Weekley, de Jonge Lead Zurich Open

On a day when 94 different players shot at least one stroke under par, Boo Weekley and Brendon de Jonge were at the top of the heap, with each man firing an 8-under 64 at the Zurich Open of New Orleans on Thursday. Weekley set the tone early with an eagle on No. 2, and … Continue reading Weekley, de Jonge Lead Zurich Open →

Ian Poulter Can’t Let Twitter Go

After announcing he wouldn't play in next month's BMW PGA Championship, Ian Poulter has made the mistake of mixing it up with irate golf fans on Twitter. Skipping the tournament hardly makes Poulter a jerk or a loner - both Henrik Stenson and Sergio Garcia are doing likewise - but Poulter can't seem to stay … Continue reading Ian Poulter Can’t Let Twitter Go →

UK’s Howell Among Early Leaders at Shanghai

After finishing fourth at last week's Shenzhen Open, the UK's David Howell is off to another hot start with a 4-under 68 to share the early lead at the Volvo China Open on Thursday. Howell also finished second this year at Johannesburg. “I drove the ball beautifully today, really found my rhythm on the range … Continue reading UK’s Howell Among Early Leaders at Shanghai →

Field Set for WGC-Cadillac Match Play

The novelty of the WGC-Cadillac Championships returns next week, and the field of 64 contenders is set, with players needing to confirm their commitments by Friday. There are two new facets of the tournament - its venue, the TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, and a new format, which includes 16 different groups over the … Continue reading Field Set for WGC-Cadillac Match Play →

Golf Birthdays: April 21-23

April 21 Andy Bare, who played 40 Web.com tour events between 2007-2013, turns 34. Bare played just two PGA events in his career, but managed to finish in the Top 20 at the 2007 Wyndham Championship. Bob Byman, a member of the "greatest college golf team of all time", turns 60. Byman was a member … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: April 21-23 →

Expert Picks: Zurich Classic

The PGA TOUR heads to the ‘Big Easy’ this week, for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana. In recent years, the tournament has given many a first PGA TOUR win, it was Billy Horschel's first win as a pro in 2013 and was also Sueng-Yul Noh's first win a year ago. Will … Continue reading Expert Picks: Zurich Classic →

Volvo China Open Preview

France's Alexander Levy will try to make it back to back titles at the Volvo China Open beginning Thursday in Shanghai. Thirteen of the top players in the world, including five other former winners, will be on hand to try and wrest the title away from Levy. My maiden victory at the 2014 Volvo China … Continue reading Volvo China Open Preview →

PGA Preview: Zurich Classic of New Orleans

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans kicks off Thursday down on the bayou with an impressive cast of characters, including Billy Horschel, Jason Day, and Dustin Johnson on hand beginning Thursday at the TPC Louisiana. The 250-acre course located in the Louisiana wetlands is a par-72, 7,425-yard design by Pete Dye in 2004. Steve Elkington … Continue reading PGA Preview: Zurich Classic of New Orleans →

2015 Will be Faldo’s Last Open Championship

Nick Faldo will join Ben Crenshaw is saying goodbye to The Open Championship this summer, having announced that the 2015 Open Championship at St. Andrews will be his last. The Open and St Andrews will forever hold a significant place in my heart," said Faldo, who, if he makes the cut, will celebrate his 58th … Continue reading 2015 Will be Faldo’s Last Open Championship →

Tom Watson Contemplates End of Masters’ Play

Golf legend Tom Watson has said that playing longer courses is starting to take a toll on his body, and that the 2016 Masters "may be my last." "The distance is ebbing away in this old body," he said. "That's something I have to deal with and understand there's going to be a time when … Continue reading Tom Watson Contemplates End of Masters’ Play →