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WGC - Accenture Match Play Championship

ISM had eight players in the WGC - Accenture World Match Play Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Club at Dove Mountain, Arizona, where only two of our stable progressed to the third round. India's Jeev Milkha Singh took the scalp of Padraig Harrington...> More

Posted 14 Feb 2010
Close Call For Finch In Delhi

England's Richard Finch claimed 2nd spot in the Avantha Masters at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Delhi where he finished with a best round of the day 66 on Sunday.   His previous three rounds of 69, 69 and 71...> More

Posted 14 Feb 2010
Fichardt Wins At Fancourt

Darren Fichardt launched a 239-yard three-iron over some intervening trees and the water surrounding the 18th green to set up a birdie on the final hole for a one-stroke victory finished at sixteen under par in the R3-million Dimension Data Pro-Am....> More

Trion:Z announces new multi-year agreement with Rory Mcilroy

The Carlsbad-based leader in magnetic/negative-ionic sportswear, Colantotte International Inc. dba Trion:Z and PGA Tour Pro Rory Mcilroy announced the signing of a multi-year contract marking the company's 6th consecutive year with PGA Tour presence.   Mcilroy achieves 1 top 5 and 1...> More

Posted 07 Feb 2010
Lee Pipped to Post in Dubai

England's Lee Westwood finished in 2nd place to Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at The Emirates Golf Club in Dubai after a dramatic three hole play-off.   In regulation play Lee made a birdie four from the right...> More

Schwartzel named European Tour Golfer of the Month

South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel  has been named as The European Tour Golfer of the Month for January after beginning 2010 in spectacular fashion by recording back-to-back victories in his homeland.   Schwartzel, who receives a jeroboam of Moët & Chandon champagne and...> More

Rory McIlroy signs new 3-Year Sponsorship Deal with Jumeirah

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a new three-year sponsorship deal with 20-year-old golfing phenomenon Rory McIlroy.   The agreement was signed on the opening day of the Dubai Desert Classic at the...> More

Top Three Finish For Lee in Qatar

Lee Westwood was back on form this week playing in the Commercialbank Qatar Masters where he finished in a tie for 3rd place. Lee shot rounds of 68, 69, 70 and 70 giving him a four round total of 277,...> More

Player Tips McIlroy For Number One Spot

Just before teeing off in the Inaugural Saadiyat Beach Classic, Gary Player praised Rory McIlroy as being on course to be the next World number 1. As Gary Player warmed up for the inaugural Saadiyat Beach Classic, the enigmatic South...> More

Posted 24 Jan 2010
Two In Top Five In Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy, playing in his first event of 2010, finished in 3rd place in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championahip.  Rory shot rounds of 66, 69, 67 and 67 to complete the event in nineteen under par, just two shots adrift of...> More

Posted 23 Jan 2010
ISM Duo Qualify for St Andrews

The Open International Final Qualifying – Africa was played at the par-71 Royal Johannesburg and Kensington East course and South African Darren Fichardt shared top honours with Jean Hugo to win a coveted place in the 150th Anniversary Open Championship...> More

Lee Westwood wins The European Tour Players’ Player of the Year Award

Lee Westwood, winner of the inaugural Race to Dubai, has been named by his fellow professionals as the winner of The European Tour Players’ Player of the Year Award for 2009.   The 36 year old Englishman hit a rich vein of...> More

Westwood presented with Champions logo

  Lee Westwood returned to Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, the scene of one of the greatest moments of his career, to accept a logo which has been specially designed for The Race to Dubai champion.   The Englishman enjoyed a double triumph...> More

Posted 17 Jan 2010
Back To Back Wins For Charl

South Africa's Charl Schwartzel took top honours once more this week at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club and won the Joburg Open, just seven days after winning the Africa Open at East London.   Charl started the day at eighteen under par and...> More

Posted 10 Jan 2010
Schwartzel Wins Africa Open

South Africa's Charl Schwartzel won the Africa Open at East London Golf Club on a score of twenty under par, with compatriot Thomas Aiken finishing second on nineteen under.   Charl, who is currently using his father's putter, put together rounds of...> More

Posted 20 Dec 2009
Close Call For Shiv

India's Shiv Kapur narrowly missed clinching his maiden European Tour victory when he was beaten in a play-off by Scotland's Richie Ramsay for the South African Open Championship.   Shiv, who last week finished in 8th position in the Alfred Dunhill Championship...> More

