AG News: Rose reclaims #1 ranking after Turkish Open win
Justin Rose soared back to the top of the world rankings after edging out Haotong Li in a thrilling finish at the Turkish Airlines Open.
With a host of tournaments underway at American Golf, here's an update of the winners and runners-up for the par-3, ladies and senior competitions.
The inaugural American Golf Par 3 Championship, held at 3 Hammers Golf Complex, saw competitors travel from across the country to compete in the innovative format. With men and ladies competing on an equal footing, the Championship threw up some fantastic golf and was a huge amount of fun. The winners now progress to Ryder Cup venue, The Belfry, on 7th & 8th September where they will battle it out for the title of best Par 3 golfer in the country.
Paul Stokes - handicap 11 from Oxley Park GC - 40 points
Shaun Mason - handicap 12 from South Staffs GC - 41 points
One of our most popular events, the Ladies Championship Final line-up at The Belfry in September is now almost complete. With all of the qualifiers played in a fantastic spirit, competitors from across the UK and Ireland will compete over 2 days in front of Sky Sports’ cameras to be crowned Ladies Champions, progressing to the Tournament of Champions in Mauritius.
Ruth Stafford - 17 handicap from St Pierre GC
Kate Parker - 10 handicap from St Pierre GC
41 points
Andrea David - 17 handicap from Cardiff GC
Elaine Caveney - 13 handicap from Cardiff GC
39 points
Lorna Rutherford – handicap 18 from Peebles GC
Sheila Horsburgh - handicap 24 from Peebles GC
44 points
Sue Horne - handicap 15 from Thornton GC
Elaine Mitchell - handicap 15 from Thornton GC - 43 points
Suzie Hedges - handicap 23 from Windlesham Golf Club
Kathryn Naylor - handicap 23 from Windlesham Golf Club
20 points (16/6)
Rebecca O’Grady - handicap 4 from Howley Hall
Sarah Chapman - handicap 8 from Howley Hall
20 points (14/6)
Collette Kane - handicap 17 from High Legh Park
Debbie Hirons - handicap 17 from High Legh Park
43 points
Michelle Black handicap 11 from Rochdale Golf Club
Lisa Duffy handicap 9 from Rochdale Golf Club
41 points
Some impressive golf has been seen in the Senior Championship qualifiers, with the Belfry Final lineup so far including the teams below. Everyone will be hoping to book their place at the Tournament of Champions in Mauritius – the incredible prize on offer for the winners of the UK and Ireland Final in September.
Trevor Wilkes - handicap 12 from VRA
Martyn Hall - handicap 13 from VRA
43 points
Ian Towell - handicap 21 from Low Laithes
Malcolm Crowson - handicap 14 from Oulton Hall
42 points
Steve Banks – handicap 18 from Penn GC
Ken Smith – handicap 17 from Penn GC
45 points
Jo Hall – handicap 21 from Penn GC
Gill Meek – handicap 19 from Penn GC
44 points
Neil Day – handicap 23 from Radyr Golf Club
Paul Oakley - handicap 23 from Radyr Golf Club
47 points
Alan Beard - handicap 6 from Pontnewydd Golf Club
Roger Slade - handicap 19 from Pontnewydd Golf Club
44 points
Martin Derrick - handicap 15 from Dyke Golf Club
Andrew Gilbert - handicap 19 from Brighton & Hove GC
45 points
Helen Quail - handicap 23 from North Hants Golf Club
Angela DeBurca - handicap 7 from Wokefield Park GC
44 points
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Justin Rose soared back to the top of the world rankings after edging out Haotong Li in a thrilling finish at the Turkish Airlines Open.
Xander Schauffele won the WGC-HSBC Champions cementing his place as one America’s brightest golfing talents. But it was matched in significance by Cameron Champ's maiden PGA Tour victory