Penultimate WRC 2024 round requests date change Subject to approval CER will run two weeks earlier than originally scheduled and feature new service park location Words by the penultimate round of the World Rally Championship season is set to run two weeks earlier than planned due to scheduling issues with its service park location which encompasses stage mileage in southeast Germany had been based in the German city of Passau on its WRC debut last season But due to issues securing the same site for its service park in 2024 during its original WRC calendar slot of October 30 to November 3 CER has changed its location and also requested to amend its date which requires approval from the FIA and also Germany’s national motorsport federation ADAC the CER will not be held on the originally scheduled All Saints’ Day weekend,” read a statement from CER organizers which was used as the service park last year was already booked up for other events for the new dates the CER organizational team had to look for an alternative location that had areas that were large enough “They found what they were looking for in Bad Griesbach – the service park will set up camp on the site of one of the biggest Bavarian fairs in the Karpfham district where the ADAC 3-Städte-Rallye was based up until 2017 as part of the German Rally Championship (DRM) Thierry Neuville won the inaugural edition of CER last year “The rally control centre and the media centre will be set up in the nearby hotels Maximilian and König Ludwig.” Bad Griesbach is only 30 minutes south of previous host city Passau meaning the change is primarily logistical and won’t affect the competitive stages being used Passau will still remain part of the rally hosting the podium ceremony at the conclusion of the rally the ceremonial start will take place in Prague as will the opening superspecial of the rally “After highly constructive discussions with politicians and the fair organizers we are delighted that we were able to find this solution for 2024,” continued CER’s statement “We would also like to thank the city of Passau for its amazing support and are looking forward to including the City of Three Rivers as a rally destination once again for this year’s event Our thanks also go to the district of Passau and the city of Bad Griesbach The whole region is pulling together for the rally.” Tags: , , , , 2024 DirtFish https://dirtfish-editorial.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2024/02/QTbfob5u-SI202310260219_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-780x520.jpg February 15 Sign up today and be the first to know about special offers Legal Junior 2014-15: Starter in all 10 tournaments Tied for fifth place and shot 1-under at the Tar Heel Invitational (Oct Tied for 22nd at Lady Puerto Rico Classic (Feb Tied for 21st and shot pair of 72 rounds at ACC Championship (April 17-19) .. Tied for fifth place and shot even par at NCAA Raleigh Regional (May 7-9) .. Led team at NCAA Championship at The Concession in Florida (May 21-23) Sophomore 2013-14: Competed in six tournaments highlighted by a season-best round of 72 on the final day .. Played with Wolfpack at NCAA Championship in Tulsa the program's second appearance at the national tournament in school history Freshman 2012-13: Played in four tournaments (one as an individual) after joining joining the team for the spring portion of the season .. Tied for 23rd during collegiate debut at LSU Golf Classic in March .. Shot season-best 73 on her second round as a college player .. Before State: A newcomer who brings a wealth of international playing experience to the Wolfpack .. she has represented both Germany and Scotland in competition .. She has twice represented her native Scotland in the Home International Matches (2009-10) .. Also competed in the 2010 European Girls Championships in Denmark and the British Girls Championship .. Personal: Enrolled at NC State in January 2013 .. is the head golf professional at the Bad Griesbach Resort in Germany .. Was born in Scotland and moved to Germany at three months old .. Started playing golf when she was eight .. Thongchai Jaidee wins European Open by one shotAPBAD GRIESBACH Germany (AP) — Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand shot a bogey-free 67 to win the European Open by one shot on Sunday had four birdies to add to his rounds of 68 68 and 64 for a 17-under 267 on the Bad Griesbach course in southeastern Germany "It is the third time I have won outside of Asia so I'm very excited about that," Jaidee said after claiming his seventh European Tour title "I didn't make many mistakes this week — only one bogey all week I played very nicely and 17 under is some score for me." The 45-year-old Jaidee became the oldest player to win the European Open since Colin Montgomerie in 2007 at age 44 Graeme Storm of England had five birdies in his round of 67 to finish second with a 16-under score of 268 Pelle Edberg of Sweden was third at 14 under after a mixed round of 69 with four bogeys