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Scotsman
6 days ago
- Health
- Scotsman
Scottish golfer returns to DP World Tour action after being 'floored' by virus
Richie Ramsay opens up on being made to realise 'how important health is for you' Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Richie Ramsay returns to DP World Tour action this week in the KLM Open after being unable to even pick up a club for more than a fortnight as a virus left him feeling 'floored'. The four-time winner pulled out of the Turkish Airlines Open prior to the opening round in Belek a month ago before also being forced to miss both the Soudal Open in Belgium and last week's Austrian Alpine Open. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ramsay is now ready to get back to work and joins Ewen Ferguson, Calum Hill, Connor Syme, Grant Forrest and Scott Jamieson in flying the Saltire this week at The International in Amsterdam. Richie Ramsay pictured in action during the Hainan Classic last month |'I caught a virus coming back from China (where he played in both the Volvo China Open and Hainan Classic) and went to Turkey but didn't play as it just floored me,' said the 41-year-old. 'I was shivery, achy and, though I passed a Covid test, it felt very much like Covid. 'I just couldn't shake it off, so I didn't play Turkey, Belgium or Austria and only really picked up a club again at the end of last week. I feel like I have had three or four weeks out, two and a half of those weeks feeling not great at all. 'But I'm on the mend and feel quite fresh again. I've just got to get my legs back as the muscles were really sore from whatever I picked up. I need to get the strength back in them for walking 18 holes as that was a bit of a challenge to start off with, which I never really think about.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Focus is on 'big tournaments coming up' Ramsay, who has held a DP World Tour card for 17 successive seasons, sits 82nd in the Race to Dubai Rankings, having tied for fourth in the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship in February. 'Yeah, it was disappointing that I missed some tournaments, but I just need to focus on the ones I've got ahead,' added the Edinburgh-based Aberdonian. 'There's some big ones coming up and I will be aiming to push on from my good start to the year. 'Normally where I push on is from the middle of the summer, probably because we are playing on courses in Europe that suit me a bit more and then when I come home I can practice in similar conditions as the weather is better. Four-time winner 'feeling in quite a good place' 'All in all, I'm feeling in quite a good place. I know the season is long. It's a marathon, not a sprint. So there are lots of points up for grabs and I just need to get back on track. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'My main aim is to enjoy being back and, though it sounds funny, just being healthy. Something like that definitely knocks you for six and makes you realise how important health is to you.' This week marks the 105th edition of the KLM Open, with Dutch football legend and keen golfer Ruud Gullit involved as co-tournament director, taking on the role during Amsterdam's 750th anniversary celebrations.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ramsay returns after month out with mystery virus
Richie Ramsay is looking forward to "having that purpose again" after being "floored" by a mystery virus that ruled the Scot out of his last three tournaments. The 41-year-old, who suffers from an ongoing autoimmune issue, was away from all things golf for around four weeks after he took unwell following the Hainan Classic in China. Advertisement After missing tournaments in Turkey, Belgium and Austria, the Aberdonian will return to action at this week's KLM Open in Amsterdam. "I picked up some viral issue and it has kind of knocked me for six," Ramsay told BBC Scotland. "My immune system is a little bit compromised and, whatever it was, floored me. "Pain, shivers, especially in your muscles, no energy, a lot of time in bed and it got to the point where I couldn't shift whatever it was, so I managed to get on something that made me feel better." Ramsay, who is a four-time winner on the DP World Tour, explained that he would normally be in the gym during breaks from the tour. Advertisement "That still feels like it fulfils your purpose and gives you that dopamine hit with the exercise," he said. "I'm looking forward to getting back, having that purpose again and that competitive edge." However, Ramsay is taking travelling as a professional golfer with an autoimmune issue all in his stride. "It is not really a big deal, I have just got to manage it," he added. "I have got an underlying issue, which is more common than you would think. "It just means that sometimes my immune system isn't as strong as other people's, so with regards to that, I just need to be even more wary of what I do and how I take care of myself."
BBC News
03-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Ramsay returns after month out with mystery virus
Richie Ramsay is looking forward to "having that purpose again" after being "floored" by a mystery virus that ruled the Scot out of his last three 41-year-old, who suffers from an ongoing autoimmune issue, was away from all things golf for around four weeks after he took unwell following the Hainan Classic in missing tournaments in Turkey, Belgium and Austria, the Aberdonian will return to action at this week's KLM Open in Amsterdam."I picked up some viral issue and it has kind of knocked me for six," Ramsay told BBC Scotland. "My immune system is a little bit compromised and, whatever it was, floored me. "Pain, shivers, especially in your muscles, no energy, a lot of time in bed and it got to the point where I couldn't shift whatever it was, so I managed to get on something that made me feel better."Ramsay, who is a four-time winner on the DP World Tour, explained that he would normally be in the gym during breaks from the tour."That still feels like it fulfils your purpose and gives you that dopamine hit with the exercise," he said. "I'm looking forward to getting back, having that purpose again and that competitive edge."However, Ramsay is taking travelling as a professional golfer with an autoimmune issue all in his stride."It is not really a big deal, I have just got to manage it," he added. "I have got an underlying issue, which is more common than you would think."It just means that sometimes my immune system isn't as strong as other people's, so with regards to that, I just need to be even more wary of what I do and how I take care of myself."
