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Scotsman
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Ewen Ferguson ready to 'give it a go' in bid to create BMW International Open history in Munich
Scot aiming to become first player to successfully defend DP World Tour title won by some big names 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... Ewen Ferguson is ready to 'give it a go' as he bids to create history in Munich this week by becoming the first player to successfully defend the BMW International Open title. American Paul Azinger claimed the crown in 1990 and 1992 while Thomas Bjorn matched the feat in 2000 and 2002, but no-one has managed to win it back-to-back. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ferguson became the first Scot since Colin Montgomerie in 1999 to triumph in the event when he landed a two-shot victory 12 months ago and now he's excited to be back at Golfclub München Eichenried as the defending champion in its 36th edition. Defending BMW International Open champion Ewen Ferguson pictured with his caddie Stephen Neilson during the pro-am on Wednesday | BMW Group 'To win any BMW event is great and especially the International Open here in Munich as it's a very special event,' said the 28-year-old. 'It's got so much history to it. There have been some cracking winners and Scottish winners (Sandy Lyle also triumphed in 1991) in there as well. 'And last year it was Bernhard Langer's last event, too, so there was a lot of emotion around the crowds. To be the person that won that tournament, that was very special.' Ferguson's title triumph last year helped him secure a spot in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon through a mini-Order of Merit on the DP World Tour. He's sitting 32nd in the same standings heading into this event, so needs another big week to get in the mix in the battle to be among the top five not otherwise exempt in the top 20 on Sunday night. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Confidence is good,' insisted the three-time tour winner. 'I feel good about everything. I'm working on my game. I've had a chance to win this year, I've had a top five, and I've been quite consistent, which has been quite satisfying. 'Even when I've played badly, I've still kind of managed to put up a decent result. So I know that when it's going well and I get a hot putter, I'm one to give it a go. So we'll see what happens.' Connor Syme is making his first start as the KLM Open champion, with Calum Hill, who finished third in the Italian Open last weekend, also flying the Saltire along with Grant Forrest, Richie Ramsay and Scott Jamieson. 'It's actually been a bit of a dry spell in Europe over the last couple of months, so it's playing firm, fast, running and you're hitting a lot less club,' observed Ferguson of a different test to last year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'But, at the same time, that comes with trouble, too. Now you can run into that water hazard or bounce over the back of the green rather than the ball coming up soft. It's like every week out on the DP World Tour. We're always trying to adapt and change, just work out the course and dissect it as best as possible.' Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald played with former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale in the pro-am at Golfclub München Eichenried | BMW Group Luke Donald, the European Ryder Cup captain, is also in a field that contains LIV Golf trio Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer and Patrick Reed, who is in Ferguson's group for the opening two rounds. Donald was asked in his press conference about the possibility of Keegan Bradley being a playing captain for the US at Bethpage Black in September.
Scotsman
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scots chase 153rd Open spots in Italy as Stephen Gallacher bids to hit dizzy heights in Colorado
Two spots at Royal Portrush up for grabs at new venue for Italian Open on its 100th anniversary 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... A new challenge awaits five Scots in this week's 100th anniversary of the Italian Open as Stephen Gallacher is hoping he has a head and game for heights in the US Senior Open. Though recent KLM Open winner Connor Syme has pulled out due to a family bereavement, Ewen Ferguson, Calum Hill, Grant Forrest, Richie Ramsay and Scott Jamieson are all flying the Saltire in the Italian Open. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This year's milestone edition is being held at Argentario Golf Club for the first time, marking a return to Tuscany for the tournament - a mainstay of the DP World Tour since its inception in 1972 - for the first time in 42 years. Ewen Ferguson pictured in the build up to the Italian Open at Argentario Golf & Wellness in Porto Ercole |For the second season in a row, the Italian Open features as part of the Qualifying Series for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush this summer. The top two players not already exempt who make the cut will secure spots in the season's final major as the last few opportunities come around for DP World Tour card holders. Three spots will also be up for grabs in the Genesis Scottish Open in a fortnight's time, with another route still on offer through the Race to Dubai Rankings. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The first five DP World Tour members not otherwise exempt in the top 20 in the standings after next week's BMW International Open in Munich will secure a berth in the Claret Jug event on the County Antrim coast. On the back of his breakthrough win earlier this month, Syme sits 21st, with Ferguson, who is the defending champion in Germany, in 28th spot and Calum Hill, winner of the Joburg Open earlier this season, lying 31st. Meanwhile, Gallacher and Greig Hutcheon are flying the flag in the US Senior Open in Colorado after Colin Montgomerie, the 2014 winner, withdrew from the USGA event over the weekend. It's Gallacher's debut in the tournament, having finished joint-25th behind Angel Cabrera in his first over-50s' major in the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional last month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Stephen Gallacher is playing in just his second senior major this week as he joins Greig Hutcheon in flying the Saltire in the US Senior Open in Colorado | Getty Images 'I'm really looking forward to,' said the former Ryder Cup player and current Junior Ryder Cup captain of teeing up at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. 'It's a fantastic venue, with the difficulty this week being the altitude as we are playing at 6,200 feet above sea level. 'So distance control is paramount and, with quite slopey and quick greens, you are going to need to be below the hole most of the time.' Gallacher has been paired for the opening two rounds with English duo Peter Baker and Van Phillips while Hutcheon has former Scottish Open champion Thomas Levet and American Jeff Sluman in his group.