and six birdies Veteran golfer Bernhard Langer carded a 69 to finish as the highest placed German at 8 under "I hit some of the best shots I have ever hit," the 58-year-old Langer said Langer won the European Open in 1985 and 1995 Porsche AG has been announced as the title sponsor of the European Open which takes place at Golf Resort Bad Griesbach in Germany from  24-27 September It is Porsche’s first title-sponsorship in professional golf with the luxury car manufacturer agreeing with promoter 4sports & Entertainment AG (4SPORTS) to sponsor the € 2million tournament which returns to the Race to Dubai for the first time in six years The tournament will now be known as Porsche European Open said: “We are excited and honored to be partnering with a company like Porsche for the re-launch of the European Open As a worldwide innovator and leader in automobile industry and premium brand Porsche is the ideal partner for this prestigious golf event.” The European Open was played from 1978 to 2009 and has a proud history of past champions Member of the Executive Board Sales and Marketing of Porsche AG said: “We have been looking all over the world before entering into professional golf and in the end as a sports car producer with a long tradition we consciously decided in favour of the European Open It is a classic with a moving history that bears the names of many golfing legends in its hall of fame It is therefore a tournament with a heart and a soul that suits us particularly well it is a tournament that enjoys an excellent reputation outside of Europe and promises golf at the very highest level.” Maier sees the Porsche European Open as the logical extension to the Porsche Golf Cup a worldwide amateur tournament series intended exclusively for Porsche customers He said “Last year alone we saw 8,000 customers line up for the 150 tournaments around the world This constantly rising enthusiasm shows that golf presents us with another ideal opportunity to increase the loyalty of our existing customers attract new target groups to the Porsche brand and strengthen the sporting core of our brand.” European Tour Chief Operating Officer and Director of International Policy said: “We are delighted to present Porsche as title sponsor of a European Tour event for the first time and we believe this luxury brand is a strong alliance for the return of this prestigious event to our international schedule the majority owner of the Golf Resort Bad Griesbach both of whom were instrumental in attracting Porsche to the European Open and we look forward to working together to deliver a successful tournament in September.” The Porsche European Open is the second of two European Tour events in Germany in 2015 the renowned tournament returns to The Race to Dubai following an agreement between the European Tour and 4SPORTS who is also the promoter for the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play at the end of July in Aberdeen main shareholder of the Golf Resort Bad Griesbach said: “We have taken the unique chance to look after this jewel of the European Tour this event can become a huge success once again.” Tickets for the Porsche European Open are available via www.europeanopen.com European Tour www.europeantour.com Read more stories about the world of Professional Golf and latest list of Most-read stories Following the news of the theft of over £2 million of stock from its Manchester warehouse last weekend Worldwide Golf Brands reports that the business is 'back up and running' with minimal disruption to the vast majority of its customers the business growth agency for UK and Irish golf clubs has launched a new marketing system that has delivered rapid advances in the service they deliver Brocket Hall has announced that world-renowned putting coach Phil Kenyon is to open a new state-of-the-art putting studio at the Hertfordshire-based venue GolfBusinessNews.com (GBN) is for the many thousands of people who work in the golf business all around the world We cover the full range of topics both on and off the course We aim to supply essential information both quickly and accurately in a format which is easy to use We are independent of all special interest groups Click here to sign up for our free twice weekly golf industry news summary View the latest newsletter here 5/7 High StreetDorchester-on-ThamesOxfordshire OX10 7HHUnited Kingdom publisher@golfbusinessnews.com © 1999-2025 e.GolfBusiness.com Limited | All Rights Reserved. | GBN Privacy Policy Germany: Thailand veteran Thongchai Jaidee captured his seventh European Tour title on Sunday (Sep 27) with a one-shot victory at the European Open The 45-year-old former paratrooper carded a final round bogey-free 67 for a tournament total 17-under par 267 England's Graeme Storm also enjoyed a final day 67 for a four-round total 268 Storm's challenge unravelled when he found water from the 17th tee and although he managed to save par at the last becoming the oldest champion in the event's history "It's a very special