Bjorn fined for Woosnam broadside

Thomas Bjorn has been fined by the European Tour for his “unacceptable” criticism of Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam.

Bjorn fined for Woosnam broadside

Thomas Bjorn has been fined by the European Tour for his “unacceptable” criticism of Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam.

A day after his damning attack, having been overlooked for a wild card, Bjorn issued an apology but that was not enough to prevent the Dane being fined a “substantial sum”, believed to be around £10,000 (€14,800).

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