South Korean teenager Noh Seung-yul edged out compatriot K J Choi by one shot to win the Maybank Malaysian Open following a dramatic finale at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
The 18 year old holed a four foot birdie putt on the 18th green to card a four under par 68 after playing a superb chip shot from the edge of the practice putting green behind a hospitality marquee.
Choi, 39, had earlier birdied the last to card a three under par 69 and post the clubhouse lead at 13 under.
“I first won on the Asian Tour in 2008 but I struggled last year, but to win early in this year I am very happy,” said Noh, who now holds card in Asia, Europe and Japan.
“Coincidentally, when I was playing a practise round with K J earlier in the week he asked me when my last win was and when I told him it was in 2008 he said ‘isn't it about time you won?’
The win was worth €246,290 and a full 2 year exemption on the European tour.
Peter Lawrie was the only Irishman to make the cut and he finished well in a share of 10th place after rounds of 69,72,71,68 for an 8 under par total.He won €26,488.
Darren Clarke opened with a 73 but fell foul to the heat in round 2 with a 77 to miss the +1 cut by 5 shots.
Gary Murphy didn't like the heat or the course.He had his worse tournament for years when he returned a 78 and 79 to miss the cut by a massive 12 shots.
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Monday, 22 February 2010
Poulter wins his first World Title.
Ian Poulter defeated Paul Casey 4 and 2 in the first ever all-European World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship final.
An extraordinary week for The European Tour - which provided all four semi-finalists and seven of the last eight - ended with Poulter, dressed all in pink, achieving a brilliant maiden victory on US soil.
Poulter takes home the Walter Hagen trophy for his win at Dove Mountain, which is appropriate given both men's notorious attention to detail when it comes to what to wear on the course.
"He was very snappy," quipped Poulter. "Are you saying I'm a snappy dresser?"
Poulter moved hotel rooms at the start of the week due to noise, but had become paranoid when the new room number ended in 13. After taking the biggest prize of his career the 34 year old admitted his concern had been misplaced.
"I kind of like Number 13," he added. "I was very concerned, I should say, more concerned than what most people would think. I was very much thinking about moving rooms again, but I guess it worked."
Casey, who broke his duck across the Atlantic at last season's Houston Open, was defeated in the 36-hole final a year after going down 4 and 3 to Australian Geoff Ogilvy.
The pair were competing not just for the title and a difference in prize money of around €400,000 - the winner's cheque was €1,019,635 and the runner-up received € 619,064- but also the World Number Five spot.
Camilo Villegas finished in 3rd place with a 5/4 win over an out of form Sergio Garcia.
It was a bad week for the Irish.Padraig Harrington went down 3/1 to Jeev Milka Singh in the first round and Graeme McDowell lost to Luke Donald on the 17th in the same round.
Rory McIlroy who came from 4 down after 6 holes to beat Kevin Na on the final green in the first round,lost his game in the second round to lose to Oliver Wilson on the 20th hole.McIlroy could only register one birdie in 20 holes.
An extraordinary week for The European Tour - which provided all four semi-finalists and seven of the last eight - ended with Poulter, dressed all in pink, achieving a brilliant maiden victory on US soil.
Poulter takes home the Walter Hagen trophy for his win at Dove Mountain, which is appropriate given both men's notorious attention to detail when it comes to what to wear on the course.
"He was very snappy," quipped Poulter. "Are you saying I'm a snappy dresser?"
Poulter moved hotel rooms at the start of the week due to noise, but had become paranoid when the new room number ended in 13. After taking the biggest prize of his career the 34 year old admitted his concern had been misplaced.
"I kind of like Number 13," he added. "I was very concerned, I should say, more concerned than what most people would think. I was very much thinking about moving rooms again, but I guess it worked."
Casey, who broke his duck across the Atlantic at last season's Houston Open, was defeated in the 36-hole final a year after going down 4 and 3 to Australian Geoff Ogilvy.
