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Monday 25 May 1998European TourYear in Review
Montgomerie wins Volvo PGA Championship
Wentworth Club (West Course), Virginia Water, Surrey, England · Friday 22 to Monday 25 May 1998 · Colin Montgomerie’s win no. 15 on the European Tour · Volvo · Final round played on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 May 1998 (The Independent; Golf Today dates 22-25 May).
The headline is set by GNN from the record. Reports from the papers of the day are below as they are found.
The weather
15 h 49 m
of daylight on the final day, the sun 60° up at noon, and that night a new moon (computed from the date and the place).
- R116°/8°C · wind 11 km/h NNE, gusts 27 · 0.1 mm rainERA5 reanalysis at the course Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis
- R216°/10°C · wind 16 km/h NW, gusts 33 · 0 mm rainERA5 reanalysis at the course Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis
- R317°/11°C · wind 15 km/h NW, gusts 34 · 0 mm rainERA5 reanalysis at the course Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis
- R417°/11°C · wind 17 km/h WNW, gusts 35 · 0.9 mm rainERA5 reanalysis at the course Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis
The name over time
Not yet traced: its earlier names, sponsors and courses come with research.
The ones it got away from
- Ernie Els RSA · 275Was in the clubhouse at 13 under after a 68; his 15-foot eagle putt at the last just missed (The Independent). Golf: Montgomerie triumphs with cool finish - The Independent
- Patrik Sjöland SWE · 275Closed with a second successive 66 to post 13 under, one behind (The Independent). Golf: Montgomerie triumphs with cool finish - The Independent
- Gary Orr SCO · 275Held the lead at times on the back nine; closed with a 68 to finish one behind (Golf Today). Montgomerie birdies final hole for victory - Golf Today (Wayback Machine copy)
156 started · cut -1, 65 made it
Same week
DP World Tour event
Volvo PGA Championship
Wentworth Club, West Course, Wentworth Club (West Course), Virginia Water, Surrey, England
4 of 5 researched
Winner
Colin Montgomerie
Runner-up not yet researched.
From the papers
The Independent (Andy Farrell)
26 May 1998
This stands me in good stead. I know I can do it when it matters. The Ryder Cup obviously helped me. When it really matters, I don't seem to suffer from nerves, I just get the ball in the hole.
The Independent (Andy Farrell)
26 May 1998
The most pleasing thing about today is seeing Ernie Els sitting there in the runners-up spot. That's usually where I am.
The Independent (Andy Farrell)
26 May 1998
Good playing, Colin, but I think I'm still one up on you.
Top 10
| Pos | Player | Rounds | Total | To par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colin Montgomerie | 70 · 70 · 65 · 69 | 274 | −14 |
| T2 | Ernie Els | 69 · 69 · 69 · 68 | 275 | −13 |
| T2 | Gary Orr | 70 · 69 · 68 · 68 | 275 | −13 |
| T2 | Patrik Sjöland | 72 · 71 · 66 · 66 | 275 | −13 |
| T5 | Andrew Coltart | 72 · 66 · 70 · 68 | 276 | −12 |
| T5 | Dean Robertson | 70 · 69 · 67 · 70 | 276 | −12 |
| T5 | Mats Hallberg | 68 · 69 · 69 · 70 | 276 | −12 |
| T5 | Peter Lonard | 72 · 65 · 71 · 68 | 276 | −12 |
| T5 | Thomas Björn | 70 · 69 · 69 · 68 | 276 | −12 |
| 10 | Paul McGinley | 72 · 69 · 68 · 68 | 277 | −11 |
The golfer
born 1963-06-23, Glasgow, Scotland; SCO; turned pro 1987; age 34 that week; tour wins to date: 15; world No. 5 that week (OWGR event page (1998 Volvo PGA Champ) world ranking 5. Age 34 stated by The Independent ('the 34-year-old Scot'). tour_wins_to_date 15 = Wikipedia 1998 season table '(15)'; Golf Today also says 'now has 15 European tour titles'. majors_to_date null (infobox blank).).
What’s in the bag
No bag on file yet