Hideki Matsuyama shot 66 at Sheshan International Golf Club on Sunday to end an incredible showing at the WGC-HSBC Champions on 23 under par. ‘Winning today, I feel has got me closer to being able to compete a lot better in the Major tournaments,’ he said. ‘My next goal is, of course, to win a Major and I’m going to… Read more →
Hideki Matsuyama carded 68 at Sheshan International Golf Club on Saturday to remain three shots out in front at the WGC-HSBC Champions. The world number 10 made no drops in the third round and coasted to 17 under par after 54 holes, having shot rounds of 66, 65, and now 68. History in the making. Hideki Matsuyama is aiming to… Read more →
Dean Burmester remained in the top 10 at the WGC-HSBC Champions with a Friday round of 70 in cold and breezy conditions at Sheshan International Golf Club. It’s Burmester’s WGC debut, yet he looked comfortable in 10th place on the leaderboard, his name sandwiched between Rory McIlroy and PGA Tour rookie of the year Emiliano Grillo. The South African started… Read more →
George Coetzee coasted through his first 13 holes during round one of the WGC-HSBC Champions on Thursday, then went on a triple-birdie run to join a tie for 14th place. The three-time European Tour winner features on the cover of Compleat Golfer’s November edition, but on Thursday at Sheshan International Golf Club his golf did the talking. Coetzee took advantage… Read more →
Dean Burmester will play in the first three-ball teeing off at the WGC-HSBC Champions on Thursday morning, where 78 of the world’s best will compete for a share of $9.25-million. It’s a monumental achievement by a golfer who played on the developmental Big Easy Tour five years ago. The big-hitting Zimbabwean, who became a South African when he moved to Bloemfontein, has… Read more →
A TaylorMade M2 driver and three-wood were spotted in the bag of Rory McIlroy during the practice round on Wednesday at Sheshan International Golf Club, confirming that he’s switched equipment brands. Last month Nike announced that it stop producing golf equipment and McIlroy, who was the top-ranked brand ambassador, had to find alternatives. The recent FedEx Cup champion was rumoured to… Read more →
The Power Rankings for this week’s WGC-HSBC Champions have been released and topping the list of favourites are Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson. The PGA Tour season began at the Safeway Open a fortnight ago, then picked up steam at the CIMB Classic last week, where young gun Justin Thomas successfully defended his title. This week it’s a different kettle… Read more →
