Local Favorite Bjorn Tied For Lead at Made in Denmark

Residents of Denmark who turned up to the first Tier I European Tour tournament inside the country's borders weren't disappointed on Thursday as native son Thomas Bjorn fired a 5-under 66 to tie for the lead at Made in Demark. Bjorn didn't make a bogey on the round, and its tied for first with Chile's … Continue reading Local Favorite Bjorn Tied For Lead at Made in Denmark

Thomas Bjorn Returns to Site of First Win As Tour Reaches Denmark

Thomas Bjorn won his first-ever Euro tour title 19 years ago at the Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort, and returns as one of the tournament's marquee names beginning Thursday. It's the first time in more than a decade that Denmark has hosted a top-tier tournament, and will give Bjorn a chance to qualify for the … Continue reading Thomas Bjorn Returns to Site of First Win As Tour Reaches Denmark

Rory McIlroy Cracks €3M In Race to Dubai Standings

Rory McIlroy became the first European Tour golfer to crack the €3 million mark in winnings this year thanks to his come-from-behind performance at the WGC-Bridgestone last week. He and WGC runner-up Sergio Garcia now inhabit the top two spots in the Race to Dubai standings, both having lapped former leader Thomas Bjorn. McIlroy has … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Cracks €3M In Race to Dubai Standings

Rory McIlRoy Roars to Bridgestone Title, No. 1 Ranking

There are presently two types of golfers in the world. Rory McIlroy and everybody else. In his first action since winning the Open Championship, McIlroy shot his second straight 66 on Sunday to slip past Sergio Garcia and win the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational by two strokes with a 15-under 265. With the victory, and the fact … Continue reading Rory McIlRoy Roars to Bridgestone Title, No. 1 Ranking

Sergio Garcia Ties Bridgestone Course Record; Takes 3-Stroke Lead

Only two men had ever recorded a 61 at the WGC-Bridgestone in Akron, Ohio, before Sergio Garcia equaled the feat on Friday. Those two men - Jose Maria Olazabal and Tiger Woods (who did it twice) have something in common about their 61s - they used them to run away and win the tournament. Garcia … Continue reading Sergio Garcia Ties Bridgestone Course Record; Takes 3-Stroke Lead