A storm is brewing...

Well it's all kicked off in world of golf. The Wild Thing has thrown his toys out the pram and his clubs in the lake at the Austria Open. The strop of all strops kicked off in relation to a two shot penalty after he had got himself back into contention. John Daly has never been a shrinking violet and this latest episode is merely another notch on a rather forlorn looking and distressed bedpost.

Just prior to the Daly induced uproar, the mischievous press manipulated the words of young Rory McIlroy to imply that he felt Tiger was finished as a golfer. In fact R-Mac was merely pointing out that El Tigre was at the peak of his powers back in 2001 and that there is little chance of anyone ever reaching that level of dominance. Despite being taken out of context, McIlroy does have a fair point and I am sad to say that I fear Master Woods' star has permanently waned.

If that wasn't enough the Solheim Cup kicked off yesterday and with rank outsiders Europe taking a first day lead of 4.5 - 3.5. You'd have hoped the headlines would be on the potential 'cupset' that was in store. Sadly though media coverage has focused on unnecessarily and painfully slow play and forum discussions have criticised the quality of play. It is a shame that the culmination of the Ladies season isn't producing the high calibre golf that they are capable of, especially when compliments of the ladies game predominantly focus on the aesthetically pleasing appearances of a number of the protagonists.

On the subject of gorgeous gals, Laura Davies' bid to become the competitions record point scorer was put on hold after she was left out of the morning foursomes and suffered defeat in the afternoons fourball at the hands of Presser/Creamer. She needs just a half to tie with Annika Sorenstam and a full point to have the record in her own right. Having played in a record 12 Cups I hope she manages it this weekend and for all you Davies fan's out there, here's a cracking shot of her in a rather fetching outfit. Here's hoping her playing partner's brought her Oakleys!