Tour news

  • Dougherty And Archer Miss Out On Cards In Challenge Tour Finale

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 30 October 2012

    It was a roller coaster finale this week on the Challenge Tour, as the 45 players arrived at the Apulia San Domenico Grand Final looking to claim one of 20 European Tour cards.  But it was arguably those who missed out that will grab the headlines when the dust settles. Three-time European Tour winner Nick Dougherty was the biggest of those...

  • Rory McIlroy Beats Tiger Woods In Exhibition Match

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 29 October 2012

    Rory McIlroy shot a five-under-par 67 to beat Tiger Woods by one shot in what could be the first of a long line of exhibition matches between the world’s number one and two golfers. The 18 hole head-to-head match at Jinsha Lake Golf Club in China gave the Northern Irishman a chance to avenge his six shot loss to Woods during the World Golf Finals...

  • Harrington Wins The PGA Grand Slam Of Golf

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 25 October 2012

    Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington made the most of his late call up to win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda. The Irishman was invited to the four-man field after Open champion Ernie Els withdrew with an ankle injury. Harrington made the most of the opportunity to finish nine-under and beat U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson by a shot. The Wilson Staff...

  • Ernie Els Signs With IMG

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 23 October 2012

    2012 Open champion and four-time major winner Ernie Els has announced that he has signed with IMG, the world’s leading global management and marketing representation company. The South African commented: “IMG has a global network of offices, loads of experienced and dedicated golf staff operating in every aspect of the game so really is best equipped to help me achieve everything I want...

  • Harrington Set To Fill In For Els In PGA Grand Slam of Golf

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 23 October 2012

    Three time major winner Padraig Harrington has been handed a place in the four-man PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Port Royal in Bermuda on Tuesday and Wednesday after Open Champion Ernie Els pulled out with a sprained ankle. The Irishman will line-up against Masters champion Bubba Watson, US Open winner Webb Simpson; while defending champion Keegan Bradley will stand in...

  • Fantasy Golf: BMW Masters preview

    Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 23 October 2012

    The Today’s Golfer Fantasy Golf game, in association with Your Golf Travel, continues on the European Tour this week with the BMW Masters in Shanghai, China. The $7 million prize fund has attracted a world class field that includes 11 of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup team. The Jack Nicklaus-designed Lake Malaren opened in October 2010. At 7,607 yards, it’s a long track...

  • Bulgaria to host Volvo world match play

    Written by TG staff writer on Monday 22 October 2012

    The 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship will be played at the breathtaking Thracian Cliffs Course in Bulgaria from May 16-19. For the 48th edition of the event Volvo and International Management Group (IMG) will work closely with the Bulgarian Government in conjunction with the national Golf Association. The last three Volvo World Match Plays were held at Finca Cortesín in Spain...

  • Tiger Woods On Rory, Playing The European Tour, Belly Putters And More

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 19 October 2012

    The current world number two was speaking to the press ahead of defending his title at the annual Chevron World Challenge in late November. Tiger on Rory McIlroy “I think it’s fun for us because we’re the top two players in the world right now, and we get to compete against one another.  I’ve been in this conversation before when I played...

  • Rory McIlroy Set To Cut Playing Schedule In 2013

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 17 October 2012

    Rory McIlroy has announced that he will play less events in 2013 as he tries to re-find his enthusiasm for the game and pick-up his form at the right times in the season. The world number one has had a record 2012, winning his second major at the US PGA Championship, helping Europe to the Ryder Cup and climbing to the game’s top...

  • Fantasy Golf: Perth International preview

    Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 16 October 2012

    The cancellation of the Andalucia Masters means the Today’s Golfer Fantasy Golf game, in association with Your Golf Travel, is focused on the European Tour’s Perth International this week. The Australian event is a new addition to the European Tour and takes place at the 7,143-yard Lake Karrinyup CC layout. The course may be short but its tree-lined fairways and relatively small greens should...

  • New British Development Tour Enjoys Successful Launch Event

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 15 October 2012

    The Players Tour, a new British Development Tour for up-and-coming professional golfers and elite amateurs, hosted its inaugural launch event at the European Tour venue, the London Golf Club, on Wednesday the 10th of October. The new tour, that will kickstart in 2013, aims to become the biggest British one-day golf tour, offering players the chance to compete for thousands of pounds without the expenses of travel and...

  • Justin Rose Claims £935,000 Final Win In Turkey

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 12 October 2012

    Justin Rose has managed to hold off fellow Englishman Lee Westwood and claim the massive £935,000 winner’s cheque at the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final. The duo went head-to-head in Friday’s final, after emerging from their four-man groups and winning their respective semi-finals on Thursday. Westwood, who carded a three-under 67 in the final to miss out by a shot, still...

  • Tiger Woods Knocks Out Rory McIlroy In Turkey

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 11 October 2012

    It was not a literal knock-out, but it would have felt like one, as Tiger Woods delivered some killer blows to Rory McIlroy at the Turkish World Golf Finals. He may have been well off his best, but the Northern Irishman will still no doubt be reeling after Woods blew him out of the water, and the competition, by posting a seven-under 64...

  • Diary From The Challenge Tour: Chris Hanson

    Written by Chris Hanson on Thursday 11 October 2012

    Away from the glamour of the European Tour there are thousands of golfers trying to make enough money to support their dreams and their families. In this TG online feature we follow the highs and lows of 2011 EuroPro Tour Order of Merit winner Chris Hanson, as he tries to adjust to life on the Challenge Tour. This week he...

  • Rory McIlroy Sets Sights On Race To Dubai Title

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 9 October 2012

    Having already claimed the U.S. PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup and the world number one spot this year, Rory McIlroy is now turning his attentions to finally winning the Race To Dubai title. The Northern Irishman is already guaranteed to top the standings on the PGA Tour after four wins, and he wants to follow in the footsteps of former world...

  • Shorts Allowed To Be Worn At New Turkish Event

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 9 October 2012

    It is somewhat of a strange occurrence in professional golf, that players are banned from wearing shorts in sweltering conditions, while the caddies, spectators and even the top amateurs can wander freely in the cooler legwear. But that is set to change this week at the Turkish World Golf Finals, where Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and the other six players...

  • Fantasy Golf: Portugal Masters preview

    Written by TG Instruction Editor on Tuesday 9 October 2012

    The Today’s Golfer Fantasy Golf game, in association with Your Golf Travel, stays on the European Tour this week for the Portugal Masters at Oceanico Victoria in the Algarve. It’s a tournament that has a history of attracting a strong field and past winners include Lee Westwood and Alvaro Quiros. The Englishman isn’t teeing it up this week but the big-hitting...

  • Woods And McIlroy Set To Do Battle In Turkey

    Tuesday 9 October 2012

    Former and current world number ones Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are set to go head-to-head in Turkey this week after being drawn in the same four-man group. It means the world’s top two players will play each other at least once in the new £3.2m tournament, that also includes Charl Schwartzel and Matt Kuchar – also in Group One –...

  • Dog Steals Casey’s Ball During Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 5 October 2012

    Former Ryder Cup star Paul Casey found himself in a spot of bother during round two of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns after a local dog ran off with his golf ball. About to putt for eagle on the 12th, the dog walked up to the Englishman’s ball before picking it up and heading for the 13th tee.

  • Fantasy League: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship preview

    Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 2 October 2012

    The Today’s Golfer Fantasy Golf game, in association with Your Golf Travel, returns to the European Tour this week for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, held over three of Scotland’s finest links courses: Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and St Andrews. It’s a unique event on the European Tour calendar, where the pros mix with the world’s top golfing celebrities vying for the hefty...

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