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Golf to return with Taylormade Driving Relief competition

Professional Golf is set to make a return on May 17th at the Seminole Golf Club at Ponte Vedra Beach.

The event will be televised on Sky Sports and NBC Sports. It will be centred around a 3 million dollars skin’s match supported by the UnitedHealth Group to raise money for The American Nurses foundation and CDH Foundation. These two organisations have been heavily involved in the fight against Covid 19. Additionally, Farmers Insurance has pledged $1 million to back a birdies-and-eagle pool to benefit Off Their Plate, a charitable organization helping COVID-19 healthcare workers and impacted frontline shift employees.

The event will feature Rory McIlroy a two time Fed Ex Cup champion and the current world number 1. He will team up with Dustin Johnson. The pair will face PGA superstar Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff. According to the PGA Tour website the event will adhere to strict social distancing rules, local mandates and will use testing measure to protect the health and safety of golfers, TV crew and others on site.

Event Information

Players: All four golfers will donate their time for the 18-hole, two-man team skins competition. McIlroy/Johnson playing for the American Nurses Foundation and Fowler/Wolff playing for the CDC Foundation.

● Location: Seminole Golf Club (Juno Beach, Fla.) A majestic Donald Ross design with a clever routing on a rectangular site. Each hole at Seminole encounters a new wind direction. No fans or spectators will be permitted on site.

Television Broadcast: NBC, GOLF Channel, NBCSN, Sky Sports and other PGA TOUR global media partners

Safety measures: PGA TOUR will follow all guidelines. It will also follow executive orders and mandates issued by the state of Florida, Palm Beach County and the city of Juno Beach.

Jay Monahan, PGA Tour Commissioner said, “We are excited about the safe and responsible return of live golf and the opportunity to raise significant funds for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic through the TaylorMade Driving Relief event”.

 

What Next for Troy Parrott?

While the 2019/20 campaign wasn’t exactly earmarked as an opportunity for Troy Parrott to make a Premier League breakthrough, the teenage striker was expected to play a bigger part in Tottenham’s season.

 

Having made his debut for the full Republic of Ireland side in November 2019, supporters of the exciting young forward had been hopeful that Spurs would provide more of a platform for that fledgling career to develop. 

Cup Runs Out 

A traditional grounding for young players in England’s top-flight can be found in the EFL Cup. With greater priorities, the bigger clubs tend to field second-string sides and give back-up men the chance to prove their worth as the season progresses. To be completely fair to Tottenham Hotspur, that’s exactly what they did – handing Troy Parrott his full debut in the third round tie against Colchester United.

A run in the side should have developed from this point but, despite making a promising impression, Parrott’s team were knocked out on penalties and one avenue was closed. 

Later in the season, with Spurs cruising to a 5-0 victory over Burnley, new Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho brought Parrott on as a late substitute. In handing the player the match ball after the final whistle, the manager seemed to underline his high impressions of the striker but this was to be a rare high point in a frustrating season. 

Opportunities

With first-choice striker Harry Kane and his deputy Son Heung-Min suffering long term injuries, Tottenham’s campaign went into free fall. Having started the season among the favourites for Champions League qualification, football betting markets from bet365 saw the 2019 UCL finalists’ odds drift on the back of six games without a win. 

With no recognised, senior striker in the club, this would have seemed like a perfect opportunity for Mourinho to give Parrott a run in the side. However, despite the lack of potency during that barren run, the young Irishman was restricted to two more substitute appearances before the season’s break. 

What Now?

 

 

With Harry Kane reportedly back to full fitness, the chances of Troy Parrott appearing in a Spurs shirt anytime soon seem slim to say the least. It would appear that Mourinho doesn’t think he’s ready, but the player signed a new 3.5-year contract as recently as February so somebody at Tottenham clearly holds him in high regard. A logical move back in January would have been to send the player out on loan to a lower division club. There was no shortage of interest but a bizarre UEFA ruling put paid to those enquiries.

 

Ahead of the 2020/21 campaign, that loan seems far more likely: having scored eight goals in seven combined matches for the Under 19 and Under 21 national sides, Parrott should now be given a run at senior level for a club in England, Ireland or mainland Europe. Spurs may feel that he’s still too young for the EPL but that kind of potential suggests that consistent professional club football is the obvious next step.

Surviving Sparring getting the most out of your boxing sparring sessions.

There’s nothing quite as rewarding in boxing than seeing your skills start to come together in live sparring.

