England's Ashley Chesters fired a 5-under to reach 9-under through the first two rounds of the Porsche European Open. The tournament was delayed by heavy rains but eventually a majority got to the clubhouse at Green Eagle Golf Course in Hamburg, Germany. Chesters has yet to make a bogey in the tournament, knocking in five … Continue reading Chesters Leads Rain-Slogged European Open
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Levy Into World’s Top 75 With China Win
France's Alexander Levy jumped from 102nd to 74th in the most recent Official World Golf Rankings thanks to his victory at the Volvo China Open on Sunday. There was only one move in the Top 10, as American Justin Thomas supplanted Australia's Adam Scott for the No. 10 spot, giving the US four of the … Continue reading Levy Into World’s Top 75 With China Win
Alexander Levy Grabs Fourth Euro Title at China Open
France's Alexander Levy notched a birdie on the first playoff hole to win the Volvo China Open over South Africa's Dylan Frittelli on Sunday. Levy was seven strokes behind the South African after 54 holes, but shot a 67 on Sunday to roar back to force a playoff. After shooting an opening-round 63 on Thursday, … Continue reading Alexander Levy Grabs Fourth Euro Title at China Open
Oosthuizen Rules Down Under
South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen should play down under more often. In his first tournament in Australia, the 33-year-old won his first European Tour title in more than two years, a 1-stroke victory over France's Alexander Levy. "It's been two years since I had a win so this is massive for me going into the season," … Continue reading Oosthuizen Rules Down Under
Sullivan Races to Portugal Lead
Andy Sullivan's 64 on Thursday was enough for second place after one round; another 64 gave him the tournament lead at the Portugal Masters on Friday. Sullivan finished the first 36 holes at 14-under, three strokes ahead of Thomas Pieters. A third win would be a career mark for Sullivan, who won the Joburg Open … Continue reading Sullivan Races to Portugal Lead
Portugal Masters Preview
The ninth installment of the Portugal Masters kicks off Thursday at the Oceanico Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura, the final Race to Dubai event in Europe before the Final Series begins later this month. Four Major winners will take part in the field, led by former No. 1 Martin Kaymer. France's Alexander Levy is the … Continue reading Portugal Masters Preview
Alstom Open de France Preview
England's Graeme McDowell will attempt to become the first player in 77 years to win three straight Alstom Open de France titles when he tees up at the event in Paris beginning Thursday. The Alstom is the oldest national tournament in continental Europe, dating back in 1906, and has been part of the European Tour … Continue reading Alstom Open de France Preview
Wu Wows Home Crowd, Wins China Open
David Howell's miss on an eight-foot par putt that would have forced a playoff gave the Volvo China Open title to Wu Ashun on Sunday in Shanghai. Wu is the first Chinese player to ever win an European Tour title on his home soil, finishing at 9-under for the tournament, one stroke ahead of Howell. … Continue reading Wu Wows Home Crowd, Wins China Open
Four-Way Tie in Shanghai After 54
The defending champion, the Day 1 leader, and two local favorites are all tied at 8-under after 54 holes complete at the Volvo China Open in Shanghai. Defending champion Alexander Levy , England's David Howell, and China's Ashun Wu and Hao-tong Li are all tied for first and two strokes ahead of the rest of … Continue reading Four-Way Tie in Shanghai After 54
France’s Quesne Takes Lead in China
Four players in the Race to Dubai Top 60 occupy the top four spots at the Volvo China Open through two rounds, with France's Julien Quesne the leader in the clubhouse at 8-under. Only two players in the field have shot below 70 through the first two rounds, with Quesne's 69-67 the best so far. … Continue reading France’s Quesne Takes Lead in China
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