If he was old enough, Shubhankar Sharma could probably run for mayor and win in New Delhi right now. The 21-year-old golfing sensation wrote another chapter in his remarkable rise to fame as he shot an even-par to move into a first-place tie with Matt Wallace at the Hero Indian Open. A late mistake cost … Continue reading It’s Sharma fever as Rookie Ties for Indian Open Lead
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Lowry, Fitzpatrick Rise in Dubai Chase
With just two tournaments left until the start of the Final Series, the UK's Matthew Fitzpatrick and Ireland's Shane Lowry cemented their spots as major players in the upcoming race with big performances on Sunday. Fitzpatrick's win at the British Masters saw him rise to 12th in the Race to Dubai standings with 1,353,190 points. … Continue reading Lowry, Fitzpatrick Rise in Dubai Chase
Wiesberger’s 64 Leads Desert Classic
In a field thick with greats, the hot hand of Bernd Wiesberger proved best on Day One of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Wiesberger shot an 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over four others. He was just about perfect on the back nine, with six birdies, including five in a row between 13 … Continue reading Wiesberger’s 64 Leads Desert Classic
Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview
Scotland's Stephen Gallacher will try to win an unprecedented third straight Omega Dubai Desert Classic title beginning Thursday in the United Arab Emirates. Gallacher won the 2013 title by three strokes over Richard Sterne, then defeated Emiliano Grillo by one shot last year. He was pursued ardently by now-World No. 1 Rory McIlroy last year, … Continue reading Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview
American Patrick Reed Leads Field into Match Play Quarters
It wasn't much of a revenge when you consider the stigma on the United States when it comes to the Ryder Cup of late, but quite frankly Patrick Reed will take it. The American knocked off European Ryder Cup favorite Jamie Donaldson 3 & 2 on Friday in the third day of round-robin play at … Continue reading American Patrick Reed Leads Field into Match Play Quarters
Pablo Larrazabal’s Chip-In Win Tops Day 2 Match Play
In a field of familiar greats, Pablo Larrazabal is a bit of an outsider at the London Golf Club, at least until he defies logic, reason, and physics. Larrazabal holed out on a pitch from the rough for a birdie 4 that beat Scotland's Stephen Gallacher 1 up on the second day of round-robin play … Continue reading Pablo Larrazabal’s Chip-In Win Tops Day 2 Match Play
Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup
The competition never really happened; and the results of the regular season - in which Europeans won three of the four Majors on the PGA tour, continued in the post-season. Europe easily cruised by the United States 16-1/2 to 11-1/2 to win its third straight Ryder Cup, and eighth in 10 tries, at GlenEagles, Scotland … Continue reading Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup
2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe
The 2014 Ryder Cup begins on Friday. Here's a closer look at the European team, which is trying to deliver a third straight title to the continent. Thomas Bjorn - Age: 41; 3rd Ryder Cup Appearance; Career RC Record: 6-3-1; 2014 Combined Highlights: Won Nedback Golf Challenge; 8th at The Masters; 4th in Euro Tour … Continue reading 2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe
Ryder Cup Quartet Lead Field at Wales Open
A week before they battle the best of the US, four members of Europe's Ryder Cup squad will compete against one another at the ISPS Handa Wales Open Wales' own Jamie Donaldson, along with Thomas Bjorn of Denmark, the UK's Lee Westwood, and Stephen Gallacher, who will likely be keeping a close eye on the … Continue reading Ryder Cup Quartet Lead Field at Wales Open
Rory McIlroy Surges to Top of Race to Dubai Standings
Nothing like a fat paycheck to jump to the top of the standings in your tour's most prestigious field. Rory McIlroy did just that on Sunday, winning the Open Championship to overtake Thomas Bjorn as the new money leader for the European Tour's Race to Dubai. In his 10 European Tour events this year (the … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Surges to Top of Race to Dubai Standings
