LEONA MAGUIRE won the Portuguese Ladies Championship when she clinched the title by 15 shots at the Aroeira Golf Glub near Lisbon.
The 16-year-old, from Slieve Russell Golf Club in Cavan, took an eight-shot lead into the final round and proved unstoppable as she scored a four-under-par 68 for a total of 274 (14-under).
Leona finished 15 shots ahead of Karolin Lampert (Germany) and Holland's Karlijn Zaanen, who each finished on 289, one-over-par.
Leona's twin sister Lisa shot a level-par 72 to finish on 4 over par, 292 and 10th place, which made her the next best finisher from Britain and Ireland.
The Slieve Russell pair combined to win the Nations Cup section of this prestigious tournament for Ireland.
Charlene Reid (Royal Portrush)75 ( 306 ) and Gillian O'Leary (Cork) 79( 308 )were the other Irish competitiors.
Subscribe To Our Blog
Posts
All Comments
Monday, 31 January 2011
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Graeme McDowell 2011 season.
PGA Tour.
----------
Tournament of Champions, Kapalua, Hawaii 71,68,68,62 - 23 ( 3rd ) $412,000.
----------
Tournament of Champions, Kapalua, Hawaii 71,68,68,62 - 23 ( 3rd ) $412,000.
Great start to 2011 for Graeme McDowell.
US Open Champion, Graeme McDowell made the long journey from Portrush to Hawaii for the season opening Hyundai, Tournament of Champions on the PGA Tour. After a long Christmas break Graeme could have been forgiven for not producing the kind of golf that he played in 2010, that won him his 1st major title and numerious awards.
He started slowly with a level par round of 71, then followed up with a pair of 68s. Starting the last round 5 shots behind, Graeme produced an amazing round with 11 birdies and 7 pars for a record equalling 62. His 23 under par left him 1 shot shy of a play - off between Jonathan Byrd and Robert Garrigus but in sole 3rd place.
The $412,000 he collected, lifted him into joint 4th place in the World rankings alongside Phil Mickleson.
Byrd went on to beat Garrigus at the 2nd extra hole after Garrigus missed from 3 feet.
He started slowly with a level par round of 71, then followed up with a pair of 68s. Starting the last round 5 shots behind, Graeme produced an amazing round with 11 birdies and 7 pars for a record equalling 62. His 23 under par left him 1 shot shy of a play - off between Jonathan Byrd and Robert Garrigus but in sole 3rd place.
The $412,000 he collected, lifted him into joint 4th place in the World rankings alongside Phil Mickleson.
Byrd went on to beat Garrigus at the 2nd extra hole after Garrigus missed from 3 feet.
Monday, 17 January 2011
Charl Schwartzel defends Joburg Open.
South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel ground out a four shot win to successfully defend his Joburg Open title, with rounds of 68,61,69 and 67 to collect the €206,050 first prize.
The World Number 32 was never at his best from tee to green during his final round, but some remarkable up-and-downs helped him finish 19 under par, four ahead of fellow South African Garth Mulroy.
Schwartzel said " It sounds easy, but I've been working really hard on my pitch shots, bunker play and chipping and it helped me when I needed it most today."
Darren Clarke put in another steady performance to finish in a share of 20th place on 6 under par. Gareth Maybin was in great shape after a 2nd round of 64 left him 9 under par and in contention for the title, but he failed to produce the same golf over the weekend and faded down into a share of 27th after rounds of 72 and 74.
Challenge tour player, Colm Moriarty from Athlone put up a fine display to finish in 49th place on 1 under par, having made the 4 under par cut by 1 shot.
The World Number 32 was never at his best from tee to green during his final round, but some remarkable up-and-downs helped him finish 19 under par, four ahead of fellow South African Garth Mulroy.
Schwartzel said " It sounds easy, but I've been working really hard on my pitch shots, bunker play and chipping and it helped me when I needed it most today."
Darren Clarke put in another steady performance to finish in a share of 20th place on 6 under par. Gareth Maybin was in great shape after a 2nd round of 64 left him 9 under par and in contention for the title, but he failed to produce the same golf over the weekend and faded down into a share of 27th after rounds of 72 and 74.
Challenge tour player, Colm Moriarty from Athlone put up a fine display to finish in 49th place on 1 under par, having made the 4 under par cut by 1 shot.
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Gareth Maybin 2011 season.
Africa Open, East London, S.Africa 71,73,71,71 -6 ( 38th ) €6,700.
Joburg Open, Jonannesburg, S.Africa 69,64,72,74 -5 ( 27th ) €11,570.
Joburg Open, Jonannesburg, S.Africa 69,64,72,74 -5 ( 27th ) €11,570.
Darren Clarke 2011 season.
