Jason Day is back in the top of the Official World Golf Rankings (OGWR) Top 10 this week following his victory at the Farmers Insurance Open last week. By defeating Alex Noren in a six-hole playoff that concluded on Monday, Day jumped from 14th back to 10th in the OWGR rankings. He wasn't the only big … Continue reading Jason Day, Rory McIlroy Return to OWGR Top 10
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Li Outlasts McIlroy for Omega Classic Title
Down two strokes with eight holes to play, China's Haotong Li hit the gas to swipe the Omega Desert Dubai Classic title away from Rory McIlroy on Sunday. McIlroy had gone from one stroke down to two up in the first 10 holes, but bogeyed #11 and #16 to open the door for Li. Li … Continue reading Li Outlasts McIlroy for Omega Classic Title
Li Leads McIlroy by 1 at Omega Classic
Haotong Li has a 1-stroke lead over Rory McIlroy headed to the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Despite being pursued by one of the most prolific players of the last two decades, Li seems to be playing with no fear. He shot a 64 on Saturday to reach 20-under, leaving him two … Continue reading Li Leads McIlroy by 1 at Omega Classic
Jamie Donaldson Leads Classic by 1 Stroke
Jamie Donaldson cooled off significantly on Day 2 of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, but he still has the lead, sitting at 13-under through 36 holes. He shot a 69 following his blistering 62 on Thursday. All of the entries have not completed their second rounds because of a lengthy fog delay. Notably Sweden's Alexander … Continue reading Jamie Donaldson Leads Classic by 1 Stroke
Jamie Donaldson Fires 62 at Desert Classic
In search of his first European Tour title in nearly four years, Jamie Donaldson fired an opening-round 62 to lead the Dubai Desert Classic by two strokes. The 42-year-old has suffered through a malady of injuries over the past several years. "I had tennis elbow for a year and a half, that wasn't very nice, … Continue reading Jamie Donaldson Fires 62 at Desert Classic
Fleetwood Rises to Win Abu Dhabi Again
Tommy Fleetwood saved the best for last with a dominating final-round 65 to defend his title at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship on Sunday. He needed a 17-under a year ago in the desert to fend off Dustin Johnson and Pablo Larrazabal. This time it took a 22-under to hold off fellow Englishman Ross … Continue reading Fleetwood Rises to Win Abu Dhabi Again
Fleetwood Shines at Abu Dhabi First Round
Tommy Fleetwood clearly isn't satisfied with his breakout 2017 season. The young Englishman kicked off the defence of his Race to Dubai title and his crown at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Thursday by firing a tournament-best 5-under 66. “It's a good golf course to hit 18 greens around,” Fleetwood said. “Just a good … Continue reading Fleetwood Shines at Abu Dhabi First Round
