Chawrasia Still Leads Indian Open

SSP Chawrasia proved mortal with his first bogey of the weekend, but still holds command of the Hero Indian Open through 54 holes thanks to his 2-under 69 on Saturday. He's needed to be just about perfect, as defending champion Siddikur Rahman remains just two strokes back behind at 11-under. Chawrasia is in pursuit of … Continue reading Chawrasia Still Leads Indian Open →

Goosen Still Leads Northern Trust

Forty-six year-old Retief Goosen made it two days in a row leading the field at the Northern Trust Open, shooting a 1-under 70 to sit 6-back through 36 holes. The 70 didn't come easy. Goosen sank a 30-foot putt on his final hole to get under par. He holds a 1-stroke lead over the trio … Continue reading Goosen Still Leads Northern Trust →

Golf Birthdays: February 21-22

Your humble author turns a horrifying 41 on Saturday. Who else is blowing out the candles this weekend? February 21 Three-time European Tour winner Pierre Fulke turns 44. The Swede took the 1999 Trophee Lancome, the 2000 Scottish PGA Championship, and the 2000 Volvo Masters. He also finished seventh at the 2000 Open Championship … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: February 21-22 →

Chawrasia Maintains Lead at Hero Indian Open

The chase is on at the Hero Indian Open after 36 holes, with the local favorite and the defending champion out in front of the field. India's SSP Chawrasia, a native of Calcutta, leads for a second straight day thanks to another bogey-free round. Just 1-under at the turn, Chawrasia added three birdies on the … Continue reading Chawrasia Maintains Lead at Hero Indian Open →

Goosen, Singh Turn Back Clock at Northern Trust

Golf might be trending towards a younger man's game, but don't tell that to 46-year-old Retief Goosen nor Vijay Singh, who turns 52 on Sunday. The pair are part of a sextet tied atop the leaderboard after one round of the Northern Trust Open Thursday at 5-under. Singh hasn't won a PGA event since his … Continue reading Goosen, Singh Turn Back Clock at Northern Trust →

Hometown Hero Chawrasia Leads Indian Open

No stranger to the course at the Delhi Golf Club, India's SSP Chawrasia came out gunning on Thursday at the Hero Indian Open, firing a 6-under 65 to forge a five-way tie atop the leader board. I played very well and was bogey free,” said Chawrasia. “I made some good putts and was hitting it … Continue reading Hometown Hero Chawrasia Leads Indian Open →

Golf Birthdays: February 20

George Washington never had much time for golfing - winning the Revolutionary War and being President Numero Uno after all, but he still shares his birthday with two other duffers. February 20 Three-time PGA winner Jeff Maggert turns 51. His wins include the 1993 Oldsmobile Classic, the 1999 WGC-Andersen Consulting Match Play Championship, and the … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: February 20 →

Expert Picks: Northern Trust Open

The City of Angels plays host to the PGA TOUR this week, for the Northern Trust open at the majestic Riviera Country Club. Of the 144 players total, 80 have won a PGA TOUR event, 16 have won a Major, and combined they have 349 Tour wins. Bubba Watson is back to defend his title … Continue reading Expert Picks: Northern Trust Open →

Golf Birthdays: February 19

A quality foursome of golfers celebrate birthdays on February 19. Ernie Gonzalez, who won the 1986 Pensacola Open, turns 55. He was the first left-handed golfer to win a Tour event in 12 years. He still plays the occasional Tour exemption and Nationwide Tour event. Australia's Richard Green, a three-time Euro Tour winner, turns … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: February 19 →

Golf Statistics of the Week: February 18 Edition

As the Hero Indian Open and Northwest Trust Open ramp up for tomorrows' first tee offs, here are a few statistics to keep you talking golf for the next 24 hours. 0-for-16: Jim Furyk's success rate on putts outside of 10 feet during the final two rounds of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am this … Continue reading Golf Statistics of the Week: February 18 Edition →