Golf: Nobilo returns to Europe - as commentator

COLOGNE, Germany - New Zealand golfer Frank Nobilo has returned to the European Tour for a first time in six years.

Nobilo, a five times winner in Europe, has signed a contract to work as a television commentator for the United States-based The Golf Channel reporting on the European Tour.

The former leading New Zealand golfer officially retired late last year from tournament competition and will trial at the next three events in Europe.

Nobilo won five times on the European Tour with his last regular appearance being in the 1997 Volvo PGA Championship.

His last competition in Europe was when he finished 18th in the 1999 British Open at Carnoustie.

- NZPA