Smith Goes Full Circle In Donald’s Company – Making ‘Real Hash Of It’ To Being In BMW Contentionl
Bernie McGuire, BMW International Open, Munich….
This week is a first occasion Smith has played alongside Europe’s current double Ryder Cup captain since late 2022 when they were grouped, along with Scot Ewen Ferguson, for the opening round of the 2022 Nedbank Challenge in South Africa.
It’s a encounter that Smith vividly remembers but not for all the right reaasons.
Donald, as the then 2023 European Team Captain, posted an opening 65 to be straight into lying second while Smith ...
Trio Of Tartan Golfers Off & Running In Munich With A Scottish Open Mission
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Bernie McGuire in Munich
The Tartan duo of Scott Jamieson and Grant Forrest are men on a double mission after strong showings on day one of the BMW International Open in Munich.
Jamieson grabbed six birdies in a four-under 68 to be sharing sixth place and just a shot off the lead while Forrest eagled the sixth, hitting a 4-iron into three-feet and then holing a 30-footer for birdie at the last in ideal morning scoring conditions on the host Eichenried Munchen course.
Forrest, and ...
Masters Champ Full Of Praise For Defending BMW International Open Champ
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Bernie McGuire, Munich, Germany,
Masters champion Patrick Reed tees-up later this afternoon here at the BMW International Open in Munich not only a last-up winner on the LIV Tour in his home city of Dallas but full of praise for defending Ewen Ferguson.
Reed will join the Dubai-based Ferguson along Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra teeing-up at 1pm local time on the host Golfclub München Eichenried course.
Ferguson last year superly kept his composure in the overcast and damp conditions ...
Reed “I’d Love It” When Asked If Reed’s Current Winning Form Is Worthy Of USA Ryder Cup Selection.
Patrick Reed arrived into Munich after a long haul flight via London as winner of the last Sunday’s inaugural LIV Golf Dallas.
It was a first win in his beloved home Lone Star State for Reed and boosted the aspirations for the past Masters champion in qualifying for the USA Ryder Cup team in September at Bethpage Park Black in New York State.
Reed will contest this week’s BMW International Open and for a second year running as a life time member of the DP World Tour but whether or not ...
Ferguson On His BMW Billboard Snap: “I Hear Also He’s A Pretty Decent Golf”.
There’s a billboard size poster of defending BMW International Open champion Ewen Ferguson on the back of 18th hole grandstand and staring out as it does, over the ninth hole green here at the host Nord Eichenried course on the close outskirts of Munich.
“Yes, it’s a really nice poster and I hear the golfer (starting to smile) is a pretty decent golfer”, said Ferguson.
“It feels really cool to be returning as defending champion and it’s always been a venue I’ve ...
Luke Donald On Keegan Bradley USA Playing Captain Or Not: “He Will Be A Significant Force & Factor For His Team”.
* Bernie McGuire in Munich
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald knows very much that it is 86 days till the opening tee shot of the 2025 Ryder Cup when Europe will be guests in upstate New York and looking to retain the Ryder Cup on US soil for a first time since 2012.
However most talk in recent weeks has the distraction being caused by whether or not rival USA Captain Keegan Bradley, and currently ranked ninth on the USA standings should select himself to play.
Bradley has certainly put himself ...
Hill Heads To Munich & BMW International Open Full Of Positives With Royal Portrush Open Hopes Still Alive
Scot Calum Hill was taking his time in heading to Munich and this week’s BMW International Open full of positives as he continues to seek a second Tour win this season and also a first time invitation into this year’s up-coming 153rd Open Championship.
In a best finish since winning the Joburg Open in March this year, Hill fell shy by just two shots in earning a maiden major tee-time after signing for a closing 68 for a 10-under tally, finishing in a share of third place at the Italian ...
