Young Gun Otaegui Takes Lead at Tshwane

When you've got Jose Maria Olazabal mentoring you, you know you must have some real talent. Spain's Adrian Otaegui showed plenty of that talent on Friday at the Tshwane Open in South Africa, firing a 62 to drop to 11-under over the first 36 holes, taking a two-stroke lead into Saturday. The 22-year-old played his … Continue reading Young Gun Otaegui Takes Lead at Tshwane →

Davis Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Valspar

Brian Davis drilled a 25-foot putt on No. 9 to take a one-stroke lead at the conclusion of the first round of the Valspar Championship Tuesday in Palm Harbor, Florida. Davis was as surprising a leader as anyone after one day. In his previous four starts this year, he's missed two cuts, withdrawn after two … Continue reading Davis Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Valspar →

Madsen’s Big Finish Forges Tie with Horsey

Four under par is a good day and a great back nine. For Denmark's Morten Orum Madsen on Thursday at the Tshwane Open, it was an absolutely stunning last two holes. Madsen fired a hole-in-one on No. 8, then slipped in a 12-foot eagle putt on No. 9 to finish with a 63 on the … Continue reading Madsen’s Big Finish Forges Tie with Horsey →

John Senden Pursues Valspar Defense

The PGA's best will try to avoid the sting of the Copperhead Course this weekend in Palm Harbor, Florida, as the Valspar Championship gets underway with defending champion John Senden among the players to watch. The Australian fired a 7-under 277 to win the event a year ago; the first man from down under to … Continue reading John Senden Pursues Valspar Defense →

Tshwane Open Preview

Ross Fisher will attempt to defend his 2014 title at the Tshwane Open at a different site from where he won it a year ago, as the tournament moves to Pretoria Country Club. “It’s difficult to say that the memories will come flooding back, because I have a new caddie and it’s a different golf … Continue reading Tshwane Open Preview →

Expert Picks: Valspar Championship

This week sees the PGA TOUR hit Florida's Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, for the Valspar Championship. Last year saw tour veteran John Senden take the title with an aggregate score of -7, to take a one shot victory over Kevin Na. Of the 144 players total, 79 have won a PGA TOUR event, 15 have … Continue reading Expert Picks: Valspar Championship →

Golf Birthdays: March 10-11

March 10 Australia's Stephen Leaney turns 46. He has 13 professional wins, four of them on the European Tour, and finished second at the 2003 US Open, three strokes behind Ernie Els. Two-time pro winner Stephen Marino turns 35. The University of Virginia grad's best Major finish was a tie for 14th at the 2010 … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: March 10-11 →

Dustin Johnson Soars into World Top 10

Dustin Johnson's big win on Sunday did wonders for his name, his game, his pocket book, and now his official golf world ranking. Johnson vaulted from 16th to seventh after winning the tournament by one stroke. He has climbed 12 spots since the beginning of 2015. The top three spots stayed the same, but Adam … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Soars into World Top 10 →

Johnson new No. 3 in FedEx Race

Winning the biggest event of the season so far saw Dustin Johnson vault from 40th to third in the latest FedExCup Standings released Sunday night. Jimmy Walker continues to lead the field with 1,150 points, but is now closely pursued by Bubba Watson, who finished third on Sunday. Watson has 1,088 points and Johnson 910. … Continue reading Johnson new No. 3 in FedEx Race →

Johnson Rallies Past Holmes for Cadillac Title

Dustin Johnson is back on the PGA Tour, and now back to winning tournaments like no time has passed, rather than a six-month leave of absence. Johnson rallied from five strokes down to defeat J.B. Holmes by a single stroke, his first victory since he became a father to seven-wee-old son Tatum. Holmes' game fell … Continue reading Johnson Rallies Past Holmes for Cadillac Title →