McIlroy Cracks €5M Mark in European Tour Earnings

The Race to Dubai is over - at least in terms of who will enter the year-end playoff in the best position to win it. Thanks to his third straight victory on Sunday, Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy has now earned €5.12 million in prize money in just 12 events this year. He's nearly €3 million ahead of … Continue reading McIlroy Cracks €5M Mark in European Tour Earnings →

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship

Although they are often thought of as the two best American golfers in the past 15 years, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have spent surprisingly little time together on the course when it comes to the game's greatest tournaments. Thus, despite the fact that neither man is having a particularly memorable season in 2014, it's … Continue reading Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship →

Australia’s Marc Leishman Leads Bridgestone by 1 Stroke

Fresh off a tie for fifth at The Open Championship, Australia's Marc Leishman finds himself at the top of the leaderboard after one round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational thanks to his 6-under 64 on Thursday. Leishman leads a Top 10 that includes some of the biggest names in the sport, while he himself, the 2009 … Continue reading Australia’s Marc Leishman Leads Bridgestone by 1 Stroke →

Rory McIlroy Leads Scottish Open After Day One

Technically, this isn't really Rory McIlroy's backyard, Aberdeen is a good 275 miles including a ferry ride away from County Down, but the former No. 1 is certainly playing like he's at home. McIlroy fired a 7-under 64 to lead the field after 18 holes of the Scottish Open at the Royal Aberdeen, the big … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Leads Scottish Open After Day One →

Miguel Angel Jimenez Takes Greatest Picture of 2014

Miguel Angel Jimenez didn't win the BMW International Open last week in Germany, but he did win the "Best Picture" award. Jimenez, puffing on one of his signature cigars, was front and center for one of the tournament's promotional shots, joining fellow Euro Tour stars Marcel Siem, Henrik Stenson, Victor Dubuisson, Sergio Garcia and John … Continue reading Miguel Angel Jimenez Takes Greatest Picture of 2014 →

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 →

Cabrera-Bello, Willett Top BMW Leaderboard on Day 1

A quick glance at the leader board of the BMW International Open gives you a good idea of the pedigree of golfers making up this field - the top five, and nine of the top 11 are all currently in the top 60 of the Race to Dubai. That leader board is topped by Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello … Continue reading Cabrera-Bello, Willett Top BMW Leaderboard on Day 1 →

Lundberg Surges to Edge of Race to Dubai

Winning the Lyoness Open didn't get Mikael Lundberg into the top 60 of the latest Race to Dubai rankings, but it got him awfully close. Lundberg surged to 68th in the standings released Monday, with €192,945 in earnings. He's about €32,000 behind the No. 60 spot, currently held by Denmark's Anders Hansen. Inside the top … Continue reading Lundberg Surges to Edge of Race to Dubai →

Mikael Lundberg Wins Thrilling Playoff at Lyoness

After giving up the lead after two days at Austria's Lyoness Open, Sweden's Mikael Lundberg stormed back to reclaim it - sinking a 40-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole against Bernd Wiesberger on the Austrian's home turf. Lundberg, who shot a 76 on Saturday, came blasting back through the field with a 65 … Continue reading Mikael Lundberg Wins Thrilling Playoff at Lyoness →