Westwood wins Golf Writers' Trophy for third time

European Number One Lee Westwood has won the Golf Writers’ Trophy for a third time, joining the legendary Seve Ballesteros as the only three-time recipients.   Catriona Matthew, who won the Ricoh Women’s British Open just 11 weeks after giving birth to...> More

Westwood named The 2009 Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Year

  Lee Westwood has been named The Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Year following a momentous season which culminated in him being crowned Europe’s Number One golfer for the second time in his career.   The award comes at the...> More

Posted 03 Dec 2009
ISM Trio Pass School Test

At the European Tour Qualifying School played at the PGA Golf Catalunya Resort in Girona three ISM players secured their playing rights on the European Tour for the 2010 season.   Our three qualifiers included Scotland's Andrew Coltart who narrowly missed out...> More

PING signs European Number 1 Westwood to multi-year agreement

Lee Westwood, Europe’s No. 1 player and the 4th ranked golfer in the world, signed a multi-year contract to continue playing PING golf equipment, PING Chairman & CEO John Solheim announced today.   Westwood, who received his first set of PING clubs...> More

Westwood named Golfer of the Month for November

Lee Westwood has been named The Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Month for November following his winning performance in the inaugural Dubai World Championship presented by: DP World, a victory which also saw him claim the 2009...> More

Posted 29 Nov 2009
Ireland Second At Mission Hills

Rory McIlroy and partner Graeme McDowell representing Ireland finished in a tie for second place in the Omega Mission Hills World Cup in China which was won by Italy's Molinari brothers on twenty nine under par.   The Irish pair shot rounds of...> More

Chris Wood named Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year

England’s Chris Wood has capped a tremendous debut season on The European Tour by being named the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year for 2009.   Bristol-born Wood, 22 tomorrow (Thursday), who at 6ft 5in (196cms) stands alongside Swede Robert Karlsson...> More

Number One In Dubai - Number One In Europe

England's Lee Westwood won the inaugural Race To Dubai in fine style and also won the Dubai World Championship, the season ending finale on the European Tour.   Lee put on a wonderful show of golf and shot rounds of 66, 69, 66...> More

Rory Represents Ireland In World Cup

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell are ready to bring the Omega Mission Hills World Cup back to Ireland for the third time in the country’s history.   The duo have arrived at the Olazábal Course at the Mission Hills Golf Club with...> More

McGinley Recovering After Operation

Paul McGinley is recovering after a sixth operation on his troublesome left knee.   The Ryder Cup hero and Britain and Ireland’s inspirational Seve Trophy winning captain will be on crutches for a week, but hopes to be hitting balls again by...> More

October Shot Of The Month Award For Lee

Lee Westwood's brilliantly crafted chip at the 71st hole of the Portugal Masters has earned the English Ryder Cup player The European Tour Shot of the Month Award for October.   Westwood went long and left at the 589 yard par five...> More

McIlroy Leads Race After Hong Kong

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy produced yet more exquisite golf in the UBS Hong Kong Open at Fanling Golf Club where he finished in sole possession of second place on seventeen under par, just two shots shy of winner Frenchman, Gregory...> More

Posted 10 Nov 2009
Tiley Wins In Egypt

Steven Tiley won The Egyptian Open in impressive fashion, winning by 4 shots after a wind-swept final round to pocket the $31,000 winning cheque. Although this event was not an official Challenge Tour event, Steven fought off a talented field...> More

Youth And Experience Shine In Shanghai

South Africa's Ernie Els and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy fired matching 63's in the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan Golf Club in Shanghai.   Ernie finished the tournament in second place on sixteen under par, just one...> More

Posted 07 Nov 2009
Award For Billy

Billy Foster’s memorable year continued in Shanghai when he was voted the overwhelming winner of the HSBC Caddie of the Year Award.   Foster – who is the current bagman for Lee Westwood but who has, in the past, caddied for Seve...> More

Posted 01 Nov 2009
From Spain To Singapore

Four of our players teed it up at the volvo World Match Play Championship and none of them progressed past the round robin group stages.   Rory was in Group C along with Simon Dyson, Henrik Stenson and Angel Cabrera. Rory lost...> More

Fichardt Triumphs In South Africa

Darren Fichardt birdied the 18th hole on the 6,250-metre par 72 Mooinooi Golf Club course on Saturday to snatch the R550,000 Platinum Classic from under the nose of Titch Moore. Fichardt finished on 15-under 201 after his closing 66 to...> More