Africa Open, East London, S.Africa. 69,75,72,68 -8 ( 26th ) €8,700.
Joburg open, Johannesburg, S.Africa 70,68,71,69 -6 ( 20th ) €14,059.
Joburg open, Johannesburg, S.Africa 70,68,71,69 -6 ( 20th ) €14,059.
Open Champion Oosthuizen wins African Open.
Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen got 2011 of to the perfect start with a play-off win in the Africa Open and deny Chris Wood and Manuel Quiros a maiden European Tour title.
All three had finished tied on 16 under par at East London Golf Club after an enthralling last round which saw no fewer than 7 different leaders on the final day.
In the play-off Oosthuizen looked to be in trouble off the tee as he hooked left, but, after finding a fortunate lie, he showed the class that made him Open Champion to fire his approach to eight feet.
Quiros narrowly failed to chip in from the fringe and Wood made a great attempt with his 25 foot birdie effort, but it was Oosthuizen who calmly holed out for a birdie 3 and his 3ed European Tour title.
Darren Clarke and Gareth Maybin were the only Irish playing and they both made a steady start to their 2011 season. Clarke took a share of 26th place with a closing round of 68. His total of 8 under par was 2 better than Maybin who closed with a 71.
All three had finished tied on 16 under par at East London Golf Club after an enthralling last round which saw no fewer than 7 different leaders on the final day.
In the play-off Oosthuizen looked to be in trouble off the tee as he hooked left, but, after finding a fortunate lie, he showed the class that made him Open Champion to fire his approach to eight feet.
Quiros narrowly failed to chip in from the fringe and Wood made a great attempt with his 25 foot birdie effort, but it was Oosthuizen who calmly holed out for a birdie 3 and his 3ed European Tour title.
Darren Clarke and Gareth Maybin were the only Irish playing and they both made a steady start to their 2011 season. Clarke took a share of 26th place with a closing round of 68. His total of 8 under par was 2 better than Maybin who closed with a 71.
Michael Hoey 2011 season.
Alfred Dunhill Championship, S.Africa 74,72,72,72 +2 ( 30th ) €8,100.
South African Open, Durban 75,70 +1 Missed cut -3.
South African Open, Durban 75,70 +1 Missed cut -3.
Damien McGrane 2011 season.
Alfred Dunhill Championship. S.Africa. 72,73,73,75 +5 ( 43rd ) €5,400.
South African Open,S.Africa 71,70,64,70 -7 ( 33rd ) €7,600.
South African Open,S.Africa 71,70,64,70 -7 ( 33rd ) €7,600.
Ernie Els wins 100th staging of the South African Open.
Ernie Els held off the challenge of Retief Goosen to capture the South African Open Championship for the 5th time in his career on a fascinating final day in Durban.
In the 100th staging of the event, it was fitting that Els, who shot a final round six under par, edged out fellow former champion Goosen by a shot, as arguably the two greatest South African golfers of the modern era went head to head.
Els hit rounds of 65,65,64 and a closing 63 ( -25 ) to pip good friend Retief Goosen by only one shot.
Damien McGrane had a steady week finishing on 7 under par after scores of 71,70,64 and 70. He claimed a share of 33rd place and a cheque for €7,600.
Northern Irelands Michael Hoey got a poor start with a 75. He improved with a 2nd round of 70 but missed the -3 cut mark by 4 shots.
In the 100th staging of the event, it was fitting that Els, who shot a final round six under par, edged out fellow former champion Goosen by a shot, as arguably the two greatest South African golfers of the modern era went head to head.
Els hit rounds of 65,65,64 and a closing 63 ( -25 ) to pip good friend Retief Goosen by only one shot.
Damien McGrane had a steady week finishing on 7 under par after scores of 71,70,64 and 70. He claimed a share of 33rd place and a cheque for €7,600.
Northern Irelands Michael Hoey got a poor start with a 75. He improved with a 2nd round of 70 but missed the -3 cut mark by 4 shots.
Europro Tour comes back to Galgorm Castle.
The Europro Tour will be back at Galgorm Castle golf club in Ballymena from the 27th June to the 1st July after a very successful tournament last year.
A large crowd watched James Hepworth beat Austrailian Daniel Guant in a play - off with a birdie at the 1st extra hole. Guant has since progressed to the full European Tour after winning on the Challenge Tour and finishing in the top 20 of their order of merit.
Once again Galgorm will help to raise money for the George Best foundation with a opening Pro-Am and gala dinner. Gary Henry, Galgorm's general manager is delighted that the Europro Tour will be coming back to the Ballymena resort. " It will once again be a welcome boost to the local economy and another chance to showcase Galgorm Castle golf course to millions of viewers through the coverage from SKY television."
