Simpson, Streb 10-Under at Wells Fargo

Webb Simpson, a Charlotte native who has played Quail Hollow more times than he can count, fired a 5-under 67 to tie Robert Streb for the lead at the Wells Fargo Championship on Friday, both men 10-under par. It's hard for either player to feel comfortable considering who is lurking in the rearview mirror at … Continue reading Simpson, Streb 10-Under at Wells Fargo →

Name Game: Espana Leads Open de Espana

The most confusing thing about Friday's European Tour results is that the guy named Espana leading the Open de Espana isn't even from Espana. No, Edouard Espana is a native of France, but that bit of confusion doesn't really matter after he fired a 3-under 69 to jump up six spots to the top of … Continue reading Name Game: Espana Leads Open de Espana →

Robert Streb Day 1 Leader at Wells Fargo

Robert Streb recorded seven birdies, including one on the brutal Quail Hollow 17th hole, to take a 1-stroke lead after 18 holes at the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday. Streb is in pursuit of his second title of the season, having previously won at The MGladrey Classic back in October, the second event of the … Continue reading Robert Streb Day 1 Leader at Wells Fargo →

Trevor Fisher Leads in Spain

Trevor Fisher's opening round at the Open de Espana began on a bad note Thursday, then just kept getting better and better. Fisher bogeyed his first hole, then rattled off five birdies over the next six, tallying eight on the day to post an opening-round 65 and take a one-stroke lead into Friday's second round … Continue reading Trevor Fisher Leads in Spain →

ESPN to Film 30 for 30 on John Daly

ESPN has announced a new set of its incredibly popular 30 for 30 documentaries, including one about two-time Major winner John Daly. It's more of a surprise that such a film hasn't done before than that it will happen now. Daly, known nowadays for his loud pants, swagger, and frequent marriages, exploded onto the PGA … Continue reading ESPN to Film 30 for 30 on John Daly →

Golf Birthdays: May 15-16

May 15 Canada's Glen Hnatiuk, a four-time Web.com winner, turns 50. Spain's Pablo Larrazabal, a three-time European Tour winner, turns 32. He was the European Tour Rookie of the Year in 2008, winning the Open de France by four strokes. He has since added titles in 2011 (BMW International Open) and 2014 (Abu Dhabi HSBC … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: May 15-16 →

Expert Picks: Wells Fargo Championship

The Quail Hollow Club plays host to the PGA TOUR this week for the Wells Fargo Championship. 3 of the top 5 players in the world headline the event in which J.B. Holmes won a year ago. This tournament has seen many players win their first PGA TOUR titles here, including world No.1 Rory Mcllroy … Continue reading Expert Picks: Wells Fargo Championship →

Battling Quail Hollow’s Green Mile

There are three-hole stretches of Augusta National that inspire men to write poetry. The final three holes at Quail Hollow inspire nightmares. The "Green Mile" will come into play beginning Thursday at the Wells Fargo Championship. This three-hole stretch is comprised of a par-4, 480-yard No. 16, a 217-yard, par-3 No. 17 full of water … Continue reading Battling Quail Hollow’s Green Mile →

Open de Espana Preview

Miguel Angel Jimenez is already the oldest winner in the history of the European Tour. He'll try to extend that record for a third straight year as he begins his title defense of the Open de Espana on Thursday in Barcelona. Jimenez is celebrating his one-year wedding anniversary this week and marking his 31st time … Continue reading Open de Espana Preview →

Wells Fargo Championship Preview

Three of the top 5 players in the world gather at Quail Hollow this week for the Wells Fargo Championship, which has been played there since 2003. The course is most famous for its final three holes, nicknamed the "Green Mile" and often considered the toughest closing trio on the PGA Tour. No. 1 Rory … Continue reading Wells Fargo Championship Preview →