Kafelnikov to make European golfing debut

age_master · 08-08-2005, 08:01 PM

Kafelnikov to make European golfing debut
10:40 AM August 9

Former world number one tennis player Yevgeny Kafelnikov will make his golf debut on the European Tour this week at the Russian Open.

Kafelnikov received a wild card entry into the tournament which begins at the Moscow Country Club on Thursday night (AEST).

"As co-organisers of the Russian Open we had a right to give out wild cards to our members and we felt that Yevgeny's presence will greatly enhance the image of our tournament," Russian Golf Association (RGA) president Konstantin Kozhevnikov said.

Kafelnikov has been an avid golfer for a long time. He also serves as one of RGA's vice-presidents.

"I'm serious about golf," the former French and Australian Open champion said in May after taking part in an annual President's Cup invitational tournament, where his team finished third.

"I know it takes countless hours of practice before you learn all the intricate parts of this game, but I'm prepared to give it a try."

The 31-year-old, who has gained considerable weight since ending his tennis career, will follow in the footsteps of another former tennis world number one, Ivan Lendl.

The Czech-born American, winner of eight grand slam titles in tennis, birdied his first hole on his debut in the 1996 Czech Open but then bombed to an 82, missing the cut.

-Reuters

will be interesting to see how he does

shaka · 08-08-2005, 08:09 PM

It will be interesting, especially if he can make the cut somehow. Is he trying to do a Michael Jordon for the tennis world, without being the absolute best tennis player?

Smudge · 08-08-2005, 08:30 PM

Isn't he a poker player as well?

Dasa · 08-08-2005, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltman

Isn't he a poker player as well?

Yep, pro poker player. Made the finals of the UK Open Poker Tournament as well I think.

Mister Wright · 08-08-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dasa

Yep, pro poker player. Made the finals of the UK Open Poker Tournament as well I think.

Yeah, I saw that, he is a damn fine player too.

vic_orthdox · 09-08-2005, 04:01 PM

I could see him having a darn good poker face.

howardj · 09-08-2005, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by age_master

Kafelnikov to make European golfing debut
10:40 AM August 9

Former world number one tennis player Yevgeny Kafelnikov will make his golf debut on the European Tour this week at the Russian Open.

Kafelnikov received a wild card entry into the tournament which begins at the Moscow Country Club on Thursday night (AEST).

"As co-organisers of the Russian Open we had a right to give out wild cards to our members and we felt that Yevgeny's presence will greatly enhance the image of our tournament," Russian Golf Association (RGA) president Konstantin Kozhevnikov said.

Kafelnikov has been an avid golfer for a long time. He also serves as one of RGA's vice-presidents.

"I'm serious about golf," the former French and Australian Open champion said in May after taking part in an annual President's Cup invitational tournament, where his team finished third.

"I know it takes countless hours of practice before you learn all the intricate parts of this game, but I'm prepared to give it a try."

The 31-year-old, who has gained considerable weight since ending his tennis career, will follow in the footsteps of another former tennis world number one, Ivan Lendl.

The Czech-born American, winner of eight grand slam titles in tennis, birdied his first hole on his debut in the 1996 Czech Open but then bombed to an 82, missing the cut.

-Reuters

will be interesting to see how he does

Least there's one sport where he may excel on grass.

Mister Wright · 10-08-2005, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by howardj

Least there's one sport where he may excel on grass.

08-08-2005, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
age_master Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 15,777	Kafelnikov to make European golfing debut Kafelnikov to make European golfing debut 10:40 AM August 9 Former world number one tennis player Yevgeny Kafelnikov will make his golf debut on the European Tour this week at the Russian Open. Kafelnikov received a wild card entry into the tournament which begins at the Moscow Country Club on Thursday night (AEST). "As co-organisers of the Russian Open we had a right to give out wild cards to our members and we felt that Yevgeny's presence will greatly enhance the image of our tournament," Russian Golf Association (RGA) president Konstantin Kozhevnikov said. Kafelnikov has been an avid golfer for a long time. He also serves as one of RGA's vice-presidents. "I'm serious about golf," the former French and Australian Open champion said in May after taking part in an annual President's Cup invitational tournament, where his team finished third. "I know it takes countless hours of practice before you learn all the intricate parts of this game, but I'm prepared to give it a try." The 31-year-old, who has gained considerable weight since ending his tennis career, will follow in the footsteps of another former tennis world number one, Ivan Lendl. The Czech-born American, winner of eight grand slam titles in tennis, birdied his first hole on his debut in the 1996 Czech Open but then bombed to an 82, missing the cut. -Reuters will be interesting to see how he does __________________ Member of CW Green Kerry O'Keefe - Worlds funniest Commentator

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shaka International Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: auckland NZ Posts: 3,045	It will be interesting, especially if he can make the cut somehow. Is he trying to do a Michael Jordon for the tennis world, without being the absolute best tennis player?

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