A large crowd watched James Hepworth beat Austrailian Daniel Guant in a play - off with a birdie at the 1st extra hole. Guant has since progressed to the full European Tour after winning on the Challenge Tour and finishing in the top 20 of their order of merit.
Once again Galgorm will help to raise money for the George Best foundation with a opening Pro-Am and gala dinner. Gary Henry, Galgorm's general manager is delighted that the Europro Tour will be coming back to the Ballymena resort. " It will once again be a welcome boost to the local economy and another chance to showcase Galgorm Castle golf course to millions of viewers through the coverage from SKY television."
Monday, 27 December 2010
McDowell wins RTE Sportsperson of the year/ Shot of the year/ Awarded an MBE.
Graeme McDowell, the joint winner of The European Tour Race to Dubai Golfer of the Year with German Martin Kaymer, has been named 2010 RTE Sportsperson of the Year.
The Portrush star picked up the award from Ireland's national television and radio broadcaster after a stunning year which saw him win the Celtic Manor Wales Open and the Andalucia Valderrama Masters on The European Tour,Graeme won his 1st Major when he collected the US Open, holed the winning putt to clinch the Ryder Cup for Europe and ended the year with victory in the Chevron World Challenge in the US, beating Tiger Woods in a play-off.
The new year saw Graeme pick up even more awards. He won the " shot of the year " for his approach to the par 4, 16th for a winning birdie that won the Ryder Cup for Europe and on January 1st was awarded the MBE in the New Years Honour's list.
The Portrush star picked up the award from Ireland's national television and radio broadcaster after a stunning year which saw him win the Celtic Manor Wales Open and the Andalucia Valderrama Masters on The European Tour,Graeme won his 1st Major when he collected the US Open, holed the winning putt to clinch the Ryder Cup for Europe and ended the year with victory in the Chevron World Challenge in the US, beating Tiger Woods in a play-off.
The new year saw Graeme pick up even more awards. He won the " shot of the year " for his approach to the par 4, 16th for a winning birdie that won the Ryder Cup for Europe and on January 1st was awarded the MBE in the New Years Honour's list.
Sunday, 12 December 2010
McDowell pips Tiger in the Nedbank Challenge.
Graeme McDowell is walking on air after his 2010 golf year.Having taken up an invitation last year from Tiger to play in the Nedbank Challenge tournament he finished 2nd which moved him into the worlds top 50.
It was like the break he needed. This year Graeme won the Wales Open at Celtic Manor, then followed up his trilling win at the US Open. Won the battle with Damien McGrane & Gareth Maybin to win the Andalucia Masters at Vallderamma and now with a fantastic play off victory over Tiger Woods at the Nedbank Challenge at Sherwood Country Club in California he can look forward to the 2011 season as the Worlds No 7 golfer.
It was like the break he needed. This year Graeme won the Wales Open at Celtic Manor, then followed up his trilling win at the US Open. Won the battle with Damien McGrane & Gareth Maybin to win the Andalucia Masters at Vallderamma and now with a fantastic play off victory over Tiger Woods at the Nedbank Challenge at Sherwood Country Club in California he can look forward to the 2011 season as the Worlds No 7 golfer.
Ireland down to 10 players for the 2011 European season.
Over 1,000 hopeful's entered the qualifing school looking for one of the 30 cards available for the 2011 European golf tour.Amoungst them were 48 Irish Amateur & Professionals.
After stage one only 9 of the 48 survived. Damien Mooney thanks to a 2nd round of 66 at the windsweeped Dundonald links in Scotland took 2nd place on 2 over par. He was joined by Gareth Shaw, Michael Collins, Barrie Trainor and Irish PGA Champion David Mortimer.
Michael McGeady was 3rd best qualifier at the London Club and was joined by Niall Turner. Mervyn Owens & ex professional footballer Stephen Grant came through at the Fleesensee golf club in Germany.
The 9 were joined at stage two by John kelly, Gary Murphy, Johnny Caldwell & Niall Kearney.The 13 Irish were spread out over 4 courses in Spain with only 2 making it through to the final stage.
Once again Damien Mooney was in great form. He hit rounds of 70,70,69 and 72 to easily sail through in 3rd place on 7 under par at the Costa Ballena course. He was joined by 23 year old Niall Kearney who hit a 65 in the 3rd round.
The only other one to come close was Warrenpoint golfer Barrie Trainor. Barrie took a triple bogey at the par 5, 16th hole in round one for a 75.He followed up with a 73, 67 & 70 at the El Valle course in Murcia to miss out by one shot for a place in the final qualifing.