Top Tens For Clarke And Coltart In Valencia

Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke and Scotland's Andrew Coltart finished in a tie for 8th in the Castello Masters Costa Azahar in Valencia last week. Clarke put together rounds of 68, 70, 67 and 65 leaving him on fourteen under par,...> More

Posted 18 Oct 2009
Victory For Lee In Portugal

England's Lee Westwood notched up his 19th European Tour victory in the Portugal Masters at the Oceanico Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura.   Playing in beautiful sunshine and in front of enormous crowds Lee put together rounds of 66, 67, 66 and...> More

Posted 17 Oct 2009
IWC Awards for Ernie Els Wines

Ernie Els Wines enjoyed a successful night at the International Wine Challenge Awards 2009 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 2 September. Now in its 26th year the IWC is the largest, most prestigious and influential independent wine...> More

Posted 11 Oct 2009
McGowan The Master In Madrid

England's Ross McGowan romped home to victory in the Madrid Masters at Centro Nacional de Golf to claim his maiden European Tour title. McGowan put together round of 66, 66, 60 and 71, with his third round of 60 being an exceptional round...> More

Dyson Wins Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

England's Simon Dyson notched up his second victory of 2009 with a wonderful final round display of golf on The Old Course at St Andrews where he fired a six under par round of 66 to clinch the title with a four...> More

Chubby And Lee Team Up In Dunhill Links

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship takes place this week in Scotland and is played over Kingsbarns, St Andrews and Carnoustie. Once again Chubby will be playing with Lee Westwood and trying to make it to the last day which they...> More

McGinley's Team Triumph In Vivendi Trophy

Paul McGinley's team played their way to victory in the Vivendi Trophy with Seve Ballesteros as they defeated Thomas Bjorn's Continental Europe team by a margin of 16 1/2 - 11 1/2.   Delighted with being captain of the winning team McGinley...> More

McIlroy, Wood and Dyson Make McGinley's Team

ISM has a strong presence in the upcoming Vivendi Trophy with Seve Ballesteros being played at Saint-Nom-la-Breteche Golf Club in Paris from September 24th - 27th.  The Captain of the GB and Ireland team is Paul McGinley and he has...> More

Posted 21 Sep 2009
'Flory' Joins ISM Stable

England's Florentyna Parker has become the first female golf professional to join International Sports Management. Twenty year old Florentyna, known as Flory said "I am very excited to be have been given the opportunity to work with ISM and look forward to...> More

Posted 20 Sep 2009
Good Performances in Austria

South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen finished 5th in the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana in Vienna. Louis' rounds of 69, 67, 65 and 79 left him on a four round total of 270 - fourteen under par - six shots behind...> More

Posted 18 Sep 2009
Fichardt Victorious At Selborne

Darren Fichardt made it look all too easy on his way to a record-equalling biggest victory margin in the history of the Vodacom Business Origins of Golf Tour at Selborne Golf Estate on Friday.   On a wet and windy final day,...> More

Posted 13 Sep 2009
James Crowned King In Cologne

South Africa's James Kingston won the Mercedes-Benz Championship at Gut Larchenhof in Cologne after enduring a sudden death play-off with Anders Hansen. Both players were tied at thirteen under par after four rounds and had to go down the tricky 18th...> More

Posted 10 Sep 2009
Award For Westwood

England's Lee Westwood has been named The Race to Dubai Golfer of the Month for August after two outstanding performances on golf's grandest stage.   Westwood, who will receive a jeroboam of Moët & Chandon champagne along with an engraved alms dish...> More

McGowan Climbs To 3rd In The Alps

Ross McGowan fired a final round 65 to finish in 3rd place in the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland, the Englishman had seven birdies and just one bogey in his final round. He finished on a total of...> More

Great Week For Ernie At The Barclays

South Africa's Ernie Els eased himself into a tie for second position last week at The Barclays played at Liberty National in New Jersey. Ernie shot rounds of 72, 68, 70 and 66 leaving him on eight under par sharing second...> More

Dyson Sweeps To Victory In Holland

England's Simon Dyson fired a sizzling 63 in the final round of the KLM Open at the Kennemer Golf Club in Zandvoort to finish on a four round total of fifteen under par and into a play-off with Peter Lawrie...> More

McIlroy and McDowell Aim for World Cup Glory

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell are hoping to channel the energy of their off-course friendship into their partnership on the fairways at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup as they look to bring the trophy back to Ireland for the...> More

