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Posted 02 Jan 2009
Career Move For Garbutt

Doncaster's Ian Garbutt has hung up his golf shoes after 16 years as a Tour Professional and now joins ISM's Player Management Team.   Garbutt, who has been a professional since 1992, became a scratch golfer at 16 years old and won...> More

Posted 22 Dec 2008
Rory Books Trip To Masters

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for 3rd place in the South African Open at Pearl Valley Golf Estates near Cape Town and climbed to 39th position in the World Rankings earning him a coveted place in the...> More

Stunning Sterne Wins Back To Back Titles

South Africa's Richard Sterne won the South African Open at Pearl Valley Golf Estates in fine style beating Northern Ireland's Gareth Maybin at the first play-off hole. This win coming only seven days after he picked up the Alfred Dunhill...> More

Posted 20 Dec 2008
Pair Of Awards For Jeev

India's Jeev Milkha Singh won two main awards at the Asian Tour's Awards Gala 2008 to cap a magical season on Sunday night.   The 37-year-old was toasted by his peers after he was named the Players' Player of the Year Award,...> More

Sterne The Champion At Leopard Creek

South African Richard Sterne fired a final round 69 to take the Alfred Dunhill Championship title by one shot from European's Robert Rock and Johan Edfors at the stunning Leopard Creek Golf Club in South Africa.   Sterne's rounds of 68, 66,...> More

Posted 07 Dec 2008
Mass Exodus To Sunnier Climes

There are 19 ISM players in the field for the Alfred Dunhill Championship at the stunning Leopard Creek Golf Club this week, a stone's throw across the river from the magnificent Kruger Park in South Africa.   Worksop's Lee Westwood is looking for a...> More

Posted 07 Dec 2008
Another Win For Jeev

India's Jeev Milkha Singh has notched up victory number four in the 2008 season. This time Jeev struck at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club in Japan winning the Golf Nippon Series JT Cup 2008 by two shots from Brendan Jones, David Smail...> More

Top Twenty For Horsey Down Under

England's David Horsey was ISM's highest placed finisher in the Sportsbet Australian Masters at Huntingdale in Melbourne. Horsey, winner of the 2008 Challenge Tour Rankings, shot rounds of 71, 68, 71 and 74 for a four under par total and...> More

Posted 23 Nov 2008
Rory Edged Out In Hong Kong

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy was beaten in a play-off by Lin Wen Tang at the second extra hole in the UBS Hong Kong Open at Fanling.   McIlroy played a career-best hook shot to the green from the trees giving himself a good...> More

Posted 16 Nov 2008
Singh Claims Barclays Title

India's Jeev Milkha Singh swept to his 6th Asian Tour victory at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. His final score of seven under par gave him the Barclays Singapore Open title over South African Ernie Els and three time Major...> More

Posted 12 Nov 2008
Els Back On Top

Ernie Els registered the second win of his season with victory on his debut in the King Hassan 11 Trophy in Morocco.  The South African former world No.1 shot rounds of 69, 67, 71 and 68 to finish on 17 under...> More

Posted 03 Nov 2008
Westwood Hits High Spot

Lee Westwood put up a great fight for the 2008 Order of Merit finishing in third position falling short of the number one spot claimed by Sweden's Robert Karlsson and Ireland's Padraig Harrington finishing in second. Lee finished in a...> More

Posted 27 Oct 2008
Pole Position for Horsey

England's David Horsey was crowned the 2008 European Challenge Tour's Number One player after maintaining his top spot with a seventh placed finish at the Apulia San Domenico Grand Final.   Horsey won two titles - the Telenet Trophy and AGF-Allianz EurOpen...> More

Kamte Wins by Five in South Africa

James Kamte stormed to victory in the Metmar Highveld Classic at Witbank Golf Club near Johannesburg in South Africa. Kamte, from Queenstown fired a fantastic final round eight under par 64 to claim his third professional title.   This event, the Sunshine...> More

Stunning Schwartzel Wins Madrid Masters

South African, Charl Schwartzel cruised to a three stroke victory over Ricardo Gonzalez in the Madrid Masters at Club de Campo, taking his tally of European Tour victories to three.   Suffering from flu-like symptoms and a shoulder injury during the week...> More

Posted 06 Oct 2008
The Race to Dubai Launches

The European Tour Order of Merit is to be replaced from next season with ‘The Race to Dubai' and the announcement of the 2009 International Schedule marks the start of the most momentous season in the history of The European...> More

