British Masters: Form stats as the DP World Tour reaches England

It's the first of 10 DP World Tour events scheduled for the British Isles this calendar year, with three of these tournaments to be staged in England.

As with 12 months ago, the tournament will be hosted by Danny Willett and played over The Belfry's iconic Brabazon layout.

Located close to the M6 Toll Road in Sutton Coldfield, the Brabazon is a flat parkland course that is well-bunkered, with water coming into play on 10 holes.

The Brabazon made its name as a four-time host of the Ryder Cup (1985-89-93-2002) and demands good course management skills, along with an ability to read its many undulating putting surfaces.

Co-designed by two Ryder Cup stalwarts from the 1950s and 1960s - Dave Thomas and Peter Alliss - the venue returned to the DP World Tour schedule in August 2020 following an absence of 12 years.

Located approximately eight miles from the centre of Birmingham, The Belfry opened for business during the mid-1970s and this week will welcome seven of the world's top 100 ranked golfers.

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Top 12 World Ranking Points' Scorers (Since Oct-01-2021)

Points

69.52: Adri Arnaus
51.97: Nicolai Hojgaard
51.17: Rafael Cabrera-Bello
45.55: Jordan Smith
45.12: Richard Bland
43.07: Danny Willett
41.92: Joachim B Hansen
40.34: Thriston Lawrence
38.74: Adrian Meronk
38.55: Ryan Fox
37.44: Jeff Winther
35.86: Oliver Bekker

Only those entered this week are included in table.
Refers to World Ranking points earned from stroke play events on DP World Tour.

DP World Tour Stroke Averages

At Non-Coastal Venues In British Isles (Since lockdown ended in June 2020)

Lowest 12 Averages
Average ... (Rounds)
68.85: Andy Sullivan (41)
69.46: Jamie Donaldson (28)
69.50: Rasmus Hojgaard (30)
69.67: Renato Paratore (30)
69.69: Justin Harding (42)
69.72: Thomas Detry (25)
69.79: Sam Horsfield (33)
69.82: Richard Bland (38)
69.83: Rikard Karlberg (24)
69.87: Jordan Smith (52)
69.91: Jason Scrivener (32)
69.97: Adrian Meronk (30)
Min. No. of Rounds = 18

Only those entered this week are included in table.

Courses: Close House, Forest of Arden, Hanbury Manor, Celtic Manor, The Belfry, Galgorm (Ballymena), Wentworth, Mount Juliet, The London Club (Heritage).

Four To Watch

Laurie Canter: Will tee-up at The Belfry frustrated by his back-nine performance in Spain on Sunday - when he posted a podium finish - but satisfied by his overall form. On his most recent outing on English soil, he tied-for-second at Wentworth last September.

Nicolai Hojgaard: A winner on Tour already this year, the young Dane will be trying to emulate brother Rasmus who triumphed at The Belfry in 2020.

Robert MacIntyre: Has made a steady start to 2022. He tees-up at Sutton Coldfield after making five appearances in the United States. Top-10 finish at The Belfry last year.

Adrian Meronk: The 28-year-old from Poland has posted back-to-back podium finishes, albeit five weeks apart. Following his tie-for-third in Spain on Sunday, he Tweeted: 'Felt great to be in contention again. Satisfied with my game over the weekend and ready for my next challenge.' He also tied-third at The Belfry last year.

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