Professional golf tours

McGinley raises Ryder Cup picks from two to three

Thomson ReutersMay 21, 2013 08:02

By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Europe's Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has announced he will have three wildcard selections for next year's match against the United States in Scotland. It is an increase from the two picks his predecessor Jose Maria Olazabal had in 2012. McGinley told a news conference on Tuesday he had made the change in order to "give myself a little bit of extra flexibility".

Golf: US Open door opens for Thongchai

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 12:45

Thongchai Jaidee's disappointment in losing out in the final of the Volvo World Match-Play Championship has been eased knowing he will qualify for next month's US Open in Pennsylvania. Jaidee was at Varna Airport in Bulgaria early Monday when he checked the updated World Rankings following this week's European Tour event and the PGA Tour event in Texas.

Golf: McDowell claims World Match-Play title

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 06:15

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell defeated Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2 & 1 in the final of the Volvo World Match-Play in Bulgaria on Sunday McDowell, capturing his second tournament victory in three events, was 2 down after four holes before pulling ahead at the 14th hole against the 43-year old Thongchai on the Thracian Cliffs course. McDowell, the current world number eight, who was also runner-up in last year's Match-Play in Spain, collected a first prize cheque of 800,000 euros. str/nr/dj

S Korean-PGA Tour win

Yonhap News AgencyMay 20, 2013 03:30

SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Bae Sang-moon captured the HP Byron Nelson Championship on the PGA Tour on Sunday in Texas, becoming the third South Korean golfer to win on the most prestigious men's golf circuit. At TPC Four Seasons Resort in Irving, Texas, Bae shot a 1-under 69 in the final round for a four-round total of 13-under 267, beating Keegan Bradley of the U.S. by two strokes. The 26-year-old South Korean took home US$1.17 million for his efforts.

Golf: South Korea's Bae captures first US PGA title

Agence France-PresseMay 19, 2013 18:45

South Korea's Bae Sang-Moon won his first US PGA title on Sunday, firing a one-under par 69 to win the $6.7 million Byron Nelson Championship by two strokes over American Keegan Bradley. In windy conditions at the TPC Four Seasons Resort course, the 26-year-old South Korean finished on 13-under 267 to hold off 2011 PGA Championship winner Bradley, who shot 72, with 2011 Masters winner Charl Schwartzel third on 270. "This course was really tough," Bae said. "The winds were very stong but I did very well."

Golf: Madeira Islands Open scores

Agence France-PresseMay 19, 2013 13:15

Leading final round scores in the European Tour Madeira Islands Open on Sunday (GBR/IRL unless stated, par 72): 273 - Peter Uihlein (USA) 72 64 69 68 275 - Mark Tullo (CHI) 67 69 68 71, Morten Orum Madsen (DEN) 72 69 67 67 276 - Craig Lee 67 68 70 71 279 - Richard Bland 66 75 70 68, Roope Kakko (FIN) 70 70 71 68, Rhys Davies 74 68 70 67, Seve Benson 74 69 69 67 280 - Jose-Filipe Lima (POR) 73 71 66 70, Jamie Elson 72 71 70 67, Christophe Brazillier (FRA) 70 68 74 68 281 Jarmo Sandelin (SWE) 69 69 70 73, Daniel Im (USA) 72 71 67 71

Football: McDowell claims World Match-Play title

Agence France-PresseMay 19, 2013 11:00

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell defeated Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2 & 1 in the final of the Volvo World Match-Play in Bulgaria on Sunday McDowell, capturing his second tournament victory in three events, was 2 down after four holes before pulling ahead at the 14th hole against the 43-year old Thongchai on the Thracian Cliffs course. The current World No. 8 ranked McDowell, who was also runner-up in last year's Match-Play in Spain, collected a first prize cheque of 800,000 euros. str/nr

Golf: McIlroy splits with management to go it alone

Agence France-PresseMay 18, 2013 05:30

Former US Open champion Rory McIlroy is set to split with his Irish-based management company and organise his own business affairs, his close friend Graeme McDowell has confirmed. McDowell confirmed McIlroy would parting company with Horizon Sports Management after winning through to the last 16 in the World Match-Play Championship in Bulgaria. While McIlroy's parting has not been officially confirmed by his management company of some 18 months, McDowell admitted he knows enough that he's disappointed he will no longer have the double Major winner as a management stablemate.

Golf: Mobile Bay LPGA Classic scores

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 21:30

Leading second-round scores on Friday in the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic (USA unless noted, par-72): 131 - Jessica Korda 66-65 132 - Karrie Webb (AUS) 69-63 133 - Chella Choi (KOR) 67-66 134 - Sydnee Michaels 72-62, Pornanong Phatlum (THA) 69-65, Thidapa Suwannapura (THA) 69-65 135 - Azahara Munoz (ESP) 71-64, Ariya Jutanugarn (THA) 69-66, Mina Harigae 67-68, Lexi Thompson 65-70 136 - Becky Morgan (WAL) 71-65, Paz Echeverria (CHI) 69-67, Nicole Castrale 67-69, Seo Hee-Kyung (KOR) 68-68

Golf: Colsaerts win boosts chances in Bulgaria

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 06:46

Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts boosted his chances of successfully defending his title with victory on day two of the Volvo World Match-Play Championship in Bulgaria on Friday. The 30-year-old easily accounted for Thailand's Kiradeck Aphibarnrat, winning 3 and 2 on the Thracian Cliffs course along the Black Sea shoreline. Colsaerts was a shock first round-robin loser to South African Branden Grace but was always in command in his match with Aphibarnrat, winner earlier this year of the Maybank Malaysian Open.