Yardbarker: Robert Allenby

After 12 Near-Perfect Holes, Robert Allenby Falters at Doral

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:13:52 -0500

Robert Allenby had his way with the Blue Monster at Doral Resort under conditions that were exactly like those the original architect envisioned when he laid out the course.

Golf-Allenby's four-shot lead swallowed up by Blue Monster (Reuters)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:00:44 -0500

Australian Robert Allenby blew a four-shot lead in the first round of the WGC-CA Championship on Thursday when he bogeyed each of the final four holes.

Anthony Kim on his aggressive style, his beef with Robert Allenby and more

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Anthony Kim on his brash, aggressive style, his beef with Robert Allenby and the reason he can't make history.

Robert Allenby is not a fan of the new groove rules

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:25:40 -0500

You want a look at what life is going to be like for Tour pros with the new, less forgiving grooves? Look no farther than two-time 2010 bridesmaid Robert Allenby, who's now in effect given away two tournaments by flying the green in a way that he might not have otherwise done with the old grooves.Sunday, Allenby sailed his shot well over the 14th hole and off the cliff that backs the green, as you can see in that photo above. At the time, he was just two strokes behind eventual tournament winner Ben Crane and sitting 162 yards out. As Steve Elling recounts, Allenby's caddy recommended a 6-iron, Allenby wanted an 8, and they compromised on a 7. One swing later, and the ball was en route to the Pacific."I think it's still going," Allenby laughed after the round. "It's going for a surf."It's the second time that a flown ball has gotten Allenby in trouble. A few weeks ago at the Sony, Allenby sailed another shot over the green, leaving himself with a long chance at up-and-down for a win. He couldn't do it, and Ryan Palmer walked away with the win.Allenby took a realistic view of the situation. "Obviously, two shots have cost me two tournaments," he said. "But at least they are costing me tournaments." The significance here is that Allenby is the first guy to start learning about just how tricky this new groove thang is going to be. At the moment, nobody really cares if Allenby flies the green. (Sorry, Robert.) But come Augusta or the Ryder Cup, when somebody who doesn't have the control of Allenby goes and sprays a ball into the grandstands, there'll be gripes aplenty. It'll be the equivalent of complaints when an NFL kicker shanks a gimme field goal to win a game.So the pros have two options -- complain, which Allenby to his credit has not done, or step up their game and adjust. Which way do you think they're going to run?

Harig: Robert Allenby favors new rule despite costly impact

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:43:19 -0500

Robert Allenby fully believes the change in the grooves rule to start the 2010 season cost him two potential victories, including Sunday's Farmers Insurance Open. So why does he still support the change?

Farmers Insurance Open: Robert Allenby finishes with bogey-free 67 at Torrey Pines

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:50:44 -0500

Scott Piercy's name is atop the leaderboard at Torrey Pines after an 8-under 64 on the North Course. The best round might have belonged to Robert Allenby.

Robert Allenby, Ryan Palmer share Sony lead in Honolulu

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:31:21 -0500

Robert Allenby and Ryan Palmer avoided bogeys on a windy day at Waialae and made enough birdies Saturday to share the lead at the Sony Open and give themselves a small cushion over a crowded leaderboard.

Allenby, Palmer locked for third-round lead in Honolulu

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:41:00 -0500

Robert Allenby and Ryan Palmer kept bogeys off their cards and made enough birdies to share the lead at the Sony Open and give themselves a small cushion over everyone else.

Questions will dog Allenby until he seals the deal again

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:09:44 -0500

By most standards, Robert Allenby has thrived on the PGA Tour over the past eight years. His numbers are impressive during that span – over $16 million in earnings, five runner-up finishes and 48 top-10s. Yet for all the success, there's something that's been missing since 2001 – a victory. Allenby's troubles sealing the deal on the PGA Tour have not affected his play abroad, however. Just last month he won two events, including the Australian PGA, which makes seven victories abroad since his last victory on tour. Allenby's inability to close on the PGA Tour over the last eight years defies explanation. The skills are still present and he's never had the reputation of someone who couldn't handle the pressure. Yet, the fact remains, until he closes out a PGA Tour event in style, the questions will linger. At 8-under, Allenby heads into the weekend in great shape. He's near the top of the leader board, his game is in top shape and his track record here would indicate that his early success this week is no fluke. With Steve Stricker and Zach Johnson in Allenby's way, a win this week will certainly be a challenge, but with big names near the lead, the focus of the media might be elsewhere, which should take some pressure off Allenby, and we all know that's a good thing in this sport. Now, if he can just manage to look where he's walking this weekend, he could start 2010 in style.

Gimpy Allenby leads early in Round 2 in Honolulu

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:18:00 -0500

Robert Allenby, who severely twisted his ankle this week and wondered if he would be able to play, sposted a 3-under 67 Friday and took a one-shot lead over Steve Stricker and John Merrick among the early starters in the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club.

Robert Allenby wins Australian PGA for second victory in as many weeks

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:40:07 -0500

Robert Allenby won his fourth Australian PGA title for his second victory in two weeks, closing with a 5-under 66 on Sunday to beat fellow Australians John Senden and Scott Strange by four strokes.

Allenby shoots 7-under 65 for 1-shot lead in Dubai

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:17:07 -0500

Robert Allenby shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship. The 38-year-old Australian, who plays mainly on the U.S. PGA tour, had eight birdies and only one bogey on the Earth Course, which is hosting the $7.5 million final event of the European Tour season. Allenby was one shot ahead of England's Lee Westwood, Chris Woods and Colombian Camilo Villegas, who all shot 6-under 66s.

Bigger sports whiner: Robert Allenby or the NY Jets?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:06:51 -0500

Late Saturday night into Sunday morning, Anthony Kim did what a lot of mid 20s guys do. He got drunk. Real drunk. You know, the kind where you stumble in at 4am. A few hours later he beat the crap out of Robert Allenby in a singles cup match at the Presidents Cup. Allenby wasn’t [...]

Moving Day: The Honda Classic

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:44:08 -0500

Y. E. Yang leads The Honda Classic heading into the weekend but there are 21 players within five shots, meaning there are a lot of golfers still in the hunt heading into the weekend. Robert Allenby plays well at the PGA National Champion Course and has shown that with a first round lead and only a [...]

Allenby holds first round lead at The Honda Classic

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:53:12 -0500

The winds blew at PGA National as Robert Allenby played his way to an opening round 66 and a one-shot lead at The Honda Classic before play was called due to darkness with nine players on the course. Allenby started his day on the 10th hole and finished the side at two-under with birdies on the [...]