Challenge de Madrid
HotelPlanner TourBrian KeoghRuaidhri McGee, Challenge de Madrid, Nacho Elvira, Simon Thornton, Peter Lawrie, Gareth MaybinComment

McGee hurt by albatross but stronger than ever for Challenge Tour charge

It wouldn’t be fair to say that it took an albatross to stop Ruaidhri McGee winning the Open de Madrid, but there’s no doubt that Nacho Elvira’s spectacular two at El Encín Golf Hotel’s par five fourth hole was a blow the Derry man could have done without.

HotelPlanner TourBrian KeoghRuaidhri McGee, Challenge de Madrid, Nacho Elvira, Simon Thornton, Peter Lawrie, Gareth MaybinComment
McGee hurt by albatross but stronger than ever for Challenge Tour charge
HotelPlanner TourEuropean TourChallenge de Madrid, Ruaidhri McGee, Peter Lawrie, Simon Thornton, Nacho ElviraComment

McGee keeps cool as he closes in on Madrid victory chance

Rosapenna's Ruaidhri McGee vowed to chill out and work on his putting after a super 68 left him tied at the top with home hero Nacho Elvira heading into the final round of the Challenge de Madrid.

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McGee keeps cool as he closes in on Madrid victory chance
HotelPlanner TourBrian KeoghRuaidhri McGee, Juan Sarasti, Peter Lawrie, Simon Thornton, Gareth Maybin, Stephen Grant, Challenge de MadridComment

Veggie diet does it as Ruaidhri continues glory chase in Madrid

Ruaidhri McGee might not be sure where his next start is coming from but he believes a radical new vegetarian diet is the carrot that keeps him chasing a dream win in the Challenge de Madrid.

HotelPlanner TourBrian KeoghRuaidhri McGee, Juan Sarasti, Peter Lawrie, Simon Thornton, Gareth Maybin, Stephen Grant, Challenge de MadridComment
Veggie diet does it as Ruaidhri continues glory chase in Madrid
HotelPlanner 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.
HotelPlanner TourBrian KeoghChallenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment
HotelPlanner TourBrian KeoghChallenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment

Calmels looks to end dry run

François Calmels hasn’t won on the Challenge Tour since 2009. Picture (c) Getty Images Simon Thornton and Gareth Shaw will be slamming their foot to the floor in search of a big finish in the Challenge de Madrid at El Encín Golf Hotel.
HotelPlanner TourBrian KeoghChallenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment
HotelPlanner 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.
HotelPlanner TourBrian KeoghAlan Dunbar, Challenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment
HotelPlanner 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.
HotelPlanner TourBrian KeoghAlan Dunbar, Challenge de Madrid, Francois Calmels, Gareth Shaw, Simon ThorntonComment