It’s not just an essential part of your training regimen but can provide you with a great picture of your progress in the sport. For many, the sparring experience can be both extremely exciting and a little daunting, especially after watching more experienced boxers go at it.

Here are some ideas about how to get the most out of your sparring.

Warm-Up

It might seem obvious but it’s important to warm up your body and your mind before you think of strapping on your Boxing Gloves for some sparring. When you are focussing on your partner and not much else, you might become oblivious to the stress that your body is under. In this case, injuring yourself is just as likely as getting injured by your partners’ strikes. Pulls, strains and tears can keep you out of your gym and slow down your progress.

Take a moment before class to get a hold of your emotions and focus yourself, tread the line between fired up and frustrated very carefully. Your partners will thank you for it.

Keep it Light

This is very important for boxers of all levels. You should always agree on the intensity that you want during the sparring rounds before you begin. I suggest 25-50% as a starting figure, easing you into the exercise. This way you can build some trust with your partner and avoid injury before perhaps stepping it up when you feel a little more confident. Never spar angry, this is still part of the learning process.

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Stay Equipped

It’s also vital to use the appropriate equipment when you are sparring, to keep both you and your training partners safe. Sparring gloves are usually heavier than your average bag gloves, at 14-16oz. This is to protect the hands of the wearer whilst also preventing damage or cuts to the face of your sparring partners. There are some dedicated sparring gloves out there but other designs such as the ROOMAIF’s Combative Boxing Gloves provide a versatile option for boxers to use one type of glove for all their training needs. They come in various weights and can be used for hitting pads with your coach or your first competitive outing in the ring.

Having just one type of glove for everything is convenient but the one drawback is that they tend to wear out a little faster through so much use. ROOMAIF Combative Boxing Gloves are designed with that in mind and use high-quality material to make sure that the risk cuts and scrapes are minimized throughout the glove’s lifespan, not just when they are new. They also utilise multi-density foam to protect your hands. Hitting another living, moving human is very different from a heavy bag, although keeping the correct form is important, some punches just land awkwardly.

It’s good to use brands that can be trusted and are recognised in the boxing world, as you can put your confidence in the safety of your equipment. German sports and fitness retailer ROOMAIF was established in the early ‘90s and have been providing high-quality products to the boxing world ever since. They manufacture all of their boxing goods with premium materials and sponsor international world champions and Olympians from around the globe.

A Good Defence…

Sparring isn’t all about aggression, it’s important to work your defensive boxing at least 50% of the time. Keep your guard up and your chin tucked even if you aren’t going hard in that particular round. As important as that is however, don’t let yourself become a punching bag by shelling up and closing your eyes. It won’t make the punches go away and is a really bad habit to get into. Try to counter punch, work your combinations and stay active. You can be dangerous too, don’t be afraid to get on the front foot and push the action, so long as you are staying safe.

Look for Patterns

Now you are a little more confident, you can start analysing your sparring partners’ movements and techniques. This won’t just help you understand their tactics better but start to improve your understanding of the sport as a whole. Watch for predictable movements, combinations or habits that you can exploit. Notice their right hand dropping in the final round of sparring? Let them know about it by countering with a controlled hook whenever you see it happen.

This is where sparring becomes extremely rewarding and starts to take you to the next level.

 

Mullingar Shamrocks raise over 10,000 for Heroes-Aid and Pieta House

Mullingar Shamrocks GAA club in Co Westmeath has raised a remarkable €10,500 for charities Heroes Aid and Pieta House.

The club raised the money through an initiative of reaching 500km, be it from walking, cycling, or running. Initially, the club was going to raise money for Do it For Dan but this fundraiser had already achieved the target set out. Therefore the club decided to raise the funds for Heroes Aid and Pieta House. Two excellent charities that do a lot for people. Heroes Aid looks after those on the frontline our nurses, doctors, and paramedics for example. Supporting them in any way possible.

Initially, the target was to clock up 500km, however, this was surpassed rather easily to 1500km. Club members, families, and supporters all got involved in the initiative and were very generous when it came to sponsoring. Westmeath footballer Kieran Gavin set up the event, while Ritchie Daly was heavily involved in the organisation aspect of things.

The funds were boosted further after Tye Adamson and offered to have their hair bleached provided the €7500 and €8000 barriers were exceeded.

It is great to see GAA clubs getting involved in such initiatives to raise funding for such worthy charities. Earlier last month Charlestown GAA raised over 6,500 for the same two charities. That story can be found here.

