Rising UK star Matthew Fitzpatrick won the Omega European Masters Sunday on the third hole of playoff against Scott Hend Playing No. 18 on a series of sudden-death playoffs, Hend watched as Hend struggled to a bogey on the third extra hole to take the fourth European Tour title of his career. Down four … Continue reading Matthew Fitzpatrick Rallies to Win Omega
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Australia’s Scott Hend Leads Omega Masters Through 36
Australia's Scott Hend was even better on Friday than he had been on Thursday and thus has a 1-stroke lead at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland. Hend followed up Thursday's 64 with a blistering 63 to reach 13-under. That gives him a 1-stroke lead over South Africa's Darren Fichardt, who shot a 63 of … Continue reading Australia’s Scott Hend Leads Omega Masters Through 36
Ageless Jimenez Tied for Lead at Omega European Masters
Migel Angel Jimenez is trying to write another chapter in his already remarkable career. The 53-year-old is tied for the lead at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland after a round. He, Scott Hend and Tyrrell Hatton all fired 6-under 64s at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Course on Thursday. Three years ago, Jimenez set a record when … Continue reading Ageless Jimenez Tied for Lead at Omega European Masters
Alexn Noren Takes Omega Masters in Playoff
Sweden's Alex Noren ended his playoff with Australia's Scott Hend in a hurry on Sunday, firing a birdie to win the Omega European Masters by a stroke. Hend entered Sunday leading the tournament by a stroke, but Noren's blistering 65 on Sunday gave him the victory. It was his second time winning the event. His … Continue reading Alexn Noren Takes Omega Masters in Playoff
Schwartzel Approaches Top 20; Hend Into Top 100
Charl Schwartzel rose 11 spots in the rankings with his win at the Valspar Invitational, rising to No. 21 in the world in the latest installment of the Official World Golf Rankings. Schwartzel has won thrice this year and moved up from 35th to 21st in the process. Australian Scott Hend soared 53 spots in … Continue reading Schwartzel Approaches Top 20; Hend Into Top 100
Hend Holds On for Thailand Victory
After watching local favorite Piya Swangarunporn rush past him with a course-record 63, Australian Scott Hend made clutch shots over his final five holes to take the True Thailand Classic on Sunday with an 18-under. Swangarunporn started the day six strokes behind Hend, but ended his brilliant round a stroke ahead at 17-under following four … Continue reading Hend Holds On for Thailand Victory
UBS Hong Kong Open Preview
Justin Rose and American Dustin Johnson highlight the field at the UBS Hong Kong Open starting Thursday in Asia, the final event of the regular season for the 2015 campaign of the European Tour. It's Rose's first trip since 2011 and a chance for him to move even higher in the Race to Dubai standings … Continue reading UBS Hong Kong Open Preview
Jaidee Joins Top 10 in Race to Dubai
Thailand's Thongchai has gotten hot at the right time, rising to No. 8 in the latest Race to Dubai standings with his win at the Porsche European Open on Sunday. Jaidee has 1.477 million points, which allowed him to jump over Brooks Koepka, Henrik Stenson, Martin Kaymer, An Byeong Hun, and Anirban Lahiri. Despite playing … Continue reading Jaidee Joins Top 10 in Race to Dubai
Hero Indian Open Preview
The world's second-most populated country gets its chance to shine this week at the Hero Indian Open, which will welcome home Anirban Lahiri, its first native-born Tour event champion in seven years. Lahiri won at Kuala Lumpur, riding a third-round 62 to the top of the leaderboard to become just the fourth Indian man to … Continue reading Hero Indian Open Preview
Andrew Dodt Unlikely Winner in Thailand
Four days, four leaders at the True Thailand Classic, with the final one the most unlikely at all. Australia's Andrew Dodt, who had to go through Qualifying School last November after losing his card at the end of 2013, secured his first top 10 finish since 2010, defeating Thongchai Jaidee by one stroke. “To be … Continue reading Andrew Dodt Unlikely Winner in Thailand