McIlroy and Westwood Show Class at Hazeltine

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and England's Lee Westwood took ISM's top honours in the final major of 2009, the US PGA Championship at Hazeltine in Minnesota where the title was claimed by the unheralded South Korean Y E Yang, who finished at...> More

US PGA Debuts for McIlroy and Wood

ISM young guns Rory McIlroy and Chris Wood make their debut performances in the US PGA Championship this week being held at Hazeltine National in Chaska, Minnesota.   Chris who finished 3rd in the Open Championship at Turnberry this year and 5th...> More

Posted 09 Aug 2009
Late Charge From Lee

At the WGC - Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron Ohio, England's Lee Westwood fired a brilliant final round 65 to move him up from 27th to 9th position leaving him at five under par. Tiger Woods won the event...> More

Posted 03 Aug 2009
Super Six Head To Akron

We have six players pitting their wits against the world's best in the WGC - Bridgestone Invitational this week at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.   Lee Westwood finished in a tie for 2nd place last year and comes into the...> More

Posted 28 Jul 2009
Dribuild Win ISM Golf Day

To bring sponsors and clients of ISM together the week after The Open Championship, a Club ISM/Friends of ISM Golf Day was held at St George's Hill. A beautiful inland course along with glorious weather made for a perfect day...> More

Posted 22 Jul 2009
Rory Wins Duel

Rory won the 'Duel on the Lough' by two shots from Irish legend Padraig Harrington over the stunning Nick Faldo designed course at Lough Erne in Co Fermanagh.   Fantastic crowds witnessed this great match between these two formidable golfers as they...> More

Posted 19 Jul 2009
Two Come Close At Turnberry

Lee Westwood and Chris Wood finished in a tie for 3rd place in the 138th Open Championship at Turnberry, both finishing at one under par with a four round total of 279 just missing out on a place in the...> More

Posted 11 Jul 2009
Sweet Sixteen Take Open Road

There are sixteen ISM players participating in the 138th Open Championship at Turnberry beginning on Thursday.   Chris Wood makes his second appearance in the Open Championship - he finished as top amateur last year claiming the Silver Medal. Also making his...> More

Westwood Buoyed By French Performance

Worksop's Lee Westwood came close to victory in the Open de France ALSTOM played over Le Golf National course on the outskirts of Paris. Lee shot a scintillating 65 in the final round to put him on thirteen under par tying with Germany's Martin...> More

Posted 28 Jun 2009
Top Ten For Shiv In Germany

India's Shiv Kapur enjoyed a welcome return to form in the BMW International Open in Munich where he finished in 8th position after firing a final round of 65 to put him on a four round total of sixteen under...> More

Posted 22 Jun 2009
A Great US Open For Rory

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for 10th in the US Open played at Bethpage, Farmingdale New York. Rory put together rounds of 72, 70, 72 and 68 leaving him on a total of two over par, six shots behind...> More

Posted 18 Jun 2009
Foster Bags A Bonus

Lee Westwood's caddie Billy Foster received a bonus in the Big Apple as he prepared for his cancer charity walk next month. Three generous New Yorkers pressed $100 dollar bills into his hand during practice for this week's US Open...> More

Posted 14 Jun 2009
Nine On US Open Trail

This year ISM has nine players in the field for the US Open being played at Bethpage State Park (Black Course) in Farmingdale, New York.   South Africa's Ernie Els, two time winner of this championship in 1994 and 1997, will be...> More

Posted 08 Jun 2009
Branden To Grace Turnberry

South Africa's Branden Grace is on his way to Turnberry to play in his first major, The Open Championship. Branden finished on nine under par, tied for 3rd spot with David Drysdale and Gary Orr, in the International Final Qualifing played...> More

Posted 07 Jun 2009
Career Best Finish For Gary

England's Gary Lockerbie produced his finest golf to date on the European Tour in the Celtic Manor Wales Open and finished in a tie for 4th after a flawless 65 in the final round on Sunday. His six under par...> More

Posted 01 Jun 2009
Top Five For Wood And Singh

England's Chris Wood and India's Jeev Milkha Singh finished in 5th position at The European Open at The London Club in Kent.   For Chris it was his highest finish on the European Tour Race To Dubai to date. His rounds of...> More