If you want to donate to the excellent fundraising event be sure to check out the Mullingar Shamrocks twitter page or follow the link below to donate.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/mullingar-shamrocks-500km-in-a-day?sharetype=teams&member=4325250&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&pc_code=ot_co_dashboard_a&rcid=790d0d19d73a46359f51d869ec4f70b3

 

McFadden to retire at end of season

Leinster back Fergus McFadden will retire at the end of the current season after he confirmed the news on Monday.

Kildare man, McFadden, made his debut for Leinster against Welsh side Cardiff Blues in September 2007. He has gone to on to make over 180 appearances for the province since then. In a remarkable career he would win a Heineken Cup in 2011 when Leinster beat Northampton, followed that up with a win in the 2012 final against Ulster, he also won the challenge cup in 2013 with the province and claimed a Pro 12 titles in 2012 and 2013 also.

Moreover, he would also go on to represent Ireland playing 33 times. He scored 10 tries in them appearances. He would go on to play in the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand also. McFadden released a statement confirming his retirement saying, “They say the best time to leave a party is when you’re still having fun so the time has come for me to announce my retirement from the end of the season,”.

He stated “It was a dream come true” to play for Leinster and Ireland. He went on to thank all his past coaches, rugby staff, medics and all the backroom staff. McFadden thanked all the players stating “It was an honour to play and work beside such incredibly talented and professional people”.

He went on to thanks the Leinster fans which he described “I don’t think you can ask for better supporters”. He closed his statement by thanking his family and friends “To my wife Rebecca, my son Freddy, my parents, my friends and family, thanks for being there every step of the way”.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen paid tribute to McFadden after a stellar career. He said, “Fergus has been an amazing contributor to lots of great things that have taken place in Leinster and Irish rugby and he’s definitely one of the great characters that we’ve had around in the group”.

Cullen continued, “We are being guided by public health guidelines at the moment but naturally the hope is that Fergus gets the chance to pull on the Leinster jersey again. “Regardless of what happens though, we sincerely thank him for his efforts over the years and wish himself, Rebecca and their little boy Freddy the very best of luck”.

Do outsiders in horse races ever win?

There is no doubt about how popular horse racing continues to be in many countries. It is evident by the number of people who bet on Irish racing or that follow UK horse racing.

Of course, Irish and UK racing is now at a halt thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but this does not mean there is no racing to enjoy globally. Betting on Preakness Stakes in the USA is still allowed as racing is carrying on there – this is a similar picture to places like Australia where horse racing has been allowed to continue for Aussie fans.

 

One question that many people have when betting on horses is just how often do the underdogs win? After all, they are the horses with bigger odds and which bring greater returns when they are successful. If you could work out how often they win, it might be possible to formulate a winning strategy around this information. That could come in very handy when betting online at future events such as, for example, the Galway Races 2020.

 

Underdogs win more often than you think 

 

To answer this question correctly, you first have to look at how often favorites win in horse racing. While getting a definitive figure for all types of racing and conditions is difficult, the generally accepted winning rate for favorites is around 35%. If you take the underdog to mean any other horse in the betting that isn’t the favorite, this means they win about 65% of the time. Of course, things are not quite as simple as that, unfortunately! 

 

As everyone in racing knows, there are underdogs, and then there are real underdogs. The chances of a 100/1 shot winning, for example, are pretty slim – they simply do not win many races. Most of the 65% of horses that win that aren’t favorites usually come from the first five or six in the forecast. The trick, however, is being able to look through the card and see which of those not favored heavily may have enough to clinch victory.

 

But what type of information should you consider? 

 

Form 

 

Form is a significant factor when looking at underdogs on a card. Information on a horse’s form is readily available online, so it is a no-brainer to look into this. It is generally best to study the last few races to give an overall indication of form and whether they can repeat a previous win or build on confidence from recent place finishes. If the underdog you are looking at has fallen or has been unplaced in its last five starts, then it might be wise to ignore it.

 

Class of race 

 

Each race will be in a specific class, with Class 1 being the best. It is worth bearing in mind which class of race the underdog you are looking at is running in before betting. The horse, for example, might have poorly performed in higher class races recently, which explains its current underdog status. If the race you are looking at is at a lower class where it has performed well before, that is a good sign. In simple terms, it might well win this race due to running against more inferior horses than before. 

 

Jockey/trainer/horse combo

 

Some jockeys just gel with particular trainers while some horses perform well for certain jockeys. This can be the sort of thing which other punters miss, hence why a horse may be lower in the betting than they should be. Check online stats to see if the horse has done well with today’s jockey before – even if they have done badly with other jockeys in the past few races. It is also worth seeing if the horse’s trainer has a winning relationship with the jockey in question. These things often follow repeating patterns and are worth knowing about.

