Bourdy Meltdown Leads to Wood Win at Lyoness

The UK's Chris Wood took best advantage of Gregory Bourdy's massive meltdown at the Lyoness Open on Sunday, shooting a 5-under 67 to take the tournament title by two strokes over Rafa Cabrera-Bello. Bourdy, who had at least a share of the lead on the first three days of competition, and was 15-under through 54 … Continue reading Bourdy Meltdown Leads to Wood Win at Lyoness →

Owen, Gomez Take Lead at St. Jude

The UK's Greg Owen and Argentina's Fabian Gomez each shot a 3-under 67 Saturday to jump into a tie for the lead at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis. Both players had been tied for fourth entering the round, but took advantage of former leader Brooks Koepka's 1-over 71. Owen had just one blemish … Continue reading Owen, Gomez Take Lead at St. Jude →

Cabrera-Bello Chasing Bourdy at Lyoness

Former champion Rafa Cabrera-Bello cut Gregory Bourdy's lead in half to two strokes at the conclusion of 54 holes at the Lyoness Open in Austria on Saturday. Cabrera-Bello won here in 2009, and recorded a 6-under 66 to drop to 13-under on Saturday. He was magnificent on the front nine, with three birdies and an … Continue reading Cabrera-Bello Chasing Bourdy at Lyoness →

Brooks Koepka Maintains St. Jude’s Lead

American Brooks Koepka took over sole possession of first place with a 3-under 67 to reach 9-under through 36 holes at the FedEx St. Jude's Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday. Just 1-under at the turn, Koepka, who won the Waste Management Phoenix Open earlier this year, hit back-to-back birdies on 15 and 16 to … Continue reading Brooks Koepka Maintains St. Jude’s Lead →

Bourdy Pushes Lead to 4 at Lyoness

France's Gregory Bourdy chalked up a second sensational round at the Lyoness Open in Austria on Friday, extending his lead to four strokes as he fired a 67 to reach 12-under through 36 holes. He holds the lead over fellow Frenchman Gary Stal and the UK's Chris Wood, who are each at 8-under. Bourdy started … Continue reading Bourdy Pushes Lead to 4 at Lyoness →

Three Tied Atop St. Jude’s Leaderboard

American Brooks Koepka and Ryan Palmer, and the UK's Greg Owen all shot 6-under 64s to share the lead at the FedEx St. Jude Classic after one day of competition Thursday. Fifty-six players are within six strokes of the lead on the player-friendly course. Koepka is after his second win of the year, having already … Continue reading Three Tied Atop St. Jude’s Leaderboard →

Bourdy Takes Early Lead at Lyoness

Two years after his last European Tour title, France's Gregory Bourdy stormed to the early lead at the Lyoness Open Thursday in Atzenbrugg, Austria. His 7-under 65 left him two shots clear of four-way tie for second after 18 holes. He did not record a bogey on the round and was 4-under at the turn, … Continue reading Bourdy Takes Early Lead at Lyoness →

Golf Birthdays: June 11-12

June 11 Geoff Ogilvy, winner of the 2006 US Open, turns 38. The Australian has 13 professional wins under his belt, including eight on the PGA Tour and four on the European Tour. He was two strokes off the lead through 36 holes at the Open, then a shot back after 54. On the final … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: June 11-12 →

Expert Picks: FedEx St. Jude Classic

The FedEx St. Jude Classic is the last PGA TOUR event before the seasons second major the US Open. Last year saw Ben Crane win his 5th PGA TOUR title at TPC Southwind. The field is headed by Billy Horschel, Dustin Johnson, and Phil Mickelson all looking to get some last minute preparations for next … Continue reading Expert Picks: FedEx St. Jude Classic →

Phil, Tiger in Forbes’ Top-10 highest-paid athletes

For the first time in his professional career Tiger Woods is no longer the highest paid athlete golf. In Forbes’ annual highest-paid athletes list Phil Mickelson took the crown as the highest paid in golf. Mickelson ranked eighth in the overall list earning $50.8 million in salaries, endorsements and bonuses between June 1, 2014 and … Continue reading Phil, Tiger in Forbes’ Top-10 highest-paid athletes →