RTÉ News
11-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Couvra records first DP World Tour win in Turkey
Martin Couvra won the Turkish Airlines Open for a maiden success on the DP World Tour. 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. Couvra has impressed during his maiden campaign at this level, having already posted four top-10 finishes, including fifth at the Hainan Classic last time out. England's Chris Wood said he felt like he "had been going through hell" after a closing 64 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 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."
The Advertiser
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Li keeps the heat on leading rookie Couvra in Turkey
France's Martin Couvra will take a two-shot lead into the weekend as he looks to win his first DP World Tour title at the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya. The 22-year-old rookie started the day in a three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard but pulled clear of the chasing pack courtesy of a five-under 66 at Regnum Carya on Friday. Couvra has impressed during his maiden campaign at this level, having already posted four top-10 finishes, including fifth at the Hainan Classic last time out. "I'm really happy about my game today - it's always good to have a bogey-free round," said world No.247 Couvra. At 11-under par, Couvra leads by two from South Africa's Wilco Nienaber (65), with Li Haotong (65) a shot further back in third. The 29-year-old from Shanghai, China remains in contention to win his fifth European tour event after claiming the Qatar Masters in Doha in February. Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald (72) missed the cut on three over par, with Todd Clements (68) leading the British challenge on seven under in a tie for fourth. The two Australians in the field both missed the weekend cut, with Daniel Gale (75) at even and Danny List (78) five-over the card. With AAP. France's Martin Couvra will take a two-shot lead into the weekend as he looks to win his first DP World Tour title at the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya. The 22-year-old rookie started the day in a three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard but pulled clear of the chasing pack courtesy of a five-under 66 at Regnum Carya on Friday. Couvra has impressed during his maiden campaign at this level, having already posted four top-10 finishes, including fifth at the Hainan Classic last time out. "I'm really happy about my game today - it's always good to have a bogey-free round," said world No.247 Couvra. At 11-under par, Couvra leads by two from South Africa's Wilco Nienaber (65), with Li Haotong (65) a shot further back in third. The 29-year-old from Shanghai, China remains in contention to win his fifth European tour event after claiming the Qatar Masters in Doha in February. Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald (72) missed the cut on three over par, with Todd Clements (68) leading the British challenge on seven under in a tie for fourth. The two Australians in the field both missed the weekend cut, with Daniel Gale (75) at even and Danny List (78) five-over the card. With AAP. France's Martin Couvra will take a two-shot lead into the weekend as he looks to win his first DP World Tour title at the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya. The 22-year-old rookie started the day in a three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard but pulled clear of the chasing pack courtesy of a five-under 66 at Regnum Carya on Friday. Couvra has impressed during his maiden campaign at this level, having already posted four top-10 finishes, including fifth at the Hainan Classic last time out. "I'm really happy about my game today - it's always good to have a bogey-free round," said world No.247 Couvra. At 11-under par, Couvra leads by two from South Africa's Wilco Nienaber (65), with Li Haotong (65) a shot further back in third. The 29-year-old from Shanghai, China remains in contention to win his fifth European tour event after claiming the Qatar Masters in Doha in February. Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald (72) missed the cut on three over par, with Todd Clements (68) leading the British challenge on seven under in a tie for fourth. The two Australians in the field both missed the weekend cut, with Daniel Gale (75) at even and Danny List (78) five-over the card. With AAP. France's Martin Couvra will take a two-shot lead into the weekend as he looks to win his first DP World Tour title at the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya. The 22-year-old rookie started the day in a three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard but pulled clear of the chasing pack courtesy of a five-under 66 at Regnum Carya on Friday. Couvra has impressed during his maiden campaign at this level, having already posted four top-10 finishes, including fifth at the Hainan Classic last time out. "I'm really happy about my game today - it's always good to have a bogey-free round," said world No.247 Couvra. At 11-under par, Couvra leads by two from South Africa's Wilco Nienaber (65), with Li Haotong (65) a shot further back in third. The 29-year-old from Shanghai, China remains in contention to win his fifth European tour event after claiming the Qatar Masters in Doha in February. Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald (72) missed the cut on three over par, with Todd Clements (68) leading the British challenge on seven under in a tie for fourth. The two Australians in the field both missed the weekend cut, with Daniel Gale (75) at even and Danny List (78) five-over the card. With AAP.