Mooney and Kearney were joined by Colm Moriarty from the Challenge tour and Simon Thornton from the main tour for a 6 round marathon at the PGA Catalunya complex in Northern Spain. 176 players played 72 holes with the top 70 making it through to the final 36 holes.
Mooney was the best starter with a 68 but he followed up with a 75 & 77. His final round of 67 was not enough to get him through to the final 36 holes. Colm Moriarty took 5 shots too many with rounds of 74,69,72 and 71. Simon Thornton was unlucky. He hit scores of 72,69,68 and 73 to miss the 3 under par cut by one shot. The only Irish survivor was Dublin's Niall Kearney. Kearney was in trouble with an opening 76 before recovering with a 65, 67 and 72 to go through on -4. He fell back over the final 36 holes with 76/72 to finish on level par, but can still take some satisfaction with a Challenge tour card for 2011.
Simon Wakefield won the school with a 6 round total of 21 under par. With no Irish qualifiers and having lost Gary Murphy & Simon Thornton, we will have only 10 players on tour for the 2011 European Tour.
After stage one only 9 of the 48 survived. Damien Mooney thanks to a 2nd round of 66 at the windsweeped Dundonald links in Scotland took 2nd place on 2 over par. He was joined by Gareth Shaw, Michael Collins, Barrie Trainor and Irish PGA Champion David Mortimer.
Michael McGeady was 3rd best qualifier at the London Club and was joined by Niall Turner. Mervyn Owens & ex professional footballer Stephen Grant came through at the Fleesensee golf club in Germany.
The 9 were joined at stage two by John kelly, Gary Murphy, Johnny Caldwell & Niall Kearney.The 13 Irish were spread out over 4 courses in Spain with only 2 making it through to the final stage.
Once again Damien Mooney was in great form. He hit rounds of 70,70,69 and 72 to easily sail through in 3rd place on 7 under par at the Costa Ballena course. He was joined by 23 year old Niall Kearney who hit a 65 in the 3rd round.
The only other one to come close was Warrenpoint golfer Barrie Trainor. Barrie took a triple bogey at the par 5, 16th hole in round one for a 75.He followed up with a 73, 67 & 70 at the El Valle course in Murcia to miss out by one shot for a place in the final qualifing.
Mooney and Kearney were joined by Colm Moriarty from the Challenge tour and Simon Thornton from the main tour for a 6 round marathon at the PGA Catalunya complex in Northern Spain. 176 players played 72 holes with the top 70 making it through to the final 36 holes.
Mooney was the best starter with a 68 but he followed up with a 75 & 77. His final round of 67 was not enough to get him through to the final 36 holes. Colm Moriarty took 5 shots too many with rounds of 74,69,72 and 71. Simon Thornton was unlucky. He hit scores of 72,69,68 and 73 to miss the 3 under par cut by one shot. The only Irish survivor was Dublin's Niall Kearney. Kearney was in trouble with an opening 76 before recovering with a 65, 67 and 72 to go through on -4. He fell back over the final 36 holes with 76/72 to finish on level par, but can still take some satisfaction with a Challenge tour card for 2011.
Simon Wakefield won the school with a 6 round total of 21 under par. With no Irish qualifiers and having lost Gary Murphy & Simon Thornton, we will have only 10 players on tour for the 2011 European Tour.
Pablo Martin defends his Alfred Dunhill title.
Pablo Martin overcame a back-nine blip to successfully defend his Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek Country Club,in South Africa. This tournament signals the start of the 2011 year even though it is played in early December.
Having gone five shots clear at the start of the back nine, the Spaniard saw his lead reduced to one after a triple bogey at the 17th. He held his nerve to birdie the last for a third European Tour title with an 11 under pat total and a 2 shot win from Thorbjorn Olesen, Charl Schwartzel and Anthony Michael.
The best of the Irish was Belfast man Michael Hoey. Hoey hit 74 and followed up with 3 rounds of 72 to claim a share of 30th on 2 over par. Damien McGrane struggled on the greens to finish down in 43rd place on 5 over par and just like Hoey he failed to break par on any round.
Gary Murphy lost his tour card for the 2011 season and failed to come through the 2nd stage of qualifing. He got an invite to the Alfred Dunhill but failed to take advantage when he scored 74/73 to miss the cut by 1 shot.
Johhny Caldwell also got a start without a tour card, but never got to grips with the course. He struggled with rounds of 79 and 77 to miss the cut by 10 shots on +12.
.
Having gone five shots clear at the start of the back nine, the Spaniard saw his lead reduced to one after a triple bogey at the 17th. He held his nerve to birdie the last for a third European Tour title with an 11 under pat total and a 2 shot win from Thorbjorn Olesen, Charl Schwartzel and Anthony Michael.
