Francesco Molinari maintained his lead at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday, firing a 3-under 69 to drop to 10-under on the tournament. His lead dropped from two strokes to one, however, as a host of players outshot him, including Korea's Byeong Hun An, who fired a 64 ,the best score of the tournament to … Continue reading Field Closes Gap on BMW Leader Molinari
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Jordan Spieth co-Leader at wet Colonial
A 20-foot putt capped a 6-under 64 for Jordan Spieth on Thursday, tying the native Texan and No. 2 player in the world for the leader after one day at the Colonial in Fort Worth. "I had a few of those on the back nine, a few good looks where I knew what the putt … Continue reading Jordan Spieth co-Leader at wet Colonial
Molinari Sets BMW Pace with 7-under 65
Francesco Molinari, fresh off a tied for second at the Open de Espana, opened the BMW PGA Championship with a 7-under 65 on Thursday, racking up five birdies on the back nine alone to lead the premier European Tour event by two strokes. "I love this place and it's good to be back. It rewards … Continue reading Molinari Sets BMW Pace with 7-under 65
Golf Birthdays: May 21-22
May 21 Mark Carnevale, the 1992 PGA Rookie of the Year, turns 55. Carnevale won the honor at age 32 after winning the Chattanooga Classic. Twice he finished in the Top 35 at the US Open. Stewart Cink, winner of the 2009 Open Championship, turns 42. Cink has 14 professional titles overall, including six on … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: May 21-22
Expert Picks: Crowne Plaza Invitational
The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial plays host to the PGA TOUR this week, as the Lone Star State welcomes back Jordan Spieth who’s returning to play for the first time since winning The Masters. A year ago saw then World No.1 Adam Scott defeat Jason Dufner in a thrilling playoff. Of the 122 players … Continue reading Expert Picks: Crowne Plaza Invitational
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Preview
Adam Scott looks to shake out of a two-month slump and defend his Colonial title starting Thursday at the Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas, where most of the focus will be on World No. 2 Jordan Spieth, playing in his home state for the first time since winning The Masters in early April. Eleven of … Continue reading Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Preview
BMW PGA Championship Preview
Rory McIlroy enters the BMW PGA Championship as the hottest player in the world, the No. 1 player in the world, and the defending tournament champion. Has the pressure ever been on the other 153 players in a 154-man field? Fresh off his wins at the WGC-Cadillac Match Play and the Wells Fargo Championship, McIlroy … Continue reading BMW PGA Championship Preview
McIlroy Dominates Players Awards
On the eve of the BMW PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy racked up more hardware at the European Tour Players' Awards at the Sofitel Heathrow, nicking the Golfer of the Year and Players' Player Awards. American Brooks Koepka was given the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award and the Challenge Tour Graduate of the … Continue reading McIlroy Dominates Players Awards
Colonial Ticket Sales Explode with Spieth’s Return
They say there are only two sports season in Texas: football and spring football. But golf is apparently going to have its day in the Lone Star State as Fort Worth gears up for the Colonial with local favorite Jordan Spieth returning to play in the state for the first time since winning The Masters … Continue reading Colonial Ticket Sales Explode with Spieth’s Return
Greg Norman Passes on Final Open Spot
Greg Norman has announced he will forgo his final year of eligibility in The Open Championship. For me to get ready to go and play at St. Andrews, I need to practice. And I don't have time to practice because I'm doing two USGA events for Fox," Norman said in an interview with the BBC. … Continue reading Greg Norman Passes on Final Open Spot
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