Latest news with #DavidLaw
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Laying down the Law: English golfer's comeback fuels DP World Tour ambitions
As the Road to Mallorca heats up, Englishman David Law has made a compelling case for his return to golf's top flight. Law, who lost his DP World Tour playing rights last season, surged six spots to third in the Road to Mallorca Rankings after clinching a pivotal victory on the Challenge Tour. With the latter half of the season approaching, his eyes are firmly set on reclaiming his spot among Europe's elite. 'I am really determined to get my DP World Tour card back,' said Law after the win. 'This has given me huge confidence. One of my goals was to be in contention more and I've managed to do that.' For Law, the competition may be intense, but the fundamentals remain unchanged. 'The standard is incredibly high out here, but the feeling of being in contention doesn't change whether you're on the DP World Tour or the HotelPlanner Tour,' he explained. 'I want to keep putting myself in uncomfortable situations. That's how you grow.' While Law took the trophy, the tournament leaderboard was tightly packed. Compatriot Ryan Lumsden, Denmark's Victor Sidal Svendsen, Austria's Maximilian Steinlechner, and England's Jack Floydd finished just two strokes behind at 20-under-par. Steinlechner's final-round 63 propelled him to the top of the Road to Mallorca standings, overtaking Italy's Renato Paratore. South African Daniel van Tonder now sits in fourth place, just ahead of England's rising star Joshua Berry. Middle East Implications With the DP World Tour headquartered in Dubai, the Road to Mallorca has added resonance for UAE golf fans. Law's comeback story underscores how the Tour serves as a global proving ground for talent, from Scotland to South Africa and beyond. The surge of international players aiming for DP World Tour status echoes the growing appetite for competitive golf across the Middle East, where events like the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship showcase elite competition on a global stage.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
'It feels amazing' - David Law boosts DP World Tour card bid with Czech Challenge win
Aberdonian up to third in Road to Mallorca Rankings in battle for 20 top-tour tickets Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... David Law boosted his bid to be back playing on the DP World Tour next year after shooting the lights out to land a second title triumph on the HotelPlanner Tour. The Aberdonian followed an opening 71 with blistering efforts of 62-62-63 to win the D+D REAL Czech Challenge by two shots with a 22-under-par total at Royal Beroun Golf Club. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad David Law shows off the trophy after winning the D+D REAL Czech Challenge at Royal Beroun Golf Club in Beroun, Czech Republic |Worth €48,000, the victory lifted Law from ninth to third in the Road to Mallorca Rankings, with the top 20 at the end of the Rolex Grand Final supported by The R&A in November securing step ups to the DP World Tour. 'It feels amazing,' he said. 'It was a tough day out there and at the start there wasn't much wind, and you know all the guys are going to make birdies. 'I think it helped me going into the day two behind. I knew I had to get off to a fast start, which I thankfully did and from there it was about making as many birdies as possible.' Law landed his maiden win on what was called the Challenge Tour at the time in the 2018 SSE Scottish Hydro Challenge at Macdonald Spey Valley in Aviemore. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That helped him graduate to the DP World Tour the following year, when he won the ISPS Handa Vic Open in just his fifth start on the main tour. The two-time Scottish Amateur champion finished 49th on the Race to Dubai before losing his season at the top table after ending up 119th on the points list last year. 'I am really determined to get my DP World Tour card back,' he said. 'This win has given me huge confidence and one of my goals was to be in contention more. 'The standard is incredibly high out here but practicing those feelings when being in contention don't change whether you're on the DP World Tour or HotelPlanner Tour. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad David Law is up to third in the HotelPlanner Tour Road to Mallorca Rankings |'I've managed to get into contention this year and I am just hoping for more of the same. Looking to put myself in uncomfortable situations and get stronger as a result.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Tennis Podcast joins The Athletic Podcast Network, broadening tennis coverage
As the run-up to the French Open begins in earnest, storylines for the second Grand Slam of the year are taking shape. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner look a level above the rest of the field on the men's side, while defending champion Iga Świątek will have to get past one of the top four players in the world as soon as the quarterfinals if she wants to become the first player to win four women's singles titles in a row in the Open Era. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is seeking a first Grand Slam title away from hard courts; Novak Djokovic remains in pursuit of his 25th major and a crop of young stars on both the ATP and WTA Tours are looking to make their first big run at one of the four biggest tournaments in the sport. Advertisement Just in time for Roland Garros, where the main draw begins May 25, 'The Tennis Podcast' is bringing its insightful analysis and engaging discussions to The Athletic Podcast Network. 's global audience of tennis fans will benefit from daily episodes during all four majors, with at least one episode per week the rest of the year, released every Monday. The award-winning podcast has garnered over 30 million downloads since launch. Broadcaster Catherine Whitaker and BBC commentator David Law launched the podcast in 2012, with Matt Roberts joining in 2015. The show counts tennis legends Billie Jean King and Chris Evert as fans, with frequent appearances from fellow luminaries like Pam Shriver and Mary Carillo. 's tennis writers, Matt Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare, also make frequent appearances with dispatches from events around the globe. 'We are all huge fans of The Athletic's journalism, particularly the breadth, depth and insight of its tennis coverage, so to be joining The Athletic Podcast Network is a thrill,' said David Law, co-host of The Tennis Podcast. 'We share their commitment to covering the biggest moments of the sport on-site, from inside the stadiums and countries where they take place, so it feels like the perfect fit as we look to introduce our show to a wider audience.' 'The Tennis Podcast is the definitive show in its category and the ideal partner for us as we expand our leadership in global sports journalism,' said Jesse Burton, The Athletic's head of Global Audio. Advertisement Listeners can watch and listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever they get their podcasts. ) This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Tennis, Women's Tennis 2025 The Athletic Media Company
