Ballantine's Championship 2008 - DP World Tour

15 years ago
McDowell's sublime seven iron lands Ballantine's title
Graeme McDowell capped an extraordinary final round at the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship with a thrilling sudden-death play-off victory on the third extra hole over Jeev Milkha Singh at the Pinx Golf Club.
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15 years ago
Kim and McGinley share clubhouse lead in Korea
Kim Hyung-tae and Paul McGinley share the clubhouse lead of nine under par at the halfway stage of the second round of the Ballantine’s Championship.
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15 years ago
McDowell the second round jewel in Ballantine's crown
Not even the rapidly setting sun on the beautiful Jeju Island could stop Graeme McDowell’s charge to the summit of the Ballantine’s Championship leaderboard.
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15 years ago
The scene is set for a Ballantine’s battle royale
Graeme McDowell and Jeev Milkha Singh produced an unforgettable Ballantine’s battle royale to take a share of the lead after round three of the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship.
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15 years ago
Ilonen takes early lead in Korea
A fine opening score of five under par 67 saw Mikko Ilonen of Finland take the early lead at the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship.
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15 years ago
Intoxicating blend for Ballantine's Championship
Open Champion Padraig Harrington, Korea’s most successful player, KJ Choi and American Chris DiMarco provide a potent international flavour to the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship at Pinx Golf Club on the picturesque Korean island of Jeju this week.
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15 years ago
K J looking to spark Korean joy at Ballantine’s
K.J Choi will be relying upon the single-minded focus that has elevated the Korean to Number Five on the Official World Golf Ranking to bring success in his homeland at the Ballantine’s Championship.
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Did You Know?
• Pinx GC, Jeju Island, the venue for the Ballantine’s Championship, will make history by becoming the first European Tour event to be staged in Korea.
15 years ago
15 years ago
McDowell Wins play-off to secure the Ballantine's Championship
Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland defeated Jeev Milkha Singh of India at the third extra hole of the play-off to win the Ballantine's Championship at Pinx Golf Club in South Korea. Irishman, Paul McGinley, finished in third place, seven shots back on 17 under par. Full report to follow.
15 years ago
15 years ago
Harrington expects strong home challenge in Korea
Open champion Padraig Harrington is anticipating a strong challenge from the home contingent at the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship, which starts this Thursday at Pinx Golf Club on the island of Jeju.
15 years ago