VIDEO: Best Shot For Jiménez
Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez tries the impossible shot at The Road Hole at St Andrews. 
Miguel Angel Jiménez of Spain has won The European Tour Shot of the Month Award for July following an inspired piece of improvisation at the world famous ‘Road Hole’ at St Andrews.
In the third round of The Open Championship over the Old Course, Jiménez found himself tucked in a near impossible position beneath the wall which forms the course boundary beyond the notorious road behind the 17th green.
However, the Spanish Ryder Cup player opted to take the brave option of facing the wall with his back to the green and playing a miraculous shot against the stone dyke. The ball ricocheted off the wall over Jimenez’s head onto the putting surface. A truly brilliant stroke, worthy of the Shot of the Month Award.
Jiménez recalled the moment as he prepared to compete in his 22nd consecutive Omega European Masters in Crans-sur-Sierre, saying: “I was less than six inches from the wall and I didn’t really have much option other than to play the ball.
“There was no place to drop it. I took out my sand wedge and hoped to get a good break but I had no idea how it would turn out as you can’t practise that sort of shot! I was happy to see the ball bounce the right way over my head and onto the green.”
Second place went to Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa for the long eagle putt at the ninth hole in the final round of The Open which effectively sealed his first Major title, while St Andrews was also the venue for the third placed shot, a towering approach to three feet played by Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy at the 17th on his way to an opening-day 63 in The Open.
The Shot of the Month is awarded to the Tour Member for the shot judged to be the best played each month on The European Tour International Schedule. At the end of the season, the winning shot from each month will be nominated for The European Tour Shot of the Year Award.
The monthly winners to date in 2010 have been Martin Kaymer of Germany (January), England’s Ian Poulter (February), Noh Seung-yul of Korea (March), Lee Westwood of England (April), England’s Luke Donald (May) and Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland (June).
Courtesy www.europeantour.com
The Stig’s Secret Identity Revealed!
The Stig: The man in the carbon-fibre mask
The opaque visor of one of Britain’s most famous helmets has been lifted.
The identity of The Stig, the always-anonymous test driver on the popular television show “Top Gear,” has long been a closely guarded secret. On Wednesday, lawyers said the BBC had been refused an injunction blocking publication of a book revealing the identity of the character.
Shortly after, publishers HarperCollins said in a statement that a 33-year-old racing driver named Ben Collins “has a great story to tell about his seven years as The Stig, which will appeal to a wide audience beyond just motoring enthusiasts.” Calling it a “victory for freedom of speech,” HarperCollins said the book will be published in Britain on 16 September.
The white-suited Stig is the second in the role; the first Stig, who wore a black suit and helmet, was Perry McCarthy. He left the show in 2003 after his identity was revealed. The show has a long-standing policy of not commenting on The Stig’s identity. A “Top Gear” spokeswoman said no decision has been made on whether the character will be back when the show returns.
“Top Gear” is one of the BBC’s most successful programs, and is seen in more than 100 countries around the world. Alongside the show’s three garrulous hosts, The Stig is an always-silent presence, fearlessly navigating the show’s test track in glamorous cars. Speculation over his identity is a favourite pastime for fans of the show, and the “Top Gear” website sells T-shirts proclaiming “I am The Stig”, “I am not The Stig”, and “I am The Stig’s fat cousin”, among others.
STAR WARS IS A DOCUMENTARY
“The whole point of The Stig is the mystique – the bizarre characteristics he has, the wonderment created about what he might think, feel, do or look like,” producer Andy Wilman said in a post on the show’s website. “Kids adore the concept, and I believe adults, although they know it’s a man in a suit (or is it?) gladly buy into the whole concept because they find it entertaining.”
The Stig’s Facebook page – which more than 2.5 million people “like” – says he was recently attacked by a goose, that his ears “are not where you would expect them to be”, and that he thinks the movie “Star Wars” is a documentary.
The BBC said it sought the injunction – the hearing was held in private – because viewers like the mystery surrounding the driver’s identity and it’s “vital to protect the character of The Stig.” The broadcaster said that the judgment does not prevent them from taking the issue further in the courts. ‘The BBC will not be deterred from protecting such information from attack no matter when or by whom it should arise,” the broadcaster said in a statement.
Collins’ website says he has raced on the Formula Three and NASCAR circuits, and drove James Bond’s Aston Martin in the 2008 film “Quantum of Solace.”
(Associated Press)
Xtreme: Hurricane Surfing
Hurricane Earl
Hurricanes scare most people into the furtherest corners.
But they don’t scare surfers.
So when Hurricane Earl threatens the US, the surfers come out to take full advantage of waves.
This isn’t the first instance of surfers taking advantage of hurricane conditions.
Hurricane Ivan in 2004…
Watch this video. Waay radder!
Brings a whole new meaning to the term, Surf’s Up!
How To Overtake
Lewis Hamilton has nothing on this guy as he makes a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre.
This car jumps over the other!
Don’t Mess With Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp shows who is boss when he walks out of an interview.
After Tottenham’s defeat to Wigan, Sky’s Rob Palmer chose the wrong phrase when trying to find out if Harry Redknapp plans any further dealings in the transfer market before the window closes.
So good ole Harry tells him where to get off.
Please be advised videos contain some foul language.
And this isn’t the first time Redknapp has used some colourful language to show his dissatisfaction- on camera.
This one is amusing, but serves as a warning to all buggers kicking a ball when Harry is around.
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