World Golf News - 25 January 2011

In the United States the Bob Hope Classic, known to golf fans simply as ‘the Hope’ was won by the Venezuelan Jhonattan Vegas. In a tense playoff that lasted two holes, Vegas kept his nerve to clinch the title, leaving Bill Haas and Gary Woodland of the United States in second place.

This is Vegas’ first win on the PGA Tour, and only the fifth start of his rookie year. With prize money of $900 000, Vegas’ first win of what promises to be an illustrious career, put a huge smile on the rookie’s face as he collected his winner’s cheque and lifted the trophy. Golf fans can expect many more great performances from this spirited and very talented young golfer.

On the European Tour, Germany’s Martin Kaymer won the Abu Dhabi Championship by an impressive eight strokes, his third win at this tournament in four years. Held in the United Arab Emirates, the tournament took place in finbr

The US PGA e weather with lush fairways and rolling greens challenging Kaymer and his fellow players. Ultimately, the young German superstar of European golf opened up an impressive lead which he maintained until the eighteenth hole of the final day to seal his victory. This win is historical for Kaymer, as he has now surpassed Tiger Woods to be ranked world number two behind Lee Westwood. This is Kaymer’s highest ranking yet and sends a clear message that Europe is firmly emerging from two decades of lacklustre performance to stand beside the US as a major force in world golf. Tour stays in California next week where players will tee off at the Farmers Insurance Open in the town of La Jolla. The European Tour continues its swing in the Middle East with the Volvo Champions held at the impressive Royal Golf Club in the Kingdom of Bahrain.