April 26 Mac O'Grady, who went to qualifying school 17 times before achieving his PGA Tour card, turns 64 O'Grady won two PGA titles, the 1986 Greater Hartford Open and the 1987 MONY Tournament of Champions. He finished ninth at the 1987 US Open and is now a teaching professional April 28 Stephen Ames, who … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: April 26-28
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Rose Rises to No. 6 with Zurich Win
Justin Rose turned his win at the Zurich Classic into a three-rung jump in the latest Official World Golf Rankings, rising to No. 6 in the world. Rose is right back where he started the year. Rose's rise dropped Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, and Adam Scott each one spot in the rankings. Europe now has … Continue reading Rose Rises to No. 6 with Zurich Win
Rose Rises to 15th in latest FedEx Ranks
Justin Rose took his stock in the FedEx Cup to a new high on Sunday, thanks to his win at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. Rose jumped from 82nd to 15th, having accrued 839 points in just eight tournaments. The top 4 spots in the standings remained the same, although Dustin Johnson passed Bubba … Continue reading Rose Rises to 15th in latest FedEx Ranks
Justin Rose Takes New Orleans Title
Justin Rose set a new course record, and needed every stroke of it, to win the Zurich Open of New Orleans Sunday with a 22-under. Rose birdied the final two holes to edge Cameron Tringale by a single stroke, firing a 66 on Sunday for the victory. It was Rose's first win on the PGA … Continue reading Justin Rose Takes New Orleans Title
Wu Wows Home Crowd, Wins China Open
David Howell's miss on an eight-foot par putt that would have forced a playoff gave the Volvo China Open title to Wu Ashun on Sunday in Shanghai. Wu is the first Chinese player to ever win an European Tour title on his home soil, finishing at 9-under for the tournament, one stroke ahead of Howell. … Continue reading Wu Wows Home Crowd, Wins China Open
Rain Slows Down Zurich Play Again
Rain dampened play significantly at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans Saturday, delaying play for six hours and pushing the conclusion of the third round to at least Sunday. At present, American Erik Compton and Australia's Jason Day are tied for the lead at 13-under. Compton finished six holes at 4-under on Saturday, while Day … Continue reading Rain Slows Down Zurich Play Again
Four-Way Tie in Shanghai After 54
The defending champion, the Day 1 leader, and two local favorites are all tied at 8-under after 54 holes complete at the Volvo China Open in Shanghai. Defending champion Alexander Levy , England's David Howell, and China's Ashun Wu and Hao-tong Li are all tied for first and two strokes ahead of the rest of … Continue reading Four-Way Tie in Shanghai After 54
Swafford Leader in Clubhouse at Rain-Delayed Zurich
Hudson Swafford fired a 6-under 66 to finish 11-under through 36 holes,the low score on a rain-soaked day in New Orleans. Boo Weekley is also at 11-under, although his play stalled on the 15th hole. Weekly shot a 64 on Thursday. South Africa's Brendon de Jonge is part of a five-way tie for second, although … Continue reading Swafford Leader in Clubhouse at Rain-Delayed Zurich
Golf Birthdays: April 24-25
April 24 Two-time PGA winner Jason Bohn turns 42. His titles include the 2005 BC Open and the 2010 Zurich Classic of New Orleans Lee Westwood, three-time European Tour golfer of the year, turns 42. Westwood is considered one of the best golfers alive who has never won a Major. He has 41 professional wins, … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: April 24-25
France’s Quesne Takes Lead in China
Four players in the Race to Dubai Top 60 occupy the top four spots at the Volvo China Open through two rounds, with France's Julien Quesne the leader in the clubhouse at 8-under. Only two players in the field have shot below 70 through the first two rounds, with Quesne's 69-67 the best so far. … Continue reading France’s Quesne Takes Lead in China
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