The best of the Irish was Belfast man Michael Hoey. Hoey hit 74 and followed up with 3 rounds of 72 to claim a share of 30th on 2 over par. Damien McGrane struggled on the greens to finish down in 43rd place on 5 over par and just like Hoey he failed to break par on any round.
Gary Murphy lost his tour card for the 2011 season and failed to come through the 2nd stage of qualifing. He got an invite to the Alfred Dunhill but failed to take advantage when he scored 74/73 to miss the cut by 1 shot.
Johhny Caldwell also got a start without a tour card, but never got to grips with the course. He struggled with rounds of 79 and 77 to miss the cut by 10 shots on +12.
.
Monday, 6 December 2010
European Tour Race to Dubai order of merit 2010.
1 Martin Kaymer €4,461,011
2 GRAEME MCDOWELL €3,896,996
3 Lee Westwood €3,222,423
4 Ian Poulter €3,027,008
5 Francesco Molinari €2,799,692
6 Robert Karlsson €2,296,486
7 Ernie Els €2,261,607
8 Charl Schwartzel €2,207,965
9 Miguel Angel Jimenez €2,179,418
10 Louis Oosthuizen €2,070,763
11 Edoardo Molinari €2,009,337
12 Paul Casey €1,888,850
13 RORY MCILROY €1,821,050
14 Alvaro Quiros €1,750,255
15 Luke Donald €1,678,072
16 Ross Fisher €1,393,686
17 Peter Hanson €1,322,391
18 Rhys Davies €1,218,636
19 Anders Hansen €1,166,041
20 PADRAIG HARRINGTON €1,145,017
Other Irish
---------------
30 Darren Clarke €892,388
36 Peter Lawrie €845,718
40 Gareth Maybin €784,076
41 Damien Mcgrane €782,719
62 Shane Lowry €501,728
90 Michael Hoey €322,120
123 Paul McGinley €159,770
141 Simon Thornton €116,954
194 Colm Moriarty €43,770
227 Gary Murphy €19,152
2 GRAEME MCDOWELL €3,896,996
3 Lee Westwood €3,222,423
4 Ian Poulter €3,027,008
5 Francesco Molinari €2,799,692
6 Robert Karlsson €2,296,486
7 Ernie Els €2,261,607
8 Charl Schwartzel €2,207,965
9 Miguel Angel Jimenez €2,179,418
10 Louis Oosthuizen €2,070,763
11 Edoardo Molinari €2,009,337
12 Paul Casey €1,888,850
13 RORY MCILROY €1,821,050
14 Alvaro Quiros €1,750,255
15 Luke Donald €1,678,072
16 Ross Fisher €1,393,686
17 Peter Hanson €1,322,391
18 Rhys Davies €1,218,636
19 Anders Hansen €1,166,041
20 PADRAIG HARRINGTON €1,145,017
Other Irish
---------------
30 Darren Clarke €892,388
36 Peter Lawrie €845,718
40 Gareth Maybin €784,076
41 Damien Mcgrane €782,719
62 Shane Lowry €501,728
90 Michael Hoey €322,120
123 Paul McGinley €159,770
141 Simon Thornton €116,954
194 Colm Moriarty €43,770
227 Gary Murphy €19,152
USPGA Tour final order of merit 2010.
The end of a long season on the USPGA Tour took place at the . Matt Kuchar took the top spot for the first time with a grand total of $4,910,477. Kuchar was just over $100,000 ahead of FedEx Cup and Golfer of the year, Jim Furyk
As a non tour member Graeme McDowell only played in 10 events but managed to finish in 50th place on the merit table, thanks to his brilliant win in the US Open. Rory McIlroy took home over $2.5 Million from 16 outings and a win at Quail Hollow.
Padraig Harrington played in 18 tournaments and finished 64th with $1,381,453. Tiger Woods failed to win a tournament in 2010. He only played in 12 outings and took home $1,294,765 and finished 68th in the order of merit.There was 90 players who won more than $1 Million.
1 Matt Kuchar 26 events $4,910,477
2 Jim Furyk 21 events $4,809,622
3 Ernie Els 20 events $4,558,861
4 Dustin Johnson 23 events $4,473,122
5 Steve Stricker 19 events $4,190,235
6 Phil Mickelson 20 events $3,821,733
7 Luke Donald 20 events $3,665,234
8 Paul Casey 17 events $3,613,194
9 Justin Rose 22 events $3,603,331
10 Hunter Mahan 25 events $3,574,550
Irish Players.
----------------
26 Rory McIlroy 16 events $2,554,280
50 Graeme McDowell 10 events $1,589,337
64 Padraig Harrington 18 events $1,381,453
As a non tour member Graeme McDowell only played in 10 events but managed to finish in 50th place on the merit table, thanks to his brilliant win in the US Open. Rory McIlroy took home over $2.5 Million from 16 outings and a win at Quail Hollow.