Dyson And Horsey On Route To Bethpage

England's Simon Dyson and David Horsey endured 36 holes at Walton Heath in Surrey and both qualified for the US Open at Bethpage starting on 18th June.   Dyson had a first round 66 over the New Course at Walton Heath and...> More

Posted 24 May 2009
Top Ten For Rory and Charl

The BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth saw Rory McIlroy finish in 5th spot and Charl Schwartzel in a tie for 6th. Both players could only manage a one under par 71 in the last round when low scoring was crucial...> More

Posted 17 May 2009
Top Ten For Chris In Ireland

England's Chris Wood had a top ten finish on the European Tour Race to Dubai in The 3 Irish Open played at County Louth Golf Club in Baltray. His rounds of 69, 67, 76 and 68 left him on a...> More

Posted 12 May 2009
Finch Defends Irish Open Title

England's Richard Finch returns to Ireland this week to defend his Irish Open title. This time he's on a different course from the one where he plunged intp the River Maigue playing his shot to the 18th green at Adare Manor on his way to victory.   Richard comes...> More

Rory Can't Wait to Return to his Links Roots at The 3 Irish Open

After thrilling golfing galleries across America in the last two months, Rory McIlroy cannot wait to get back to his first love of links golf at The 3 Irish Open at County Louth Golf Club, Baltray, from May 14-17.   The Northern...> More

McIlroy heads strong Northern Irish challenge at Wentworth Club

Rory McIlroy left his teenage years behind him today, safe in the knowledge that the next phase of his life promises to elevate him to the highest echelons of professional golf.   McIlroy, who celebrated his 20th birthday far from home in...> More

Els to make long-awaited return to The European Open

Ernie Els will make his first appearance in The European Open for 15 years when he lines up at The London Golf Club against a world-class field including World Number Three Sergio Garcia, Ryder Cup stars Darren Clarke and Lee...> More

Rory Wins March European Tour Shot Of The Month

Rory McIlroy's towering three wood strike which set up an eagle three during the second round of the World Golf Championships - CA Championship has been awarded The European Tour Shot of the Month for March.   The Northern Irishman was competing...> More

Posted 19 Apr 2009
Finch and Brown Shine in China

England's Richard Finch and New Zealand's Mark Brown finished in a tie for 3rd place in the Volvo China Open in Beijing this week. Overnight leader by one stroke, Finch struggled with his putting throughout the final round and eventually...> More

Posted 13 Apr 2009
Top Twenty For Rory

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy made his debut at Augusta this week and finished in a tie for 20th.  Rory's final round was a game of two halves - he made birdie on the 9th to complete the front nine in...> More

ISM's Super Six Head For Augusta

This week it's the first Major of the year and ISM has six players in the field at Augusta National for the Masters Tournament beginning on Thursday 9th April.   Making their Augusta debuts this week will be Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy,...> More

Friends Of ISM Master Royal Liverpool

The wonderful links course of Royal Liverpool was the host venue for the recent golf day held for sponsors, guest and friends of ISM. Unusually there was not a breath of wind at Hoylake and the ISM Team headed up...> More

Posted 29 Mar 2009
Coltart Shows Form In Seville

Scotland's Andrew Coltart finished in a tie for 6th place alongside Rhys Davies and Marcel Siem in the Open de Andalucia de Golf '09 played at the Real Club de Golf de Sevilla.   This is Coltart's second top ten finish the the...> More

Aiken Continues To Impress In Madeira

South Africa's Thomas Aiken continued the excellent form he produced at Doral in the WGC CA Championship finishing in a tie for 7th place in the Madeira Islands Open Bpi - Portugal at the Severiano Ballesteros designed Porto Santo Golfe.   After making...> More

Posted 17 Mar 2009
Jeev Shines at Doral

India's Jeev Milkha Singh put in his best ever performance on American soil in the WGC - CA Championship at Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Miami Florida.  Jeev finished in 4th position on 14 under par, five shots behind Phil...> More

Posted 09 Mar 2009
WGC - CA Championship

Two-time winner of previous World Golf Championship events, Darren Clarke plays this week in the WGC - CA Championship being played over the par 72 Blue Monster Course at Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida. Joining Darren will be compatriot...> More

McIlroy Wins European Tour Shot Of Month Award for January

Rory McIlroy has been awarded The European Tour Shot of the Month for January for the sublime bunker shot that guaranteed his first professional victory at the Dubai Desert Classic.   Having surged ahead of the field with four consecutive final round...> More

