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11-05-2025
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- 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.
The Independent
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Brandon Robinson Thompson surges into Turkish Open lead ahead of final round
England's Brandon Robinson Thompson equalled the Regnum Carya course record to surge into a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Turkish Open. Robinson Thompson's nine-under-par 62 saw him reach 14 under for the week, three clear of Spain's Jorge Campillo, China's Haotong Li and South African Robin Williams. Starting the day five shots off the lead, Robinson Thompson burst out of the blocks with three birdies in his first five holes. Another fine approach to six feet at the ninth saw him turn in 30 and he chipped in for eagle at the 12th, before birdieing three of the last four holes. "I've just got notified of that (the course record) and I'm a bit bummed I didn't break it," said the 32-year-old. "I'm super excited to have a nice round and the scary part was I probably could have had a few more but beggars can't be choosers. "I'm here with my wife, we're staying in a beautiful hotel, the course is amazing. "It's hard not to enjoy yourself this week - the facilities are so good. I'm here with my wife, its such an incredible place, if you're not having a good time this week win, lose or draw, there's something wrong."
