“Everything is amazing here the courses are nice, good condition, the accommodation at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino is so good,” said Cohen of the year-round golf destination that has elevated the status of golf in Greece. “Every time I come with a group they say ‘please, let’s come again’.”

“I am very happy…the last time I lost here was in the playoff and it was so close. This time I did not feel good with my swing but my score was low and I just tried to stay in the game and to make birdies when I had the chance.”

Following the suspension of play in Round 03 play due to adverse weather conditions, Cohen’s two rounds of 66 on ‘The Bay Course’, a Robert Trent Jones Jr design, and 68 on Bernhard Langer design ‘The Dunes Course’ gave him his overall total of 134, three shots ahead of his rivals.

Second place fell to PGA of Italy Professional, Michele Reale, after his second round one-under par 70 at The Bay Course, combined with a first round of four-under, positioned him at five-under [137] for the week.

PGA of Switzerland Professional, Raphael de Sousa, and PGA of Luxembourg Professional, Alexander Verschaeren, each took a share of third place with a three-under par total of 139.

Team Bossert were able to steal a tight victory of just one point in the Team Pro-Am event as PGA of Switzerland Professional, André Bossert, and amateur teammates, Richard Dillon, Dorian Huber and Iban Soroa, carded a Round 01 total of 84 points on The Dunes Course and a Round 02 86 points on The Bay Course for their 170-point total [-26].

In second place on countback was individual Professional winner, Cohen, and amateurs Igor Pyatiagorsky, Jospeh Levy and Mendy Elbaz, followed by the team of Armin Posratschnig [PGA of Austria] and amateurs Manfred Kepold, Reinhard Krämmer and Christian Schmid in third place with 169 points [25].

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Starting the day at five-under par, Cohen seized his opportunities to make five birdies on The Dunes Course with just two bogeys for a three-under 68 and an eight under par total (134) for the tournament.

Still in second place is PGA of Italy Professional, Michele Reale, with a second round one-under par 70 at The Bay Course. Combined with a first round four-under total, this leaves him just three shots behind on five-under (137).

In third sit PGA of Switzerland Professional, Raphael de Sousa, and PGA of Luxembourg Professional, Alexander Vershaeren, each with their share coming after a combined three-under par total of 139 to remain well and truly in the mix.

The Team Pro-Am event concluded over 36 holes with winners revealed at the end of La Fiesta Prize Giving Ceremony, and the Teams will compete across two 18 hole Pro-Am competitions in the final round with teams.

Teams are split across The Dunes Course and The Bay Course based on their Professional’s individual score with the final available position on The Dunes Course decided by a three-way playoff between Martin Dewhurst (PGA of Austria), Nicolas Sulzer (PGA of Switzerland), and eventual winner after three holes, Emanuele Canonica (PGA of Italy).

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With 50 Teams of one Professional and three amateurs, the 4th Messinia Pro-Am got off to a blustery start with competitors facing up to 45kph gusts, but Cohen was able to make seven birdies and just two bogeys for his five-under total.

“I am very happy with my score in this wind,” said Cohen. “I tried to keep things simple and hit fairway and greens in regulation…and managed to make a number of birdies. I love the course, the condition is amazing and the organisation is very good.”

Second place sits with PGA of Italy Professional, Michele Reale, just one shot behind on four-under par after taming The Dunes Course, followed by fellow PGA of Italy Member, Alessandro Tadini in third position on two-under par.

The Team Pro-Am event is led through Round 01 by the team of PGA of Austria Professional, Armin Posratschnig, and amateurs Reinhard Krämmer, Christian Schmid and Manfred Kepold, who carded 85 points (-13) on The Bay Course.

Teams Hennessey, Bossert and Kritikos sit in tied-second position just one shot behind the leaders, on 84 points (-13).

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The initial launch will consist of 15 unique colour combinations to choose from, so that golfers can represent their favourite team while on the course. As the #1 Grip Series Worldwide, preferred by amateurs and professionals alike with over 250 Tour wins, the revolutionary MCC model features Brushed Cotton Cord Technology in the upper hand area for firm all-weather control, with high performance rubber in the lower hand for ultimate feel and responsiveness.

“Many players have two passions – their sports team and golf. Combine those passions with the first hybrid technology grip, the MCC, and now players who love their team can show their support every time they grip their clubs.” said Bruce Miller, Product Manager, Golf Pride.

“The new MCC Teams collection allows fans to demonstrate team pride while maintaining the same high-level performance and quality that the MCC has consistently delivered to win over 20 major championships.”

The MCC Teams grips will be available in both standard size and midsize and feature a price of £12 and £13 or €14.50 and €16.00 respectively. MCC Teams will be available at retail in standard size in Spring 2020 and midsize in Summer 2020.

