2019 Betfred British Masters Preview

May 07 2019 – THE GOLF SOCIETY

The European Tour has its first tournament of the year in England at the Betfred British Masters. Last year, Eddie Pepperell finished two strokes better than Alexander Bjork to earn his 2nd career European Tour title. With its new schedule in May, he has a chance to defend his title just 7 months after his victory. Past champions in the field include Lee Westwood and Paul Dunne,and two-time major champion Martin Kaymer headlines this strong field. Other notables include some of England’s best golfers: Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Wallace,and Tyrell Hatton.

LOCATION

Hillside Golf Club :

Hillside Golf Club will host this tournament for the first time in its illustrious history. A links-style course often compared to Royal Birkdale, this golf club frequently host Open Championship qualifiers.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Eddie Pepperell: The defending champion has had a slow campaign in 2019, and has not made a start on the European Tour since February. He’s in the field in next week’s PGA Championship, and this week should provide some good vibes heading into the season’s 2nd major.

Benjamin Hebert: He’s finished in the top-12 in this event the last two years, and he’s having one of the best seasons ever in his long career. He has never won multiple PGA Tour events in the same season, but this week presents a great opportunity to do so.