week for me," said the Thai star so I'm very excited about that and I'm happy to win this tournament I didn't make many mistakes this week - only one bogey all week I played very nicely and 17 under is some score for me It's not very long and you have to keep it in play." Despite missing out on a first European Tour since 2007 "To finish second like last year is disappointing but I've secured my Tour card and I've got a job again for next year," Storm said "That was the main thing at the start of the week and today as well Maybe I could have holed a few more putts and the title would be mine ★ Poor ★ ★ Promising ★★★ Good ★★★★ Very good ★★★★★ Exceptional Vietnam Investment Review under the Ministry of Finance Advertisement  | Contact us Germany – Benjamin Hebert of France and Bernd Wiesberger of Austria shared the lead at seven-under-par after the opening day of the European Open on Thursday Hebert fired eight birdies on the Bad Griesbach course and had a bogey on the seventh to finish the day at 64 Wiesberger had seven birdies and no bogeys to tie for the lead Two Englishmen had a share of third place at six-under Graeme Storm shot six birdies in his opening round and Richard Bland opened his round by carding birdies in each of his first four holes Also at six-under were Richard Green of Australia Darren Fichardt of South Africa and Richard Finch of England A group of 11 golfers followed at five-under Team Canada Young Pro Squad member Albin Choi completed the day at 1-under 70 to sit T74 I understand I can unsubscribe at any time CER route to set new WRC record Friday's loop will contain stages in three different countries - the first time that's happened in the WRC Words by This year’s Central European Rally will traverse three countries within the same loop of stages – the first time that has ever happened in the history of the World Rally Championship A new addition to the calendar back in 2023 CER broke new ground by being a tri-nation event – co-organized by ASNs from Germany the rally has previously comprised stages in all three countries and crossed borders from Germany to Austria within the same leg But never before have stages been held in all three nations on the same day like they will in 2025 Thursday’s leg comprises two passes of the new Gold und Therme stage in Germany – with the golf and spa town of Bad Griesbach replacing Prague as the location for the ceremonial start This year's CER will regularly leap between countries  Friday’s is the leg that makes history with the first stage of the loop (Grant und Wald) in Germany the second (Böhmerwald) in Austria and the third (Col de Jan) in Czechia Those three stages are then repeated in the afternoon but in reverse order as the rally makes its way back to Germany for the overnight service Saturday’s leg features two stages in Germany and four in Czechia with Sunday heading for Austria and Mühltahl (which will run as the powerstage) as well as the Beyond Borders test that crosses the border into Germany mid-stage The event takes place on October 16-19 as round 12 of 14 of this year’s WRC Thursday October 16 Stage 1 – Golf und Therme 1 (GER) Stage 2 – Golf und Therme 2 (GER) Stage 3 – Granit und Wald 1 (GER) Stage 4 – Böhmerwald 1 (AUT) Stage 5 – Col de Jan 1 (CZE) Stage 6 – Col de Jan 2 (CZE) Stage 7 – Böhmerwald 2 (AUT) Stage 8 – Granit und Wald 2 (GER) Stage 9 – Made in FRG 1 (GER) Stage 10 – Keply 1 (CZE) Stage 11 – Klatovy 1 (CZE) Stage 12 – Keply 2 (CZE) Stage 13 – Klatovy 2 (CZE) Stage 14 – Made in FRG 2 (GER) Stage 15 – Beyond Borders 1 (GER / AUT) Stage 16 – Mühltal 1 (AUT) Stage 17 – Beyond Borders 2 (GER / AUT) Stage 18 (powerstage) – Mühltahl 2 (AUT) Tags: , , , , 2025 DirtFish https://dirtfish-editorial.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2025/04/ghQfmtxR-Ogier12CER24cm196-780x520.jpg April 11    He helps Schwartzel continue to improve his game Pro golfer Charl Schwartzel has worn the coveted green Masters champion jacket The 31-year-old South African also played in the inaugural Porsche European Open in Bad Griesbach We accompanied him throughout an entire tournament day Early morning: a relaxed routine Charl Schwartzel gets up at least two and a half hours before he is scheduled to tee off at a tournament because players might easily be assigned a slot at seven in the morning Which means Schwartzel’s alarm rings at 4:30 a.m “I don’t like to be rushed in the morning,” he says “Everything has to be really relaxed.” He begins with a light breakfast then spends around 15 minutes in the gym for a few activation exercises and lots of stretching He also practices the all-important rotational movement for his game using a specially weighted club that has to be swung slowly choosing the appropriate outfit depending on the weather but usually consists of a polo shirt and long pants which is very strict on this score—and not just in Europe At the range: 45-minute warm-up Every player has his own warm-up ritual “I don’t have a set routine,” says Schwartzel “It depends