[PHOTOS: Pierre-Philippe Marcou] On the scorecard, it looks like there’s a mammoth 10-shot difference between a front-nine 28 and a back-nine 38. For Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux, the relatively unknown early second-round leader at the Olympics women’s golf competition, the difference was what could only be described as ho-hum. A couple of bounces and a couple...
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Swiss surprise in Olympic golf as Morgane Metraux takes the lead
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Morgane Metraux of Switzerland gave up her spot to her sister in the last Olympics so she could concentrate on her tour status. She had the stage to herself Thursday at Le Golf National that made it worth the wait. Metraux had eight 3s on her card on the front nine —...
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Olympics-Golf-Swiss Metraux sparkles to overtake home star Boutier
GUYANCOURT, France (Reuters) – Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux made a stunning start to the second round of the Olympic women’s golf competition on Thursday to overhaul home favourite Celine Boutier who had dominated the opening day. The 27-year-old Swiss enjoyed two eagles and four birdies in a bogey-free front nine holes to reach 10 under par...
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Who Is Morgane Metraux? Swiss LPGA Star’s Personal Life & Career Explored
The world of professional golf is always on the move, introducing us to remarkable athletes with remarkable journeys. Morgane Metraux, a 27-year-old Swiss, is one such player making waves in the golfing arena. Like most successful journeys, she has been a rollercoaster ride of triumphs and setbacks, twists and turns. What makes Morgane Metraux tick?...
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Morgane Metraux Facts: 22 Things You Didn’t Know About The Swiss Pro Golfer
Morgane Metraux is an up-and-coming Swiss golfing star on the Ladies European Tour who can already count herself as a winner in the professional ranks. Discover more about her life and career so far via these facts. Morgane Metraux Facts 1. Metraux was born in Lausanne, Switzerland on March 18, 1997. 2. She began playing...
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Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux rides record 28 to second-round lead at Le Golf National – Articles
Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux charged out of the gates on Thursday at Le Golf National, recording an Olympic nine-hole record of eight-under 28 and hung on through a bumpy two-under back nine to seize the lead after the second round of the Olympic women’s golf competition. After starting her day with a birdie at the first,...
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Swiss Surprise in Olympic Golf as Morgane Metraux Takes the Lead | LPGA | Ladies Professional Golf Association
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Morgane Metraux of Switzerland gave up her spot to her sister in the last Olympics so she could concentrate on her tour status. She had the stage to herself Thursday at Le Golf National that made it worth the wait. Metraux had eight 3s on her card on the front nine...
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Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux Taking Full Advantage of Second Olympics Opportunity | LPGA | Ladies Professional Golf Association
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France – Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux had no intention of letting her second Olympics opportunity pass her by. After qualifying for Tokyo 2020, she chose to skip the Games to focus on earning her LPGA Tour card. The decision paid off, and the Swiss earned full status for the 2022 season. Flash forward to the...
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New Zealander Lydia Ko, Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux on Verge of Olympic Glory | LPGA | Ladies Professional Golf Association
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France – New Zealand’s Lydia Ko and Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux are on the verge of Olympic glory with one round remaining at Le Golf National. Success on Sunday would mean twofold celebrations for Ko, as a gold medal would round out her Olympic trifecta – she’s taken silver and bronze in the 2016 and...
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2024 Men’s Olympic Golf Event: Tee times, TV coverage, how to watch
By: Kevin Cunningham July 31, 2024 Rory McIlroy poses with the Olympic rings at Le Golf National. Andrew Redington/Getty Images The 2024 Olympics in Paris are officially underway, with the Men’s Olympic Golf event kicking off Thursday, August 1, at Le Golf National. Here is everything you need to know to watch the best men’s...
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Riviera Country Club to Host 2028 Olympic Golf – APGC
Latest news Riviera Country Club to Host 2028 Olympic Golf Jul 30 2024 Updated July 30, 2024 Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Golf Federation alongside LA28 has announced that The Riviera Country Club will welcome the men’s and women’s golf competitions for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. “We are honoured to work alongside LA28 and...
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Omega: George Clooney Celebrates The OMEGA Masters In Switzerland – Luxferity
Swapping the silver screen for the golf greens of Switzerland – George Clooney was the guest of honour at a special event on Saturday night in Cry D’Er to mark this year’s OMEGA Masters tournament. The renowned star is a long-standing OMEGA ambassador and has been on hand throughout the decades to celebrate the brand’s...