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Olazábal honoured with 2013 Prince of Asturias Award for Sports

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:08:00 GMT

José María Olazábal has been announced as the recipient of the 2013 Prince of Asturias Award for Sports, Spain’s most prestigious sports award.

Sporting heavyweights join golfing elite in Munich

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:31:00 GMT

Golfclub München Eichenried was awash with top sporting talent on the eve of the BMW International Open as heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko and Bayern Munich’s Thomas Müller teed it up in the pre-tournament Pro-Am.

European Tour Weekly - June 19th 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:22:54 GMT

This week The European Tour heads to the Bavarian capital of Munich for the BMW International Open and European Tour Weekly will be getting the thoughts from the players on the range at Golfclub München Eichenried as they prepare for the event.

Pablo primed for Eichenried examination

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:43:05 GMT

After a year away from its spiritual home, the BMW International Open returns to Golfclub München Eichenried where the players will face a longer and wetter test ahead of Thursday’s opening round.

Volunteer for the 2014 BMW PGA Championship!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:25:03 GMT

Following the huge success of the Volunteer Programme at the BMW PGA Championship 2013 at Wentworth Club, where volunteers at The European Tour’s flagship event become part of the family of ‘Championship Hosts’, the search is already underway to find helpers for 2014.

Kaymer keen to utilise home advantage

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:17:54 GMT

Martin Kaymer admits he will need to deal with the pressure of being the home favourite if he is to win the BMW International Open for a second time in Munich this week.

Els eager to build on Merion display

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:24:00 GMT

Ernie Els is looking to maintain his good recent form at the BMW Internaitonal Open when he tees up at Golfclub München Eichenried on Thursday.

Manassero targets BMW double

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:53:00 GMT

Matteo Manassero is hoping to put his US Open Championship disappointment behind him and complete a BMW double this week in Munich.

From South African success to Major men

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:52:00 GMT

Anyone who has followed the careers of Adam Scott and Justin Rose would not have been in the least surprised to see the two men follow one another into the Major Championship winner’s enclosure.

Willett excited about maiden title defence

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:44:00 GMT

Danny Willett only rates himself as 60 to 70 per cent fit, but the Englishman is still determined to put up a good defence of his BMW International Open title at Golfclub München Eichenried this week.

McIlroy and Woods confirmed for Dubai 2014

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:13:27 GMT

World Numbers One and Two Tiger Woods and Rory McIlory will headline a world class field when the Omega Dubai Desert Classic celebrates its 25^th anniversary at Emirates Golf Club in 2014.

It’s a walk in the park for Tour stars

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:16:54 GMT

Ahead of the BMW International Open’s 25^th edition, a team of top European Tour talent headed down to Munich’s English Gardens on Tuesday for a unique nearest the pin competition in the heart of the Bavarian capital.

Kaymer vermisst das "normale Leben"

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:47:00 GMT

Martin Kaymer kommt nach langer Zeit wieder nach Deutschland - und spricht vor den BMW International Open ungewöhnlich freizügig über die bisweilen harten Monate in den USA und sein Spiel auf den Kursen von Merion und Eichenried. Ihm fehle das normale Leben und er beneide so manchen Bayern-Profi.

European Tour Green Drive: Lyoness and Greenfinity lead the way

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:29:26 GMT

Lyoness, Official Supplier to The European Tour and European Tour Green Drive Partner, and its foundation, Greenfinity, is showing its leading commitment to sustainable development in golf.

Latest European Tour Race to Dubai Show Now Live

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:20:39 GMT

Dan Roebuck, Richard Boxall and Bob Bubka look back on a magnificent maiden major triumph for Justin Rose at the US Open, as well as from a heart-broken Phil Mickelson who finished runner up at the event for an incredible 6th time and from the world’s number one and two Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. All this before looking ahead to the BMW International Open in Munich.

Kildare towns to the fore as Irish Open draws near

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:40:16 GMT

The 2013 Irish Open is promising a spectacular festival of golf when Carton House Golf Club welcomes a world class field to County Kildare from June 27-30.

Genworth Stats Pack 32.1 - BMW International Open Preview

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:02:49 GMT

This week the Genworth Stats Pack heads to Germany for the 25th staging of the BMW International Open. Our preview highlights some of the marquee names that will be competing as well as those with form coming into the event.

Genworth Stats Pack - BMW International Open Preview

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:02:29 GMT

Rose takes Major steps in Race to Dubai

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:46:55 GMT

Justin Rose’s maiden major victory at the US Open Championship at Merion Golf Club has fired the 32 year old Englishman to the top of The Race to Dubai and confirmed his place at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in November.

Tullow Oil becomes an Official Sponsor of Irish Open

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:35:40 GMT

Tullow Oil, the multi-national oil and gas exploration company founded in Ireland, has joined the list of Official Sponsors for this year’s Irish Open.

WIN a golf break at Le Golf National with May SOTM

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:19:58 GMT

Choose your favourite from a bumper list of Shot of the Month contenders for May and you could win yourself a golf break at Le Golf National, Host Venue for The Ryder Cup 2018 and a European Tour Destination.

Emirates Grows Irish Open Sponsorship

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:03:00 GMT

With the global appeal of golf at an all-time high, Emirates is gearing up for four great days at Carton House , as it enters its second year of sponsorship as Official Airline of the Irish Open.

BMW International Open turns 25

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:26:00 GMT

The BMW International Open celebrates its 25^th anniversary this week with a return to its spiritual home in Munich.