Padraig Harrington played in 18 tournaments and finished 64th with $1,381,453. Tiger Woods failed to win a tournament in 2010. He only played in 12 outings and took home $1,294,765 and finished 68th in the order of merit.There was 90 players who won more than $1 Million.
1 Matt Kuchar 26 events $4,910,477
2 Jim Furyk 21 events $4,809,622
3 Ernie Els 20 events $4,558,861
4 Dustin Johnson 23 events $4,473,122
5 Steve Stricker 19 events $4,190,235
6 Phil Mickelson 20 events $3,821,733
7 Luke Donald 20 events $3,665,234
8 Paul Casey 17 events $3,613,194
9 Justin Rose 22 events $3,603,331
10 Hunter Mahan 25 events $3,574,550
Irish Players.
----------------
26 Rory McIlroy 16 events $2,554,280
50 Graeme McDowell 10 events $1,589,337
64 Padraig Harrington 18 events $1,381,453
Sunday, 5 December 2010
Westwood cruises to Nedbank Challenge win..
1 Lee Westwood 68 64 71 68 ( -17. )
2 Tim Clark 73 67 68 71 ( -9. )
T3 Retief Goosen 72 70 70 68 ( -8. )
T3 Miguel Angel Jimenez 69 69 71 71 ( -8. )
T5 Ernie Els 71 68 71 73 ( -5. )
T5 Ross Fisher 67 68 73 75 ( -5. )
T7 Robert Allenby 70 70 73 72 ( -3. )
T7 Padraig Harrington 66 72 72 75 ( -3. )
T9 Anders Hansen 72 70 68 76 ( -2. )
T9 Justin Rose 70 72 72 72 ( -2. )
11 Edoardo Molinari 71 67 73 76 ( -1. )
12 Louis Oosthuizen 71 73 72 74 ( +2. )
2 Tim Clark 73 67 68 71 ( -9. )
T3 Retief Goosen 72 70 70 68 ( -8. )
T3 Miguel Angel Jimenez 69 69 71 71 ( -8. )
T5 Ernie Els 71 68 71 73 ( -5. )
T5 Ross Fisher 67 68 73 75 ( -5. )
T7 Robert Allenby 70 70 73 72 ( -3. )
T7 Padraig Harrington 66 72 72 75 ( -3. )
T9 Anders Hansen 72 70 68 76 ( -2. )
T9 Justin Rose 70 72 72 72 ( -2. )
11 Edoardo Molinari 71 67 73 76 ( -1. )
12 Louis Oosthuizen 71 73 72 74 ( +2. )
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Karlsson beats Poulter in play-off to win final 2010 tournament in Dubai.
Robert Karlsson overcame Ian Poulter in a play-off to win the Dubai World Championship in the Jumeirah Golf Estates after they tied on 14 under par.
Poulter was 3 ahead at the start of the final round but Karlsson wasn't long catching him when he was 4 under par after the first 3 holes. They were round in 67 and 70 respectively and so sudden death decided who won the first prize of €910,348.
Both birdied the first extra hole after hitting approaches within five feet, and at the second extra hole Poulter mis-cued his sand wedge approach to leave a 30 foot putt.
Karlsson was precise again, his ball finishing three feet from the cup, and to make matters worse Poulter then picked up a one shot penalty when he dropped his ball on his marker and moved it. Karlsson was taking no chances and duly birdied for a fine victory.
It was another fine performance from Holywood's Rory McIlroy. He finished 5th on his own on 12 under par after he stormed home over the two closing rounds with a 66 & 67.
Graeme McDowell was needing a win to beat Martin Kaymer to the title of European No1, but he struggled over the opening rounds with a 72 & 73. He recovered with closing rounds of 69 and 68 for a share of 13th place alongside Peter Lawrie on -6.
Darren Clarke finished in 28th on -2 and with a cheque for €49,432 grabbed the 30th spot on the order of merit which gives him a place in next years Open Championship.
It wasn't a great week for Padraig Harrington. He opened with a 74 and closed with a 76 for a share of 39th on 1 over par. Gareth Maybin struggled with the course and ended in 55th spot on 9 over par, while the usually steady Damien McGrane was 13 over par to finish in 59th place.
Poulter was 3 ahead at the start of the final round but Karlsson wasn't long catching him when he was 4 under par after the first 3 holes. They were round in 67 and 70 respectively and so sudden death decided who won the first prize of €910,348.
Both birdied the first extra hole after hitting approaches within five feet, and at the second extra hole Poulter mis-cued his sand wedge approach to leave a 30 foot putt.
