Graeme McDowell Set to Defend Crown in France

You'll forgive the French sports enthusiasts if they don't really tune in to the 2014 Alstom Open de France until sometime on Saturday; after all, their national football team has kind of a big match on Friday. A thick field of top competitors will grace the greens of Le Golf National in Paris beginning Thursday … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Set to Defend Crown in France →

Fabrizio Zanotti Soars to 24th in Race to Dubai

Winning the BMW International Open has moved Paraguay's Fabrizio Zanotti from the ranks of tour school graduate to elite professional, at least in the eyes of the Race to Dubai. Zanotti moved to No. 24 in the Race's current standings thanks to his victory in a four-man playoff on Sunday. The top 60 players at … Continue reading Fabrizio Zanotti Soars to 24th in Race to Dubai →

Paraguay High: Fabrizio Zanotti Wins BMW Open

Without a team in the World Cup, there hasn't been a lot of applause on the sports scene in Paraguay - at least until Sunday. Thirty-one-year-old Fabrizio Zanotti shot his second straight 65 on Sunday to fight his way into a four-way playoff at the BMW International Open, then won the entire tournament on the … Continue reading Paraguay High: Fabrizio Zanotti Wins BMW Open →

Pablo Larrazabal Stretches Lead to 3 at BMW Open

Spain's Pablo Larrazabal didn't match his sizzling 63 from Friday's second round at the BMW International Open in Germany, but his 5-under 67 was more than enough to open up a three-stroked lead heading to Sunday's final round. Of course, as much as the leader board has changed throughout the first three days in Koln, … Continue reading Pablo Larrazabal Stretches Lead to 3 at BMW Open →

Quartet Share Lead at BMW International Open

Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello took a two-stroke penalty on a double hit - accidental but recorded nonetheless - forced a four-way tie for the top of the leader board at the BMW International Open in Koln, Germany, at the end of 36 holes on Friday. Cabrera-Bello ended up with a 68, tying him for first at … Continue reading Quartet Share Lead at BMW International Open →

Cabrera-Bello, Willett Top BMW Leaderboard on Day 1

A quick glance at the leader board of the BMW International Open gives you a good idea of the pedigree of golfers making up this field - the top five, and nine of the top 11 are all currently in the top 60 of the Race to Dubai. That leader board is topped by Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello … Continue reading Cabrera-Bello, Willett Top BMW Leaderboard on Day 1 →

US Open Champion Martin Kaymer Tops BMW Field

As if Germany didn't already have a lot of pride in Martin Kaymer, he put the country's golf momentum on overdrive two weeks ago when he captured the US Open title, his second Major title. He'll have support by the truckload as he pursues a second title at the 2014 BMW International Open beginning Thursday … Continue reading US Open Champion Martin Kaymer Tops BMW Field →

Mikko Ilonen Climbs to 11th in Race to Dubai

His win at the Irish Open was more than a big paycheck for Finland's Mikko Ilonen, it also significantly improved his place in the Race to Dubai. Ilonen virtually assured himself a high spot in the season-ending tournament with his win at the Irish Open on Sunday, climbing to No. 11 in the official standings … Continue reading Mikko Ilonen Climbs to 11th in Race to Dubai →