World Match Play headed for England?
The London Club in Kent is reportedly the front-runner to host the Volvo World Match Play next year.
England last hosted the event in 2007 when the Wentworth Club in Surrey saw Ernie Els beat Angel Cabrera in the final to win it for a seventh time, but there are strong indications that the country will be regain the hosting rights in 2014.
The Thracian Cliffs Golf and Beach Resort in Bulgaria was the venue for the 2013 tournament while Spain’s Andalusia region played host from 2009 until 2012.
However, it is set to return to England next year with European Tour chief executive George O’Grady revealing to Telegraph Sport they will “make the decision as soon as possible”.
He added: “We have done all we can to ensure the Volvo World Match Play is in England this year and we hope that Volvo and IMG [the promoters] come to a decision soon.”
The tournament will take place from October 16-19 and it has a €3million prize fund with the winner walking away with a €800,000. Graeme McDowell is the defending champion having beaten Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee in the final.
Latest
-
NewsRory McIlroy leads the way in Abu Dhabi as he eyes overdue victory
McIlroy will have to keep his Ryder Cup team-mates at bay if he is to claim the trophy.
-
NewsTyrrell Hatton dominant as Rory McIlroy falters in Abu Dhabi
Hatton led by five shots at the end of a second weather-affected day.
-
NewsPhil Mickelson on Tiger’s latest surgery: ‘I feel bad because golf should be a game of a lifetime’
Mickelson admitted he was saddened by the news of Woods’ latest back surgery.
-
NewsRory McIlroy makes brilliant start to fog-affected Abu Dhabi Championship
McIlroy has a remarkable record in Abu Dhabi with four second-place finishes.
-
NewsRory McIlroy shines in Abu Dhabi to take first-round lead following flawless 64
McIlroy has a remarkable record in Abu Dhabi with four second-place finishes, three thirds and a fifth in his last nine starts, but has never won.
-
NewsJustin Thomas on end of Ralph Lauren deal: ‘They moved on so that’s what I’m doing as well’
Justin Thomas said he was upset by...
-
NewsMy last win feels a long time ago – Rory McIlroy aiming to start year on a high
McIlroy has not tasted victory since November 2019.
-
NewsRory McIlroy insists Justin Thomas will ‘try to be better’ after homophobic slur
World number three Thomas was heard using a derogatory word towards himself after missing a par putt in Hawaii.
-
NewsRory McIlroy sad to miss Conor McGregor fight
Rory McIlroy has been to UFC star Conor Mcgregor’s last three fights but will miss Saturday’s clash due to European Tour commitments.
-
NewsRory McIlroy backs Tiger Woods to make quick recovery from latest back surgery
McIlroy expects the American to be fit for the Masters in April.