Australia’s Scott Hend Leads Omega Masters Through 36

Australia's Scott Hend was even better on Friday than he had been on Thursday and thus has a 1-stroke lead at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland. Hend followed up Thursday's 64 with a blistering 63 to reach 13-under. That gives him a 1-stroke lead over South Africa's Darren Fichardt, who shot a 63 of … Continue reading Australia’s Scott Hend Leads Omega Masters Through 36 →

Trevor Fisher Leads in Spain

Trevor Fisher's opening round at the Open de Espana began on a bad note Thursday, then just kept getting better and better. Fisher bogeyed his first hole, then rattled off five birdies over the next six, tallying eight on the day to post an opening-round 65 and take a one-stroke lead into Friday's second round … Continue reading Trevor Fisher Leads in Spain →

Golf Birthdays: May 12-13

May 12 Jim Furyk, winner of 2003 US Open and 2010 FedEx Cup, turns 43. Furyk has been ranked as high as No. 2 in the world and has been ranked in the Top 10 for 380 weeks (and counting). Furyk has 17 PGA titles in his career to date, and 27 overall. After finishing … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: May 12-13 →

Peter Uihlein Takes Lead in China

Peter Uihlein, one of the few Americans in the field, opened up a one-stroke lead over Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat at the Shenzhen International on Friday. Uihlein followed up Thursday's 68 with a 69, striking only one bogey, that on No. 15. The UK's Matt Ford, France's Gregory Havret, South Africa's Darren Fichardt and Argentina's Emiliano … Continue reading Peter Uihlein Takes Lead in China →

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 →

Joost Luiten Cracks Race to Dubai’s Top 10

The golfer with the unique name and unforgettable haircut is making a late-season push to become more memorable for his playing style. The Netherlands' Joost Luiten won the Welsh Open on Sunday and has risen to No. 10 in the latest Race to Dubai standings. Luiten has earned €1.36 million in prize money this year, pushing … Continue reading Joost Luiten Cracks Race to Dubai’s Top 10 →