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Axel Bóasson
Axel Bóasson (born 3 June 1990) is an Icelandic professional golfer. In 2017, he became Iceland's first winner on the Nordic Golf League and won the Nordic Golf League Order of Merit. He also won the mixed team gold and the men's silver at the 2018 European Golf Team Championships at Gleneagles, Scotland. Early life and amateur career Bóasson was born in Reykjavík. He won the Icelandic Championship in 2011 and represented Iceland at the 2011 European Amateur Team Championship and the 2012 Eisenhower Trophy. In 2015, he won both the Icelandic Match Play Championship and the Icelandic Stroke Play Championship. Bóasson attended Mississippi State University between 2010 and 2014 and played with the Mississippi State Bulldogs golf team in the Southeastern Conference. Professional career Bóasson turned professional in 2016 and joined the Nordic Golf League. He became the first ever Icelandic winner of the Nordic Golf League in 2017 when he won the SM Match in Sweden. He also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reykjavík
Reykjavík ( ; ) is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. With a population of around 131,136 (and 233,034 in the Capital Region), it is the centre of Iceland's cultural, economic, and governmental activity, and is a popular tourist destination. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which, according to Landnámabók, was established by Ingólfr Arnarson in 874 CE. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was officially founded in 1786 as a trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. History According to legend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is an American college athletic conference whose member institutions are located primarily in the South Central and Southeastern United States. Its fourteen members include the flagship public universities of ten states, three additional public land-grant universities, and one private research university. The conference is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The SEC participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I in sports competitions; for football it is part of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), formerly known as Division I-A. Members of the SEC have won many national championships: 43 in football, 21 in basketball, 41 in indoor track, 42 in outdoor track, 24 in swimming, 20 in gymnastics, 13 in baseball (College World Series), and one in volleyball. In 1992, the SEC was the first NCAA Division I conference to hold a championship game (and award a subsequent title) for football and was one of the fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Amateur Team Championship
The European Amateur Team Championship is a European amateur team golf championship for men organised by the European Golf Association which was introduced in 1959. The championship was played in odd-numbered years from 1959 to 2007 and has been played annually since 2008 (with the exception of 2012). Format 1959–1965 Each team consisted of a minimum of six players, playing two rounds of stroke play, counting the four best scores for each team. The four best teams formed flight A, were the winner was determined by a round-robin system. All teams in the flight met each other and the team with most points for team matches won the tournament, using the scale, won 2 points, halved 1 point, lost 0 points. 1967–1975 Each team played one round of stroke play, counted the five best scores for each team. The eight best teams formed flight A, in knock-out match play over the next three days, teams being seeded based on their position after the stroke play. 1977–2019 Each team con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Boys' Team Championship
The European Boys' Team Championship (Jean-Louis Dupont Trophy) is a European amateur team golf championship for men up to 18 organized by the European Golf Association. The inaugural event was held in 1980 and it has been played annually since. Since the European Youths' Team Championship, for men under 22, was discontinued in 2006, due to the trend of players reaching elite level at an earlier age, the European Boys' Team Championship has been regarded as the most important junior team event in Europe outside the British Isles. Many European players on the world's leading professional golf tours have played in the event during their early careers. This include (as of end of 2022) almost every European winner of professional major championships since 2010; Graeme McDowell, Justin Rose, Martin Kaymer, Sergio Garcia, Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson, Danny Willett, Francesco Molinari, Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry and Matt Fitzpatrick. The championship is a counting event for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felix Pålson
Felix may refer to: * Felix (name) Felix is a given name that stems from Latin (genitive ) and means "happy" or "lucky". Its other form is Felicity (given name), Felicity. In German, Dutch, Czech, Slovenian, Romanian and Scandinavian languages the form "Felix" is the same as E ..., people and fictional characters with the name Places * Arabia Felix is the ancient Latin name of Yemen * Felix, Spain, a municipality of the province Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain * St. Felix, Prince Edward Island, a rural community in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. * Felix, Ontario, an unincorporated place and railway point in Northeastern Ontario, Canada * St. Felix, South Tyrol, a village in South Tyrol, in northern Italy. * Felix, California, an unincorporated community in Calaveras County Music * Felix (band), a British band * Felix (musician), British DJ * Félix Award, a Quebec music award named after Félix Leclerc Business * Felix (pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Green Egg Swedish Matchplay Championship
