Horsfield targeting historic hat-trick at Celtic Manor

Sam Horsfield is aiming to make it a hat-trick of victories when he tees it up in the ISPS HANDA Wales Open

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Sam Horsfield (Picture Credit - Getty Images)

Sam Horsfield is aiming to make it a hat-trick of victories in the space of four UK Swing events when the Englishman tees it up in the ISPS HANDA Wales Open on the same course upon which he triumphed just last week.

The 23-year-old became the first player in European Tour history to go win-missed cut-win when he claimed the inaugural Celtic Classic title last week at The Celtic Manor Resort in Wales, adding to the win he picked up two weeks prior in the Hero Open at Forest of Arden Marriott Golf and Country Club.

Horsfield, a protégé of Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, has already secured his place in next month’s U.S. Open through the UK Swing’s mini-rankings – which he currently leads. The top ten players in those mini-rankings at the conclusion of this week’s event will qualify for the season’s second Major at Winged Foot.

Robert MacIntyre and Haotong Li, meanwhile, are making their return to European Tour action for the first time since March. Both played in the year’s first Major, the US PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park, and made the cut. Li is feeling particularly confident having led the field after round two before finishing in a share of 17th position.

European Tour Release, Aug 19, 2020