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Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in support of the British Open after nine years decided to end sponsorship. In fact, this is not a single action for golf, this state-owned banks are easing in many sports sponsorship.

Royal Bank of Scotland, golf is not a withdrawal from now. Last year it had ended with Luke – Donald and Paula – Creamer (Paula Creamer) contract signed by the sponsor, while no longer serve as the United States Professional Golf Association’s official partner.

But the bank to withdraw more than one area golf, it has announced the end of F1 sponsorship, after the entry into force of this season. But it is still in the U.S. Open sponsorship, six football games and tennis players Andy – Murray (Andy Murray). Another racing legend Jack Nicklaus and Jackie – Stewart (Jackie Stewart) are still banking brand ambassadors.

This week five, the Royal Bank of Scotland said that when the contract at the end of the project will sponsor a comprehensive examination. But on the other hand, they imply not completely out of sports sponsorship.

According to estimates, the Royal Bank of Scotland sponsored by the British Open, the annual sponsorship over one million pounds. “More than a century, our R & A to maintain a close and mutually beneficial cooperation. Over the past 9 years, we have been the official sponsor of the British Open. Royal Bank of Scotland is very proud to become a global movement in the golf course can sacrifice a little power, while the local De economy has played a catalytic role. “a spokesman for the Royal Bank of Scotland said,” Now is the end to the British Open, sponsored by the the time. We Xiwang R & A in building the most large-scale sports event process in to every success. ”

R & A chief executive Peter – Dawson (Peter Dawson) that the current number of vendors have expressed interest in sponsoring the British Open, so do not worry about sponsorship.

European Ryder Cup captain Colin – Colin Montgomerie Johnnie Walker Championship at a press conference after the announcement of three more players: three-time major champion Padraig Harrington, won the Johnnie Walker Championship, the Italian-Egyptian more Otto – Molinali, ranked 10th in the England star Luke – Donald. Monty also announced that Spaniard Garcia became the first four Ryder Cup vice captain.

European Ryder Cup team this year, the wild card of the fierce competition, five world top 22 by the European champion needed a wild card to enter the European Ryder Cup team, who were ranked No. 9 Casey, world number 10 Donald, the world number 18 Padraig Harrington, ranked No. 21 in the Ai Duoao more – Molinali and world number 22 Justin – Rose. However, the captain Monty’s hands only three wild cards.

Perhaps more than Ai Duoao – Molinali at the last minute by a shot to win the Johnnie Walker Championship, so Monty into the situation more difficult choice, had to be postponed a news conference held for half an hour before. When Monty and three Ryder Cup vice captain Darren – Clarke, Paul – Paul McGinley, Thomas – Bjorn to the press conference together with the time, Monty looks a little nervous, he read out the final 3 personal name: “Harrington, Donald, Ai Duoao more – Molinali” This also means that Casey and Rose missed this year’s Ryder Cup.

Monty explained his choice of three more players this reason: “Padelange – Harrington in the past three years, won three Grand Slam titles … … … … He Padelange position is do not think anyone wants to face the opponent in match play. no Americans want against Harrington, I can assure you, he is an outstanding competitor, is able to bring all of an individual team. Luke – Donald played in the Ryder Cup in 7 games, lost only once. while Ai Duoao more – Molinali, for his performance today (won the Johnnie Walker Championship), you have What can be said? In my campaign the European Tour for more than 24 years of experience, I have never seen anything like he did in the end (Ai Duoao more in the last three holes with birdies to win). I pay tribute to him, he had to win and have done. ”

In the press conference, Monty also talked about the topic to give up Casey and Ross, “I want my team there are 20 members. I have not successfully managed in private with Paul – Casey talk (because he has been playing Buck Levin Classic final round), but I have with Justin – Rose talk, because he pitch in practice. “Casey two years ago that the session has been captain Nick – Faldo’s wild card, but take only to 1 min. Although the PGA Tour this year, Ross won two titles, but he rarely participated in European competition this year and another this year, received only the last two qualifying Grand Slam, and he was eliminated. “For them both, I am very sorry, but I and my team had to give up two world-class stars.”

Monty also announced that the Ryder Cup finalists failed to Spaniard Garcia will be the first four European Ryder Cup vice-captain, Justin – Rose is a 13, that substitutes. As Europe’s number one team player Westwood troubled by a calf injury, if Westwood out of the race, Ross will fill the vacancy he left behind. The Welsh local players Reese – just like two years ago, Davis is likely to Martin – Kemer as captain in the Ryder Cup scene for the kick-off car, watch the game.

In this way, the European team 12 team members have all been baked a large list, they are Lee – Westwood, Rory – McIlroy, Martin – Kemer, Gram – McDowell, Ian – Poulter, Rose – Fischer, Francisco – Molinali, Peter – Hansen, Jimenez, Padraig Harrington, Ai Duoao more – Molinali, Luke – Donald.

This year’s Ryder Cup will be held October 1-3 at Celtic Manor in Wales, the defending champion United States team.