The pair were competing not just for the title and a difference in prize money of around €400,000 - the winner's cheque was €1,019,635 and the runner-up received € 619,064- but also the World Number Five spot.
Camilo Villegas finished in 3rd place with a 5/4 win over an out of form Sergio Garcia.
It was a bad week for the Irish.Padraig Harrington went down 3/1 to Jeev Milka Singh in the first round and Graeme McDowell lost to Luke Donald on the 17th in the same round.
Rory McIlroy who came from 4 down after 6 holes to beat Kevin Na on the final green in the first round,lost his game in the second round to lose to Oliver Wilson on the 20th hole.McIlroy could only register one birdie in 20 holes.
Sunday, 14 February 2010
24 year old Andrew Dodt wins in India.
A birdie at the last saw Andrew Dodt claim the Avantha Masters in Delhi by a stroke after the Australian posted a final round of 68 to lift the trophy with a winning total of 14 under par.
With seven players entering the last day level at the top of the leaderboard, it always promised to be a thrilling and exciting day at DLF Golf and Country Club, and so it proved.
The lead changed hands several times with Richard Finch's spectacular six under 66 at one point looking to have secured an unexpected triumph for the Englishman.
However, Dodt sank birdies at the 16th and 18th to claim his maiden European Tour victory ahead of Finch and Richard Bland, who carded a 71 to end on 12 under and miss out on his maiden European Tour title.
Dodt, whose previous best finish was a tie for ninth at last year's Barclays Singapore Open, began the day one shot off the pace but had picked up three strokes by the turn and was well placed with nine holes to play.
A bogey at the 11th threatened to derail the 24 year old's bid but he managed to recover over the final three holes to secure the trophy a cheque for 250,000 Euros and membership to the European tour until the end of 2012.
Finch, meanwhile, mounted his charge from down the leaderboard as the Hull golfer reached the halfway point in 32 having collected five birdies and one bogey.
But he could only pick up two more shots down the stretch to eventually finish 13 under to claim 2nd place on his own and a cheque for 166,000 Euros.
Darren Clarke had another great week and is showing signs of coming back to his best in time for the Ryder Cup.A final round of 71 left him in a share of 8th on -10 and a pay day of 29,775 Euros.
Gareth Maybin took 77 in the last round to tumble down to 44th place on -2 and win 7,500 Euros.
Shane Lowry was 7 under after 36 holes,before a horrible weekend of 77/75 left him in a share of 59th on +1 and a cheque for 4,200 Euros.
Gary Murphy withdrew from the rain delayed 2nd round as he was well outside the -1 cut mark.
With seven players entering the last day level at the top of the leaderboard, it always promised to be a thrilling and exciting day at DLF Golf and Country Club, and so it proved.
The lead changed hands several times with Richard Finch's spectacular six under 66 at one point looking to have secured an unexpected triumph for the Englishman.
However, Dodt sank birdies at the 16th and 18th to claim his maiden European Tour victory ahead of Finch and Richard Bland, who carded a 71 to end on 12 under and miss out on his maiden European Tour title.
Dodt, whose previous best finish was a tie for ninth at last year's Barclays Singapore Open, began the day one shot off the pace but had picked up three strokes by the turn and was well placed with nine holes to play.
A bogey at the 11th threatened to derail the 24 year old's bid but he managed to recover over the final three holes to secure the trophy a cheque for 250,000 Euros and membership to the European tour until the end of 2012.
Finch, meanwhile, mounted his charge from down the leaderboard as the Hull golfer reached the halfway point in 32 having collected five birdies and one bogey.
But he could only pick up two more shots down the stretch to eventually finish 13 under to claim 2nd place on his own and a cheque for 166,000 Euros.
Darren Clarke had another great week and is showing signs of coming back to his best in time for the Ryder Cup.A final round of 71 left him in a share of 8th on -10 and a pay day of 29,775 Euros.
Gareth Maybin took 77 in the last round to tumble down to 44th place on -2 and win 7,500 Euros.
