European Tour Archives - Golf Digest Middle East

Francesco Molinari hopes being one of Riviera’s newest members will come in handy at the Genesis Invitational

Francesco Molinari had glory within his grasp as he made the uphill walk from the 11th green to the 12th tee at Augusta National. It was April 14, 2019, the final round of the Masters...

February 16, 2021

The Gulf Club

Oman Open remains indefinitely postponed as COVID claims first European Tour event of 2021

Reigning European Tour Rookie-of-the-Year Sami Välimäki won’t get the chance to defend the title that propelled him to Sir Henry Cotton Trophy glory last season, not in the foreseeable future anyway.

February 12, 2021

3rd Saudi International

Dustin Johnson savours second Saudi win despite not firing on all ‘cylinders’

Good players win. Players destined for greatness find a way to win when they’re not at their best.

February 7, 2021

3rd Saudi International

Dustin Johnson is in ominously familiar territory at the Saudi International

First, second…first? The way Dustin Johnson has played the first 198 holes of the Saudi International the past three years, few will be surprised...

February 6, 2021

3rd Saudi International

The strange, repeating case of Tony Finau

What the stats wouldn’t show you is the increasingly obvious mental block that is keeping one of the game’s best players from the winner’s circle.

February 6, 2021

3rd Saudi International

Saudi pacesetter Ryan Fox on ominous chasing pack: ‘This is what you play golf for’

Unperturbed by a lengthy rain delay or the superstars ominously circling en-mass, Kiwi Ryan Fox quietly went about doing what Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau are supposed to be doing at this Saudi International by muscling his way to the summit of the $3.5 million European Tour event on Friday.

February 6, 2021

3rd Saudi International

England’s David Horsey equals Royal Greens course record en-route to shock Saudi lead

David Horsey briefly had us on 59 watch, should really have shot 60 but was more than happy to sign for a course record-equalling 61 and the opening-round lead at the 3rd Saudi International.

February 4, 2021

3rd Saudi International

All you need to know about the three locals teeing it up in this week’s Saudi International

Saudi Arabia National Team coach Jamie McConnell gives exclusive insight into the preparations and form of the three leading Saudi Arabian players set to compete in the 2021 Saudi International.

February 3, 2021

32nd Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Casey predicts a ‘lot of good stuff’ to come after emotional OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic triumph

After capturing the ‘Major of the Middle East’, Paul Casey’s name is again firmly back in the ‘best player not to win (an actual) major’ conversation.

January 31, 2021

32nd Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Paul Casey and Robert MacIntyre primed for Dallah doozy

An Englishman with proven desert pedigree, effortless power and a game as sharp as it’s ever...

January 31, 2021

32nd Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Sunday’s OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic ‘Daily News’ is FREE here

Paul Casey and Robert MacIntyre are set for an epic final duel for the Dallah trophy at Emirates Golf Club n Sunday. Brandon Stone leads a group with other ideas.

January 30, 2021

32nd Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Robert MacIntyre has learned to hit it, find it and hit it again (very, very well)

Robert MacIntyre may well have discovered the secret to golf. The Scottish southpaw...

January 30, 2021

32nd Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Caddie Confidential: Helen Storey takes us inside the ropes with Lee Westwood

It’s no coincidence that Lee Westwood’s stock has risen ever since fiancée Helen Storey started looping...

January 30, 2021

32nd Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Brandon Stone intends playing the role of Sunday spoiler at Desert Classic

Brandon Stone has won one of the European Tour’s biggest tournaments – the 2018 Scottish Open...

January 30, 2021

32nd Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Late bloomer Laurie Canter is at it again at Emirates G.C.

Ever since the European Tour made its comeback following the COVID-19 shutdown, players...

January 30, 2021

32nd Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Saturday’s OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic Daily News is FREE here

Thomas Detry has eased into pole position at the 32nd OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic but has a gaggle of proven European Tour winners looming large in his rearview mirror.

January 29, 2021