BMW PGA Championship: All Eyes on Matteo Manassero

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Published: May 27, 2011

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There is a story brewing at this very moment in Surrey, England that could wind up being the most epic victory by a young golfer since a skinny fella in a red shirt won the 1997 Masters by 12 strokes.

Matteo Manassero, 18 years old, is currently tied for the lead with Luke Donald and Alvaro Quiros at six-under-par through 54 holes at the BMW PGA Championship.

Casual American golf fans may not know the BMW PGA Championship from the Australasian Tour’s Surf Coast Knockout. It’s not a major, a World Golf Championship or the Players Championship. However, in this modern era of global golf, the BMW PGA Championship is probably just a notch below a major, and close to, if not equal to, an event like the Players Championship.  

Seven of the top nine players in the world are at the Wentworth Club this week to compete in the European Tour’s flagship event.

Lee Westwood is there, Martin Kaymer is there, Graeme McDowell is there, Rory McIlroy is there, Charl Schwartzel is there, Paul Casey is there, Ernie Els is there, Donald is there, etc.   

Forget about Jordan Spieth’s one-under-par opening round at the HP Byron Nelson Championship; he’s playing against a field far inferior to the one currently assembled at Wentworth, and heck, Manassero is only three months older than Spieth anyway.

Manassero, a native of Negrar, Italy, is not flashy nor does he doesn’t hit the ball 400 yards.  However, this guy, or shall I say kid, has had one incredible start to his professional career.

Since turning pro in April of 2010, Manassero has only missed three cuts. That’s a stat that many long-time seasoned touring pros would purchase from Manassero in a heartbeat.

In his last 22 events alone, he has 12 top-25 finishes, including two victories.

Manassero has finished within the top 40 at each of the two majors he has attended, ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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