Shane Lowry was 7 under after 36 holes,before a horrible weekend of 77/75 left him in a share of 59th on +1 and a cheque for 4,200 Euros.
Gary Murphy withdrew from the rain delayed 2nd round as he was well outside the -1 cut mark.
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Jimenez pips Westwood in Play off to win Dubai Classic !
Miguel Angel Jiménez beat Lee Westwood at the third play-off hole to win the Omega Dubai Desert Classic following a thrilling see-saw final day at Emirates Golf Club.
European Number One Westwood birdied the last hole in regulation to card a final round level par 72 to join Jiménez at 11 under par.
Spaniard Jiménez, who began the day holding a one shot lead alongside Westwood, Alvaro Quiros and Thongchai Jaidee, missed a ten foot birdie chance at the 72nd hole to card his own final round of 72.
Westwood missed championship-winning putts at the first two extra holes, while on both occasions Jiménez had to fight to stay in contention - with a 12 foot par putt the second time around keeping his title hopes alive.
After switching to the par four ninth after two trips up the 18th, Jiménez holed out from four feet to claim his 19th professional title and first since the 2008 BMW PGA Championship, after Westwood had missed his six foot par putt.
Defending champion 20 year old Rory McIlroy had a frustrating day.Starting the last round 2 shots behind the leaders,he missed a lot of birdie chances before making bogies at the 7th & 9th to turn on 2 over par.Birdies at the 10th & 13th got him back in contention but late bogies at the 15th & 17th left him well behind.A final hole birdie gave him a round of 73 and a share of 6th place with Alvero Quires on 8 under par and 3 shots behind the winner.
Gareth Maybin 72 and Graeme McDowell 75 finished in a share of 20th on 3 under par.Darren Clarke 73 was 27th on -2,while Damien McGrane was glad to win a cheque after 2 missed cuts in a row.He shot a final round 72 for a share of 44th place on +1 and won a cheque for 9,428 Euros.
Michael Hoey and Peter Lawrie missed the cut by 1 shot when they were both +2 for 36 holes.Shane Lowry was out of sorts to miss the cut by 3 shots on +5.
European Number One Westwood birdied the last hole in regulation to card a final round level par 72 to join Jiménez at 11 under par.
Spaniard Jiménez, who began the day holding a one shot lead alongside Westwood, Alvaro Quiros and Thongchai Jaidee, missed a ten foot birdie chance at the 72nd hole to card his own final round of 72.
Westwood missed championship-winning putts at the first two extra holes, while on both occasions Jiménez had to fight to stay in contention - with a 12 foot par putt the second time around keeping his title hopes alive.
After switching to the par four ninth after two trips up the 18th, Jiménez holed out from four feet to claim his 19th professional title and first since the 2008 BMW PGA Championship, after Westwood had missed his six foot par putt.
Defending champion 20 year old Rory McIlroy had a frustrating day.Starting the last round 2 shots behind the leaders,he missed a lot of birdie chances before making bogies at the 7th & 9th to turn on 2 over par.Birdies at the 10th & 13th got him back in contention but late bogies at the 15th & 17th left him well behind.A final hole birdie gave him a round of 73 and a share of 6th place with Alvero Quires on 8 under par and 3 shots behind the winner.
Gareth Maybin 72 and Graeme McDowell 75 finished in a share of 20th on 3 under par.Darren Clarke 73 was 27th on -2,while Damien McGrane was glad to win a cheque after 2 missed cuts in a row.He shot a final round 72 for a share of 44th place on +1 and won a cheque for 9,428 Euros.
Michael Hoey and Peter Lawrie missed the cut by 1 shot when they were both +2 for 36 holes.Shane Lowry was out of sorts to miss the cut by 3 shots on +5.
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Karlsson wins the Qatar Masters in Doha.
Robert Karlsson completed a stunning comeback from the eye injury that ruined his 2009 campaign with a comprehensive three stroke victory at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters presented by Dolphin Energy.
After becoming the first Swedish player to be European Number One in 2008, Karlsson was sidelined for four months last year suffering from blurred vision caused by fluid behind the retina in his left eye.