on the distances between the practice facilities.” He doesn’t need a lot of time; three-quarters of an hour suits him perfectly who often didn’t show up at the tee until the very last minute in his heyday Schwartzel’s warm-up session focuses on putts and long drives he starts with the short wedges like most pros do He spends relatively little time—around ten minutes or so—on the chipping and pitching greens Ready for play: The Porsche European Open in Bad Griesbach Down to business: checking out the course Schwartzel’s caddy is already at his side His younger brother Adrian has often assumed this role in recent years but here in Bad Griesbach he is supported by Shaun Jacobs Caddies often do not stay at the same hotel as the players do but it’s essential for them to be there for the warm-up Schwartzel usually arrives at the site of a tournament by Tuesday He plays in the pro-am competition on Wednesday in order to get a better feel for the course which rarely happens given his ten years as a pro The four major tournaments of the year (the Masters “You spend a lot more time practicing on the course beforehand for the majors.” At a glance: Charl Schwartzel (31) was born in South Africa and has been ranked number six in the world he has won nine tournaments on the European Tour and several more on South Africa’s Sunshine Tour earning prize money of more than 20 million euros He lives with his wife Rosalind and his daughter Olivia in Florida and South Africa and calls Old Palm Golf Club in Palm Beach his home course Tournament round: four and a half hours Schwartzel works calmly because that might cause me to make mistakes,” he says It’s not so important whom he is paired with “The only problem might be someone who plays very slowly because that can have an effect on my own game.” His inward focus is intentional “Ultimately the only person you’re playing for is yourself.” He doesn’t really like to eat on the course although he will take an energy bar or two and a protein shake along the players head straight for the scoring tent to sign their scorecards But first they confirm the score with other players “There can be mistakes,” observes Schwartzel you’re disqualified.” This has happened to major players in the past the press might be waiting—especially for those competitors who played well Interviews and recordings can take a good 15 minutes Prominent events like the majors or the World Golf Championships feature not only individual interviews but also a joint appearance by the leaders Later on: time to analyze When amateur players reach the 19th hole—otherwise known as the clubhouse—they are usually quite tired and ready for a nice cold beer They might relive their best shots and bemoan the challenges of this demanding sport “The old days of heading straight to the bar are a thing of the past but the game has become much more professional,” says Schwartzel Were there certain conditions that caused problems “It’s a little like conversing with yourself,” he says He then returns to the range to work on improving his game In certain cases he might even consult a coach Finally: winding down The day at the tournament is still not over A work-out and a massage help to calm both body and mind Relaxation and regeneration are much needed Schwartzel can finally leave the round behind … and start preparing for the next one Evening program: steak and sleep“I like meat particularly a good steak.” At the end of a successful day at a tournament Schwartzel likes to go out for dinner with his family who won the prestigious Open Championship at St The two players grew up together and are close friends The long flight from South Africa to southern Bavaria was also tiring Asked by an amateur player for the best way to stop slicing (sending shots veering off to the right) “How about taking up another sport?” So much for pro golfers not having a sense of humor It usually has something to do with how flexible your body is People slice the ball when they are not able to hit ‘through’ it which means the clubface doesn’t hit square on you have to go out on the range and work on your flexibility My quick fix would be: live with it and simply adjust a little to the left.” You had a Porsche Panamera at your home in Florida What do you prefer: an SUV or a classic sports car like the 911 “A Porsche is the epitome of a true sports car I also see a lot of Cayennes in both South Africa and the U.S What’s good about them is that you can drive them on any type of road and they have a lot of room for kids and golf clubs The best thing would be to have both a sports car and an SUV.” You grew up in the countryside north of Johannesburg Did that have any effect on the way you view cars So it’s no problem for me to drive a tractor or any other type of larger vehicle I don’t live in South Africa anymore; I spend most of my time in the U.S And I can tell you: any Porsche is a superb fit for my garage in Palm Beach.”    