at 4:44 pm
  
  this is a golf web-site not political debate web-site. take it somewhere else
  
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- enrique
  
  Nov 1, 2014 at 5:39 pm
  
  Haha. Vince. He may not be MY particular party but get your facts straight when dishing someone. And then tell it to someone who cares. Because none of us are here to listen to your ramblings.
  
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- Jeff
  
  Nov 1, 2014 at 7:25 pm
  
  Texas, take it to rural Texas somewhere.
  
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  - Vince Cinzilla
    
    Nov 1, 2014 at 9:02 pm
    
    Facts are straight. We already knew Obama sucks at golf. We didn’t need Jordan to tell us. Are you speaking for all your fellow illegal Mexicans friends?
    
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    - Yao
      
      Nov 1, 2014 at 9:51 pm
      
      I don’t understand a hack like you doing political debates on a golf enthusiast web-site. If you hate Obama so much, go on Fox News forum or something and cry about it over there.
      
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      - Vince Cinzilla
        
        Nov 2, 2014 at 10:04 am
        
        Mind your own business, Chairman Yao. Obama sucks at golf, and he is a despicable human being. The Dems wont even say his name any more……real Americans want him impeached.
        
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Vince Cinzilla

Nov 1, 2014 at 10:25 am

there are no 1st ammendment rights on this stupid site…..

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- Yao
  
  Nov 1, 2014 at 9:53 pm
  
  if this is a stupid web-site then why are you on it?
  
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Dan

Nov 1, 2014 at 7:48 am

I’ve heard MJ 1hdcp is a joke. I also heard he’s a total scumbag. I hope the 2nd part isn’t true.

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- twitch12
  
  Nov 3, 2014 at 2:27 pm
  
  Unfortunately, it is 100% true. Great basketball player, but a complete scumbag.
  
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Greg

Oct 31, 2014 at 9:22 pm

MJ thinks he’s better than what he really is! vanity hcp

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T-MAC

Oct 31, 2014 at 10:43 am

I used to work at a golf course in Chicago where MJ put on a charity event every year, and this was back in the 1990’s when he was busy with his “other” sport so he didn’t play as much golf then as he does today. He was a VERY good golfer then (5-6 hcp) so I can only imagine how good he is today now that he gets to play all the time.
The guy hits the snot out of it too. Gets a lot of leverage being 6′ 6″ and being a world class athlete doesn’t hurt either.

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Craig

Oct 31, 2014 at 9:30 am

Per GHIN.com Michael Jordan The Bear’s Club
Florida State Golf Association HDCP Index: 1.9
Eff Date: 10/15/2014

Caveat – hasn’t posted a round since November 2013

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Wally K

Oct 31, 2014 at 7:58 am

After the race they should of switched and see how that was like.

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Dave

Oct 31, 2014 at 12:14 am

You are all ridiculous. MJ plays more golf than any of you, and again he’s MJ! Arguably the greatest athlete alive, he can say ANYTHING he wants. “Ass hanging out his jeans” are you serious with that? Smh. Have a little more respect for people who love the game of golf.

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Rwj

Oct 30, 2014 at 11:00 pm

I don’t care about his trash talk, but no golfer past his college years plays golf with a backwards hat and cigar during swing. He fits in on the courts, not the courses…wonder if his ass is hanging out his jeans too

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Mad-Mex

Oct 30, 2014 at 8:32 pm

Thought he had THE RIGHT to say what ever he wants to say,,,,,,,,,, need to re-read the First Amendment

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Pat

Oct 30, 2014 at 5:56 pm

In case you didn’t notice, Jordan is a hack too like 99% of amateur golfers. Now he can trash talk all he wants when it comes to basketball, but he needs to stfu when he talks about golf.

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- JIMMY
  
  Oct 30, 2014 at 6:58 pm
  
  4-Handicappers are Hacks?
  
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  - B
    
    Oct 30, 2014 at 7:44 pm
    
    MJ is no more a 4 handicapper than you are a +4 with 120 mph swing speed and carry your 5 iron 225 yards and your drive 320 yards. MJ is a mid-handicapper of around a 11-12.
    