Fernandez-Castano Claims Quinn Insurance British Masters Title

An eventful final day at the Quinn Insurance British Masters saw Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño defeat defending champion Lee Westwood after a thrilling play-off at The Belfry.   The Spaniard started the final round three shots behind Westwood but a brilliant final round 67,...> More

Westwood in the Pink as he takes clubhouse lead at The Belfry

Lee Westwood was in the pink on Pink Friday as he remained on course to successfully defend his Quinn Insurance British Masters title after a second round 70 took him into the clubhouse lead.   The Worksop golfer's two under par effort...> More

Lockerbie Seals Maiden Win in Kazakhstan

England's Gary Lockerbie secured an immediate return to The European Tour with his first victory as a professional at the Kazakhstan Open, the most lucrative regular event on the Challenge Tour Schedule.   After a closing round of 70 at Nurtau Golf...> More

Ryder Cup Heroes Return to Belfry

As The Ryder Cup gets into swing in the US, The Belfry is gearing up to host next week's Quinn Insurance British Masters. With an impressive total of 17 past Ryder Cup players set to battle it out on the...> More

Posted 09 Sep 2008
Lee Confirms Ryder Cup Position

Lee Westwood today denied allegations he may not be well enough to play in The Ryder Cup at Valhalla from 19-21 September.   The 35-year-old, currently third in the European Tour Order of Merit, withdrew from last week's Omega European Masters with...> More

Rory Looks To Future After Near Miss

ISM's Rory McIlroy narrowly missed out on a maiden European Tour victory at the Omega European Masters on Sunday, producing his best ever professional performance to finish second after a dramatic play-off.   Jean-Francois Lucquin, from France, rolled in a birdie at...> More

Clarke misses out on Ryder Cup place

  Ryder Cup favourite Darren Clarke will miss out on a sixth consecutive Ryder Cup appearance after captain Nick Faldo announced Ian Poulter and Paul Casey as his two wild card picks.   The decision comes despite Clarke winning twice on the European Tour this...> More

Young Guns Set for Battle of the Brabazon

The Quinn Insurance British Masters is fast approaching and with £1.8million up for grabs, many of the golfing world's young guns are lining up for the Battle of the Brabazon. Nick Dougherty, Rory McIlroy, Chris Wood, Oliver Wilson and Pablo...> More

Dutch Win puts Clarke in Ryder Cup Contention

Darren Clarke boosted his chances of a sixth consecutive Ryder Cup appearance with a well-timed win at the KLM Open on Sunday.   Clarke picked up his second European Tour title of the season as he hit a four under round of...> More

Paint the Town Pink at the Quinn Insurance Britsh Masters

Ladies are invited to paint the town pink at the Quinn Insurance British Masters on Friday 26th September as the tournament tees off Ladies Day in style. The special day, sponsored by the prestigious watchmaker Audemars Piguet, will take on...> More

Get Gold with Olympic Ticket Offer

  As thousands of athletes prepare to be ‘higher, faster, stronger' for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the spirit of the Olympic Flame is being passed onto golfing fans with a fantastic ticket offer from the Quinn Insurance British Masters.   To ensure...> More

Posted 11 Aug 2008
Major Performance Pleases Jeev

  Jeev Milkha Singh is celebrating his best ever finish in a Major after a long final day's play left him in tied ninth position in the US PGA Championship.   The Indian, forced to play out 35 holes on the last day...> More

Posted 10 Aug 2008
Promising Start for Baldwin

Rookie Matthew Baldwin made the cut in his first tournament as a professional, finishing tied 47th at the Lexus Open in Norway.   Playing on the European Challenge Tour after receiving an invite from the Norwegian Golf Federation, the Lancastrian carded rounds of 72,...> More

Posted 07 Aug 2008
Westwood Critical of Course

Lee Westwood expressed his disappointment at the set-up of the Oakland Hills course after shooting a 7-over 77 in the first round at the US PGA, the final major of the year. "The course is 7,500 yards long, the greens are...> More

Fine Finish Boosts Westwood's Confidence

Lee Westwood narrowly missed out on his second PGA Tour title at the weekend, finishing joint runner-up at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron. Westwood recorded nine under par at the Firestone Country Club to finish one shot behind winner Vijay...> More