This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Innovative technology along with even more climate protection and greater comfort and convenience for passengers – regional rail transport on Network 8 (“Ortenau”) is rising to a new level on April 8 Today’s the day the first four battery-powered trains from Siemens Mobility begin regular service The official start was celebrated by an exclusive inaugural trip from Offenburg to Oberkirch and back Minister of Transport for the state of Baden-Württemberg “We are writing a new chapter in railway history with this opening trip,” commented Minister Hermann “Thanks to the battery hybrid drive of the Mireo Plus B trains operating in the Ortenau region as of today are more climate-friendly than those using diesel Baden-Württemberg is a pioneer with innovative train technology climate-friendly solutions wherever there are still no overhead power lines.” SWEG CEO Tobias Harms said: “SWEG not only stands for quality We are especially pleased to now be able to make these innovative trains available to our passengers and will be demonstrating our role as a reliable partner to both the state of Baden-Württemberg and Siemens Mobility.” said: “We are proud that our first fleet of Mireo Plus B battery trains is now going into passenger service We would like to thank the state of Baden-Württemberg and SWEG for their trust and confidence in our innovative and environmentally friendly technology we can make an active contribution to climate protection The introduction of these highly advanced trains which can operate up to 120 kilometers on battery power marks an important step towards a sustainable future.” The hybrid trains will initially be used on the routes from Offenburg to Bad Griesbach and from Offenburg to Hornberg They replace the diesel-powered Regio Shuttle RS1 Plans call for gradually extending hybrid service on other routes in the network In preparation for introducing the Siemens Mobility trains the network timetable was adjusted in mid-December 2023 have been running straight through from Offenburg via Hausach to Hornberg without requiring changes And passengers traveling to Freudenstadt usually have to change trains in Hausach since the battery trains can serve the Freudenstadt station on the regular schedule only when an additional switch connection has been installed there As a result of the timetable change in December 2023 passenger service has been improved by closing previous gaps in the schedule Trains now operate at least on an hourly basis on all routes from early morning to evening we are increasing the service frequency and providing higher capacity Passengers now have more comfortable and attractive options for changing trains and boarding – whether in the cities or country,” noted Minister of Transport Hermann Innovative train: the Siemens Mireo Plus B the Mireo Plus B battery-electric multiple-unit trains produce no emissions and are extremely quiet they can be used on routes with and without overhead power lines when they operate throughout the entire network and replace the diesel-powered Regio Shuttle they will slash consumption of diesel by around 1.8 million liters per year In battery operation and under real conditions the Mireo Plus B has a range of up to 120 kilometers Its batteries can be recharged from the overhead line and with braking energy includes two battery containers holding lithium-ion batteries with a long service life The trainsets have 120 seats and are equipped with a toilet air conditioning and spacious special use areas Manufacturer Siemens Mobility won Baden-Württemberg’s open-technology call for tenders for Network 8 with its Mireo Plus B design This led to Baden-Württemberg’s State Agency for Rail Vehicles (SFBW) ordering 27 Mireo Plus B two-car The trains will be serviced and maintained by Siemens Mobility for SWEG for about 30 years in the newly built rail maintenance depot in Offenburg that opened in June 2023 predictive maintenance of the trains is made possible by the use of the cloud-based Siemens Mobility Railigent X Suite application Thanks to advanced algorithms and data analytics train operations are optimised and potential disruptions are detected and handled before they lead to breakdowns This ensures 100 percent availability of the fleet The charging infrastructure for the new trains was installed by SWEG Schienenwege GmbH at the Achern and Biberach (Baden) train stations Following the timetable change made in mid-December 2023 Network 8 (“Ortenau”) includes the following routes: Offenburg – Hornberg/Freudenstadt; Offenburg – Bad Griesbach; Offenburg – Achern – Ottenhöfen; and Biberach (Baden) – Oberharmersbach-Riersbach the reactivated Hermann Hesse line between Calw and Renningen is planned to become part of the network as of 2025 Network 8 handles around two-and-a-half million train kilometers per year The state of Baden-Württemberg awarded operation of the network to SWEG until December 2038 Katie.Byrnes@siemens.com Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday By combining the real and the digital worlds Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com Tommy Fleetwood is set to tee it up on the Porsche Nord Course belonging to the Green Eagle Golf Courses in Hamburg at the start of June Tommy Fleetwood to play at Porsche European Open for first time PGA Tour star Tommy Fleetwood will play in the Porsche European Open at the Green Eagle Golf Courses in Hamburg at the start of June which was won by an emotional Marcus Armitage in 2021 was moved from Golf Resort Bad Griesbach to Hamburg in 2017 The 31-year-old will be one of the headline players at a tournament that has been won by English players in four of the last eight renewals "It’s been a few years now since I’ve played the Porsche European Open and all I hear are good reports," Fleetwood said Tommy Fleetwood to play at Porsche European Open in June "So I’m looking forward to getting back to Hamburg and trying to win the trophy Some huge names have won this event and of course I will be trying my best to be one of them." Although Fleetwood has only made one top-10 finish on the PGA Tour this season he has made five top-25 finishes and he finished tied 14th at The Masters last week His last victory came at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in 2019 and this was his fifth win on the DP World Tour His first came at the Johnnie Walker Championship in 2013 he had the best moment of his career so far at the Porsche European Open in 2021 when he secured a two-shot victory "I'm super excited about returning to the Porsche Nord Course in Hamburg and seeing the tree planted on the 18th for the winner and to experience the event as the defending champion," said Armitage equipment reviews and promotions direct to your inbox For more information, read our Privacy Policy © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting The WRC released its 2024 schedule with the rally which made its championship debut last year set to take place from 31 October to 3 November rally organisers have now confirmed plans to move the event to 17-20 October subject to approval from the FIA and ADAC The location of the service park has also been relocated The asphalt rally is due to begin in the Czech Republic capital on the 17 October before moving into Germany and Austria the CER will not be held on the originally scheduled All Saints’ Day weekend,” read a statement from the rally the CER organisational team had to look for an alternative location that had areas that were large enough They found what they were looking for in Bad Griesbach – the service park will set up camp on the site of one of the biggest Bavarian fairs in the Karpfham district “After highly constructive discussions with politicians and the fair organisers we are delighted that we were able to find this solution for 2024 Last year’s inaugural Central European Rally was won by Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville The event also decided the outcome of the 2023 WRC drivers’ title as Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera lifted his second consecutive world championship after team-mate Elfyn Evans spun out of contention.  Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport In order to keep delivering our expert journalism we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker    Vous trouverez d’autres informations ainsi que des photos et des vidéos dans la Porsche Newsroom : newsroom.porsche.ch/ © 2025 Porsche Suisse.  Mentions légales.  Privacy Policy.  Cookie Policy.  Le système de signalement.  Open Source Software Notice.  Jamie Donaldson of Wales plays a shot during the first round of the Porsche European Open at Golf Resort Bad GriesbachWelshman Jamie Donaldson banked his biggest cheque of the season in Europe to break back into the world's top 50 with tied fifth spot at the Porsche European Open in Germany. The 2014 Ryder Cuo hero at Gleneagles has had something of a stuttering season on both sides of the Atlantic and found himself down in 54th spot in the global rankings last week. With only the top 50 players at the end of 2015 guaranteed a spot in the Majors next season, Donaldson clawed his way back to 48th spot with a €66,200 pay-day at Golf Resort Bad Griesbach. And the Pontypridd born star, who turns 40 next month, is ready to use his biggest cheque since banking €78,744 for tied 17th in the WGC Cadillac Matchplay, in California, back in March, as a launchpad for some money-laden events coming up on the European Tour. "From tee to green I played lovely in the final round, but I couldn't make enough putts," said Donaldson. "It was one of those days and a little frustrating for me, but I'm playing nicely and I'm looking forward to this week at the Dunhill Links Championship. "The game is pretty much where I want it to be and there's a lot to play in with some pretty big events culminating in the end of season finale." Jaidee's four birdies – three of which came on Golf Resort Bad Griesbach’s par fives – saw him finish 17 under par for the week, one ahead of Storm.