Matt Kuchar to lead team USA in Canada Cup

American golfer Matt Kuchar is all set to lead a World Squad which will take on the Canadian squad in a number of matches in the inaugural edition of the Canada Cup matchup at the Halifax to be organized on June 30th. The organizers announced on Wednesday that the match up will be first of its kind and they are looking to advertise this tournament as a leading tournament of the future. The Canadian team will be comprised of seasoned golfers like David Hearn, Mike Weir and Graham DeLaet and the event will be held at the Ashburn Golf Club in Canada.

The American team will feature two other PGA Tour players along with Matt Kuchar and each of the sides will also feature a golfer from the developing tours in order to encourage young and upcoming golfers.

Matt Kuchar, currently the 11th ranking golfer in the world, has already been victorious in six PGA tours; including the famous 2012 Player’s Championship and also the 2013 WGC Match Play. The American has already made a name for himself in the golf circuit and it is not surprise that he was chosen as the captain of the American team all set to compete in the first ever Canada Cup.

This can be huge step in the advancement of the game as it is a new tournament and it promises to be a turning point in the inter nation games which are been popularized now. The tournament will also be a great opportunity for the new players from both teams to practise their skills with the veterans and the proper exposure for the international stage. The Canada Cup will be held in June and it is promised to be a huge money spinner as well as a spectacle for both the country’s crowds.

Milligan, The Famous Golf Instructor

Lee Milligan, a famous golf instructor passed away this Monday. He was the coach of Andy North, the two time US Open Champion. Lee was suffering from various complications for the spinal injury and was aged 81 when he died. Lee was a very good basketball player and also a great golfer at the same time.

On hearing the news everyone in the golf industry was very depressed. People who were close to him were sharing his records and was explaining what great person he was. Andy North was all tears after he got the news. He was recalling the days when his father had to drive him for more than 100 miles so that he got proper lessons from Lee. Lee was hired first in Chicago for Barrington Hills Country Club. North continued about Lee saying how special Lee was for him and he hailed him as one of the great people he ever met. He had the ability to make everyone happy around him.

People close to Lee said so many good things about him. They told the reporters how positive he always was and on top of that he had a great sense of humor. He was one such person who had the ability to make things work just like that. Once you knew Lee it was hard to stay away from him.

Andy North, a golf commentator says that he was like a child to Lee and was treated like a family member every time he visited Lee’s place. There is a special section in the autobiography of Lee Milligan where Andy talks about the experiences with Lee. There are also photos with Lee and how he trained him. His family members are deeply aggrieved due to this.

Rickie Fowler happy with Australian PGA

It had been more than an hour since Australian golfer Adam Scott had taken the Australian PGA title and had been presented with his trophy when the media found American Rickie Fowler still standing along the championship greens and signing autographs for the fans.

Fowler, who finished as the runner up to Scott in the Australian PGA at Pines, looked far from bitter at having lost the title to the weather. Fowler, at one point, was in a superior position to challenge Scott but the inclement weather, which forced the officials to stop the play for some time, halted the momentum he had built up and enabled Scott to build on his one stroke lead as he ran out the winner with four shots.

However, the youngster who had been hailed as the new Tiger Woods when he first burst onto the scene was happy that he was able to share the space with Scott. Rickie Fowler stated that it was obvious that he was not going to win the title but it was still a pleasure, being able to stand alongside Adam Scott and seeing him win the title in front of his home fans. He also hailed the support they had received throughout the weekend and mentioned that it had been the highlight of the event for him.

The rookie American also mentioned that it had been a great event, the fans had thronged to the course in their numbers and although most of them had come to see Scott, he was still happy that they cheered for him along the way.

Rickie Fowler stated that he immensely enjoyed his time at Gold Coast and he was looking forward to coming back very soon and would love to come back next year for the event if he is invited.