Santos handed rookie award
Ricardo Santos has been named as the European Tour’s Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year.
Ricardo Santos has been named as the European Tour’s Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year.
The 30-year-old finished 90th in the Race to Dubai in his maiden season after winning the Madeira Islands Open in May.
Santos is the first Portuguese player since Daniel Silva 20 years ago to win the award, and follows in the footsteps of the likes of Nick Faldo, Jose Maria Olazabal, Colin Montgomerie, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Martin Kaymer.
“When you look at some of the players who have won the award in the past it’s a real privilege to see my name next to theirs on the trophy,” said the Faro native.
“It’s been an amazing season and to end it be winning the award is more than I could have dreamed of.
“The goal for 2013 is to win again on the European Tour and to play my first Major. This award has given me the confidence to go and achieve my goals.
“Although you only have one chance to win the Rookie of the Year, hopefully I can win many more titles in the future.”
Latest
-
NewsNorthern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin wins first DP World Tour title after fine finish
The 20-year-old finished two shots clear at the Porsche European Open in Hamburg.
-
PGA TourRory McIlroy soars to lead on third day of Ohio Memorial
The Northern Irishman finished tied with two other players on six under par.
-
European TourDavid Law tames the Green Monster course to move into contention in Hamburg
The Scot fired an eagle and eight birdies in a seven-under-par 66, a nine-shot improvement on his opening 75.
-
PGA TourRory McIlroy bounces back to form in the Memorial Tournament
At four under par McIlroy was three shots off the early clubhouse lead.
-
PGA TourMatt Wallace one stroke behind lead after first day of PGA Memorial in Ohio
Matt Wallace and Danny Willett are sitting second and equal-third respectively after the first day of the Memorial.
-
Ryder CupI don’t think LIV golfers should be on European Ryder Cup team – Rory McIlroy
American players remain eligible despite being banned or resigning from the PGA Tour in the wake of joining the Saudi-funded circuit.
-
European TourBrendan Lawlor and Kim Moore excited for next week’s Scandinavian Mixed event
The pair won the men’s and women’s titles at the G4D Open at Woburn earlier this month.
-
PGA TourEmiliano Grillo claims second PGA tour title in Texas
It was Emiliano Grillo’s first PGA Tour win in over seven years.
-
NewsPablo Larrazabal to follow Miguel Angel Jimenez after KLM Open win in forties
Larrazabal celebrated the milestone by winning his ninth DP World Tour title and second in just four weeks.
-
NewsHarry Hall bounces back from double blow to keep share of lead
Cornish rookie heads into final round tied at the top with American Adam Schenk.