Sports Network
EUROPEAN TOUR
TROPHEE HASSAN II, Golf du Palais Royal, Agadir, Morocco – This year’s third Trophee Hassan II drew a pretty strong field considering how many European players have been in the States preparing for the Masters.
The Molinari brothers, Matteo Manassero, Colin Montgomerie and struggling former major champions –Rich Beem and Michael Campbell – highlight this week’s entry list.
The tournament’s two previous winners are both in the field.
Rhys Davies earned his first European Tour title two years ago after a final- round 66. He went past British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen to finish at 25- under par.
Last year, David Horsey birdied the second playoff hole to defeat Jaco Van Zyl and Davies. Horsey aced the second hole in the final round to collect his second European Tour title.
The 2011 tournament was staged at the Golf du Palais Royal, the same venue as this year’s event.
The winner’s trophy may be the only weapon trophy in tournament golf. The champion receives a gem-encrusted gold dagger.
Golf Channel will broadcast all four rounds.
Next week is the Sicilian Open. Raphael Jacquelin earned a Monday victory after bad weather on Sunday.
.