U.S. player Matt – Kuchar (Matt Kuchar) Ruiqiwude Country Club in a playoff victory over Scotland’s Martin – Lei Erde (Martin Laird) to win the Barclays Classic champion. New Jersey on Sunday, he not only won the first race, but also the first summit Federation Cup standings. Woods shot 67 in the final round, rallied to tie for 12th, his FedEx Cup points standings so up to 65. The U.S. Open, his best result since the FedEx Cup into the second round: Deutsche Bank Championship.

Kuchar win some luck

Matt Kuchar

Matt – Kuchar’s luck changed dramatically in the Sunday, the same is true of his ball. The first playoff hole, Matt – Kuchar 7-iron from the rough into the 18th green attack, the ball rolled behind the green, hit the slopes did not expect after it rolled back toward the hole, the final stopped 30 inches away. Matt – Kuchar successfully picked up a birdie. Frankly, the Federal Cup first round to end in this place really make people sigh and wonder.

“The bar went out very beautiful.” Matt – Kuchar said, “it rolls to the rear, but suddenly I saw the audience stood up cheering. I know that the ball must be close. Can This is really a way to end the game exciting. ”

Behind the 5 into Sunday, Matt – Kuchar shot 66 in the final round, par 5, to 272 in (68-69-69-66), 12 under par to complete the game When looking is not enough. Martin – Lei Erde with a lead to the final hole, 25 feet he can win as long as the two recommendations. First push the ball crossed his 7-foot hole, did not expect him back then missed par putt, falling into the playoff into.

For Matt – Kuchar, the timing could not be better. The first year he won from the first time after the Ryder Cup team, this victory will only further inspire his self-confidence. Matt – Kuchar won the Federation Cup as the first round standings up to the first, let him have the opportunity to coveted 10 million U.S. dollars of the top prize. On the other hand, the third victory of his career he could be sent within the world’s top ten, beyond the highest career ranking. “Even this year I was locked up in victory outside the door, I still think this is a great year.” Matt – Kuchar said, “to win, so this is really incredible to stick. There is nothing more than to win the PGA Tour good feeling. Do you think this week you are the world’s best players. When you think of this week, the world’s best 125 players to participate, and you get first place, feeling fantastic. ”

Woods entered the second round of the FedEx Cup

Woods

Woods has not spent a great year, but he continues to progress. From the week view, this sentence can be read as he continues to have games to play. Before the finals began, Woods ranked 112 points, he shot a final round 67, par 4, easy access to top 100 points to Sharu held next week in Germany, outside Boston Bank Championship. Woods four score of 277 (65-73-73-67), a 7-under par, tied for 12th. This is the June performance since Woods was the best, so his ranking points up to 65.

In fact, Woods felt there are opportunities in the final round to win, although he much behind 9. He trained at the practice green putting a new position, he will be brought into the stadium on that position, played another solid round, only 27 push. But he is very much far end behind the five, but he was encouraged by this performance. “I did not win all year.” Woods said, “but this week I feel very close. I felt if I pushed down a four-day better, I might have a chance. I am now looking forward to next week’s contest . “

World number two golfer Phil Mickelson took a plunge in Ruiqiwude Country Club, New Jersey time on Friday, he just hand over 74, most likely encounter in the Barclays Classic on out. In this case, he can not replace the Woods, a New World first. <br> <br>The first round, Mickelson&#39;s performance will be not good enough, start the three holes in his two bogeys, after which he had been struggling under an estimated out of line. From the kick-off of his back nine in the fourth hole and birdied the fifth hole straight after the results back to a higher than par, look hopefully into the final weekend, did not think the last two holes he has suffered a heavy blow. <br> <br>The par three eighth hole after a bogey, Mickelson at the ninth hole 4 hole, and today the final hole to fall further. Tee shot into the left rough, Mickelson with his second shot into the right rough. Although the place is only 25 yards from the hole, he used to send the ball only two greens. Above the green, 12-foot putt, he two-putted the hole before pushing the ball, eventually double bogey. <br> <br>Mickelson&#39;s two score of 146 (72-74), higher than the par 4, far out in the estimated line. Although starting at a group of players just starting games, but overall the situation, he hoped that the cut is not big. <br> <br>This is the eighth time this year, Mickelson is expected to replace Woods as the world&#39;s first, from before, this is his best chance because of his rank in the top 10, there may be. However, since the Players Championship in May since Mickelson has been unable to get the chance. If you encounter out this week, Mickelson is not possible to go beyond Woods. In fact, the current good performance of Woods, and he just cut, and rank higher than Mickelson will be able to keep the world&#39;s No. 1 position. <br> <br>Woods now has only completed six holes, a total score of 7 under par. Current minimum score for the 63, by Kevin – Williams Tsui Zimmermann (Kevin Streelman) play. His two score of 135 (72-63), 7-under par, is the exchange among card players perform to the best one. <br> <br> <br>