Thomas Bjorn to Lead Euro Ryder ’18 Squad

Thomas Bjorn will become the first Scandinavian to coach the European Ryder Cup team, with the announcement that he will skipper the 2018 squad coming early Tuesday. Bjorn is no stranger to the tournament as a coach, serving as vice-captain in each of the last four matches - with Europe boasting a 3-1 record in … Continue reading Thomas Bjorn to Lead Euro Ryder ’18 Squad →

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 →

Golf Birthdays: February 16-18

It's not just Presidents celebrating this week, here's a few golfers who blow out the candles between February 16-18. February 16 Former PGA member and current Champions Tour member John Morse turns 57. Morse won the 1995 United Airlines Hawaiian Open with a 19-under 269. In 1996, he finished fourth at the US Open, February … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: February 16-18 →

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 →

Euro Tour 2015 Kicks Off in Sun City

The 2015 European Tour gets underway Thursday with the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa. Just 30 players encompass the field, but they are a 30 to be reckoned with, including 2014 US Open winner Martin Kaymer, Ryder Cup members Lee Westwood and Thomas Bjorn, and Race to … Continue reading Euro Tour 2015 Kicks Off in Sun City →

Donaldson, Siem, Rose Join Race to Dubai Top 5

Rory McIlroy's lead is still intact, but there's a new look to the top 5 in the latest Race to Dubai rankings. Jamie Donaldson is now second in the standings, dropping Sergio Garcia to third. Donaldson finished tied for fifth at the BMW Masters in Shanghai last week, and now has 2,353,309 points. McIlroy, who … Continue reading Donaldson, Siem, Rose Join Race to Dubai Top 5 →

Alexander Levy Takes Early Lead at Shanghai

Alexander Levy grew up about 8,000 miles from China, but he certainly has taken to the place. The Frenchman, who won the China Open last April, fired a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead on the first day of competition at the BMW Masters on Thursday. "I think this country likes me," Levy said … Continue reading Alexander Levy Takes Early Lead at Shanghai →

Tee Times Set for BMW Masters

The Final Series begins Thursday in Shanghai, China, at the Lake Malaren Golf Club. Tee times were announced Tuesday with some truly remarkable pairings as the top 60 players in the Race to Dubai standings, along with 18 other invitees, fill out the card. Not every player from the Top 60 will be at Shanghai, … Continue reading Tee Times Set for BMW Masters →

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 →

Europe Opens Lead to 4 Points at Ryder Cup

Team Europe's strategy worked so well on Friday, the Ryder Cup two-time defending champions went right back to it on Saturday. Europe let the Americans get close in the morning session, then blew them out in the afternoon for a second consecutive day of competition to go up 10-6 entering Sunday. Europe needs just four … Continue reading Europe Opens Lead to 4 Points at Ryder Cup →