Scotsman
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Home stars confirmed for Scottish Championship at Trump International in Aberdeen
Ewen Ferguson and Connor Syme set to spearhead Scottish challenge in DP World Tour event 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... Recent KLM Open winner Connor Syme and three-time DP World Tour champion Ewen Ferguson are set to spearhead the home challenge in the Scottish Championship this summer. The duo have been confirmed for the $2.75 million event at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire on 7-10 August along with former Genesis Scottish Open winner Rafa Cabrera Bello. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It's fantastic to see the Scottish Championship return to the DP World Tour schedule and I can't wait to tee it up in front of the home crowds,' said Ferguson, who will defend his BMW International Open title in Munich next week. Recent KLM Open winner Connor Syme is looking forward to a home appearance in the Scottish Championship |'DP World Tour events in Scotland are always special for me and I'm very excited to see friends and family lining the fairways to cheer me on.' Syme landed his breakthrough win on the circuit after producing a polished performance to win the KLM Open earlier this month. He said of a home gig later in the summer: 'We always receive such incredible support whenever and wherever we play in Scotland, and I know we are all looking forward to playing in front of Scottish fans at a spectacular links venue in August.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ewen Ferguson, Calum Hill and Rafa Cabrera Bello have all been confirmed for the Scottish Championship | DP World Tour Fans can experience two weeks of world-class golf at the one venue, with the Legends Tour's Staysure PGA Seniors Championship being held the week prior to the Scottish Championship. Those who purchase a ticket to either the Scottish Championship or Staysure PGA Seniors Championship can receive a 25 per cent discount for a ticket to the other event.
Scottish Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rangers-daft golfer gets hole in one at major tournament and scoops bizarre prize
It was a good weekend for the Scots SCOTS ACE Rangers-daft golfer gets hole in one at major tournament and scoops bizarre prize Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE reward for hitting a hole-in-one in a professional golf tournament often takes the form of cash or a luxury item. But Rangers-daft Ewen Ferguson's stunning effort landed him something much more unconventional. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Scotland's Ewen Ferguson hit a hole in one yesterday Credit: Getty 2 The effort landed him an unusual prize Credit: Getty The Scot was taking part in the KLM Open in Amsterdam over the weekend in the DP World Tour. He finished respectably in fourth place, tied with fellow Scotsman Richie Ramsay and England's Jack Senior at three under par. They take home just over £85,000 in prize money but the ace has landed Ferguson something extra sweet. The 28-year-old is now the proud owner of 750 stroopwafels, a local dough and syrup based cookie-like delicacy. His tasty triumph came at the seventh yesterday, one of only four holes where the prize was on offer to mark the 105th KLM Open. Afterwards, he said: "After three aces during practice rounds it was good to get one in a tournament. "I got onto the tee and given the toughness of the seventh hole, I thought 'a three here would be good', especially after a birdie the hole before. "Stroopwafels is just what I'm needing, so I will have them sent to my mum and dad. We'll have our own stroopwafel party," the Glasgow golfer joked. He wasn't the only representative of Scotland with something to celebrate, as one of his countrymen topped the table. Connor Syme clinched his first DP World Tour title in more than 180 attempts, with a final round of 70 to win the KLM Open. Rangers-daft golfer Ewen Ferguson fights back the tears after securing coveted spot at The Open in Troon The 29-year-old took a two-shot lead on Sunday in Amsterdam and finished on 11 under par, two ahead of nearest challenger Sweden's Joakim Lagergren who signed off with an eagle at 18. Syme kept his composure in tricky conditions to record his first victory since winning on the Challenge Tour in 2019 at the Turkish Airlines Open. He two-putted from 70 feet to join the likes of Colin Mongomerie, Gordon Brand Jr and Ken Brown as Scottish winners of the KLM Open. It earns the Fifer a cheque of around £350,000 and takes his career earnings to over £3 million. Another Scot finished under par too as Grant Forrest ended up one under, tying him in 13th place. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Syme is a sparkling success in Amsterdam as Scot claims his first DP World Tour title
Scotland's Connor Syme enjoyed a champagne-drenched celebration after claiming his first title on the DP World Tour. The 29-year-old went into the final round at the KLM Open in Amsterdam with a two-shot lead over playing partner Joakim Lagergren — and maintained the same advantage despite a brilliant closing eagle from the Swede. Syme finished 11 under after shooting a one-under-par 70 and making only one bogey in his final 38 holes. He said: 'Unbelievable, it was so, so difficult the last few days. I just felt so much better this week, I felt really ready to do it, and I'm so, so happy I managed to do it. 'Everyone helped so much and I'm buzzing to do it with Ryan McGuigan on the bag as well. I'm overjoyed.' Wife Alanis flew out to the Netherlands to surprise Syme on the final green, where he also enjoyed being soaked in champagne by compatriot Ewen Ferguson — who hit a hole in one earlier in the day to help him finish in a tie for fourth — and England's Richard Mansell. 'It's so, so nice that they stuck around,' said Syme. 'I've obviously been really pleased for them (when they've won titles) and I'm really happy to have joined them and won myself, so it's just amazing. Amazing.' Lagergren also closed with a 70, while South Africa's Jayden Schaper finished in third place, a further five shots behind, with a 69. Ferguson shot 67 to tie with fellow Scot Richie Ramsay (72) and Englishman Jack Senior (66).