Teen talent to Major champion: How Rose blossomed

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:23:00 GMT

When Justin Rose holed his outrageous pitch on the 72nd hole of the 1998 Open Championship he looked to the heavens as the crowd erupted into applause at the arrival of this talented teenager.

Praise pours in for champion Rose

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:07:00 GMT

Justin Rose was showered with praise following his US Open victory at Merion, with British Prime Minister David Cameron among those to congratulate the Englishman.

Rose delight at Major breakthrough

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:24:24 GMT

Justin Rose spoke of his pride and love of the host course after winning the US Open Championship at Merion.

Fernandez-Castaño pleased with best Major showing

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:34:00 GMT

Justin Rose may have taken the spoils at the US Open Championship, but he was far from the only European Tour Member to have reason to be pleased at Merion.

Justin Rose - US Open Champion: With this Win

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:41:00 GMT

With his victory in the US Open Championship at Merion Golf Club, Justin Rose hit plenty of milestones. Here are a few highlights.

Rose blooms into Major Champion

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:29:00 GMT

Justin Rose produced a sensational level par final round to win the US Open Championship at Merion.

Genworth Stats Pack 31.5 - Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open presented by Neuflize OBC Summary Report

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:04:26 GMT

Round 4 produced 15 sub-par rounds and a field average score of 72.54. Simon Thornton emerged from a playoff against Tjaart Van Der Walt, with Benson and Dinwiddie following behind. We analyse their performances and round up the Genworth Statistics leaders.

Genworth Stats Pack - Summary Report

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:04:00 GMT

Els shows the way

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:55:00 GMT

Ernie Els enjoyed an up-and-down closing round to grab a share of the clubhouse lead in the US Open Championship.

Mahan edges ahead in dramatic final round

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:21:24 GMT

The final round of the 113th US Open Championship got off to an extraordinary start at Merion as Hunter Mahan hit the front.

Schwartzel eyeing Major prize

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:21:39 GMT

Charl Schwartzel, the 2011 Masters Champion, is aiming to overhaul Phil Mickelson and become the fourth South African to win the US Open.

Rose looking for Major breakthrough

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:05:00 GMT

Justin Rose is attempting to become the first Englishman to win the US Open since Tony Jacklin in 1970.

With This Win - Simon Thornton

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:54:15 GMT

Emotional Thornton seals Saint Omer title

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:51:00 GMT

An emotional Simon Thornton dedicated his maiden European Tour victory to his late father after the Irishman showed nerves of steel to beat Tjaart Van der Walt of South Africa in a play-off and claim the Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open presented by Neuflize OBC title on Father’s Day.

Thornton claims maiden title in Saint Omer

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:18:29 GMT

Simon Thornton claimed the first European Tour title of his career as the Irishman beat South Africa's Tjaart Van der Walt in the first play-off hole to win the Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open presented by Neuflize OBC.

Saint Omer set for enthralling finale

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:11:30 GMT

It was anyone’s game as the final group cleared the front nine in the Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open presented by Neuflize, after Simon Thornton relinquished his outright lead with a bogey at the ninth to allow Tjaart Van der Walt and Seve Benson to join him at the top.

Merion bares her teeth

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT

Merion bared her teeth over the closing holes and nipped at the European Tour challenge on the closing stages of the third round of the US Open but with seven members within six shots of the lead, that challenge is still very much alive.

Mickelson fights back to lead at Merion

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:11:00 GMT

Phil Mickelson will take a one shot lead into the final round of the US Open Championship as the American seeks a fairytale victory at Merion.

Donald and Schwartzel hit the front

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:50:00 GMT

Luke Donald and Charl Schwartzel found themselves top of the leaderboard as the third round of the US Open Championship developed into a war of attrition at Merion.

Tense afternoon in store at Merion

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:52:00 GMT

The third round of the US Open Championship may have been behind schedule, but it wasted little time in getting off to a dramatic start at Merion.

Memories of a one iron

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:59:00 GMT

The iconic image of Ben Hogan striking a one iron into the 72nd green of the 1950 US Open is very much part of Merion history, prompting plenty of discussion around the use of the one iron in today’s game.

Genworth Stats Pack 31.4 - Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open presented by Neuflize OBC R3 Review

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:37:33 GMT

Round 3 produced 13 sub-par rounds and a field average score of 73.82. Tjaart Van Der Walt, Simon Thornton and Baptiste Chapellan share the lead on -4 with Seve Benson following behind. We analyse their performances plus we round up the Genworth Statistics leaders.

Genworth Stats Pack - Round 3 Review

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:37:16 GMT

Thornton holds all the aces in Saint Omer

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:34:07 GMT

Simon Thornton carded the first hole in one of his professional career on the way to a stunning six under par 65 as the Irishman moved into a three-way tie for the lead going into the final day of the Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open presented by Neuflize OBC.

Poulter stays positive

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:39:00 GMT

Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter remained bullish about his chances of securing a first Major after completing his second round as the weather-delayed US Open Championship resumed at Merion.

Thornton dealt an ace in Saint Omer

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:44:00 GMT

Simon Thornton moved right into contention going into the final day of the Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open presented by Neuflize OBC after the Irishman carded a hole in one on the way to a stunning six under par 65.

English trio lead European challenge

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:49:00 GMT

English trio Luke Donald, Ian Poulter and Justin Rose are all just one shot off the lead going into day three of the US Open Championship at Merion.