Angel Hidalgo delights home fans to share lead in Valderrama
Spain's Angel Hidalgo delighted the home fans with a stunning 63 to claim a share of the half-way lead in the Andalucia Masters at Valderrama.
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Angel Hidalgo posts tournament record at Andalucia Masters, defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick misses cut
On a day when the tournament record was broken at the Andalucia Masters, Matt Fitzpatrick’s hopes of closing in on Rory McIlroy in the Race to Dubai rankings were dashed. Valderrama is one of the toughest courses in world golf, as a host of players can testify to, but Angel Hidalgo made it look easy. Ad The Spaniard, who arrived in Sotogrande ranked 325 in the world, produced a sizzling round of 63 to climb to nine-under.
Matt Fitzpatrick defence starts with a splutter at Andalucia Open in Valderrama
US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick vowed to risk a more aggressive approach after a poor start to the defence of his Andalucia Masters title.
'I got Valderrama'd today' - Tough start to Andalucia Masters defence for Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick has ground to make up after making a slow start to the defence of his Andalucia Masters title. The US Open champion did not play badly, but fell victim to the brutal nature of Valderrama. Ad Fitzpatrick paid the price for going off line on too many occasions, and finds himself eight shots adrift of leaders David Horsey, Min woo Lee, Jazz Janewattananond, Pep Angles and Soren Kjeldsen.
ZOZO Championship betting tips as Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama, Tom Kim top the market
Tom Kim was unknown to many in golf a little over a year ago but is now a household name and a two-time PGA Tour winner. After his brilliant showing at the Presidents Cup, Kim won his second PGA Tour event when outgunning Patrick Cantlay to win the Shriners Children’s Open. Ad To go toe-to-toe with a player of the stature of Cantlay and force him into an error, on the 18th tee, and it can only be down to the pressure of his opponent not wilting, shows the quality Kim has in the locker.
Woods not on initial field list for Hero World Challenge
Tournament host Tiger Woods was not listed in the initial field for the 20-man Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas in December that was released on Tuesday but could still be added as three exemption slots will be named at a later date.
Tiger Woods not on initial field list for Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods was not listed in the initial field for the 20-man Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas in December that was released on Tuesday but could still be added as three exemption slots will be named at a later date. Woods has played in three majors this year after a February 2021 car crash that nearly cost him his right leg but has not given any indication when he will tee it up next.
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship: Tee times, Prize Money, TV coverage as Rory McIlroy heads the field
Golf is back home this week, as the DP World Tour returns to Scotland for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Unlike the Open Championship at St Andrews in July, this week’s event looks set to be played in proper Scottish weather with wind and rain on the menu. Ad It is an event the players relish, a Links test in Linksy conditions — while the opportunity to play with friends, family and the odd superstar from outside the world of golf adds to the appeal.