 

Course and distance 

 

Horses can be creatures of habit, and this can be a secret weapon when looking for horses to win that are further down in the betting. If an underdog horse seems to always run well at one particular course, you might want to bear that in mind. Horses also get used to running certain distances and tend to be better at some than others. Have a look at the distance of the race in question and see how well your horse usually does over that. If you have an underdog that has won before at that course and distance, you could be onto something. 

 

Underdogs can and do win 

 

As noted above, horse racing favorites only win 35% of the time. That leaves the majority of races being won by those lower down in the betting. While backing rank outsiders to win is not usually advised, finding good value underdogs to win can pay off. The critical thing is to do your research first and find a good selection benchmark to identify the underdogs worth backing.

 

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guideline to Bet on the English Premier League

Who wouldn’t want to bet on the most notable football league around the globe? The EPL is a buzzing hub full of football fans, punters as well as critics.

The beauty of the premier league is that brings most people together than you could ever imagine. You can be sure to check most casino online, and you’ll get to be conversant with its popularity as well as unique markets all year long. However, not everyone has taken up the opportunity. Are you one of them? There’s no need to fret. Here’s the ultimate beginner’s guideline to betting on the EPL. 

 

  • Register in a legitimate website 

 

You wouldn’t be able to enjoy the benefits of EPL betting, and much more is you lack a gambling account in legitimate betting websites. It’s often a chance to enjoy the many bonus offers, including a welcome bonus, among others. You’ll also discover the opportunity of enjoying enhanced odds. Nonetheless, don’t get carried away quite fast before reading the terms of service. It’s a chance to know what you’re signing up for without much hassle.

 

  • Choose matches to bet on

 

As a beginner, it’s easy to get carried away with numerous games going down in the EPL. However, this isn’t the time to panic and stake a wager on all games to try your beginner’s luck. Instead, it’s a chance to sit down and critically choose matches you can wager on. It’ll enable you to select games that you are quite conversant with always. You can also check on the live casino to see the live money line odds that can come in handy. As you select the matches, be sure to check on the market categories as well. It’ll enable you to go through the various markets and choose one that you are most comfortable with at the time. It’s also a chance to research in-depth about the markets. Thus, get to learn about their benefits as well as a shortcoming of choosing them.   

 

  • Wager on the EPL table 

 

As you get to familiarize yourself with EPL betting, you ought to know there’s more to bet on other than the individual matches. You can choose to bet on the premier league table. During this time, you can get a chance to predict how the English premier league table will appear when the football season comes to an end. It’s often a chance to enjoy great long-haul wins as compared to pre-match bets. You can have the opportunity to examine the teams and carry out a prediction on clubs that might get relegated or any top league football clubs. It’s often a unique chance to learn more about the EPL than meets the eye. Thus, you become well-endowed with English premier league information that enables you to stand out. 

As a novice punter, you ought to brace yourself for the various outcomes in the gambling world, including at casino online. Let no one discourage you from engaging in this fun activity that’s a gold-mine in the making. You can try your luck today at any live casino and by implementing the above tips.

Here are 4 money-making strategies when betting on English premier league football teams.

Every punter experiences a fantastic opportunity when it comes to football betting. It’s one of the highly sought gambling opportunities in the world.

However, only a few can make profits since the margin for errors among soccer teams and players is so slim that it makes it notably challenging to bet on them. The great news is here! Below are some money-making strategies that you can apply when betting on English premier league teams.

 

  • Bet on stakes with the best odds 

 

Often when you want to stake a bet of one the English premier league games, it is quite natural for you to stick on one online gambling agency. However, if you get rigid, chances are you are missing out on a lot of cash. It’s because you’re neglecting and denying yourself the opportunity to shop for better odds. There are millions of soccer betting sites that you can choose to have a look at all times. It’s a chance to get the best odds available in the market. You have a unique opportunity to shop around the web to get the best casino with sweet deals. Choose the best odds to make money in football betting.

 

  • Track your bets 

 

How often do you track your bets? It’s no surprise that most punters don’t follow even a single bet they place. You ought to stand out from the rest. You need to track all your stakes, especially when the bets are on English premier league games. It’s a unique way to manage your bankroll as it can swiftly get out of hand. Tracking your bets is a chance to optimize performance while betting on soccer. If you are longing to make profits, you need to follow each bet. It will allow you to monitor all winning trends while betting on English premier league games.

