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
Tag: thomas bjorn
Ireland’s Shane Lowry Jumps Ahead at Wales Open
The big buzz in the UK today is Scotland's decision to remain in the UK. The country that last left the protection of the crown, Ireland, saw its own Shane Lowry take a 1-stroke lead at the Wales Open. Lowry's 6-under 65 was the second-best round of the day, and enough to move him one … Continue reading Ireland’s Shane Lowry Jumps Ahead at Wales Open
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
Marc Warren Snags Made in Denmark Trophy
Scotland's Marc Warren was late to the party atop the leader board at the Made in Denmark Euro Tour stop, but he made sure he stayed around to clean up. After sitting in the middle of the pack at 1-under through the first 36 holes, Warren shot 8-under the rest of the way, including a … Continue reading Marc Warren Snags Made in Denmark Trophy
Marc Warren Surges into Tie for Denmark Lead
What was supposed to be a showcase of Danish golf has turned into a decidedly UK affair. At the completion of 54 holes on Saturdays, UK golfers held six of the top seven spots on the leader board at the Made in Denmark tournament being held in Aalborg at the Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort. … Continue reading Marc Warren Surges into Tie for Denmark Lead
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