Mikko Ilonen Tops Henrik Stenson for Match Play Title

The problem with Henrik Stenson is that guys like Mikko Ilonen can't even say they're the best golfer in Scandinavia, let alone one of the best in the world. That changed at least for one week on Sunday, as Ilonen bested Stenson to win the Volvo Match Play Championship in London by a 3 & … Continue reading Mikko Ilonen Tops Henrik Stenson for Match Play Title →

Henrik Stenson Leads Quartet Through to Volvo Semifinals

World No. 5 Henrik Stenson is the top dog of the remaining four players still alive at the Volvo World Match Play championship in London after knocking off fellow Swede Jonas Blixt 2 up during Saturday's quarterfinals. Stenson is joined in the final four by The Netherlands' Joost Luiten, who embarrassed Spain's Pablo Larrazabal 6 … Continue reading Henrik Stenson Leads Quartet Through to Volvo Semifinals →

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 →

Graeme McDowell, Thongchai Jaidee Lead Day 1 Leaders at London

Graeme McDowell and Thongchai Jaidee, the two finalists at last year's Volvo World Match Play Championship, opened up the 2014 edition with wins on Wednesday. Northern Ireland's McDowell took a 3 & 2 victory over France's Alexander Levy, who was fresh off his win at the rain-soaked Portugal Masters last weekend. McDowell hit four birdies … Continue reading Graeme McDowell, Thongchai Jaidee Lead Day 1 Leaders at London →