Martin Kaymer Nears Top of Race to Dubai

US Open champion Martin Kaymer had another strong performance at the Alstom Open last week, and the result is that the German has narrowed the gap at the top of the Race to Dubai standings to almost nothing. Kaymer trails Thomas Bjorn by less than €17,000 for the top spot in the year-end tournament, which … Continue reading Martin Kaymer Nears Top of Race to Dubai →

Graeme McDowell Roars From Behind, Defends French Open Title

At 1-under par, Graeme McDowell was barely even on the radar through three rounds at the Alston Open in Paris, France, this weekend. But that's why they play 72 holes, not 54. McDowell, the tournament's defending champion, fired a 4-under 67 on Sunday to take advantage of previous leader Kevin Stadler's meltdown and win his … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Roars From Behind, Defends French Open Title →

Kevin Stadler Extends Lead at Alstom Open

Paris, France, is not the ideal spot for an American to celebrate the Fourth of July, but Kevin Stadler seems to be making do. The Nevada-born Stadler overcame a double-bogey on the ninth hole with four birdies in a five-hole stretch on the back nine to finish 3-under on the round and move to 10-under … Continue reading Kevin Stadler Extends Lead at Alstom Open →

American Kevin Stadler Atop Alstom Field After 18

The Alstom Open is a vital stop on the European Tour because the top three finishers qualify for the British Open. That's particularly vexing for a majority of the field so far this week, considering three of the top 4 men on the leader board are already qualified for the third Major of the year. … Continue reading American Kevin Stadler Atop Alstom Field After 18 →

Graeme McDowell Set to Defend Crown in France

You'll forgive the French sports enthusiasts if they don't really tune in to the 2014 Alstom Open de France until sometime on Saturday; after all, their national football team has kind of a big match on Friday. A thick field of top competitors will grace the greens of Le Golf National in Paris beginning Thursday … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Set to Defend Crown in France →