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    - dapadre
      
      Oct 30, 2014 at 9:23 pm
      
      Why do ppl post rubish. He was 1.4 back in 2009.
      http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/2009-01/usopencontest_bestrom
      
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      - B
        
        Oct 30, 2014 at 9:58 pm
        
        MJ has NEVER had a 1.4 handicap, or anywhere even close… MJ wants to be that good – maybe he even thinks he should be that good, but the reality is – he is nowhere even remotely close to a 1.4 handicap.
        
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    - Tomar200
      
      Oct 30, 2014 at 9:24 pm
      
      My best friend plays with MJ all the time in Charlotte. I promise you if you let him play off a 12 every day he would increase his immense wealth and you would need Obamacare!!!!!
      
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    - bradford
      
      Oct 31, 2014 at 7:13 am
      
      He’s been a 2 for several years…you know he lives at Bears club and plays about 36 holes a day, right? Clearly you’re not a fan, but making stuff up has made you look silly…
      
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    - JIMMY
      
      Oct 31, 2014 at 3:12 pm
      
      He is alot better than you will ever be, you couldnt shoot 86 on a muni let alone Bethpage under US Open conditions.
      
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- dapadre
  
  Oct 30, 2014 at 9:25 pm
  
  So you have a HCP lower than 1.4???
  http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/2009-01/usopencontest_bestrom
  
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The BEST hidden gem links courses in the UK & Ireland

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Josh Post, Golfbreaks

Another Open Championship has come and gone and links golf was once again in the spotlight at Royal Troon! For those who have never played a links course (like myself), it sparks a desire to fly across the pond to experience it for ourselves. While a golf trip to the UK or Ireland is a bucket-list item, most people look to play the big-name courses (Old Course, Carnoustie, Lahinch, Royal Portrush,etc.), but don’t realize they can get a similar experience by traveling to some of the lesser known destinations where you will find some of the purest links courses in the world. With this in mind, here are our picks for the best hidden gem links courses you should play when you book a UK or Ireland trip:

IRELAND

Ballyliffin

We start our list off with a 36-hole club in the Northwest of Ireland, a remote area of the Emerald Isle that is known for its rugged terrain and spectacular scenery. Bordering the Wild Atlantic Way, Ballyliffin is relatively newer (est. 1947) but offers golfers one of the purest links golf experiences anywhere in the country. While not easy to get to, the two courses onsite (Old and Glashedy) are well worth the travel with large dunes shaping the fairways that overlook the North Atlantic Ocean and a myriad of pot bunkers everywhere you look. Even Rory McIlroy believes that “Ballyliffin’s two courses are a must play on any golf trip to Ireland.” and we tend to agree.

How to incorporate Ballyliffin in a golf trip:

Stay:Ballyliffin Lodge, Hotel & Spa

Play: Old Links & Glashedy Links at Ballyliffin, and Old Tom Morris Links or Sandy Hills Course at Rosapenna

Enniscrone

The next course on the list is in the Sligo area of the Northwest where we find Enniscrone, roughly 3 hours (by car) south of Ballyliffin. Like many links courses, Enniscrone was originally a 9-hole course when it was opened in 1918 before an additional 9 holes were added 12 years later. In 1970, Eddie Hackett was tasked with redesigning the course to help the two 9-hole courses flow effortlessly into one 18 hole layout. A big feature that can be seen throughout your round here are the towering dunes that shape the course and protect some holes from the ocean winds. Built right out of the landscape of the dunes bordering the sea, the course has a lot of undulation in the fairways and greens with some elevated tee boxes providing unreal views of the natural land.

How to incorporate Enniscrone in a golf trip:

Stay: The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo

Play: Enniscrone, County Sligo, and Donegal

Additional Courses: Strandhill, Carne, and Narin & Portnoo

St. Patrick’s Links

Another fantastic gem on the Northwest coast of Ireland is the NEW (2020) St. Patricks Links at Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Links. The land was purchased back in 2012 which was already a 36-hole facility and Tom Doak was brought in to reimagine the property to the layout it currently is today. Large sand dunes shape the front 9 holes before heading back through some more subtle dunes back towards the clubhouse. The course offers elevation changes with some tee boxes sitting atop the dunes offering spectacular views of Sheephaven Bay and beyond. With two other courses and a fantastic hotel on property, this destination is all you could ever ask for.

