SAINT-OMER OPEN presented by NEUFLIZE OBC 2008 - HotelPlanner Tour

15 years ago
Delighted Dixon claims first victory in France
Seven years after picking up the silver medal for best amateur at the Open Championship, England’s David Dixon captured his first European Tour title at the 108th attempt at the SAINT-OMER OPEN presented by NEUFLIZE OBC.
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Steady Swede Nilsson still on top
Christian Nilsson was unable to reproduce the fireworks of the previous day, but a steady round of 70 saw the Swede hold a two shot lead heading into the final day of the SAINT-OMER OPEN presented by NEUFLIZE OBC.
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15 years ago
Nilsson on top after equalling course record
Despite more favourable weather conditions Aa St Omer Golf Club still provided a stern test, with leader Christian Nilsson of Sweden one of only two players under par at the half-way stage of the SAINT-OMER OPEN presented by NEUFLIZE OBC.
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Course Information
CourseOpened – 1990Course Designer – Mr Dudok van HeelSpecial Features - Stunning viewGeneral Playability - Good challenge for all abilitiesUndulating/ flat - Undulating courseTree lined/exposed - Some holes are Tree lined and some are exposed.Many / few water hazards - A few water hazardsChanges to the course - None
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15 years ago
Flying Finn leads the way in France
The weather was the winner on day one of the SAINT-OMER OPEN presented by NEUFLIZE OBC, which is led by Finland’s Roope Kakko.
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McGinley takes on the next generation
Paul McGinley will hope to rekindle the form he showed in the early stages of the BMW PGA Championship when he tees up alongside some of The European Tour’s rising talent at the SAINT-OMER OPEN presented by NEUFLIZE OBC this week.
15 years ago
15 years ago
McGinley focused after missing out on US Open
Ireland’s Paul McGinley will tee up at the SAINT-OMER OPEN presented by NEUFLIZE OBC determined to put the disappointment of his failure to qualify for the US Open Championship firmly behind him.
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Facts & Figures
First played:2000 (2000-2002 only as a European Challenge Tour event, 2003 onwards became a Dual-Ranking Event)
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Did You Know?
• In the five years the tournament has been part of The European Tour International Schedule, all five winners have made the SAINT-OMER OPEN presented by NEUFLIZE OBC their first European Tour victory. They are: Brett Rumford (2003), José-Filipe Lima (2004), Joakim Bäckström (2005), Cesar Monasterio (2006) and Carl Suneson
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Promoter
Jean-Jacques Durand
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