Surely at some point as a young man growing up Denmark, Thorbjorn Olesen heard from his mother or father how bad an idea it was to put things off until the last minute. Just as surely, it appears the 24-year-old never listened to that particular lesson. With a last chance to make it into the … Continue reading Olesen Ups Lead to Three at Perth
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Wade, Olesen Tie Course Record at Perth
Australia's John Wade and Norway's Thorbjorn Olesen couldn't have started any hotter at the Perth International on Thursday, but neither man could shake each other at the top of the leader board. Wade and Olesen each shot a course record-tying 64 on Thursday to sit tied atop the leader board at 8-under. The fast start … Continue reading Wade, Olesen Tie Course Record at Perth
Perth International Last Hurrah Before Final Series
The last chance for any golfers still seeking to sneak into the Race to Dubai top 60 starts Thursday Down Under at the Perth International, being played at Lake Karrinyup Country Club. The field is surprisingly deep for the end of the season - three former Major winners are included: Charl Schwartzel, Geoff Oglivy, and … Continue reading Perth International Last Hurrah Before Final Series
Rory McIlroy to Miss First Two Stops in Final Series
Leading into the Final Series of the Race to Dubai, world No. 1 Rory McIlroy has looked all but assured of winning the overall title given his huge money lead - given he has more than double the earnings of the No. 2 man on the list, Sergio Garcia. All that changed this week when … Continue reading Rory McIlroy to Miss First Two Stops in Final Series
Match Play Champ Ilonen Joins Race to Dubai Top 10
Finland's Miko Ilonen not only made himself a whole lot of money by winning last week's Volvo Match Play Championship, he also propelled himself into the Race to Dubai's Top 10. Ilonen became the 19th European Tour player to crack €1 million this year with his big win, propelling him to 10th in the standings for … Continue reading Match Play Champ Ilonen Joins Race to Dubai Top 10
Porutgal Runner-Up Colsaerts Into Dubai Top 60
Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts made the most of his first-round 60 at the Portugal Colsaerts last Thursday, finishing second in the rain-soaked tournament and propelling himself into the Top 60 of the Race to Dubai standings with just three tournaments to go until the Final Series starts October 30. Colsaerts just missed becoming the first player … Continue reading Porutgal Runner-Up Colsaerts Into Dubai Top 60
Rain Makes Levy Portugal Masters Champion
We'll never know what could have been for Alexander Levy at the Portugal Masters - but what was through two rounds will have to be enough. Bad weather cut short the already-abbreviated tournament on Sunday, with the results after 36 holes made official and Levy coming away with the title with his 63-61 - 124. … Continue reading Rain Makes Levy Portugal Masters Champion
Alexander Levy Leads Portugal Masters Headed to Final Round
The rest of the field finally got on the course Saturday for their second rounds, but nobody came close to catching France's Andrew Levy. With the Portugal Masters cut to three rounds due to bad weather, Levy's 18-under is still the mark to beat. Only two players will enter Sunday within five strokes of the … Continue reading Alexander Levy Leads Portugal Masters Headed to Final Round
Joost Luiten Takes 1 Stroke Lead at Wales Open
Already locked into the Race to Dubai playoffs, The Netherlands' Joost Luiten is aiming to improve his spot in the standings, not to mention the thickness of his billfold. Luiten fired a 6-under 65 Thursday to take a 1-stroke lead over two other players at the ISPS Handa Wales Open at The Celtic Manor Resort … Continue reading Joost Luiten Takes 1 Stroke Lead at Wales Open
David Horsey Into Race to Dubai Top 60
The big check with his name on it translated into more than just a cool €166,600 in his bank account (after taxes and his agent's cut, of course) for David Horsey on Sunday in Moscow. It also meant a move into the current group of players eligible for the Race to Dubai year end tournament. … Continue reading David Horsey Into Race to Dubai Top 60