McIlroy And Els Bow Out In Arizona

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy was beaten 2 and 1 in the quarter finals of the WGC - Accenture Match Play in Arizona. McIlroy was really up against it as Australia's Geoff Ogilvy rolled in eight birdies on his way to...> More

McIlroy And Els Through To Last Eight

Rory McIlroy produced some of his finest golf yesterday as he cruised through to the last eight of the WGC - Accenture Match Play in Dove Mountain, Arizona. Rory came up against South Africa's Tim Clark who in the previous...> More

Posted 27 Feb 2009
ISM Duo Into Round Three At WGC

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy won his second round against America's Hunter Mahan in the WGC - Accenture Match Play at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Arizona by a score of 1up. McIlroy was two down after 12 holes but birdied...> More

Posted 26 Feb 2009
Four Progress In Arizona

Charl Schwartzel disposed of Europe's current number one, Sergio Garcia in the first round of the WGC - Accenture Match Play at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Arizona. Charl's precise putting was key to this first round victory and he...> More

ISM's Magnificent Seven Tee Up In Arizona

Out of the forty seven members of the European Tour seven players from the ISM stable tee it up this week in the WGC - Accenture Match Play being played on the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain, Arizona. This...> More

Posted 22 Feb 2009
McGowan Second in Perth

Ross McGowan finished in a tie for second position alongside Chile's Felipe Aguilar and Japan's Hiroyuki Fujita in the Johnnie Walker Classic at The Vines Resort and Country Club in Perth, Western Australia, the title going to the young amateur...> More

Rory McIlroy named The Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Month for January

Rory McIlroy's spectacular climb into the top 20 of the Official World Golf Ranking, highlighted by an epic victory in the Dubai Desert Classic, has been recognised with the Northern Irishman being named the first winner of The Race to...> More

Posted 15 Feb 2009
Horsey Second in Malaysia

England's Dave Horsey finished in style in the Maybank Malaysian Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur this week where he finished in a tie for second place alongside England's Miles Tunnicliff, Thailand's Prayad Marksaeng and India's...> More

Posted 09 Feb 2009
Kamte Wins in Asia

James Kamte stormed to his first Asian Tour title over the weekend, winning at his first attempt as he took the season-opening Asian Tour International in Bangkok on Sunday.   "To win the first tournament as a rookie on the Asian Tour...> More

Launch of the Lee Westwood Golf Academy

Despite the heavy snow, Lee travelled to the Belfry today (5th February 2009) for the launch of the Lee Westwood Golf Academy   He has helped to put together a coaching programme covering three days, with a competitive element, for 7 to 16...> More

Marvellous McIlroy Claims Maiden Title In Dubai

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy claimed his maiden professional win beating England's Justin Rose by one shot in the Dubai Desert Classic held at The Emirates Golf Club in Dubai.   Rory's rounds of 64, 68, 67 and 70 left him at nineteen under...> More

Posted 31 Jan 2009
Fichardt Wins Nashua Masters

Darren Fichardt, a recent signing by ISM, sunk a 15-foot birdie putt on Sunday to win the Nashua Masters at The Wild Coast by a single shot with a final-round five-under 65 and a total of 17-under 263.     "It felt like a...> More

Another Fine Performance By Oosthuizen

South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen produced another great performance in the Commercialbank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club, finishing in a tie for 2nd place alongside Sweden's Henrik Stenson.   Finishing in the number two spot for the second consecutive week Oosthuizen put...> More

Posted 18 Jan 2009
A Week Of Second Helpings

South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen fired a scintillating final round 64 to finish in a share of second place alongside Germany's Martin Kaymer, their four round total of 268 was just one away from the winner on twenty one under par, England's...> More

Posted 12 Jan 2009
Schwartzel In Ace Form

South Africa's Charl Schwartzel was ISM's highest finisher in the Joburg Open played at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club. Charl had a hole in one, the second in his career, at the 205 yard par 3 12th hole...> More

Posted 11 Jan 2009
Royal Trophy Win For Asia

The Asian team, captained by Joe Ozaki, swept to victory by ten points to six in the Royal Trophy, despite Europe winning the final day singles contest four and a half to three and a half at the Amata Springs...> More

Posted 06 Jan 2009
Sterne Goes For The Treble

South Africa's Richard Sterne is hoping to score a hat-trick of victories by collecting the title at this week's Joburg Open at The Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club where he is defending champion.   Sterne enjoyed a stellar end to 2008...> More

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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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