Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy says he is “very honoured and proud” to be world number one, after clinching his third PGA Tour victory at the Honda Classic in Florida.

The 22-year-old golfer from Holywood only dropped one shot in a final round of 69 to become the second youngest number one – after Tiger Woods – since the rankings began in 1986.

On Sunday, McIlroy had to stop the former number one from pulling off one of his most remarkable wins after Woods, joint 18th teeing off, charged from nine behind to only two back – producing the lowest final round of his career with an eight under par 62.

Woods followed a 24-foot putt for birdie on the short 17th with an eight-footer for his second eagle at the last.

 On the 18th hole, McIlroy was still two in front and he made the safest of pars for a closing 69 and a 12-under-par total that gave him the title and ended Luke Donald’s nine-month reign.

Turfgrass Consultancy developed and manage Rory McIlroy’s practice academy with the sole emphasis of replicating tournament conditions from around the globe.

Full story please visit: http://www.u.tv/Sport/McIlroy-crowned-world-number-one/22838dd4-b2e0-4001-93ff-38bab1e2b45f

This brings the number of facilities Turfgrass Consultancy manages to five with further facilities expected to be announced in 2012.

Commenting on the new agreement, Turfgrass Consultancy Managing Director John Clarkin said: ‘We are delighted to work with Harlequin Hotels & Resorts on this exciting project and hope this leads to a long and fruitful partnership between both companies.’

Buccament Bay Resort is a brand new 5 star hotel in the Caribbean developed by Harlequin Hotels & Resorts.  This 5 star all inclusive luxury beach hotel is located on the stunning Caribbean island of St Vincent, surrounded by lush green mountains and rainforest with a beautiful white sand beach. Buccament Bay Resort is the perfect holiday destination for all the family, offering a variety of activities to cater for all interests, including the Liverpool Football Club Soccer School, Pat Cash Tennis Academy, the Harlequin Performing Arts Academy and The Spa with treatments by ESPA.

For more information on the Turfgrass Consultancy maintained Liverpool Football Club International Football Academy Soccer School please visit: 

http://www.harlequinhotelsandresorts.com/news/e_newsletters/dec11/lfc_announcement.asp

“Turfgrass Consultancy are delighted to have formed a partnership with Jiva Hill Golf Resort and owner Mr Ian Lundin and we look forward to having a dramatic impact on the course from a conditioning, playability and presentation perspective” said John Clarkin, Managing Director, Turfgrass Consultancy. 

For further information on Jiva Hill Golf Resort please visit: www.jivahill.com

The U.S. Open champion, runner-up in Hong Kong twice before, came from three strokes behind heading to the final round to win by two strokes, firing a five-under-par 65 for a 12-under-par tally.

World number two McIlroy needed to win or finish second in Hong Kong to have any chance of denying Luke Donald the unprecedented feat of achieving the European and PGA Number One titles in the same season.

Turfgrass Consultancy developed and currently manage Rory’s practice academy with the sole emphasis of replicating tournament conditions from around the globe.   

Full story please visit:  http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/12/04/uk-golf-mcilroy-hong-kong-idUKTRE7B304K20111204

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Julian Mooney, Director of Agronomy

John Solheim’s group included professional Jorge Campillo, John Clarke, CEO of PING EMEA and Mark Casey, European Solheim Cup Director.

We look forward to welcoming John and the Solheim Family to Ireland in September for The 2011 Solheim Cup.

Turfgrass Consultancy are the Official Supplier of Agronomy to The 2011 Solheim Cup and Agronomist’s to Golf Club de Genève.  

John Solheim pictured with Jorge Campillio's mother

The four complete the 12-woman team that will attempt to wrest The Cup back from the United States of America three weeks’ from now.

“I am confident in my team and I believe that we will do very well at Killeen Castle,” said Nicholas, who also captained the European side in 2009 at Rich Harvest Farms in America.

“These players represent the best of European women’s golf and we look forward to putting on a magnificent show for the fans.”

Scotland’s Catriona Matthew along with Sweden’s Maria Hjorth, Anna Nordqvist and Sophie Gustafson qualified from the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

England’s Melissa Reid and Laura Davies, Norway’s Suzann Pettersen and Christel Boeljon from the Netherlands had already earned their places on the team from the Ladies European Tour’s Solheim Cup points’ list.

Nicholas has two assistant captains in Joanne Morley and Annika Sorenstam, while the United States Team Captain, Rosie Jones, also has two assistant captains. They are Sherri Steinhauer and Juli Inkster, who will be the first playing captain in Solheim Cup history. Jones named her team on August 21.

The United States has won the last three matches and eight of the 11 editions played against Europe since the inaugural event in 1990 with an overall score line of 8-3. However, Europe will be targeting a fourth home victory after their most recent success at Barsebäck Golf and Country Club in Sweden in 2003.

TEAM

Melissa Reid (England)

Laura Davies (England)

Suzann Pettersen (Norway)

Christel Boeljon (Netherlands)

Maria Hjorth (Sweden)

Anna Nordqvist (Sweden)

Catriona Matthew (Scotland)

Sophie Gustafson (Sweden)

Azahara Muñoz (Spain)

Caroline Hedwall (Sweden)

Karen Stupples (England)

Sandra Gal (Germany)

CAPTAIN

Alison Nicholas (England)

ASSISTANT CAPTAINS

Joanne Morley (England)

Annika Sorenstam (Sweden)

Turfgrass Consultancy are the Official Supplier of Agronomy to The 2011 Solheim Cup.