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11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Ex-Ryder Cup ace Wood gets back to big-time in Turkey
Former European Ryder Cup player Chris Wood says he felt like he "had been going through hell" after a closing 64 at the Turkish Open saw him record a first European Tour top-10 finish since 2018. Before rookie winner Martin Couvra took victory on Sunday, Wood, a former European PGA Championship winner at Wentworth who was part of Europe's Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine under Darren Clarke, wrote an emotional story in Antalya. Chronic anxiety and burnout led to a dramatic drop in Wood's form from 2019, with his last top-10 coming at the 2018 KLM Open. "It's been horrendous, to be honest," said Wood, who was playing on a sponsor's invitation after losing his card and whose 11-under total gave him a share of seventh, six shots behind Couvra. "It's been - since 2019 really - I just feel like I've been going through hell, so to put a score together today is obviously great. "I've been working so hard at home just quietly with a great team and it's been a long old road, to be honest. "I never lost belief in myself - you obviously have days where it feels harder than some. "The fire in my belly has always been there. I'm relying on invites this year. I'm ready - I'm practising so well at home that a call last minute is not a problem, I'm ready to go. "Hopefully this is a first little step forward and anyone who wants me at their event, please pick up the phone because I need a few starts this year." Couvra had led at the halfway stage but a third-round 72 left him four shots off the pace going into the final round. However, the 22-year-old Frenchman produced a superb 64 to finish two shots clear of Spain's Jorge Campillo and China's Li Haotong. "It was amazing to win on my first year on the DP World Tour - it's just a dream," said Couvra. Former European Ryder Cup player Chris Wood says he felt like he "had been going through hell" after a closing 64 at the Turkish Open saw him record a first European Tour top-10 finish since 2018. Before rookie winner Martin Couvra took victory on Sunday, Wood, a former European PGA Championship winner at Wentworth who was part of Europe's Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine under Darren Clarke, wrote an emotional story in Antalya. Chronic anxiety and burnout led to a dramatic drop in Wood's form from 2019, with his last top-10 coming at the 2018 KLM Open. "It's been horrendous, to be honest," said Wood, who was playing on a sponsor's invitation after losing his card and whose 11-under total gave him a share of seventh, six shots behind Couvra. "It's been - since 2019 really - I just feel like I've been going through hell, so to put a score together today is obviously great. "I've been working so hard at home just quietly with a great team and it's been a long old road, to be honest. "I never lost belief in myself - you obviously have days where it feels harder than some. "The fire in my belly has always been there. I'm relying on invites this year. I'm ready - I'm practising so well at home that a call last minute is not a problem, I'm ready to go. "Hopefully this is a first little step forward and anyone who wants me at their event, please pick up the phone because I need a few starts this year." Couvra had led at the halfway stage but a third-round 72 left him four shots off the pace going into the final round. However, the 22-year-old Frenchman produced a superb 64 to finish two shots clear of Spain's Jorge Campillo and China's Li Haotong. "It was amazing to win on my first year on the DP World Tour - it's just a dream," said Couvra. Former European Ryder Cup player Chris Wood says he felt like he "had been going through hell" after a closing 64 at the Turkish Open saw him record a first European Tour top-10 finish since 2018. Before rookie winner Martin Couvra took victory on Sunday, Wood, a former European PGA Championship winner at Wentworth who was part of Europe's Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine under Darren Clarke, wrote an emotional story in Antalya. Chronic anxiety and burnout led to a dramatic drop in Wood's form from 2019, with his last top-10 coming at the 2018 KLM Open. "It's been horrendous, to be honest," said Wood, who was playing on a sponsor's invitation after losing his card and whose 11-under total gave him a share of seventh, six shots behind Couvra. "It's been - since 2019 really - I just feel like I've been going through hell, so to put a score