Karlsson was precise again, his ball finishing three feet from the cup, and to make matters worse Poulter then picked up a one shot penalty when he dropped his ball on his marker and moved it. Karlsson was taking no chances and duly birdied for a fine victory.
It was another fine performance from Holywood's Rory McIlroy. He finished 5th on his own on 12 under par after he stormed home over the two closing rounds with a 66 & 67.
Graeme McDowell was needing a win to beat Martin Kaymer to the title of European No1, but he struggled over the opening rounds with a 72 & 73. He recovered with closing rounds of 69 and 68 for a share of 13th place alongside Peter Lawrie on -6.
Darren Clarke finished in 28th on -2 and with a cheque for €49,432 grabbed the 30th spot on the order of merit which gives him a place in next years Open Championship.
It wasn't a great week for Padraig Harrington. He opened with a 74 and closed with a 76 for a share of 39th on 1 over par. Gareth Maybin struggled with the course and ended in 55th spot on 9 over par, while the usually steady Damien McGrane was 13 over par to finish in 59th place.
Sunday, 28 November 2010
THE RACE TO DUBAI ON THE 2011 EUROPEAN TOUR INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE
2010
Dec 9‐12 Alfred Dunhill Championship Leopard Creek CC, Malelane, South Africa
16‐19 South African Open Championship Durban CC, Durban, South Africa
2011
Jan 6‐9 Africa Open East London GC, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
13‐16 Joburg Open Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC, Johannesburg, South Africa
20‐23 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Abu Dhabi GC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
27‐ 30 Volvo Golf Champions The Royal Golf Club, Kingdom of Bahrain
Feb 3‐6 Commercialbank Qatar Masters presented by Dolphin Energy Doha GC, Doha, Qatar
10‐13 Omega Dubai Desert Classic Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE
17‐20 Avantha Masters DLF G&CC, New Delhi, India
23‐27 WGC ‐ Accenture Match Play Championship Ritz‐Carlton GC, Dove Mountain, Marana, Arizona, USA
Mar 10‐13 World Golf Championship Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Doral, Florida, USA
17‐20 Sicilian Open Golf Donnafugata Golf Resort & SPA, Sicily, Italy
24‐27 Open de Andalucia de Golf Parador de Málaga Golf, Málaga, Spain
31‐3 Apr Trophée Hassan II Golf du Palais Royal and Golf de L’Océan, Agadir, Morocco
Apr 7‐10 MASTERS TOURNAMENT Augusta National GC, Georgia, USA
14‐17 Maybank Malaysian Open TBA
21‐24 Volvo China Open TBA
28–1 May Ballantine's Championship Blackstone GC, Icheon, Seoul, South Korea
May 5‐8 Open de España TBA
12‐15 Iberdrola Open Pula GC, Son Servera, Mallorca, Spain
19‐22 Volvo World Match Play Championship Finca Cortesin, Casares, Andalucia, Spain
19‐22 Madeira Islands Open BPI ‐ Portugal Porto Santo Golfe, Madeira, Portugal
26‐29 BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Wentworth Club, Surrey, England
Jun 2‐5 The Celtic Manor Wales Open The Celtic Manor Resort, City of Newport, Wales
9‐12 BMW Italian Open Royal Park I Roveri, Turin, Italy
16‐19 US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Congressional CC, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
16‐19 SAINT‐OMER OPEN presented by Neuflize OBC Aa Saint Omer GC, Lumbres, France
23‐26 BMW International Open Golfclub München Eichenried, Munich, Germany
30‐3 Jul Alstom Open de France Le Golf National, Paris, France
Jul 7‐10 The Barclays Scottish Open TBA
14‐17 THE 140th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent
21‐24 Nordea Scandinavian Masters Bro Hof Slott GC, Stockholm, Sweden
28‐31 Irish Open TBA
Aug 4‐7 WGC – Bridgestone Invitational Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio, USA
11‐14 US PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek, Georgia, USA
18‐21 Czech Open Prosper Golf Resort, Čeladná, Czech Republic
25‐28 Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland
Sept 1‐4 Omega European Masters Crans‐sur‐Sierre, Crans Montana, Switzerland
8‐11 KLM Open Hilversumsche GC, Hilversum, The Netherlands
15‐18 The Vivendi Trophy with Seve Ballesteros* Saint‐Nom‐la‐Bretèche, Paris, France
22‐25 Austrian GolfOpen Diamond CC, Atzenbrugg, Austria
29‐2 Oct Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Old Course, St Andrews, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Scotland
Oct 6‐9 Madrid Masters TBA
13‐16 Portugal Masters TBA
