PGA European Tour - Tournaments

Ballantine's Championship

Pinx GC

Jeju Island, South Korea

13 Mar 2008 - 16 Mar 2008

Graeme McDowell (left) and Christian Porta, Chief Executive of Chivas Brothers Ltd

McDowell's sublime seven iron lands Ballantine's title

16 Mar 2008

Graeme McDowell capped an extraordinary final round at the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship with a thrilling sudden-death play-off victory on the third extra hole over Jeev Milkha Singh at the Pinx Golf Club.

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McDowell Wins play-off to secure the Ballantine's Championship

16 Mar 2008

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland defeated Jeev Milkha Singh of India at the third extra hole of the play-off to win the Ballantine's Championship at Pinx Golf Club in South Korea. Irishman, Paul McGinley, finished in third place, seven shots back on 17 under par. Full report to follow.

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Graeme McDowell (Left) and Jeev Milkha Singh

The scene is set for a Ballantine’s battle royale

15 Mar 2008

Graeme McDowell and Jeev Milkha Singh produced an unforgettable Ballantine’s battle royale to take a share of the lead after round three of the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship.

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McDowell the second round jewel in Ballantine's crown

14 Mar 2008

Not even the rapidly setting sun on the beautiful Jeju Island could stop Graeme McDowell’s charge to the summit of the Ballantine’s Championship leaderboard.

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Kim and McGinley share clubhouse lead in Korea

14 Mar 2008

Kim Hyung-tae and Paul McGinley share the clubhouse lead of nine under par at the halfway stage of the second round of the Ballantine’s Championship.

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Ilonen and Carolan head packed Ballantine's leaderboard

13 Mar 2008

Australian Tony Carolan and Finland’s Mikko Ilonen lead a jam-packed Ballantine’s Championship first round leaderboard crammed with quality as The European Tour’s first visit to Korea got off to a flying start.

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Ilonen takes early lead in Korea

13 Mar 2008

A fine opening score of five under par 67 saw Mikko Ilonen of Finland take the early lead at the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship.

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K J looking to spark Korean joy at Ballantine’s

12 Mar 2008

K.J Choi will be relying upon the single-minded focus that has elevated the Korean to Number Five on the Official World Golf Ranking to bring success in his homeland at the Ballantine’s Championship.

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DiMarco hoping lucky charm continues at Ballantine's

12 Mar 2008

Chris DiMarco is hoping that his lucky charm, his wife Amy, can signal a return to form and carry him to success at the Ballantine’s Championship in Korea.

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Harrington expects strong home challenge in Korea

11 Mar 2008

Open champion Padraig Harrington is anticipating a strong challenge from the home contingent at the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship, which starts this Thursday at Pinx Golf Club on the island of Jeju.

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Anthony Kim

Kim looking to shine on return to Korea

11 Mar 2008

Anthony Kim’s Korean heritage will be uppermost in his mind when he attempts to deliver a standout performance in this week’s Ballantine’s Championship.

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Intoxicating blend for Ballantine's Championship

10 Mar 2008

Open Champion Padraig Harrington, Korea’s most successful player, KJ Choi and American Chris DiMarco provide a potent international flavour to the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship at Pinx Golf Club.

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