Marcus Fraser stayed calm amid the blustery conditions at the Ballantine’s Championship on Sunday (25 April) to claim the biggest title of his career. The 31-year-old Australian carded a three-under-par 69 at Pinx Golf Club on the Korean holiday island of Jeju to win the €2.2 million showpiece by four strokes.
Marcus Fraser will face a test of temperament on Sunday at the Ballantine’s Championship as he goes in search of the biggest victory of his career. The Australian takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the €2.2 million event with a chasing pack - including world No.7 Ernie Els - breathing down his neck.
Thongchai Jaidee is in prime position to successfully defend his Ballantine’s Championship title after soaring to the top of the leaderboard on Friday. He is tied with Tano Goya of Argentina, who moved into contention at the Ballantine’s Championship in Korea as the weather-delayed first round was completed on Friday.
Just a few holes were possible in the morning before play was suspended for more than six hours as fog shrouded the course. Of the tournament’s big guns, PGA Tour star Anthony Kim and three-time Major winner Ernie Els both carded four-under 68s.
The 2009 Ballantine's Championship returned to the stunning Pinx golf course situated on Jeju Island. From April 23rd to 26th the greatest golf professionals in the world battled over the prestigious Ballantine’s trophy. In the 2009 video, relive the tense final round as Thonchai Jaidee emerged triumphant from a three-way playoff between himself, Gonzalo Fernández-Castano and local hero Kang Sung Hoon.
The inaugural Ballantine's Championship was held on Jeju island on April 24th 2008. Relive all the magic moments from the tournament on our exclusive video. With an impressive field of the best golf professionals in the world, the Ballantine's 2009 Championship left an impression on players and spectators alike.