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Dylan Frittelli Comeback Story – Wins Bahrain Championship After Six-Year Drought

In an inspiring comeback story, South African Dylan Frittelli captured his first title in six years at the 2023 Bahrain Championship.

Frittelli started the final round with a two-shot lead but struggled midway through the round, making bogeys at the 7th and 12th to fall two-over par. For a player who missed 23 cuts last season on the PGA Tour, doubts may have crept in.

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But the gritty veteran found his resolve. Back-to-back birdies at the 13th and 14th holes sparked his revival. Another birdie at the 16th vaulted Frittelli to a one-under par 71 and a winning total of 13-under par.

“It’s been a long road the last five or six years since I left the DP World Tour,” reflected a joyful Frittelli post round. Last season he contemplated walking away from the game after a string of poor results.

Yet the support of family and friends motivated Frittelli to persevere. His mental toughness and unwavering focus ultimately paved the way for a storybook ending in Bahrain.

Frittelli held off challenges from Sweden’s Jesper Svensson and South African Zander Lombard, who finished tied for second at 11-under. Two more South Africans, Ockie Strydom and Frederic Lacroix, shared fourth place at 9-under.

This emotional triumph highlights Frittelli’s determination and resilience. After hitting rock bottom in 2022, he now relishes his return to the winner’s circle. It just goes to show, hard work and perseverance can help golfers overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.

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Frittelli’s comeback win is an inspiration for all golfers struggling with their games. His patience and persistence proves that triumph is still possible, even in the darkest moments.

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Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Preview

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2023: Preview

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is one of the more unique tournaments on the golfing calendar, with players competing over three of Scotland’s finest links courses: Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, and the Old Course at St Andrews.

The tournament also has a different format, with two separate competitions taking place at the same time: an individual professional tournament and a pro-am team competition featuring some of the world’s most popular, celebrity-amateur golfers playing alongside the professionals.

The Players

The individual competition features a field of some of the world’s best golfers, including defending champion Ryan Fox, not to mention some of the Team Europe winners from the Ryder Cup in Matt Fitzpatrick who will partner his mum, Tommy Fleetwood and Scotland’s own, Robert Macintyre.

The team competition also features a star-studded cast, with celebrities such as Gareth Bale, Piers Morgan, Kevin Pietersen and Stuart Broad.

Tommy Fleetwood is looking for another memorable week! (Credit Le Monde)

The Courses

The three courses used for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship are all world-class, and they will test the players to the limit.

Carnoustie is known for its brutal finishing stretch, Kingsbarns is a challenging but fair links course, and the Old Course is the most iconic golf course in the world. 

In recent years the weather has played its part as you’d expect in Scotland! It always makes for a testing, yet entertaining event. 

2022 Champion – Ryan Fox

Last year Ryan Fox took the victory, finishing one shot ahead of Alex Noren and Callum Shinkwin. He had seven birdies and three bogeys on Sunday to finish 15-under par overall to win.

Back to defend, check out what the Srixon player uses:

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Callaway Kick Off The Open In Style

AFGolfStore were invited to the Callaway Open Party on Monday, kick starting the 151st Open at Royal Birkdale.

Callaway kick off the Open in style with a party to remember as 6 of their staff players teamed up to take on a Good Good team captained by golf fanatic, Niall Horan. 

A mix of challenges such as knocking over the Vinyls in a stand or hitting the Vinyl gongs, paying homage to the music culture of Liverpool which also features on their latest limited edition tour bag, featured for the week.

Players on each team received a minute to knock down the Vinyls to gain points with the Callaway staff players eventually running to victory, lead by team captain, Francesco Molinari over the YouTube sensations. 

Captains, Niall and Francesco square off prior to the competition. Team Callaway consisting of Francesco Moinari and:

  • Alex Noren
  • Danny Willet
  • Rasmus Højgaard
  • Pablo Larazabel
  • Min Woo Lee 
  • Matthew Jordan

The Limited Edition tour bags pay homage to true heart of Liverpool, from the Beatles to Football!  

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Recent DP World Tour winner, Rasmus Højgaard shares his driver setup for The Open with AFGolfStore! 

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Castore Golf Clothing Is Coming To AFGolfStore

Castore golf clothing is coming to AFGolfStore in 2023. Featured at our Milton Keynes and Peterborough stores, the premium brand will be a fantastic addition to our large collection of clothing brands. 

Castore exists for one single reason – to make athletes better. 

Utilising advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics, Castore creates premium performance sportswear.

In February, Castore announced the signing of former Ryder Cup player and 4-time DP World Tour winner, Andy Sullivan as a brand ambassador. 

With a steady start to the 2023 season already, you will be certain to see more of the Castore brand throughout the year as Andy bids for a competitive year. 

With specialist features – such as flatlock stitching for ventilation, mesh panelling and ergonomic seams – Castore sportswear helps every individual optimise their athletic performance, no matter the conditions.

Their mission is to build the lightest, most durable, highest performing sportswear
in the market. To achieve this, they test products the hard way.

With a great range of designs and colours in tops and trousers, golfers are going to love the latest addition to AFGolfStore.

Set to drop in store in May 2023, you can try the clothing range out for yourself at AFGolfStore Milton Keynes or Peterborough. 

Milton Keynes is open:

Monday – Friday – 9.30am – 6pm, Saturday – 9am – 5pm, Sunday – Closed.

Peterborough is open:

Monday – Friday – 10.00am – 7pm, Saturday – 9am – 5pm, Sunday – Closed.