But at Doha Golf Club the 40 year old was back to the best which saw him win twice in 2008 to ensure a second successive Ryder Cup appearance.
Karlsson produced the round of the week to win with a stylish bogey free seven under par final round,that earned him 294,584 Euros to kick start his 2010 season.
Peter Lawrie was the best of the Irish.He produced a final round of 69 to collect a cheque for 33,264 Euros in a share of 9th place.
Graeme McDowell had a good finish of -5 to earn 24,421 Euros for a share of 14th.
Shane Lowry is really finding his feet.After his 4th place last week he followed up with a24th place finish on -3.It earned him 18,117 Euros.
Michael Hoey finished in a share of 32nd on level par 288 to win 12,779 Euros and Gareth Maybin had a poor weekend.He finished on +3 and won 7,070 Euros for 49th.
Damien McGrane missed his 2nd cut in a row.This week he was +3 for the 36 holes and was one shot too many.
After becoming the first Swedish player to be European Number One in 2008, Karlsson was sidelined for four months last year suffering from blurred vision caused by fluid behind the retina in his left eye.
But at Doha Golf Club the 40 year old was back to the best which saw him win twice in 2008 to ensure a second successive Ryder Cup appearance.
Karlsson produced the round of the week to win with a stylish bogey free seven under par final round,that earned him 294,584 Euros to kick start his 2010 season.
Peter Lawrie was the best of the Irish.He produced a final round of 69 to collect a cheque for 33,264 Euros in a share of 9th place.
Graeme McDowell had a good finish of -5 to earn 24,421 Euros for a share of 14th.
Shane Lowry is really finding his feet.After his 4th place last week he followed up with a24th place finish on -3.It earned him 18,117 Euros.
Michael Hoey finished in a share of 32nd on level par 288 to win 12,779 Euros and Gareth Maybin had a poor weekend.He finished on +3 and won 7,070 Euros for 49th.
Damien McGrane missed his 2nd cut in a row.This week he was +3 for the 36 holes and was one shot too many.
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Martin Kaymer wins back Abu Dhabi Title in style.
Germany’s Martin Kaymer birdied the final hole to edge out Ian Poulter by a shot and win his second Abu Dhabi Golf Championship title in three years.
Overnight leader Kaymer, the 2008 champion and last year’s runner-up, topped the leaderboard at 21 under par as his bogey free final round 66 was enough to see off Poulter, who also hit 66 in a valiant display.
Rory McIlroy dropped just one shot on his way to a five under 67 to claim third place, a further shot adrift.
The 3 Irish Open champion Shane Lowry posted his best finish on The European Tour since turning professional with his bogey free 67 securing fourth at 17 under.Lowry picked up his biggest cheque for 75,000 Euros and moved into 14th place on the Race to Dubai table.
Ryder Cup hopefuls Kaymer, Poulter and McIlroy were playing together in the final group, and were in sensational form from the outset.Polter and Kaymer got early birdies,while McIlroy was only level par after the first 7 holes.He made a brave attempt to close the gap but came up 2 shots shy of Kaymer after he hit 5 birdies for a 67 and a 19 under par total earned him his first cheque of the year of 93,900 Euros.
Peter Lawrie closed with a super 67 to share 27th place and earn 13,350 Euros.Darren Clarke struggled on the greens but still finished 3 under par and a cheque for 4,612 Euros for a share of 56th place.
Graeme McDowell missed the 2 under par 36 hole cut mark by one shot.Michael Hoey had two rounds of 72 to miss by 2 shots.Gareth Maybin was not on form as he was 8 shots away on +6, while Damien McGrane didn't play well at all for a +8 total.
Overnight leader Kaymer, the 2008 champion and last year’s runner-up, topped the leaderboard at 21 under par as his bogey free final round 66 was enough to see off Poulter, who also hit 66 in a valiant display.
Rory McIlroy dropped just one shot on his way to a five under 67 to claim third place, a further shot adrift.