How to incorporate St. Patricks in a golf trip:

Stay: Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Links

Play: St. Patrick’s Links, Sandy Hills Course , and Old Tom Morris Links (all at Rosapenna)

Island Club

For our last hidden gem in Ireland, we head 30 minutes north of the country’s capital, Dublin, to The Island Club. Built along rugged terrain and the highest sand dunes on the east coast of Ireland, the Island Club is situated on a small peninsula surrounded by water on three sides providing a difficult challenge, especially with the winds. Founded in 1890, the Island Club continues to be ranked in the Top 10 courses in Ireland and has held some Amateur Championships and Open Championship Regional Qualifiers.

How to incorporate The Island Club in a golf trip:

Stay: The Grand Hotel, Malahide

Play: Island Club, Portmarnock Old, County Louth

Additional Courses: Royal Dublin

SCOTLAND

Dunbar

Located along “Scotland’s Golf Coast” of East Lothian is where we find the classic links of Dunbar. Opened in 1856 with only 15 holes, this is one of the many courses in Scotland that Old Tom Morris had a hand in crafting. Laid out along rocky and rocky terrain, the course is only 6500 yards long and while not long by modern standards, the course requires shot making and proper club selection to play well. The course has held many national and international tournaments including a few rounds of The Open Final Qualifying.

How to incorporate Dunbar in a golf trip:

Stay: No. 12 Hotel & Bistro

Play: Dunbar, Gullane (No.1), North Berwick

Additional Courses: Craigielaw, Kilspindie, Gullane (No.2, No. 3)

Cruden Bay

The next course on our list brings us to the Scottish Highlands, one of the lesser traveled destinations in Scotland, but still home to some amazing links courses including Cruden Bay! Located 25 miles north of Aberdeen on the east coast of the Highlands, Cruden Bay was opened in 1899, although history would indicate golf has been played at the property since 1791. Another Old Tom Morris design, the course is consistently ranked in the Top 25 of courses in Scotland and it is easy to see why. At only 6600 yards, it is relatively short, but the natural lay of the land provides elevation changes, punchbowl greens, and some large, 3-story high dunes that offer spectacular views for a classic links experience.

How to incorporate Cruden Bay in a golf trip:

Stay: Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Play: Cruden Bay, Trump International Links, Royal Aberdeen

Additional Courses: Murcar

Brora

We head back to the Highlands just north of Dornoch to where we find Brora Golf Club. Similar to a lot of links courses, Brora opened as only 9 holes in 1891, but that only lasted for 9 years before an additional 9 was added in 1900 before a James Braid redesign in 1924. At just over 6200 yards, this is one of those courses that will make you appreciate links golf in Scotland with cattle and sheep roaming freely around the property. The course is a typical links routing with the front 9 going out and the back 9 coming back to the clubhouse. The defense of the course is the wind (naturally), but the greens are relatively small with pot bunkers standing guard to catch errant approach shots.

How to incorporate Brora in a golf trip:

Stay: Royal Golf Hotel, Dornoch

Play: Brora, Royal Dornoch – Struie & Championship

Additional Courses: Golspie, Tain

Nairn

Staying in the Scottish Highlands, the last Scotland links gem on the list is just outside of Inverness at The Nairn Golf Club. The narrow fairways are fast and firm leading to decent sized, tricky greens that roll true, but are guarded by devious pot bunkers. The first seven holes play right along the water and with not a ton of elevation changes, spectacular views across the Moray Firth can be seen throughout the course. With fantastic course conditions throughout the season, this fantastic links is an absolute must-play when visiting the Highlands.

How to incorporate Nairn in a golf trip:

Stay: Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness

Play: Nairn, Castle Stuart (Cabot Highlands), Fortrose & Rosemarkie

Additional Courses: Nairn Dunbar, Moray

Golfbreaks by PGA TOUR highly recommends you start planning your trip across the pond AT LEAST 12-18 months in advance in order to secure tee times and hotel rooms over the dates you desire. With more and more people taking up the game of golf, these bucket list trips have already become extremely popular and will continue to gain interest so make sure to start planning early!

Editor’s note: This article is presented in partnership with Golfbreaks. When you make a purchase through links in this article, GolfWRX may earn an affiliate commission.

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