Alex Noren fired a 71 on Sunday to win the Nordea Masters by 4 strokes, finishing 12-under par for the victory. It's his second win at the tournament, following up his victory in 2011. It's a really big win considering Noren started 2015 on a medical extension because of tendinitis in both of his wrists. … Continue reading Alex Noren Runs Away with Nordea Masters
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Nordea Masters Preview
With the US Open coming up fast, the best of the European Tour are either taking time off or hitting the links to sharpen their craft before the second Major of the year. Those on the lee side of the pond will do so at Sweden's Nordea Masters starting Thursday, where local resident Thomas Bjorn … Continue reading Nordea Masters Preview
Idle Bubba Watson Replaces Stenson at No. 3
Not playing turned out to be a pretty sweet deal for Bubba Watson last week, as the American moved up to No. 3 in the world, bypassing Henrik Stenson. Stenson was also idle, having not played since May 17. The Swede has struggled lately, at least from what you expect of a player who won … Continue reading Idle Bubba Watson Replaces Stenson at No. 3
Kjeldsen Joins Dubai Top 20
His big win at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open upjumped Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen into the top 20 of the Race to Dubai standings released on Monday. Through 13 tournaments played, Kjeldsen has 586,444 points. Irish Open runner-up Bernd Wiesberger rose to fifth in the standings, the fifth man to break 1 million points for … Continue reading Kjeldsen Joins Dubai Top 20
Kjeldsen Wins Irish Open in Playoff
Proving that you can wipe out an awful round with one great shot, Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen won the Irish Open on Sunday in a playoff with a birdie on the first hole, defeating Bernd Wiesberger and Eddie Pepperell. The recently turned 40 Kjeldsen had been in the lead since Friday, but stumbled his way to … Continue reading Kjeldsen Wins Irish Open in Playoff
Kjeldsen Takes 2-Stroke Lead at Irish Open
Forty is looking mighty fine for Soren Kjeldsen. The Dane who hit the big 4-0 two weeks ago, but who has not won an European Tour event since 2009, shot 4-under on Saturday to reach 7-under for the tournament, giving him a two-stroke lead over Max Kieffer and Rafa Cabrera-Bello. Three straight birdies by Kjeldsen … Continue reading Kjeldsen Takes 2-Stroke Lead at Irish Open
Six Share Irish Lead After 36 Holes
The Irish Open proved to be an international affair on Friday as six players representing five countries tied for the lead at 3-under. Austria's Bernd Wiesberger, Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello, Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen, Scotland's Richie Ramsay, and England's Tyrrell Hatton and Chris Wood are all tied for the lead. Kjeldsen has not won on the European … Continue reading Six Share Irish Lead After 36 Holes