Tag: Joel Walker

Gdynia Open 2014: Tour Survival Blog

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Poland

The eighth event of the 2013/14 European Tour is now underway in Gdynia and as explained earlier in the week, the implications of the event in terms of tour survival is significant, with the finalisation of the European Order of Merit after this event.

Click below for my rolling blog which will be updated throughout the day, flagging up the results to keep an eye on and those currently in position to retain a tour card through this list. I will also keep an eye on the race for PC finals spots, wherever that event will ultimately end up taking place…

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The Polish PTC Preview – Squeaky Bum Time

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Drago

Ok so it’s not technically called a PTC any more, but it will very much be squeaky bum time at this weekend’s Gdynia Open event in Poland, with far more on the line for some than might appear at first sight.

Click below for my thoughts on the battles that will be decided this week and for some of the key matches to keep an eye on from the eighth and final event of the 2013/14 European Tour…

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Second Season Success

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So far this season there have been a number of big talking points already, but one less obvious theme that I have found interesting, particularly in recent tournaments, is the improvement of some of the players currently on the second, of their two-year tour cards.

Indeed, Joel Walker in particular has demonstrated how the decision to award two-year tour cards from 2012/13 can help players, but is he an isolated case? Continue reading for a look at how those in his position have fared as their second season enters its final months and consideration of whether generally it is now easier for tour rookies to stay on the circuit…

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