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The Spanish venue first began its association with the European Tour Qualifying School in 2012 when it became a Second Stage Qualifying venue, before becoming the location for the six-round Final Stage, described as one of the toughest events in golf, in 2017.

Lumine’s two courses – The Hills and The Lakes – have so far seen 468 players tee it up at three pressure-packed Final Stage events, all hoping to seal one of 25 European Tour cards for the following season, and will continue to welcome European Tour hopefuls from 2020-2022.

In 2019, Denmark’s Benjamin Poke carded six sub-70 rounds at Lumine to win by six shots, while his compatriot Rasmus Højgaard became the first player born in the 21st century to secure his playing privileges at Qualifying School. The 18-year-old immediately reaped the benefits, triumphing at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open two weeks later to become the third youngest winner on the European Tour.

Mike Stewart, European Tour Qualifying School Director, said: “Lumine Golf Club has provided a terrific test for players since 2012, even more so since it became a Final Stage venue, pushing players all the way as they go in search of a European Tour card in one of golf’s most dramatic events.

“The quality of both courses, plus Lumine’s fantastic practice facilities and hospitality, have drawn praise from competitors and we look forward to working with Calle Carlsson and his team on delivering more successful editions of the event in the coming years.”

Calle Carlsson, General Manager at Lumine Golf Club, said: “Welcoming back the European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage for 2020 is an honour. We are delighted to yet again be hosting this prestigious event as it will be the fourth consecutive year that golfing hopefuls will battle it out on the Lumine golf courses.

“We have worked hard on the quality and test of golf we have here and I am immensely proud of my team as it is testament to their hard work and commitment that the European Tour have chosen to return to Lumine. We look forward to welcoming this year’s hopefuls to Lumine in November.”

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Trailing overnight leader Joe Heraty by one shot, Busher, who claimed the 2019 edition in similar fashion, knew he had to go low at Abu Dhabi Golf Club to once again claim the honours this time around and he did just that, carding a sensational score of 66 [six-under-par] to win by two strokes [207 total, -9].

“Being behind overnight meant there really was no pressure for me going into the final round, so I just played with no fear and went after it – I honestly didn’t put a foot wrong to be honest and am ecstatic to win once again” commented Busher.

“To come here [to Abu Dhabi] over the European winter, play three fantastic courses in fantastic weather is a real blessing and it is a great way to keep the game sharp before the new season kicks off for sure”.

The second and third positions were then eventually occupied by Joe Heraty and Tom Shadbolt respectively, with the former finishing on seven-under-par for the tournament [209 total] and the latter on six-under-par [210 total].

Despite Joe Heraty coming up just short in the individual Professional event, his team [with amateurs Dara Paulson, Blanca Rivollier and Steve Hall] did come out eventual winners in the Team Pro-Am event, as they put together a final round score of 85 points to post a total of 266 for the tournament [-50] and hold off Team Martin in second by a narrow-margin of just three points.

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Ladies European Tour Professional [LET] Noemi Jimenez Martin kept her hopes of a maiden CPG Sanctioned Event title alive with a battling 75 [three-over-par] around a Yas Links Golf Course that offered few opportunities on the greens and question marks around every tee.

“I didn’t have my best today but I struck the ball really well and I am looking forward to being in the mix tomorrow. I feel good with my game, so let’s see what happens” commented Martin.

“The Troon Abu Dhabi Pro-Am has been a fantastic way to keep my game sharp over the off-season, particularly with some big events coming up in Europe, and the set up around the three courses has been fantastic so far”.

She trails current leaders Joe Heraty and Tom Shadbolt [140, four-under-par total each], going into the final round at Abu Dhabi National Golf Club, where a long, challenging course set up with some fantastic opportunities for low scoring greets them all.

Heraty’s team [with amateurs Dara Paulson, Blanca Rivollier and Steve Hall] continues to lead the team Pro-Am event on 181 points [37-under-par], with Team Martin in second and Team Doherty in third on 175 and 164 points respectively.

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All sharing the lead on one-under-par after rounds of 71 each, Heraty, Martin and Busher all looked set to be taking control of the tournament, on a day where scoring was widely spread very early on and the tough seaside conditions took a strangle on many Professional’s scores.

But the PGA of Italy’s Canonica had other ideas, who, having only arrived the morning of the tournament, posted a sublime score to snatch the lead heading into the second round at Yas Links Golf Club tomorrow.

On his round, Heraty commented: “I got off to a poor start and felt a little on the backfoot, but I managed to keep it together and I am really looking forward to going low tomorrow at Yas Links”.

Heraty’s team [with amateurs Dara Paulson, Blanca Rivollier and Steve Hall] lead the team Pro-Am event on 88 points [16-under-par], with Team Martin in second and Team Busher in third on 86 and 83 points respectively.

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