England's Danny Willett set a new course record through 36 holes, 13-under thanks to a second-round 62 to lead the suspended Omega European Masters by a stroke. About 35 of the field of 156 players are yet to complete their second rounds because of a late-afternoon thunderstorm that halted play at 2:52 p.m. local time. … Continue reading Willett Breaks Record at Suspended Omega Masters
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Havret Leads Omega Thanks to Ace
France's Gregory Havret recorded an ace on the par-3, 195-yard No. 13, part of his 7-under 63 on Thursday, giving him a 1-stroke lead at the Omega European Masters being held in Crans Montana, Switzerland. Thanks to an eagle 2 on the 331-yard, par-4 No. 7, Havret was already 4-under at the turn, but gave … Continue reading Havret Leads Omega Thanks to Ace
Omega European Masters Preview
The European Tour moves from The Open Championship in Scotland to the Omega European Masters in Switzerland this week, where local resident Sergio Garcia will try and parlay his sixth-place finish at the third major into success. Garcia is not having the best of years, despite his recent high finish at The Open. That was … Continue reading Omega European Masters Preview
Oosthuizen makes Major move in Race to Dubai
He might not have won his second Major on Sunday, but Louis Oosthuizen's second-place finish at The Open Championship propelled him into second place in the Race to Dubai standings released this week. Oosthuizen has 2,454,469 points, putting him second only behind the injured Rory McIlroy, who racked up 2,875,645 in eight events this year. … Continue reading Oosthuizen makes Major move in Race to Dubai
Dustin Johnson Leads Rainy Open
American Dustin Johnson is the leader in a rain-soaked clubhouse at The Open Championship, although he and most of the players atop the leaderboard will be back on course early Saturday morning to conclude an interrupted second round. Johnson is 10-under through 13 holes, having fired a 3-under so far in his second round, which … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Leads Rainy Open
US’ Johnson Leads Open at -7
A bit lost in the media explosion over the quest of Jordan Spieth for three straight Majors is how close Dustin Johnson came to winning the US Open himself last month. Johnson reminded the crowds just how good of a 2015 he's having in Spieth's shadow, shooting a 7-under 65 to take the first round … Continue reading US’ Johnson Leads Open at -7
Kjeldsen Joins Dubai Top 20
His big win at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open upjumped Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen into the top 20 of the Race to Dubai standings released on Monday. Through 13 tournaments played, Kjeldsen has 586,444 points. Irish Open runner-up Bernd Wiesberger rose to fifth in the standings, the fifth man to break 1 million points for … Continue reading Kjeldsen Joins Dubai Top 20
Kjeldsen Wins Irish Open in Playoff
Proving that you can wipe out an awful round with one great shot, Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen won the Irish Open on Sunday in a playoff with a birdie on the first hole, defeating Bernd Wiesberger and Eddie Pepperell. The recently turned 40 Kjeldsen had been in the lead since Friday, but stumbled his way to … Continue reading Kjeldsen Wins Irish Open in Playoff
Padraig Harrington Tied for Irish Open Lead
They came out in droves to see the native son, winner of multiple Majors, do his work. Great work, wrong native son. On a day when No. 1 Rory McIlroy shot his worst round of the season, 43-year-old Northern Irishman Padraig Harrington surprised the field with a 4-under 67. He's tied for first with German's … Continue reading Padraig Harrington Tied for Irish Open Lead
Morrison Into Top 30 in Race to Dubai
His come-from-behind win at the Open de Espana saw England's James Morrison leap to 28th in the latest Race to Dubai standings. Morrison has 383,847 points after his big win, putting him in the meat of the competition in which the Top 60 move on to the post-season tournament full of extra prize money and … Continue reading Morrison Into Top 30 in Race to Dubai
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