saudi international

No Open spot for Asian Tour confirms R&A

No Open spot for Asian Tour confirms R&A

A traditional exemption into The Open Championship with more than 20 years of history has been removed by the R&A. The Order of Merit winner of the Asian Tour no longer eligible for a spot in the game’s oldest major. 17 Dec 2021
Morri: The three most aggravating words in golf

Morri: The three most aggravating words in golf

If, like me, you’re not a fan of the term ‘grow the game’ then prepare to endure a world of pain in the next month or two. 6 Dec 2021
McIlroy backs players making Saudi trip

McIlroy backs players making Saudi trip

Rory McIlroy views golfers as "independent contractors" and says the PGA and DP World Tours should allow players to compete in the Saudi International in February. 2 Dec 2021
The Preview: Laguna Phuket Championship

The Preview: Laguna Phuket Championship

For a circuit that has been in the wilderness for the best part of two years it’s been an eventful fortnight for the Asian Tour. 30 Nov 2021
Scott and other stars face fine for Saudi swing

Scott and other stars face fine for Saudi swing

Australian Adam Scott and a host of high-profile golf stars could be fined if they play in next year's lucrative Saudi International – which is not a sanctioned PGA Tour or DP World Tour event. 30 Nov 2021
Big names commit to Saudi International’s Asian Tour debut

Big names commit to Saudi International’s Asian Tour debut

The Asian Tour will present the strongest field in its history when the 2022 Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers takes place at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club, near Jeddah, from February 3-6. 29 Nov 2021
Saudis hire Norman to expand Asian tour

Saudis hire Norman to expand Asian tour

The Asian Tour is set for a major overhaul with the introduction of 10 new marquee events and Greg Norman has been made CEO of the Saudi-backed company behind the plan. 30 Oct 2021
Johnson withdraws from Pebble Beach

Johnson withdraws from Pebble Beach

World No.1 Dustin Johnson, fresh off his triumph at the European Tour's Saudi International, has withdrawn from this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. 10 Feb 2021
Winner’s Bag: Dustin Johnson – Saudi International

Winner’s Bag: Dustin Johnson – Saudi International

Dustin Johnson continued his love affair with Royal Greens Golf and Country Club and the Saudi International on Sunday. The World No.1 winning for the second time in three years at the venue having finished runner-up last year. Here’s what he had in the bag. 8 Feb 2021
Johnson holds on, wins Saudi International

Johnson holds on, wins Saudi International

Dustin Johnson has held his nerve to win the Saudi International for the second time in three years and extend his lead at the top of the world golf rankings. 8 Feb 2021
Horsey's 61 upstages big names in Saudi

Horsey's 61 upstages big names in Saudi

At a low ebb after missing cuts in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to start his season, David Horsey phoned a friend for some help on the eve of his first round at the Saudi International. 5 Feb 2021
DeChambeau flattered by equipment changes

DeChambeau flattered by equipment changes

Big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau reckons that he has no issues with potential changes to golfing equipment rules – and cannot help but feel just a little flattered by the fact that they could stop him using a 48-inch driver in the future. 4 Feb 2021
'We're all good': Reed on Schauffele

'We're all good': Reed on Schauffele

Patrick Reed says he has cleared the air with Xander Schauffele following the rules controversy which overshadowed his victory in the Farmers Insurance Open. 4 Feb 2021
So-called expert golf tips for this week

So-called expert golf tips for this week

Our so-called experts added more top-10s to their early tally for 2021 last week, but couldn’t manage to pick a winner. See who they like this week in Arizona, Saudi Arabia and at Moonah Links in Victoria. 2 Feb 2021
The Preview: Saudi International

The Preview: Saudi International

The European Tour returns to Saudi Arabia this week for the third edition of the Saudi International. Here’s everything you need to know about the event, including course information, players to watch and TV times. 2 Feb 2021
Major winners, Casey to play Saudi Arabia

Major winners, Casey to play Saudi Arabia

The Saudi International in its third year is shaping up as one of the strongest fields on the European Tour with commitments from Masters champion Dustin Johnson, US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau and a curious one from Paul Casey. 27 Nov 2020
Kyriacou makes move in Saudi International

Kyriacou makes move in Saudi International

Stephanie Kyriacou, Australia's rising teenage golf prospect, shot a four-under-par 68 to move into outside contention going into the last round of the Saudi Ladies International. 15 Nov 2020
Dane Pedersen leads Saudi International

Dane Pedersen leads Saudi International

Denmark's Emily Kristine Pedersen moved into a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Saudi Ladies International after a four-under-par second round in Jeddah. 14 Nov 2020
Winner's Bag: Graeme McDowell – Saudi International

Winner's Bag: Graeme McDowell – Saudi International

Graeme McDowell claimed his 11th European Tour title and first since 2014 in the Middle East last week, pipping defending champion Dustin Johnson by two shots. Take a look in the Northern Irishman’s winning bag. 3 Feb 2020
McDowell claims Saudi International title

McDowell claims Saudi International title

Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell has shot a steady even-par 70 to win the Saudi International by two strokes for his first European Tour title since 2014. 3 Feb 2020
McDowell & Green co-lead Saudi International

McDowell & Green co-lead Saudi International

Graeme McDowell drew inspiration from a typically entertaining performance from playing partner Phil Mickelson to claim a share of the lead in the Saudi International. 31 Jan 2020