Scott Hends Braves Typhoon To Capture Fourth Asian Title By Four Shots.
Australia’s big-hitting Scott Hend has braved a typhoon to capture his fourth Asian Tour title by four shots in winning the Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
Hend was the only player in the field to finish under par for the four days shooting a last day 74 for an eventual three under par tally.
The Queenslander gave his rivals a lesson on how to master the treacherous conditions to win the US$600,000 event at the Taiwan Golf and Country Club on Sunday.
Faced with the onslaught of Typhoon Fitow where ...
GB & I Seve Trophy Side Has History On Its Side Heading To Sunday Singles.
Sam Torrance’s GB & I team has history on their side as they seek to retain the Seve Trophy.
Torrance’s men fought back from being two points down after yesterday morning’s (SAT) Foursomes encounter to square the event nine points apiece after winning three of the four afternoon Foursomes matches.
The all-Scotland pair of Paul Lawrie and Stephen Gallacher halved the first match of the day yesterday (SAT) with the then unbeaten European duo of Nicolas Colsaerts and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano.
However ...
Torrance Vows To Play Olazabal At Snooker To Decide 2013 Seve Trophy.
GB & I captain Sam Torrance has vowed he may have to play rival Seve Trophy captain, Jose Maria Olazabal at snooker should the event in a draw.
Unlike the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, if the Seve Trophy were to end in a tie later today in Versailles each captain will have to pick two players for a sudden-death Foursomes encounter.
There’s never been a tie in the prior seven matches but there’s every likelihood of a first later today (SUN) on the course located on the outskirts of Versailles.
“I ...
Seve Trophy – Sunday Singles Showdown – Draw For Final French Day.
2013 SEVE TROPHY – SUNDAY SINGLES
Jamie Donaldson (GB & I) –v- Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (Europe)
Paul Casey (GB & I) –v- Nicolas Colsaerts (Europe)
Tommy Fleetwood (GB & I) –v- Joost Luiten (Europe)
Chris Wood (GB & I) –v- Thomas Bjorn (Europe)
Scott Jamieson (GB & I) –v- Gregory Bourdy (Europe)
Marc Warren (GB & I) –v- Thorbjorn Olesen (Europe)
Stephen Gallacher (GB & I) –v- Matteo Manassero (Europe)
Paul Lawrie (GB & I) –v- Mikko Illonen (Europe)
David ...
Big-Hitting Scott Hend On Verge Of Fourth Asian Tour Success As Typhoon Threatens Play.
Big-hitting Australian Scott Hend stood on the brink of a fourth Asian Tour win after he carded a two-under-par 70 to regain his lead after the third round of the US$600,000 Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
Overnight leader Sam Cyr of the United States slipped to second place after signing for a 73 on a day where only four players managed to break par at the Taiwan Golf and Country Club.
Bangladesh’s Siddikur remained in contention for his second win on the region’s premier Tour when he posted a 71 ...
History Goes Against GB & I On Day Three Of Seve Trophy As Europe Edge Two Clear.
History went against the GB & I team losing the morning Foursomes on day three of the Seve Trophy.
Europe triumphed in the session winning 2 1/2 to 1 1/2 in superb sunny conditions on the St. Nom-la-Breteche course on the outskirts of Versailles.
It is the first time in the 13-year history of the event GB & I has lost a Saturday Foursomes session.
Europe’s domination of the morning round has seen Jose Maria Olazabal’s side move two points clear of Sam Torrance’s GB & ...
Seve’s Son & Former Wife To Join 25th Anniversary Omega Dubai Desert Classic Celebrations.
The son and former wife of the late, great Seve Ballesertos have been invited to take part in next year’s 25th anniversary Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Javier Ballesteros will contest the Wednesday Pro-Am that will include former champions Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, who have been asked to return to the Emirates Golf Club for the $2.5 million tournament from January 30th to February 2nd, 2014.
Seve Balleseteros won the event in 1982 and his 23-year old son will represent his father.
Javier ...
