Rory McIlroy became the first European Tour golfer to crack the €3 million mark in winnings this year thanks to his come-from-behind performance at the WGC-Bridgestone last week. He and WGC runner-up Sergio Garcia now inhabit the top two spots in the Race to Dubai standings, both having lapped former leader Thomas Bjorn. McIlroy has … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Cracks €3M In Race to Dubai Standings
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Rose Smells Sweetest with Scottish Open Crown
Justin Rose just kept coming and coming until there was no one left in his way for a Scottish Open title. Now he'll try to continue the charge straight into next week's British Open. The 2013 US Open champion fired a final-round 65 to take the title at the Royal Aberdeen course by two strokes … Continue reading Rose Smells Sweetest with Scottish Open Crown
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
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
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
Mikko Ilonen Holds On For Irish Open Title
Mikko Ilonen got the trophy at the Irish Open; Edoardo Molinari and Danny Willett got something almost as good. The Finn staved off late runs by a number of players to win the Irish Open Sunday with a 13-under 271, defeating Italy's Molinari by a single stroke. Molinari and Willett each earned a trip … Continue reading Mikko Ilonen Holds On For Irish Open Title
Finland’s Mikko Ilonen Takes Day 1 Lead at IrishOpen
In hopes of racing up the Race to Dubai standings, Finland's Mikko Ilonen came out firing on all cylinders Thursday at the Irish Open, firing a 7-under 64 to open up a two-shot lead. After opening up his round wtih a bogey, Ilonen rattled off five birdies on the remainder of the front nine and … Continue reading Finland’s Mikko Ilonen Takes Day 1 Lead at IrishOpen
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
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