Matt Every rose to 22nd in the most recent FedEx Cup Standings following his win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday. Every has 605 points through 10 tournaments. The top 5 spots remained the same, while Jason Day moved up from ninth to sixth with his 900 points in six events. The top 125 … Continue reading Every Climbs to 22nd in FedExCup Standings
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Matt Every Defends Bay Hill Title
Matt Every made it back-to-back victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday, and with the victory, earned himself a trip to The Masters. Every's 19-under 269, which he recorded with four straight rounds in the 60s, gave him a one-stroke victory over Henrik Stenson Sunday in Orlando. After bogeying the first hole, Every was … Continue reading Matt Every Defends Bay Hill Title
Inclement Weather Cancels Madeira Open
Four days of rain, wind, and fog spelled doom for the Madeira Open, which was officially canceled on Monday, with all scores ruled null and void. It's the second year in a row that weather has affected the tournament. It was cut down to 36 holes in 2014. It is just the third event in … Continue reading Inclement Weather Cancels Madeira Open
Hoffmann Stays Hot at Bay Hill
Despite being pursued by some of the best golfers in the world, Morgan Hoffmann took things in stride and extended his lead to three strokes with a gorgeous 7-under 65 Friday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando. Nine birdies overcame a pair of bogeys to give Hoffmann a three-stroke lead over three players including … Continue reading Hoffmann Stays Hot at Bay Hill
Hansen Leader at Rain-Blown Madeira
Poor weather was the main story for the second straight day at the Madeira Islands Open in Portugual, but Dane Joachim Hansen did his best to help propel the story line. Of the two-thirds of players able to complete their first round on Friday, Hansen was the best, with a 4-under 68 to take a … Continue reading Hansen Leader at Rain-Blown Madeira
Emotional Hoffmann Leads Bay Hill
It's funny how grief can bring out the best in athletes sometimes. It happened on Thursday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where Morgan Hoffman, four hours after learning his 97-year-old grandmother had passed away, fired a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead at Bay Hill. His lead is a tenuous one over five of … Continue reading Emotional Hoffmann Leads Bay Hill
Golf Birthdays: March 17-20
March 17 England's Phillip Archer, who famously shot a 60 at the Celtic Manor Wales Open in 2006, turns 43. Archer just missed becoming the first man to shoot a 59 on the European Tour when he missed a birdie put on the 18th green. He presently plays on the Challenge Tour and has four … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: March 17-20
No Tiger, No Problem as Bay Hill Tees Up
Sure eight-time winner Tiger Woods isn't at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill this week, but does it really matter? The way Woods has played so far in 2015, you wouldn't think so. To compensate for the great one's absence, Bay Hill offers off one of the sweetest trios possible early Thursday afternoon - … Continue reading No Tiger, No Problem as Bay Hill Tees Up
Wind Suspends First Round at Madeira Islands
Play was suspended indefinitely Monday at the first round of the Madeira Islands Open in Portugal due to high winds. A weather forecast filled with rain and steady winds around 15 miles per hour did not bode well for the rest of the tournament, which is the penultimate event on the European Tour before The … Continue reading Wind Suspends First Round at Madeira Islands
Expert Picks: Arnold Palmer Invitational
Arnold Palmer plays host to the PGA TOUR this week, for the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard at Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Orlando. Last year saw Matt Every score his first PGA TOUR title, surviving a late Sunday charge from Keegan Bradley. Of the 120 players total, 70 have won a PGA TOUR … Continue reading Expert Picks: Arnold Palmer Invitational