together today is obviously great. "I've been working so hard at home just quietly with a great team and it's been a long old road, to be honest. "I never lost belief in myself - you obviously have days where it feels harder than some. "The fire in my belly has always been there. I'm relying on invites this year. I'm ready - I'm practising so well at home that a call last minute is not a problem, I'm ready to go. "Hopefully this is a first little step forward and anyone who wants me at their event, please pick up the phone because I need a few starts this year." Couvra had led at the halfway stage but a third-round 72 left him four shots off the pace going into the final round. However, the 22-year-old Frenchman produced a superb 64 to finish two shots clear of Spain's Jorge Campillo and China's Li Haotong. "It was amazing to win on my first year on the DP World Tour - it's just a dream," said Couvra. Former European Ryder Cup player Chris Wood says he felt like he "had been going through hell" after a closing 64 at the Turkish Open saw him record a first European Tour top-10 finish since 2018. Before rookie winner Martin Couvra took victory on Sunday, Wood, a former European PGA Championship winner at Wentworth who was part of Europe's Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine under Darren Clarke, wrote an emotional story in Antalya. Chronic anxiety and burnout led to a dramatic drop in Wood's form from 2019, with his last top-10 coming at the 2018 KLM Open. "It's been horrendous, to be honest," said Wood, who was playing on a sponsor's invitation after losing his card and whose 11-under total gave him a share of seventh, six shots behind Couvra. "It's been - since 2019 really - I just feel like I've been going through hell, so to put a score together today is obviously great. "I've been working so hard at home just quietly with a great team and it's been a long old road, to be honest. "I never lost belief in myself - you obviously have days where it feels harder than some. "The fire in my belly has always been there. I'm relying on invites this year. I'm ready - I'm practising so well at home that a call last minute is not a problem, I'm ready to go. "Hopefully this is a first little step forward and anyone who wants me at their event, please pick up the phone because I need a few starts this year." Couvra had led at the halfway stage but a third-round 72 left him four shots off the pace going into the final round. However, the 22-year-old Frenchman produced a superb 64 to finish two shots clear of Spain's Jorge Campillo and China's Li Haotong. "It was amazing to win on my first year on the DP World Tour - it's just a dream," said Couvra.
West Australian
11-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Ex-Ryder Cup ace Wood gets back to big-time in Turkey
Former European Ryder Cup player Chris Wood says he felt like he "had been going through hell" after a closing 64 at the Turkish Open saw him record a first European Tour top-10 finish since 2018. Before rookie winner Martin Couvra took victory on Sunday, Wood, a former European PGA Championship winner at Wentworth who was part of Europe's Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine under Darren Clarke, wrote an emotional story in Antalya. Chronic anxiety and burnout led to a dramatic drop in Wood's form from 2019, with his last top-10 coming at the 2018 KLM Open. "It's been horrendous, to be honest," said Wood, who was playing on a sponsor's invitation after losing his card and whose 11-under total gave him a share of seventh, six shots behind Couvra. "It's been - since 2019 really - I just feel like I've been going through hell, so to put a score together today is obviously great. "I've been working so hard at home just quietly with a great team and it's been a long old road, to be honest. "I never lost belief in myself - you obviously have days where it feels harder than some. "The fire in my belly has always been there. I'm relying on invites this year. I'm ready - I'm practising so well at home that a call last minute is not a problem, I'm ready to go. "Hopefully this is a first little step forward and anyone who wants me at their event, please pick up the phone because I need a few starts this year." Couvra had led at the halfway stage but a third-round 72 left him four shots off the pace going into the final round. However, the 22-year-old Frenchman produced a superb 64 to finish two shots clear of Spain's Jorge Campillo and China's Li Haotong. "It was amazing to win on my first year on the DP World Tour - it's just a dream," said Couvra.