Wood to Make Professional Tour Debut

Open hero Chris Wood will make his professional debut at the SAS Masters in Stockholm, Sweden from 14-17 August after receiving an invitation from promoter Scandinavian Masters AB.   Wood also secured an invite to play in the Quinn Insurance British Masters...> More

Future Looks Rosy for Lancastrian

Royal Birkdale's Matthew Baldwin has turned professional and signed with Cheshire-based International Sports Management.   The 22-year-old Southport-born talent narrowly missed out on playing at his home club in this year's Open Championship, finishing one shot off the pace in Local Final...> More

Posted 28 Jul 2008
Open Hero Wood Joins ISM

Chris Wood, the Bristol 20-year-old who won the amateur honours at the Open Championship, has turned professional and joined International Sports Management.   Wood becomes the second silver medal winner in succession behind Ulster’s Rory McIlroy to join ISM after performing with...> More

Howell Gears Up for Quinn Insurance British Masters

Golfer David Howell will hope to continue his recent revival in form when he once again tackles a world-class field in September’s Quinn Insurance British Masters.   Howell shot a low-round 67 in the final round of the 137th Open Championship at...> More

Royal Birkdale To Host Prestigious Business Championship

Royal Birkdale posed a stubborn challenge to even the world’s top golfers at the 137th Open Championship, and now local companies are being offered the chance to tame the tricky tees and demanding greens by competing in the Financial Times...> More

Posted 20 Jul 2008
Final Round Flourish for Howell

David Howell completed the Open on a bright note with a stunning final round of 67 at Royal Birkdale on Sunday to claim tied seventh position, his best-ever finish in a Major.   Four birdies and an amazing eagle at the par...> More

Relieved Marmion edges to Players Club victory

Dale Marmion said he was ‘relieved’ to have won the Yes! Classic Ivobank PGA EuroPro Tour event at The Players Club in Bristol after a torrid back nine threatened his title chances.    Marmion shot 67 and 66 in his opening two...> More

Posted 15 Jul 2008
ISM Stars Face Major Challenge

A total of ten ISM golfers will line up for the 137th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale when the UK's only Major tees of on Thursday 17th July.   Their tee times are as follows:   Day 1 (Thursday 17th July)   0630   Simon Dyson 0809   Richard...> More

It's Major Madness, with the Latest Ticket Offer from the Quinn Insurance British Masters

Golf fever is set to grip the nation as the 137th Open Championship gets underway at Royal Birkdale next week and to celebrate, the Quinn Insurance British Masters has a major saving for golf groupies who can't wait for another...> More

40 is the New 30 for Golf Fanatics

Many footballers may burn out in their late twenties, but good old golfers have a much longer shelf life according to new research and expert opinion unearthed by the Quinn Insurance British Masters. The best age for men and women to...> More

Posted 07 Jul 2008
Horsey claims second win

England’s David Horsey became the first double winner on the European Challenge Tour this season after holing a crucial 36ft birdie on the final hole to clinch the tightly contested AGF-Allianz EurOpen de Lyon by one stroke.   In driving rain more...> More

Finch makes a splash with Shot of the Month Award

Richard Finch’s memorable third shot on the final hole of The Irish Open, which ended with him taking an impromptu dip into the River Maigue before getting his hands on the silverware, has been voted The European Tour Shot of...> More

Westwood heads world-class field at Le Golf National

Lee Westwood will be looking to build on the performance which saw him finish third at the US Open Championship when he returns to action in a world-class field gathered for the Open de France ALSTOM at Le Golf National...> More

McGinley takes on the next generation

Paul McGinley will hope to rekindle the form he showed in the early stages of the BMW PGA Championship when he tees up alongside some of The European Tour’s rising talent at the SAINT-OMER OPEN presented by NEUFLIZE OBC this...> More

Quinn Insurance British Masters Welcomes The Full Monty

Legendary  golfer  Colin Montgomerie has officially announced his  intention  to join the Battle of the Brabazon at the Quinn Insurance British Masters.   Monty's  year  got off to a flying start with sixth place at the  Commercialbank Qatar  Masters  in January and...> More

Tadini holds off late threat for thrilling win

Alessandro Tadini held off a late challenge from Raphaёl De Sousa to clinch his first European Challenge Tour win of the season by a single stroke following a thrilling finale at the Oceânico Group Pro-Am Challenge.   The Italian led by two...> More

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