20‐23 CASTELLÓ MASTERS Costa Azahar Club de Campo del Mediterráneo, Castellón, Valencia, Spain
27‐30 Andalucia Masters Venue TBA, Andalucia, Spain
Nov 3‐6 WGC ‐ HSBC Champions Shanghai, China
10‐13 Barclays Singapore Open The Tanjong & The Serapong, Sentosa GC, Singapore
17‐20 Iskandar Johor Open TBA
24‐27 Omega Mission Hills World Cup Mission Hills Resort, Hainan Island, Southern China
Dec 1‐4 UBS Hong Kong Open Hong Kong GC, Fanling, Hong Kong
8‐11 DUBAI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP presented by DP World Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, UAE
Dec 9‐12 Alfred Dunhill Championship Leopard Creek CC, Malelane, South Africa
16‐19 South African Open Championship Durban CC, Durban, South Africa
2011
Jan 6‐9 Africa Open East London GC, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
13‐16 Joburg Open Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC, Johannesburg, South Africa
20‐23 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Abu Dhabi GC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
27‐ 30 Volvo Golf Champions The Royal Golf Club, Kingdom of Bahrain
Feb 3‐6 Commercialbank Qatar Masters presented by Dolphin Energy Doha GC, Doha, Qatar
10‐13 Omega Dubai Desert Classic Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE
17‐20 Avantha Masters DLF G&CC, New Delhi, India
23‐27 WGC ‐ Accenture Match Play Championship Ritz‐Carlton GC, Dove Mountain, Marana, Arizona, USA
Mar 10‐13 World Golf Championship Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Doral, Florida, USA
17‐20 Sicilian Open Golf Donnafugata Golf Resort & SPA, Sicily, Italy
24‐27 Open de Andalucia de Golf Parador de Málaga Golf, Málaga, Spain
31‐3 Apr Trophée Hassan II Golf du Palais Royal and Golf de L’Océan, Agadir, Morocco
Apr 7‐10 MASTERS TOURNAMENT Augusta National GC, Georgia, USA
14‐17 Maybank Malaysian Open TBA
21‐24 Volvo China Open TBA
28–1 May Ballantine's Championship Blackstone GC, Icheon, Seoul, South Korea
May 5‐8 Open de España TBA
12‐15 Iberdrola Open Pula GC, Son Servera, Mallorca, Spain
19‐22 Volvo World Match Play Championship Finca Cortesin, Casares, Andalucia, Spain
19‐22 Madeira Islands Open BPI ‐ Portugal Porto Santo Golfe, Madeira, Portugal
26‐29 BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Wentworth Club, Surrey, England
Jun 2‐5 The Celtic Manor Wales Open The Celtic Manor Resort, City of Newport, Wales
9‐12 BMW Italian Open Royal Park I Roveri, Turin, Italy
16‐19 US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Congressional CC, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
16‐19 SAINT‐OMER OPEN presented by Neuflize OBC Aa Saint Omer GC, Lumbres, France
23‐26 BMW International Open Golfclub München Eichenried, Munich, Germany
30‐3 Jul Alstom Open de France Le Golf National, Paris, France
Jul 7‐10 The Barclays Scottish Open TBA
14‐17 THE 140th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent
21‐24 Nordea Scandinavian Masters Bro Hof Slott GC, Stockholm, Sweden
28‐31 Irish Open TBA
Aug 4‐7 WGC – Bridgestone Invitational Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio, USA
11‐14 US PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek, Georgia, USA
18‐21 Czech Open Prosper Golf Resort, Čeladná, Czech Republic
25‐28 Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland
Sept 1‐4 Omega European Masters Crans‐sur‐Sierre, Crans Montana, Switzerland
8‐11 KLM Open Hilversumsche GC, Hilversum, The Netherlands
15‐18 The Vivendi Trophy with Seve Ballesteros* Saint‐Nom‐la‐Bretèche, Paris, France
22‐25 Austrian GolfOpen Diamond CC, Atzenbrugg, Austria
29‐2 Oct Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Old Course, St Andrews, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Scotland
Oct 6‐9 Madrid Masters TBA
13‐16 Portugal Masters TBA
20‐23 CASTELLÓ MASTERS Costa Azahar Club de Campo del Mediterráneo, Castellón, Valencia, Spain
27‐30 Andalucia Masters Venue TBA, Andalucia, Spain
Nov 3‐6 WGC ‐ HSBC Champions Shanghai, China
10‐13 Barclays Singapore Open The Tanjong & The Serapong, Sentosa GC, Singapore
17‐20 Iskandar Johor Open TBA
24‐27 Omega Mission Hills World Cup Mission Hills Resort, Hainan Island, Southern China
Dec 1‐4 UBS Hong Kong Open Hong Kong GC, Fanling, Hong Kong
8‐11 DUBAI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP presented by DP World Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, UAE
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
