Keegan Bradley wins PGA Grand Slam

Just back from a very enjoyable day at the golf. Young American Keegan Bradley swept to the $600,000 first prize after Rory McIlroy went from three ahead to four behind in a nightmare spell halfway through his round to end with a second-round 75. Meanwhile Keegan kept his head to go round on par and was a popular winner.

The South African Charl Schwartzel was the day’s best player and ended up being the biggest challenger to Bradley. From 7 strokes adrift at the start of the day, the Masters champion drew level with a sparkling front-nine 31, but could not get back on terms after Bradley birdied the 10th.

Darren Clarke, old enough to be anyone of the other three player’s father, strolled in way last on 9 over par. Yesterday after his first round, which was equally as bad, Clarke admitted he was “crap” and might go out and have a few pints of Guinness to see if they would make him play better today.

Well it didn’t work and he may as well have come out with me last night until 1 o’clock this morning! Nonetheless last still earned Clarke $200,000 and he might be buying the drinks tonight.

Finally it was really pleasing to see Port Royal packed with fans and there were definitely a lot more people there than there was a year ago.