Francois Calmels
Challenge TourBrian KeoghChris Devlin, D+D Real Czech Challenge Open, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw

Smoking hot Calmels wins action-packed Czech Challenge

François Calmels. Picture by Ota MrakotaGareth Shaw and Chris Devlin slipped back with level par 72s and François Calmels fired a sizzling 11 birdies in a final-round 65 to come from behind and win his second Challenge Tour title of the season at the D+D Real Czech Challenge Open.
Challenge TourBrian KeoghChris Devlin, D+D Real Czech Challenge Open, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw
Challenge TourBrian KeoghChallenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment

Calmels streaks to seven shot win

François Calmels with the Challenge de Madrid trophy. Picture courtesy Luis Corralo. François Calmels complete a stunning, wire-to-wire, seven-shot win in the Challenge de Madrid. But it was also a positive week for Simon Thornton and Gareth Shaw as they moved up the Challenge Tour rankings.
Challenge TourBrian KeoghChallenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment
Challenge TourBrian KeoghAlan Dunbar, Challenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment

Dunbar gone with the wind in Madrid

Alan Dunbar will get another chance to make his first cut as a pro in Italy next week. Alan Dunbar confessed that he lost his swing as stiff winds and tough pins led to him missing the cut by two shots on his professional debut in the Challenge de Madrid.
Challenge TourBrian KeoghAlan Dunbar, Challenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment
Challenge TourBrian KeoghAlan Dunbar, Challenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment

Dunbar produces late late show in Madrid

Alan Dunbar began his professional career with a four under 68 in Madrid. Amateur Champion Alan Dunbar got his professional career off to a rip-roaring start with eight birdies - including three in his last four holes - at the Challenge de Madrid.
Challenge TourBrian KeoghAlan Dunbar, Challenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment