Thomas Pieters looks to rediscover his mojo in 2019

Four-time European Tour winner Thomas Pieters is trying rediscover his mojo, after what was a mediocre 2018 campaign.
His current world golf ranking of 71 simply cannot be justified, given his natural ability and mental fortitude. Many experts agree that the best way for any professional to improve his game is to play as consistently as possible.
In the case of Pieters, that means participating in the exhibition-style tournaments too. Among those is the World Super 6 Perth at Lake Karrinyup Country Club. Pieters committed to playing the tournament this week.
He is among six players who have already committed to taking part in the Perth shindig. The others include Englishman Tom Lewis, Australian Lucas Herbert, New Zealander Ryan Fox, Spaniard Jorge Campillo and Japan’s Yusaku Miyazato – not exactly the strongest of fields just yet.
“I always enjoy playing in Australia and from what I remember, Lake Karrinyup is a fantastic layout that I am looking forward to playing again,” Pieters told the European Tour this week.
There is perhaps an argument to make that tournaments like the one in Perth actually do more damage to the game than good. Pieters is not convinced that is the case.
“I enjoyed playing and hosting the Belgian Knockout. Different formats of the game are interesting and help engage the fans. I think these tournaments are helping move golf in a positive direction,” added Pieters.
The jury is probably out on just how much those tournaments do for a golfer’s game though.
The European Tour continues in the United Arab Emirates midway through January – a tournament which features in the prestigious Rolex Series. It is also the start of the so-called Desert Swing, which includes the Dubai Desert Classic and the Saudi International (a new tournament in 2019).
After that the European Tour heads down under, for the Vic Open and then the World Super 6 Perth.
Latest
-
Ryder Cup
New Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald motivated by ‘bitter’ memories of 2021 defeat
Stenson was stripped of the role for breaking his contract by joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
-
Ryder Cup
The task facing Luke Donald after replacing Henrik Stenson
Stenson was appointed on March 15 and said he was fully committed to a role before signing with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
-
Ryder Cup
Luke Donald named Europe’s Ryder Cup captain
Donald replaces Henrik Stenson after he was stripped of the role.
-
PGA Tour
Tony Finau claims second straight PGA Tour victory
The American won the 3M Open in his previous outing.
-
News
Henrik Stenson cushions Ryder Cup blow with £3.6m debut win in LIV Golf
The Swede was stripped of his role as Europe captain after joining the Saudi-backed breakaway tour.
-
News
Former Masters champion Bubba Watson becomes latest player to join LIV Golf
The left-hander is currently sidelined by a knee injury and is not expected to play until next season,
-
Ryder Cup
Luke Donald tipped to replace Henrik Stenson as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain
The Swede lost the job 127 days after his appointment following his decision to join the LIV Golf series.
-
News
Max Homa: Tiger Woods now understands the respect he commands from his peers
Homa has made no secret of his admiration for Woods.
-
Ryder Cup
Bernard Gallacher fears Greg Norman is not the man for compromise with LIV Golf
Players who have resigned from the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf will not be eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup.
-
LPGA Tour
Brooke Henderson takes two-shot lead into final round of Evian Championship
South Korea’s Ryu So-yeon climbed into outright second place on 15 under.