 

  • Have a data-driven prediction

 

Betting on English premier league doesn’t necessarily rely on pure luck. You need to incorporate the correct statistics; they don’t lie. You need to use highly sophisticated data-driven predictions to make money while betting. It will allow you to have a detailed algorithm that will make your football betting predictions a walk in the park. Ensure you are signed up in sites such as W88 that offer value betting opportunities.

  1. Find your niche 

Football betting is wide. You need to find a specific area that you have passion for and stick to it. Once you become an expert, you are sure to change your conversion rates. It also gives you ample time to research and watching that particular aspect of the English premier league games. You get to note the trends in that specific season and have extra information. Such details are hard to come by from any bookmakers. Finding a football betting niche enables you to have all the essential marginal gains that will make you profitable in the long haul.

When it comes to making money in gambling, especially the English premier league football betting, you should dare to be different. Develop a unique betting system by using bookmakers such as W88, and with no time, you will be earning money like a champ.

 

 

GAA and Soccer set to go ahead from July

GAA and Soccer is set to go ahead in July after the phased restrictions of Covid 19 were announced. Golf courses will also open on a restricted basis in the first phase. Leo Varadkar announced the details in which he said the current restrictions will remain in place till the 18th of May.

The first phase will see sports amenities been open to the public. For example tennis courts and golf courses would fall under this as social distancing can be maintained. Competitions will not be allowed though in terms of golf, it will be members only. The second phase commences on June 8th. This will see people allowed to engage in outdoor sport and fitness activities. RTE Sport report that under this fall small group team sports training (no matches), social distancing will have to be adhered to.

Phase 3 will commence on June 29th. This stage will allow behind closed doors sporting activities. However, arrangement have to be in place to maintain social distancing. Phase 4 and Phase 5 is where we can see some light at the tunnel. July 20th will see GAA and soccer teams resume activities. Limitations will be have to be in place on the amount of spectators while also ensuring strict social distancing is in place. The final phase, which is phase 5, will allow allow physical contact sports such as rugby and boxing. Sports clubs and gyms will also be allowed to open once cleaning has carried out and social distancing maintained.

The signs are looking good for a return of some sort of sport for us to watch. Whether the GAA will start talks on starting the championship for the end of July onwards I’m not so sure. It would put a lot of pressure on players and managers. Teams will obviously have to train to get up to match fitness etc which obviously would take a while. Only time will tell that’s for sure !

Irish Showjumping great Colonel Billy Ringrose dies aged 89

One of the legends of Irish Showjumping, Colonel Billy Ringrose, has died at the age of 89.

Col Ringrose was one of the country’s most successful riders during the 1950s and 1960s, before going on to become Chef d’Équipe of the Aga Khan team.

In 1961, the then Captain Billy Ringrose and Loch an Easpaig won the Grand Prix in Nice and the Grand Prix in Rome within the space of a month. He competed at two Olympic Games (Stockholm 1956 with Liffey Valley & Rome 1960 with Loch an Easpaig), claimed six individual international showjumping Grand Prix and seven Nations Cup team events.

The Dublin rider was a member of the first mixed Army-civilian Irish team to win the Aga Khan Cup in 1963 along with Diana Conolly-Carew, Séamus Hayes and Tommy Wade.

Billy Ringrose is the only rider to have won the Grand Prix event at all four shows on the American tour: Washington DC, Harrisburg Pennsylvania, Madison Square Garden in New York and the Toronto Winter Fair.

Ringrose later became Commanding Officer of the Army Equitation School at McKee Barracks in Dublin and Chef d’Équipe of the Irish team. Following victory for the Irish team of Paul Darragh, James Kernan, Eddie Macken and Captain Con Power in 1977 when managed by Seán Daly, Billy Ringrose took charge in 1978 and helped complete their famous three-in-a-row of Aga Khan wins in 1979.

When he later became President of the RDS (1998-2001), he had the honour of presenting the Aga Khan trophy to the winning Irish Chef d’Équipe, having previously won it himself both as a rider and as Irish Chef d’Équipe.

In 2017, Ringrose’s son Fergal published a 280-page memoir of his father’s life and equestrian career, ‘Billy Ringrose – A memoir of my Father’.

Horse Sport Ireland CEO Ronan Murphy paid tribute to a showjumping legend, stating:

“On behalf of everyone at Horse Sport Ireland, I want to pass on our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Col Billy Ringrose, who was one of the greats of Irish Show Jumping. His career as a rider and later as Chef d’Equipe was outstanding and he gained the respect of everyone he met not just for his sporting excellence but as a true gentleman.”

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