James Ruth’s consistent play over the 2011 Hi5 Pro Tour Series events in Murcia has earned him first prize in the Helvetia Wealth Bonus Pool. Ruth’s combined total was an impressive -21 and earned him an additional 2000 Euros to go with his 5162 Euro Prize Money over the two events. In second place was one of Denmark’s new talents, Morten Madsen at -18 total earning 1500 Euro from Helvetia Wealth. Third place went to Scott Drummond and Andrew Mcarthur both respectively earning 500 Euro in the inaugural Helvetia Wealth Bonus Pool, Hi5 would like to thank Helvetia Wealth for their support of young professional golfers.

(l-r) Scott Drummond,Andrew Mcarthur, Morten Madsen, winner James Ruth

Scotland’s Andrew Mcarthur finished with a closing birdie on the 18th hole today in the final round at Hacienda del Alamo to force a play off with Andy Sullivan of England. Mcarthur found himself 2 shots behind going into the final hole but Sullivan 3 putted the final hole leaving both players at -13 for the tournament after regulation play. Both players returned to the first hole. Mcarthur made a solid par while Sullivan left himself a tricky two putt for his par. His first putt ran too far by and he missed the tricky side hill putt coming back. Mcarthur captured the 5200 Euro first prize and his first win on the Hi5 Pro Tour.

(l-r)Hi5 Director Wayne Hachey,Scott Drummond,winner Andrew Mcarthur,Andy Sullivan

Round 2 of the 2011 Hacienda del Alamo Futures Open got off to a wet start for the international field today. The rainy conditions  however did not stop Reinier Saxton from the Netherlands as he posted the low round of the day with a superb 65. Saxton,  a former British Amateur Champion who earned himself  a start in the 2009 Masters at Augusta is currently at -11 and has a narrow  1 shot lead over first round leader  former Walker Cup star, Andy Sullivan who is at -10.

Final round commences tomorrow morning at 8:00.

Reinier Saxton after his 65 today!

At the Hacienda Del Alamo Futures Open today, Germany’s Sebastion Buhl shot a credible (-5) 67 to shoot up the leaderboard in the race for the Helvetia Wealth Bonus.  Amateur Mathew Webb from England (also with 67) shares second place and more than held his own against a very strong professional field including competitors from Canada and Mexico.  The round of the day belonged to English Walker Cup player Andrew Sullivan with a (-6) 66 and he will start in first place going in to tomorrows second round which commences at 9am.

Sebastion Buhl from Germany

England´s James Ruth solid final round earned him a victory at the 2011 Altorreal Futures Open today. Ruth began the day 3 shots ahead of Daniel Lokke from Denmark and both players matched cards today with a pair of 72´s to hold on to 1st and 2nd place respectively. Ruth captured the 4552 Euro first prize and leads the race for the Helvetia Wealth Bonus which combines next weeks scores at Hacienda del Alamo. 

4 players tied for 3rd place at -8, Lasse Jensen (Den), Danny Wardrop (Eng),Morten Madsen(Den), and Chris Hanson(Eng).

The Hi5 Pro Tour resumes its Fall events next Tuesday at Hacienda del Alamo Golf Club where the tight race for the Helvetia Wealth Bonus money continues.

Top 2 at Altorreal, (l-r)Daniel Lokke, James Ruth, Tour Director Wayne Hachey

England’s James Ruth continues to hold his 3 shot lead after round 2 of the Altorreal Futures Open in Murica, Spain. Ruth had most of the competition in shock as he was in the second group out in the morning draw and opened with a 6 under front nine! However the wind picked up slightly and made scoring more difficult for the field. Ruth slipped slightly on the back nine ending with a double bogey on 18 after hitting an iron that was knocked down by the gusting wind and ended up in the water. Ruth still  managed a fine 68 and maintains his lead going into the final round. He is chased by two Danes, Daniel Lokke  3 shots back in second place at -9 and Lasse Jensen who is at -7 as well as Englishmen Danny Wardrop also at -7. Low round of the day was a 65 shot by Matthew Southgate.

Final Round commences tomorrow morning at 8:00.

Day 2 at Altorreal, sun shines but some gusty wind made for challenging scoring

The sun was shining as the HI5 Pro Tour kicked off today at the Altorreal Golf Club in Murcia, Spain. Temperatures reached 22 degrees as the international players teed off at the Dave Thomas design. Low man of the day was England’s James Ruth with a fantastic 8 under 64. Despite a bogey on the first hole, Ruth kept his focus and rallied with 9 birdies and now has a 3 shot lead over Daniel Lokke from Denmark and Danny Wardrop also from England.

The Altorreal Futures Open is one of two events the Hi5 Pro Tour is hosting in order to give players a much better preparation for the upcoming European Tour Qualifying School which takes place at the beginning of December.

Round 2 commences tomorrow at 8:30.

England's James Ruth on fire at Altorreal with an opening 64!