Kristoffer Broberg picked a great time for his first win on the European Tour, winning the third leg of the Final Series with a playoff victory over American Patrick Reed. The birdie on the first playoff hole was actually less dramatic than the way he made it into the extra stanza, sinking a 12-foot birdie … Continue reading Broberg Wins First Title at BMW Masters
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Jaidee Jumps Ahead at Shanghai
Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee fired a 66 on Saturday, allowing him to take a one-stroke lead at the BMW Masters, making up three shots over the course of the round. Lucas Bjerregaard had led the field after two rounds, but Jaidee jumped in front with two birdies on the back nine. Korea's Byeong-hun An and Spain's … Continue reading Jaidee Jumps Ahead at Shanghai
Bjerregaard New Leader in Shanghai
Just a few weeks after almost winning the UBS Hong Kong Open, Denmark's Lucas Bjerregaard has the lead in the biggest tournament of the moment, shooting a second straight 66 on Friday to lead the BMW Masters by three strokes. A 5-under 31 on the front nine set the tone that has him up three … Continue reading Bjerregaard New Leader in Shanghai
Garcia’s 64 Leads BMW Masters
A relatively quiet year for Sergio Garcia started getting a little noisy on Thursday in Shanghai. The Spaniard who has gone almost two years with a victory fired an opening-round 64 to lead the BMW Masters by a stroke in the third leg of the Final Series. Garcia racked up nine birdies in the first … Continue reading Garcia’s 64 Leads BMW Masters
Willett Can Take Dubai Lead at Shanghai
With Rory McIlroy opting to skip this week's leg of the Final Series, Dannny Willett has a great chance to take the overall lead away from the No. 3 player in the world. Willett, Louis Oosthuizen, and Shane Lowry, ranked second, third, and fourth in the Race to Dubai standings, will comprise the final trio … Continue reading Willett Can Take Dubai Lead at Shanghai
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