US Open champion Martin Kaymer had another strong performance at the Alstom Open last week, and the result is that the German has narrowed the gap at the top of the Race to Dubai standings to almost nothing. Kaymer trails Thomas Bjorn by less than €17,000 for the top spot in the year-end tournament, which … Continue reading Martin Kaymer Nears Top of Race to Dubai
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Graeme McDowell Roars From Behind, Defends French Open Title
At 1-under par, Graeme McDowell was barely even on the radar through three rounds at the Alston Open in Paris, France, this weekend. But that's why they play 72 holes, not 54. McDowell, the tournament's defending champion, fired a 4-under 67 on Sunday to take advantage of previous leader Kevin Stadler's meltdown and win his … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Roars From Behind, Defends French Open Title
Kevin Stadler Extends Lead at Alstom Open
Paris, France, is not the ideal spot for an American to celebrate the Fourth of July, but Kevin Stadler seems to be making do. The Nevada-born Stadler overcame a double-bogey on the ninth hole with four birdies in a five-hole stretch on the back nine to finish 3-under on the round and move to 10-under … Continue reading Kevin Stadler Extends Lead at Alstom Open
American Kevin Stadler Atop Alstom Field After 18
The Alstom Open is a vital stop on the European Tour because the top three finishers qualify for the British Open. That's particularly vexing for a majority of the field so far this week, considering three of the top 4 men on the leader board are already qualified for the third Major of the year. … Continue reading American Kevin Stadler Atop Alstom Field After 18
Graeme McDowell Set to Defend Crown in France
You'll forgive the French sports enthusiasts if they don't really tune in to the 2014 Alstom Open de France until sometime on Saturday; after all, their national football team has kind of a big match on Friday. A thick field of top competitors will grace the greens of Le Golf National in Paris beginning Thursday … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Set to Defend Crown in France
Fabrizio Zanotti Soars to 24th in Race to Dubai
Winning the BMW International Open has moved Paraguay's Fabrizio Zanotti from the ranks of tour school graduate to elite professional, at least in the eyes of the Race to Dubai. Zanotti moved to No. 24 in the Race's current standings thanks to his victory in a four-man playoff on Sunday. The top 60 players at … Continue reading Fabrizio Zanotti Soars to 24th in Race to Dubai
Quartet Share Lead at BMW International Open
Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello took a two-stroke penalty on a double hit - accidental but recorded nonetheless - forced a four-way tie for the top of the leader board at the BMW International Open in Koln, Germany, at the end of 36 holes on Friday. Cabrera-Bello ended up with a 68, tying him for first at … Continue reading Quartet Share Lead at BMW International Open
US Open Champion Martin Kaymer Tops BMW Field
As if Germany didn't already have a lot of pride in Martin Kaymer, he put the country's golf momentum on overdrive two weeks ago when he captured the US Open title, his second Major title. He'll have support by the truckload as he pursues a second title at the 2014 BMW International Open beginning Thursday … Continue reading US Open Champion Martin Kaymer Tops BMW Field
Mikko Ilonen Climbs to 11th in Race to Dubai
His win at the Irish Open was more than a big paycheck for Finland's Mikko Ilonen, it also significantly improved his place in the Race to Dubai. Ilonen virtually assured himself a high spot in the season-ending tournament with his win at the Irish Open on Sunday, climbing to No. 11 in the official standings … Continue reading Mikko Ilonen Climbs to 11th in Race to Dubai
Martin Kaymer Rises to No. 11 in Latest WG Rankings
Just another perk of winning the 2014 US Open - Martin Kaymer is suddenly knocking at the door of the Top 10 ranked golfers in the world. Kaymer leaped from 28th to 11th in the latest Official World Golf Rankings. He was ranked 39th at the end of the 2013 season. Inside the Top 10, … Continue reading Martin Kaymer Rises to No. 11 in Latest WG Rankings
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