France's Alexander Levy will try to make it back to back titles at the Volvo China Open beginning Thursday in Shanghai. Thirteen of the top players in the world, including five other former winners, will be on hand to try and wrest the title away from Levy. My maiden victory at the 2014 Volvo China … Continue reading Volvo China Open Preview
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Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview
Scotland's Stephen Gallacher will try to win an unprecedented third straight Omega Dubai Desert Classic title beginning Thursday in the United Arab Emirates. Gallacher won the 2013 title by three strokes over Richard Sterne, then defeated Emiliano Grillo by one shot last year. He was pursued ardently by now-World No. 1 Rory McIlroy last year, … Continue reading Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview
Fisher’s 66 Leads Sun City
In a field of bright stars, one of the lowest-ranked players had the best first round at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa, on Thursday. England's Ross Fisher fired a 6-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead after the first 18 holes of the day. Fisher recorded seven birdies and a single … Continue reading Fisher’s 66 Leads Sun City
Jimenez’s 63 Leads Turkish Open Field
The swagger has come to Turkey. Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez, who earlier this year became the oldest champion in European Tour history, fired a dazzling 9-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead following the first round of the Turkish Airlines Open at The Montgomerie Maxx Royal in Antalya, Turkey on Thursday. Three-under at the turn, … Continue reading Jimenez’s 63 Leads Turkish Open Field
Donaldson, Siem, Rose Join Race to Dubai Top 5
Rory McIlroy's lead is still intact, but there's a new look to the top 5 in the latest Race to Dubai rankings. Jamie Donaldson is now second in the standings, dropping Sergio Garcia to third. Donaldson finished tied for fifth at the BMW Masters in Shanghai last week, and now has 2,353,309 points. McIlroy, who … Continue reading Donaldson, Siem, Rose Join Race to Dubai Top 5
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
Colsaerts Takes BMW Lead with 64
Nicolas Colsaerts has picked a heck of a time to get hot on the golf course. The Belgian's second-round 64 gave him a one-stroke lead Friday at the BMW Masters in Shanghai. Just two weeks ago, he came in second at the Portugal Masters after firing an opening-round 60. Colsaerts has a one-stroke lead over … Continue reading Colsaerts Takes BMW Lead with 64
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
American Patrick Reed Leads Field into Match Play Quarters
It wasn't much of a revenge when you consider the stigma on the United States when it comes to the Ryder Cup of late, but quite frankly Patrick Reed will take it. The American knocked off European Ryder Cup favorite Jamie Donaldson 3 & 2 on Friday in the third day of round-robin play at … Continue reading American Patrick Reed Leads Field into Match Play Quarters
