ISPS Handa Wales Open
Lowry putts them in the shade
Shane Lowry — armed with a new putter from his huge collection — tops a star-studded leaderboard at the halfway stage of the ISPS Handa Wales Open after a flawless second round 65 at The Celtic Manor Resort, but admitted his position was something of a surprise, writes the European Tour.
McGinley Hints at Relaxed Captaincy Style
European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has given his backing to those players opting to miss this weekend’s Wales Open at Celtic Manor and hinted that his approach to leading the European team will be laid back and conducive with players taking key decisions for themselves.
McGrane hangs tough in Wales
Damien McGrane acknowledges the crowd after a birdie two at the 13th. Picture: David Lloyd / www.golffile.iePaul McGinley crashed out of contention but Damien McGrane’s one under 70 left him within touching distance of a card-saving result - over even his first win since 2008 - in the ISPS Handa Wales Open.McGinley keen to scratch eight-year itch
European Ryder Cup skipper Paul McGinley is in contention in the ISPS Wales Open. Picture: David Lloyd / www.golffile.iePaul McGinley showed his undoubtd class and put himself in contention for his first European Tour win for nearly eight years in the ISPS Handa Celtic Manor Wales Open.McGinley proves he's still a player
Paul McGinley showed signs in Wales that he still has the game to win on tour. Picture Eoin Clarke/www.golffile.iePaul McGinley proved he’s more than just a businessman or a Ryder Cup captaincy contender when he closed with a flawless six under par 65 to share sixth place, two shots behind winner Thongchai Jaidee in the ISPS Handa Wales Open at Celtic Manor.