The 3 Irish Open champion Shane Lowry posted his best finish on The European Tour since turning professional with his bogey free 67 securing fourth at 17 under.Lowry picked up his biggest cheque for 75,000 Euros and moved into 14th place on the Race to Dubai table.
Ryder Cup hopefuls Kaymer, Poulter and McIlroy were playing together in the final group, and were in sensational form from the outset.Polter and Kaymer got early birdies,while McIlroy was only level par after the first 7 holes.He made a brave attempt to close the gap but came up 2 shots shy of Kaymer after he hit 5 birdies for a 67 and a 19 under par total earned him his first cheque of the year of 93,900 Euros.
Peter Lawrie closed with a super 67 to share 27th place and earn 13,350 Euros.Darren Clarke struggled on the greens but still finished 3 under par and a cheque for 4,612 Euros for a share of 56th place.
Graeme McDowell missed the 2 under par 36 hole cut mark by one shot.Michael Hoey had two rounds of 72 to miss by 2 shots.Gareth Maybin was not on form as he was 8 shots away on +6, while Damien McGrane didn't play well at all for a +8 total.
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Charl Schwartzel wins second tournament in a row.
Charl Schwartzel cruised to his second straight European Tour title in his home city with a six shot win at the Joburg Open, further extending his early lead in The Race to Dubai.
The Africa Open winner coasted around the East Course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington in a five under par 66, following rounds of 63, 68 and 64 for a 23 under par total.
That was far too good for the chasing pack, with Schwartzel’s fellow South African Keith Horne sharing second with Darren Clarke on 17 under following a best of the day final round 64.
Clarke let slip a chance to apply real pressure midway through the front nine, but chipped in for eagle on the last.
Schwartzel’s notable double, completed with a polished 66, takes Schwartzel to his best ever position in the World Rankings - possibly as high as 35th depending on what happens on the US PGA Tour this week.He would be a good contender for a major as he is now 43 under par for his last 8 rounds.
Darren Clarke wants to make Monty's Ryder cup team and he has got himself off to a great start with a 17 under par total and a cheque for 119,730 Euros.
Simon Thornton in only his second start as a full card holder played a great tournament to finish in a tie for 17th.He scored 70,65,71,69 (-9) to earn 15,938 Euros.
Michael Hoey had a poor 73 to finish in 25th position on -7 and earn 12,480 Euros.
Young Niall Kearney put up a good show in his second tournament as a Professional.He shot a brilliant 68 in the second round to miss the 3 under par cut mark by only one shot.Gary Murphy was on the same total after a second round 67 to go with his opening 73,while Peter Lawrie missed the cut by 6 shots after scores of 74,71.
The Africa Open winner coasted around the East Course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington in a five under par 66, following rounds of 63, 68 and 64 for a 23 under par total.
That was far too good for the chasing pack, with Schwartzel’s fellow South African Keith Horne sharing second with Darren Clarke on 17 under following a best of the day final round 64.
Clarke let slip a chance to apply real pressure midway through the front nine, but chipped in for eagle on the last.
Schwartzel’s notable double, completed with a polished 66, takes Schwartzel to his best ever position in the World Rankings - possibly as high as 35th depending on what happens on the US PGA Tour this week.He would be a good contender for a major as he is now 43 under par for his last 8 rounds.
Darren Clarke wants to make Monty's Ryder cup team and he has got himself off to a great start with a 17 under par total and a cheque for 119,730 Euros.
Simon Thornton in only his second start as a full card holder played a great tournament to finish in a tie for 17th.He scored 70,65,71,69 (-9) to earn 15,938 Euros.
Michael Hoey had a poor 73 to finish in 25th position on -7 and earn 12,480 Euros.
Young Niall Kearney put up a good show in his second tournament as a Professional.He shot a brilliant 68 in the second round to miss the 3 under par cut mark by only one shot.Gary Murphy was on the same total after a second round 67 to go with his opening 73,while Peter Lawrie missed the cut by 6 shots after scores of 74,71.
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