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.
Rory McIlroy struggles and Richard Mansell moves in wild weather at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Rory McIlroy had a second round to forget at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship as he tumbled down the leaderboard in appalling weather conditions. An opening round of 68 put the world No.2 in a strong position on Thursday, but he finished three over par on a wet and windy day at Kingsbarns to go one under overall in joint-43rd place. Ad A shotgun 8.30am start on all three courses for all competitors was ordered due to the adverse weather conditions, which pushed the players to their limits.
Guido Migliozzi's shot-of-the-year contender helps secure Open de France win at Le Golf National
Guido Migliozzi produced one of the greatest shots ever seen at Le Golf National to help him secure a stunning success in the Open de France. The Paris venue has hosted a Ryder Cup and France’s national open since the 1990s. Ad It has witnessed some amazing moments, but few more exhilarating than the shot Migliozzi played on 18 to set up a birdie that took him to 16-under for the tournament.
Rasmus Hojgaard opens big lead at Open de France, Patrick Reed misses cut at Le Golf National
The Rasmus Hojgaard express continued its impressive progress at the Open de France, but Patrick Reed will not be around for the weekend after missing the cut at Le Golf National. Hojgaard equalled the course record to take the lead on Thursday, and continued the charge to set the 36-hole record at the Paris venue. Ad The Dane made seven birdies and one bogey in his round of 65, to sit at 15-under after two rounds — six shots clear of the field.
Hojgaard six clear in Paris as Caldwell leads Irish charge
Rasmus Hojgaard followed up Thursday's course record-equalling 62 with a 65 to hold a commanding six-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Cazoo Open de France.