The Swedish Match Play Championship is a golf tournament played since 1904, held for both men and women. It is the oldest and most traditional golf tournament in Sweden. The name SM is shortening in Swedish language for "Svenska Mästerskapet" (the Swedish Championship). History From the first tournament in 1904 (for men) and 1911 (for women) until 1983, it was an amateur tournament, from 1910 open only for Swedish citizens, and the winner was the official Swedish champion. Since 1984, except 1985, the tournament has been open to both amateurs and professionals and for foreign citizens. If a foreigner wins, the best placed Swedish player becomes Swedish champion of the year. The men's tournament is part of the Swedish Golf Tour since 1986 and the Nordic Golf League since 1999. It featured on the Challenge Tour between 1990 and 1999. The women's tournament is part of the women's Swedish Golf Tour since 1986. The first tournament was held 9–10 October 1904, organized by Göteb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Nordic Golf League
The 2023 Nordic Golf League was the 25th season of the Nordic Golf League, a third-tier tour recognised by the European Tour. Schedule The following table lists official events during the 2023 season. Order of Merit The Order of Merit was titled as the GolfBox Road to Europe and was based on tournament results during the season, calculated using a points-based system. The top five players on the Order of Merit earned status to play on the 2024 Challenge Tour The 2024 Challenge Tour will be the 36th season of the Challenge Tour, the official development tour to the European Tour. Schedule The following table lists official events during the 2024 season. Notes References External links * { .... See also * 2023 Danish Golf Tour * 2023 Finnish Tour * 2023 Swedish Golf Tour Notes References {{Nordic Golf League seasons Nordic Golf League Nordic Golf League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolai Tinning
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Nicolai may refer to: *Nicolai (given name) people with the forename ''Nicolai'' *Nicolai (surname) people with the surname ''Nicolai'' *Nicolai (crater), a crater on the Moon See also * Niccolai, a surname * Nicolae (other) * Nicolao * Nicolay (other) * Nikolai (other) * Nikolay (other) Nikolai or Nikolay is an East Slavic variant of the masculine name Nicholas. It may refer to: People Royalty * Nicholas I of Russia (1796–1855), or Nikolay I, Emperor of Russia from 1825 until 1855 * Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918), or Niko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The 2022 Nordic Golf League was the 24th season of the Nordic Golf League, a third-tier tour recognised by the European Tour. Schedule The following table lists official events during the 2022 season. Order of Merit The Order of Merit was titled as the GolfBox Road to Europe and was based on tournament results during the season, calculated using a points-based system. The top five players on the Order of Merit (not otherwise exempt) earned status to play on the 2023 Challenge Tour. See also * 2022 Danish Golf Tour * 2022 Swedish Golf Tour Notes References {{Nordic Golf League seasons Nordic Golf League Nordic Golf League The Nordic Golf League is one of the four PGA European Tour-recognised third-tier men's professional golf tours that are known as the Satellite Tours. The top five players on the rankings list at the end of each season earn a place on the second t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesper Billing
Jesper is a given name commonly believed to be of ancient Persian origin, meaning "Treasurer". Some notable people with the name Jesper include: Music * Jesper Koch (born 1967), Danish composer * Jesper Kyd (born 1972), Danish video game and film score composer * Jesper Nordin (Danish conductor) (born 1975) * Jesper Nordin (Swedish composer) (born 1971) * Jesper Strömblad (born 1972), Swedish musician Sports * Jesper Appel (born 1993), Swedish ice hockey player * Jesper Blomqvist (born 1974), Swedish footballer * Jesper Christiansen (born 1978), Danish footballer * Jesper Drost (born 1993), Dutch footballer * Jesper Garnell (born 1958), Danish boxer * Jesper Grønkjær (born 1977), Danish footballer * Jesper Hansen (other) * Jesper Horsted (born 1997), American football player * Jesper Jansson (born 1971), Swedish footballer * Jesper Knudsen (badminton) (born 1960), Danish player * Jesper Mørkøv (born 1988), Danish racing cyclist * Jesper Nelin (born 1992), Swedish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Løkke
Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname. It is also the basis for various derived given names and surnames. Background The name evolved into over 100 different spellings in countries around the world. Nicknames ( Dan, Danny) are common in both English and Hebrew; "Dan" may also be a complete given name rather than a nickname. The name "Daniil" (Даниил) is common in Russia. Feminine versions (Danielle, Danièle, Daniela, Daniella, Dani, Danitza) are prevalent as well. It has been particularly well-used in Ireland. The Dutch names "Daan" and "Daniël" are also variations of Daniel. A related surname devel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birgir Hafþórsson
Birgir Leifur Hafþórsson (born 16 May 1976) is an Icelandic professional golfer and former European Tour player. At age 41, he became Iceland's first winner on the Challenge Tour, winning the 2017 Cordon Golf Open in France. He also won the mixed team gold and the men's silver at the 2018 European Golf Team Championships at Gleneagles, Scotland. Early life and amateur career Hafþórsson was born in Akranes, Iceland, and took up golf with a group of friends when he was 12. His uncle Sveinn Arsalsson was the first National Champion of Iceland. He first won the Icelandic National Golf Championship as an amateur in 1996, and would go on to win also in 2003, 2004 and 2010. Professional career Hafþórsson turned professional in 1997 and joined the Swedish Golf Tour. He attended the European Tour Qualifying School 18 times between 1997 and 2016, and was successful in 2006 and 2007, the other years playing with limited status, mainly on the Challenge Tour. Hafþórsson joined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
