Sweden's Henrik Stenson finished 2014 just like he had 2013 - winner of the final tournament of the season, and that much richer for it. Stenson's 70 on Sunday was his worst round of the tournament, but it was enough to hold off the likes of Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose and secure the DP … Continue reading Stenson Repeats as DP Champion
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Cabrera-Bello, Stenson Tied for DP Lead
His second great round in as many days has Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello tied atop the leaderboard of the DP World Champions with Sweden's Henrik Stenson headed to the tournament's final round. Cabrera-Bello followed up his 64 on Friday with a 65 on Saturday to rise four spots on the leaderboard and sink to 14-under ofr … Continue reading Cabrera-Bello, Stenson Tied for DP Lead
Stenson Takes Lead at Dubai
A year ago, Henrik Stenson made history at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. While he won't be able to repeat it, he could still end his year in style if he keeps playing like he did on Friday. The Swede fired a 6-under 66 to reach 10-under and open up a two-stroke lead … Continue reading Stenson Takes Lead at Dubai
Rory McIlroy Clinches 2nd Dubai Crown
How good of a year is Rory McIlroy having? He didn't even have to play a hole in the Final Series to claim the Race to Dubai title. Embroiled in a legal dispute with his former management company, and sporting an enormous lead in the points race, McIlroy locked up the Race to Dubai title … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Clinches 2nd Dubai Crown
WGC-HSBC Champions Preview
The Final Series remains in scenic Shanghai this week fro the WGC-HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Course, where a majority of the top 60 players in the Race to Dubai series are joined by a smattering of qualifiers from the Asian Tour. The biggest stars get the latest tee times, most notably the … Continue reading WGC-HSBC Champions Preview
European Tour’s George O’Grady Stepping Down
George O'Grady, Chief Executive of the European Tour, has announced he will retire from the position and has asked the Board of Directors to begin seeking out his replacement. O'Grady hadn't planned on making the announcement until the last tournament of the year, but rumors in the media sped up the process. O'Grady has been … Continue reading European Tour’s George O’Grady Stepping Down
Marcel Siem Scores Playoff Win at Shanghai
Playing in Alex Levy's shadow for 54 holes, Germany's Marcel Siem rose to the occasion on Sunday, chipping in a birdie on a playoff hole to knock off Levy and Ross Fisher to win the BMW Masters in Shanghai. After missing a six-foot putt that would have won the tournament in regulation, Siem came back … Continue reading Marcel Siem Scores Playoff Win at Shanghai
Levy’s 63 Gives Him 4-Stroke Lead at Shanghai
Alexander Levy shot a 63 on Saturday at the Shanghai Masters, giving him the lowest score through 54 holes on the European Tour this season and opening up a four-shot lead at the BMW Masters in Shanghai. It's Levy's second 63 in three weeks - he had another one, plus a 61 at the Portugal … Continue reading Levy’s 63 Gives Him 4-Stroke Lead at Shanghai
Alexander Levy Takes Early Lead at Shanghai
Alexander Levy grew up about 8,000 miles from China, but he certainly has taken to the place. The Frenchman, who won the China Open last April, fired a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead on the first day of competition at the BMW Masters on Thursday. "I think this country likes me," Levy said … Continue reading Alexander Levy Takes Early Lead at Shanghai
Olesen Locks in Dubai Slot with Perth Win
Where Thorbjorn Olesen goes from here in terms of 2014 success is anyone's guess, but you couldn't ask for any hotter of a ride to be on starting the Final Series in the Race to Dubai. The 24-year-old Finn led the ISPS HANDA Perth International wire to wire, cruising to a 3-stroke victory by overcoming … Continue reading Olesen Locks in Dubai Slot with Perth Win
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