Daniel Brooks shot his worst round of the Scottish Open on Saturday, a 1-under 69 put still holds a 1-stroke lead going into the final round of the tournament. Brook's 69 followed back-to-back rounds of 64 and 65. After just one blemish during his first two rounds, he started off Saturday with a double bogey … Continue reading Brooks Holds Narrow Lead at Gullane
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Tee Times Set for BMW Masters
The Final Series begins Thursday in Shanghai, China, at the Lake Malaren Golf Club. Tee times were announced Tuesday with some truly remarkable pairings as the top 60 players in the Race to Dubai standings, along with 18 other invitees, fill out the card. Not every player from the Top 60 will be at Shanghai, … Continue reading Tee Times Set for BMW Masters
Henrik Stenson Leads Quartet Through to Volvo Semifinals
World No. 5 Henrik Stenson is the top dog of the remaining four players still alive at the Volvo World Match Play championship in London after knocking off fellow Swede Jonas Blixt 2 up during Saturday's quarterfinals. Stenson is joined in the final four by The Netherlands' Joost Luiten, who embarrassed Spain's Pablo Larrazabal 6 … Continue reading Henrik Stenson Leads Quartet Through to Volvo Semifinals
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
Pablo Larrazabal’s Chip-In Win Tops Day 2 Match Play
In a field of familiar greats, Pablo Larrazabal is a bit of an outsider at the London Golf Club, at least until he defies logic, reason, and physics. Larrazabal holed out on a pitch from the rough for a birdie 4 that beat Scotland's Stephen Gallacher 1 up on the second day of round-robin play … Continue reading Pablo Larrazabal’s Chip-In Win Tops Day 2 Match Play
Graeme McDowell, Thongchai Jaidee Lead Day 1 Leaders at London
Graeme McDowell and Thongchai Jaidee, the two finalists at last year's Volvo World Match Play Championship, opened up the 2014 edition with wins on Wednesday. Northern Ireland's McDowell took a 3 & 2 victory over France's Alexander Levy, who was fresh off his win at the rain-soaked Portugal Masters last weekend. McDowell hit four birdies … Continue reading Graeme McDowell, Thongchai Jaidee Lead Day 1 Leaders at London
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
Joost Luiten Claims Wales Title
What's the best thing about winning ugly? Winning. Joost Luiten came nowhere close to dominating at the fourth round of the Wales Open on Sunday, winning the title with a pedestrian 71 in the final round to finish 14-under. He edged England's Tommy Fleetwood and Ireland's Shane Lowry by one stroke each. Of the trio, … Continue reading Joost Luiten Claims Wales Title
Joost Luiten Reclaims Lead at Wales
The Netherlands' Joost Luiten fired his second 65 in three days to reclaim the lead at the Wales Open on Saturday. Luiten's 6-under 65 was his second in three rounds starting fast and finishing fast. Luiten had three birdies in his first five holes, and three more in his last four. He took the overall … Continue reading Joost Luiten Reclaims Lead at Wales
Ireland’s Shane Lowry Jumps Ahead at Wales Open
The big buzz in the UK today is Scotland's decision to remain in the UK. The country that last left the protection of the crown, Ireland, saw its own Shane Lowry take a 1-stroke lead at the Wales Open. Lowry's 6-under 65 was the second-best round of the day, and enough to move him one … Continue reading Ireland’s Shane Lowry Jumps Ahead at Wales Open