South Africa's Justin Walters fired a 7-under 65 to take a 1-stroke lead in a thick field atthe Joburg Open on Thursday. Walters had just one blemish, a bogey on No. 3, but took back four strokes over the next four holes, including an eagle on No. 6. He leads the field by one stroke … Continue reading Walters Leads Joburg Open
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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
Morrison Notches Open de Espana Crown
England's James Morrison fired a 3-under 69 to race to the Open de Espana title by four strokes on Sunday in Barcelona. After tying fellow Brit David Howell for the lead after three rounds, Morrison ran away as Howell fell back to a 1-over 73. France's Edouard Espana, the Day 2 leader, wound up as … Continue reading Morrison Notches Open de Espana Crown
Pair of Brits Take Lead at Barcelona
New day, new leader at Barcelona's Open de Espana. For the third straight day, new names sat atop the leader board at the Real Club de Golf El Prat, this time the UK's James Morrison and David Howell. Morrison rose seven places with his 4-under 68, and Howell jumped four spots with his 3-under 69. … Continue reading Pair of Brits Take Lead at Barcelona
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
UK’s Howell Among Early Leaders at Shanghai
After finishing fourth at last week's Shenzhen Open, the UK's David Howell is off to another hot start with a 4-under 68 to share the early lead at the Volvo China Open on Thursday. Howell also finished second this year at Johannesburg. “I drove the ball beautifully today, really found my rhythm on the range … Continue reading UK’s Howell Among Early Leaders at Shanghai
Phil Mickelson Hopes to Re-Find Magic in Open Defense
Phil Mickelson has neither a Top 10 finish nor a win in the current season. The last time he didn't secure at least one victory during the season was 2003, but he had seven top 10 finishes that year. The last time he didn't finish in the Top 10 over an entire season was in … Continue reading Phil Mickelson Hopes to Re-Find Magic in Open Defense