Russian Open 2014: Daily Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

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Published: July 24, 2014

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The Russian Open returns to the Tseleevo Golf and Polo Club this week, as some of the European Tour’s lesser-known stars battle it out for glory.

With the Open Championship’s competitors taking a week off to recharge their respective batteries, one golfer out of a field of 113 strong in Moscow has the chance to make his mark on the European Tour, as Northern Irishman Michael Hoey did last year.

However, Hoey won’t be in Russia to defend his title this year after pulling out with a foot injury, which makes for an even more open, exciting tournament. Here's a breakdown of the day-by-day action, accompanied by daily leaderboards and round highlights.

 

Round 4 Recap



The final round of the Russian Open appeared poised to feature a duel between David Horsey and Peter Whiteford, as a low round from either golfer would have created plenty of separation from the pack. However, that wasn't how it played out at all.

Whiteford struggled tremendously, while Horsey clung to his lead just enough to force a playoff with the surging Damien McGrane after a brilliant round of six-under 66. Horsey emerged victorious after one hole, and Golf Digest tweeted his remarkable trophy:



So, how did Horsey's six-stroke lead over McGrane vanish over the final 18 holes at Tseleevo Golf and Polo Club?

Take a look at the final leaderboard:

 



Horsey entered the day with a share of the lead and just barely did enough to maintain it through his round.

Despite shooting even par on the day, he had quite a roller-coaster ride over his final 18 holes. After starting with four straight pars, Horsey bogeyed holes five and six only to turn around and birdie seven and eight to make the turn at even.

Disaster struck on the par-four 12th as he took a double-bogey six. After a bogey at No. 14 and birdie a...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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