Perth Now
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Ex-Ryder Cup ace Wood gets back to big-time in Turkey
Former European Ryder Cup player Chris Wood says he felt like he "had been going through hell" after a closing 64 at the Turkish Open saw him record a first European Tour top-10 finish since 2018. Before rookie winner Martin Couvra took victory on Sunday, Wood, a former European PGA Championship winner at Wentworth who was part of Europe's Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine under Darren Clarke, wrote an emotional story in Antalya. Chronic anxiety and burnout led to a dramatic drop in Wood's form from 2019, with his last top-10 coming at the 2018 KLM Open. "It's been horrendous, to be honest," said Wood, who was playing on a sponsor's invitation after losing his card and whose 11-under total gave him a share of seventh, six shots behind Couvra. "It's been - since 2019 really - I just feel like I've been going through hell, so to put a score together today is obviously great. "I've been working so hard at home just quietly with a great team and it's been a long old road, to be honest. "I never lost belief in myself - you obviously have days where it feels harder than some. "The fire in my belly has always been there. I'm relying on invites this year. I'm ready - I'm practising so well at home that a call last minute is not a problem, I'm ready to go. "Hopefully this is a first little step forward and anyone who wants me at their event, please pick up the phone because I need a few starts this year." Couvra had led at the halfway stage but a third-round 72 left him four shots off the pace going into the final round. However, the 22-year-old Frenchman produced a superb 64 to finish two shots clear of Spain's Jorge Campillo and China's Li Haotong. "It was amazing to win on my first year on the DP World Tour - it's just a dream," said Couvra.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Ryder Cup ace Wood gets back to big-time in Turkey
Former European Ryder Cup player Chris Wood says he felt like he "had been going through hell" after a closing 64 at the Turkish Open saw him record a first European Tour top-10 finish since 2018. Before rookie winner Martin Couvra took victory on Sunday, Wood, a former European PGA Championship winner at Wentworth who was part of Europe's Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine under Darren Clarke, wrote an emotional story in Antalya. Chronic anxiety and burnout led to a dramatic drop in Wood's form from 2019, with his last top-10 coming at the 2018 KLM Open. A winner on Tour after only 15 starts!Martin Couvra wins the 2025 Turkish Airlines Open 🏆 #TurkishAirlinesOpen — DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) May 11, 2025 "It's been horrendous, to be honest," said Wood, who was playing on a sponsor's invitation after losing his card and whose 11-under total gave him a share of seventh, six shots behind Couvra. "It's been - since 2019 really - I just feel like I've been going through hell, so to put a score together today is obviously great. "I've been working so hard at home just quietly with a great team and it's been a long old road, to be honest. "I never lost belief in myself - you obviously have days where it feels harder than some. "The fire in my belly has always been there. I'm relying on invites this year. I'm ready - I'm practising so well at home that a call last minute is not a problem, I'm ready to go. "Hopefully this is a first little step forward and anyone who wants me at their event, please pick up the phone because I need a few starts this year." Couvra had led at the halfway stage but a third-round 72 left him four shots off the pace going into the final round. However, the 22-year-old Frenchman produced a superb 64 to finish two shots clear of Spain's Jorge Campillo and China's Li Haotong. "It was amazing to win on my first year on the DP World Tour - it's just a dream," said Couvra.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chris Wood comes through ‘hell' to secure first DP World Tour top ten in eight years
England's Chris Wood said he felt like he "had been going through hell" after a closing 64 at the Turkish Airlines Open saw him record a first DP World Tour top-10 finish since 2018. Wood won three titles between 2013 and 2016, including the prestigious BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, and was part of Europe's Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine under Darren Clarke. However, chronic anxiety and burnout led to a dramatic drop in his form from 2019, with his last top-10 coming at the 2018 KLM Open. "It's been horrendous, to be honest," said Wood, who was playing on a sponsor's invitation after losing his card and whose 11-under total gave him a share of seventh, six shots behind rookie winner Martin Couvra. "It's been - since 2019 really - I just feel like I've been going through hell so to put a score together today is obviously great. "I want to feel like I know my game's there, not just put a score on one day, and I genuinely feel like I'm starting to do that now. "I've been working so hard at home just quietly with a great team and it's been a long old road, to be honest. "I never lost belief in myself - you obviously have days where it feels harder than some. "The fire in my belly has always been there. I'm relying on invites this year. I'm ready - I'm practising so well at home that a call last minute is not a problem, I'm ready to go. "Hopefully this is a first little step forward and anyone who wants me at their event, please pick up the phone because I need a few starts this year." Couvra had led at the halfway stage but a third-round 72 left him four shots off the pace going into the final round. However, the 22-year-old Frenchman produced a superb 64 to finish two shots clear of Spain's Jorge Campillo and China's Li Haotong. "It was amazing to win on my first year on the DP World Tour - it's just a dream," said Couvra. PA
