Fox News - Fair & Balanced

Edoardo Molinari

Jimenez shoots 4-under 67 to win European Masters by 3 shots over Edoardo Molinari

Miguel Angel Jimenez won the European Masters on Sunday, shooting a 4-under 67 to beat Edoardo Molinari by three strokes.Jimenez finished at 21-under 263 to secure his third European Tour victory of the year, following wins in Dubai and France .Molinari also shot a 67, while fellow Italian Matteo Manassero had a 68 to finish third another two shots back.Despite his convincing victory margin, the 46-year-old Jimenez nearly faltered on the back nine.After leading by three shots going into the final round, the Spaniard extended his advantage to six as he covered his first nine holes in 4-under.But in the space of four holes that lead was cut to just one stroke as Molinari produced birdies at the 12th and 14th holes, and then holed a 2-foot eagle putt at the par-5 15th.With Jimenez having bogeyed the 14th, there was a chance Molinari might produce a late dash for the line for the second weekend running. He birdied the last three holes to come from behind and win the Johnnie Walker Champion...

Read More

  1. This Week in Golf -- Feb. 28 through March 3

    PGA TOUR - THE HONDA CLASSIC, PGA National (Champions Course), Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - The PGA Tour heads east for the first time all year for the The Honda Cl...

  2. Sterne remains one clear in Dubai

    Richard Sterne managed a 2- under 70 on Friday and remained atop the leaderboard after two rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic.Sterne, who opened with a 62, finished ...

  3. Rose leads in Abu Dhabi; Tiger, Rory miss cut

    Justin Rose shot 3-under 69 on Friday to remain atop the leaderboard after two rounds of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.Rose, the world No. 5, finished 36 hole...

  4. Asia rallies to cut Europe's lead to 1

    India's Jeev Milkha Singh saved par on the final hole to earn a half-point and help Asia cut Europe's lead to one Saturday in the Royal Trophy.Down 3 1/2-1/2 on Frid...

  5. Donald grabs 4-shot lead at Dunlop Phoenix

    Luke Donald fired a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a 4-stroke lead after 36 holes of the Dunlop Phoenix.Donald completed two rounds at 13-under-par 129 at Phoenix Coun...

  6. Bjorn leads rain-interrupted Singapore Open

    Thomas Bjorn shot a 5-under 66 to take the lead of the Singapore Open after rain interrupted the first round Thursday.The Dane holed six birdies to take a one-stroke...

  7. This Week in Golf -- Oct. 18 through Oct. 21

    PGA TOUR - THE MCGLADREY CLASSIC, Seaside Course, Sea Island, Georgia -- The PGA Tour heads back east for the third of four Fall Series events, The McGladrey Classic...

  8. Bland birdies last 3 for Italian Open lead

    Richard Bland birdied his last three holes on Friday to post his second straight 66 and take the second-round lead of the Italian Open.Bland finished at 12-under 132...

  9. Out of the Rough: Love did just fine

    Davis Love III passed the first test.His four captain's picks were strong on Tuesday. For the uninformed, Love tabbed Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk, Dustin Johnson and B...

  10. Ross Fisher takes 2-shot lead over fellow Englishman Lee Slattery at Wales Open

    Englishman Ross Fisher took a two-stroke lead at the Wales Open Friday after shooting a 5-under 66 in the second round at Celtic Manor.Overnight leader Lee Slattery ...

  11. Out of the Rough: Ryder Cup format change is huge for U.S.

    Nick Watney and Brandt Snedeker should send Paul Azinger a basket of mini-muffins.It was right before Azinger took the U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy that he pitched the P...

  12. This Week in Golf -- June 6 through June 10

    PGA TOUR - FEDEX ST. JUDE CLASSIC, TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee - The PGA Tour heads to Memphis this week for the final tune up for the season's second major.An...

  1. Aphibarnrat hangs on to win weather-shortened Malaysian Open

    Kiradech Aphibarnrat carded a 2- under 70 on Sunday to hang on for a 1-stroke victory at the weather-shortened Malaysian Open.The tournament was shortened to 54 hole...

  2. Aphibarnrat up by 1 at suspended Malaysian Open

    For the third straight day, play at the Malaysian Open was suspended due to inclement weather.Kiradech Aphibarnrat stands alone atop the leaderboard at 11-under par ...

  3. Aphibarnrat stays on top, Schwartzel close in Malaysia

    Play was suspended again at the stormy Maybank Malaysian Open on Friday, but not before Kiradech Aphibarnrat birdied his final hole to retain a 1-stroke advantage.Ch...

  4. Aphibarnrat leads suspended Maybank Malaysian Open

    Kiradech Aphibarnrat was in the clubhouse with a 1-stroke lead on Thursday when the first round of the Maybank Malaysian Open was suspended due to thunderstorms.Aphi...

  5. Kiradech leads in suspended Malaysian Open

    Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand shot a 7-under 65 Thursday to take the clubhouse lead at the Malaysian Open before thunderstorms caused the suspension of the first ...

  6. Thongchai hoping to qualify for Masters

    Thai golfer Thongchai Jaidee is hoping to qualify for the Masters by improving his ranking with a victory at the Avantha Masters this week.Thongchai, an Asian Tour O...

  7. This Week in Golf -- March 14 through March 17

    PGA TOUR - TAMPA BAY CHAMPIONSHIP, Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, Florida - Luke Donald returns to Innisbrook this week to defend his title at t...

‹ Prev12345Next ›