Hilversum

Hil·ver·sum

(hĭl′vər-səm)

A city of central Netherlands southeast of Amsterdam. It is a manufacturing and broadcasting center.

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Hilversum

(ˈhɪlvəsəm; Dutch ˈhɪlvərsym)

(Placename) a city in the central Netherlands, in North Holland province: Dutch radio and television centre. Pop: 83 000 (2003 est))

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Hil•ver•sum

(ˈhɪl vər səm)

n.

a city in central Netherlands. 92,141.

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The two-time European Tour winner is proven at Hilversum (he opened with a 64 on his way to 26th spot last year and posted top-ten finishes in 2002 and 2003) and looks a dangerous dark horse.

Joost can rule the roost in battle of straight shooters

USPGA champion Martin Kaymer told his fans to back him for the KLM Open and the flying German, advised at 12-1 pre-tournament by RPSPORT's Jeremy Chapman, did not let them down with a superb victory in Hilversum yesterday.

Kaymer keeps his word; GOLF

Kapur followed up his fine opening round with a two-underpar 68 in Hilversum and the Indian was 20-1 last night with Stan James to take the trophy tomorrow.

Favourite Kaymer on leaders' tails; GOLF

KLM OPEN Sky Sports 3, 10.30am FAVOURITE Martin Kaymer steps out at Hilversum today in his first start in Europe since becoming a Major champion and should get his KLM Open challenge off to a bright start by landing odds of 5-4 to beat Alvaro Quiros and Robert-Jan Derksen, writes Jeremy Chapman.

Kaymer can outclass his rivals

Chapman's top tipLouis Oosthuizen 30-1 THE winners of the last two major championships, Louis Oosthuizen and Martin Kaymer, head an impressive cast-list for the KLM Open at Hilversum, but whereas the USPGA champion is 12-1 favourite, the Open hero is available at a juicy 30-1.

King Louis value to land another crown; KLM OPEN

THREE outsiders well worthy of consideration for finishing-position sells on the KLM Open at Hilversum are Jamie Donaldson, Thomas Bjorn and Thomas Aiken, writes Jeremy Chapman.

Expect trio of outsiders to impress; GOLF

In Europe, the two latest Major champions, Martin Kaymer and Louis Oosthuizen, head the field for the KLM (Dutch) Open which moves back to long-established Hilversum after a four-year trot at Kennemer.

Kaymer 9-1 for the KLM

The Tour moves to Holland this week for the KLM Open at Hilversum.

18-1 Jimenez shines with third victory; GOLF

HILVERSUM landed the touch of the night when taking the 1m1/2f seller under Stephen Donohoe, having been backed down from 33-1 to 13-2 on her first outing in 11 months.