After missing the last month-plus embroiled in a legal dispute, no one in their right mind would expect Rory McIlroy to be on his game against the best competition in the world at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Nobody, of course, except McIlroy himself. The No. 1 player in the world fired a … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Tied for DP Lead
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Tee Times Set for Turkish Open
Seventeen of the top 60 players int he world will highlight the field at the Turkish Airlines Open beginning Thursday in Istanbul, the third leg of the Race to Dubai's Final Series. Rory McIlroy is a no-show again, but heavyweights Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson and Martin Kaymer are all on hand, along with Marcel Siem, … Continue reading Tee Times Set for Turkish Open
Four Still Alive for Race to Dubai Title
Rory McIlroy has yet to play a single stroke in the Final Series, but he's one of just four golfers with a chance to win the overall Race to Dubai title. The other three are Jamie Donaldson, Sergio Garcia, and Marcel Siem. Each of those three would have to win both the Turkish Airlines Open … Continue reading Four Still Alive for Race to Dubai Title
Bubba Watson Wins HSBC In Playoff
The WGC-HSBC Champions may be a tournament played in Asia for as part of the European Tour's Race to Dubai, but it was all about the US on Sunday. 2014 Masters champ Bubba Watson made a shocking eagle on No. 18 to fight his way into a playoff after blowing an earlier lead, then fired … Continue reading Bubba Watson Wins HSBC In Playoff
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
Marc Warren Snags Made in Denmark Trophy
Scotland's Marc Warren was late to the party atop the leader board at the Made in Denmark Euro Tour stop, but he made sure he stayed around to clean up. After sitting in the middle of the pack at 1-under through the first 36 holes, Warren shot 8-under the rest of the way, including a … Continue reading Marc Warren Snags Made in Denmark Trophy
Dredge Jumps in Front at Storm-Interrupted Made in Denmark
The only thing hotter than Bradley Dredge at the Made in Denmark golf tournament on Friday were the bolts of lightning that swept up over the area, forcing a late halt in play. Dredge followed up his 5-under Thursday with a 2-under 65 through the first 17 holes before the sudden storm chased him off … Continue reading Dredge Jumps in Front at Storm-Interrupted Made in Denmark
Local Favorite Bjorn Tied For Lead at Made in Denmark
Residents of Denmark who turned up to the first Tier I European Tour tournament inside the country's borders weren't disappointed on Thursday as native son Thomas Bjorn fired a 5-under 66 to tie for the lead at Made in Demark. Bjorn didn't make a bogey on the round, and its tied for first with Chile's … Continue reading Local Favorite Bjorn Tied For Lead at Made in Denmark
Thomas Bjorn Returns to Site of First Win As Tour Reaches Denmark
Thomas Bjorn won his first-ever Euro tour title 19 years ago at the Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort, and returns as one of the tournament's marquee names beginning Thursday. It's the first time in more than a decade that Denmark has hosted a top-tier tournament, and will give Bjorn a chance to qualify for the … Continue reading Thomas Bjorn Returns to Site of First Win As Tour Reaches Denmark
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