Kiradech Aphibarnrat won a dramatic 2 and 1 final over James Nittles to take the title at the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth tournament on Sunday in Australia. In classic golf fashion, Aphibranrat entered the tournament just a week ago and had not fired a single practice round at the Karrinyup Country Club before … Continue reading Kiradech Aphibarnrat Wins Perth Title
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Tyrrell Hatton Rallies to Italian Open Win
A 15-foot birdie on No. 18 gave Tyrrell Hatton the victory at the Italian Open on Sunday, eliminating the need for a three-way playoff. Hatton fired a mistake-free 65 on Sunday, making five birdies on the back nine, none bigger than the final shot as he won for a second straight week on the European … Continue reading Tyrrell Hatton Rallies to Italian Open Win
Mullen,Wall Lead Dunhill Through 36
Young Jimmy Mullen continued to lead the dream of every 21-year-old in the kingdom on Friday, as he fired a 69 to maintain a share of the lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns, reaching 11-under. He's tied for the lead with Anthony Wall, who at age 40 could truly be Mullen's father. … Continue reading Mullen,Wall Lead Dunhill Through 36
Fowler Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
Rickie Fowler didn't win the Quicken Loans National on Sunday, but his second-place finish saw him rise to No. 5 in the world, a jump of three places inside the Top 10. Dustin Johnson slid from fifth to seventh, and Justin Rose from seventh to eighth to make way for Fowler. The US has five … Continue reading Fowler Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
Nordea Masters Preview
With the US Open coming up fast, the best of the European Tour are either taking time off or hitting the links to sharpen their craft before the second Major of the year. Those on the lee side of the pond will do so at Sweden's Nordea Masters starting Thursday, where local resident Thomas Bjorn … Continue reading Nordea Masters Preview
Jim Furyk Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
His first win in five years propelled Jim Furyk to 5th from 10th in the latest Official World Golf Rankings released on Monday. Furyk jumped up five spots by taking the title at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina on Sunday. The top 4 players in the world - Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson, … Continue reading Jim Furyk Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
Aphibarnat Wins Shenzhen in Playoff
Nineteen-year-old Chinese golfer Li Hao-Tong just about stole the spotlight at the Shenzhen International on Sunday, but Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat's breathtkaking finish led to a win in a playoff for the title. In winning his second European Tour title, Aphibarnrat eagled hole No. 17 thanks to an 18-foot putt, then birdied the extra hole to … Continue reading Aphibarnat Wins Shenzhen in Playoff
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
China’s Huang Leads Shenzhen International
China's Wen-Yi Huang, ranked a lowly 1,189th in the world, fired an opening-round 66 to take a one-stroke lead at the Shenzhen International being played at China's Genzon Golf Course this week. Seven players currently in the Race to Dubai Top 60 - Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Byeong Hun An, Andy Sullivan, Ross Fisher, Romain Wattel, Anthony … Continue reading China’s Huang Leads Shenzhen International
51-derful: Jimenez Takes Lead at Thailand
Ponce de Leon believed the Fountain of Youth was located somewhere in what is now Florida. Miguel Angel Jimenez would have you believe it's actually in Southeast Asia. The 51-year-old Spaniard fired a 66 on Friday at the True Thailand Classic, dropping to 11-under and taking a one-stroke lead halfway through the tournament. Only a … Continue reading 51-derful: Jimenez Takes Lead at Thailand
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