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Three LIV spots secured as Aussies miss out

Three LIV spots secured as Aussies miss out

LIV Golf have welcomed three new full-time members for 2024 after a special end-of-season qualifier in Abu Dhabi – but none of the trio are from Australia. 11 Dec 2023
Morri: It’s tough ... even at the top

Morri: It’s tough ... even at the top

Whether toiling under the intense spotlight at the U.S. Women’s Open or the virtual anonymity of the PGA Tour Latino America, professional golf is not for the feint of heart. 6 Jun 2022
Course record gives Samooja maiden win

Course record gives Samooja maiden win

Kalle Samooja has finished with back-to-back birdies to record a course-record eight-under 64 and win the European Open. 6 Jun 2022
Min Woo vaults to share of the lead in Italy

Min Woo vaults to share of the lead in Italy

Emerging star Min Woo Lee has taken a share of the lead after the opening round of the DS Automobiles Italian Open in Rome. 3 Sep 2021
Burmester shoots 62 to claim Tenerife Open

Burmester shoots 62 to claim Tenerife Open

South African Dean Burmester has shot a brilliant bogey-free 62 to claim his first win in four years at the Tenerife Open. 3 May 2021
Aussie Hend makes solid start at Kenya Open

Aussie Hend makes solid start at Kenya Open

Australia's Scott Hend has made an impressive start to the Kenya Open with his opening round of 67 – but it might have been even better for the Townsville veteran. 19 Mar 2021
Law leads Qatar Masters after brilliant 64

Law leads Qatar Masters after brilliant 64

Scotland's David Law has equalled his lowest score on the European Tour to claim the lead after the opening day of the Qatar Masters. 12 Mar 2021
MacIntyre continues fine form in Cyprus

MacIntyre continues fine form in Cyprus

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre has maintained his excellent form to claim the lead after day one of the Cyprus Showdown at Aphrodite Hills. 6 Nov 2020
The Preview: Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Showdown

The Preview: Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Showdown

The European Tour completes its two-week stay in Cyprus this week with the inaugural edition of the Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Showdown, where, after two cuts, the 16 leading players and ties will go head-to-head in a final round shootout. 3 Nov 2020
Shinkwin claims maiden victory at Cyprus Open

Shinkwin claims maiden victory at Cyprus Open

England's Callum Shinkwin has defeated Finland's Kalle Samooja in a playoff to win his first European Tour title in the Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Open. 2 Nov 2020
Westwood leads the way in Scotland

Westwood leads the way in Scotland

Lee Westwood made the most of a favourable draw and some previous local knowledge to fire a bogey-free 62 in pursuit of a second Scottish Open title, 22 years after the first. 2 Oct 2020
Campillo holds nerve for Qatar playoff win

Campillo holds nerve for Qatar playoff win

Jorge Campillo lost a two-shot lead with three holes to play, stayed alive with two long birdie putts in a playoff and won on the fifth extra hole to beat David Drysdale in the Qatar Masters. 9 Mar 2020
Soderberg claims European Masters in playoff

Soderberg claims European Masters in playoff

Sebastian Soderberg has celebrated his 50th European Tour appearance by slaying Rory McIlroy and winning the European Masters in a five-way playoff in the Swiss Alps. 2 Sep 2019
Gallacher survives roller-coaster round to win Indian Open

Gallacher survives roller-coaster round to win Indian Open

Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher staged a remarkable comeback by firing three birdies in his closing four holes to close with a one-under-par 71 and win the Hero Indian Open 2019. 1 Apr 2019