If he was awed by the company he kept at the Hero World Challenge on Thursday, Jordan Spieth certainly overcame it on the course. The 21-year-old third-year PGA pro fired a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead at Tiger Woods' tournament in Windhaven, Florida. He held a one-stroke lead over Steve Stricker, who is … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Day 1 Leader at Hero Challenge
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Bubba Watson Gets a Tattoo
Bubba Watson confirmed the rumor of acquiring a tattoo, showing off his wife Angie's name in script on his ring finger. Watson revealed that he got the ink done for the couple's 10-year wedding anniversary, adding that the artist who applied it "had no idea who I am." Not a bad gift for a 10-year … Continue reading Bubba Watson Gets a Tattoo
Fisher’s 66 Leads Sun City
In a field of bright stars, one of the lowest-ranked players had the best first round at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa, on Thursday. England's Ross Fisher fired a 6-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead after the first 18 holes of the day. Fisher recorded seven birdies and a single … Continue reading Fisher’s 66 Leads Sun City
Hero Challenge Brings Tiger Woods Back to Golf
Tiger Woods will be back on the golf course for the first time since the opening rounds of the PGA Championship last August when he takes part in the Hero Challenge beginning Thursday in Windmere, Florida. Woods will tee off at 12:15 p.m. local time alongside Jason Day. The field of 18 players also includes … Continue reading Hero Challenge Brings Tiger Woods Back to Golf
Euro Tour 2015 Kicks Off in Sun City
The 2015 European Tour gets underway Thursday with the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa. Just 30 players encompass the field, but they are a 30 to be reckoned with, including 2014 US Open winner Martin Kaymer, Ryder Cup members Lee Westwood and Thomas Bjorn, and Race to … Continue reading Euro Tour 2015 Kicks Off in Sun City
Henrik Stenson Rises to No. 2 in World
His victory at the DP World Champions saw Henrik Stenson rise from No. 4 to No. 2 in the latest official World Golf Rankings released late Sunday. Stenson displaced Adam Scott, who fell to No. 3. Rory McIlroy, who finished tied for second in Dubai, remains the No. 1 player in the world Stenson was … Continue reading Henrik Stenson Rises to No. 2 in World
O’Grady Reflects on Euro Tour Run
The end of the 2014 season marked the end of George O'Grady's last season heading the European Tour on Sunday, and the man who spent close to a decade as the organization's CEO was able to reflect on that in an interview. "The European Tour has weathered the recession. We are quite strong and have … Continue reading O’Grady Reflects on Euro Tour Run
Puma’s New BioDrive Golf Shoes
Puma have announced their new footwear for 2015, named BioDrive. A hybrid between trainers and golf shoes, these funky-looking kicks are built around 3 key performance concepts - flexibility, balance and stability. Octagonal 'GripZone Traction' lugs provide your grip and stability, organised in such a way so as to allow your foot to flex freely … Continue reading Puma’s New BioDrive Golf Shoes
Stenson Repeats as DP Champion
Sweden's Henrik Stenson finished 2014 just like he had 2013 - winner of the final tournament of the season, and that much richer for it. Stenson's 70 on Sunday was his worst round of the tournament, but it was enough to hold off the likes of Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose and secure the DP … Continue reading Stenson Repeats as DP Champion
Cabrera-Bello, Stenson Tied for DP Lead
His second great round in as many days has Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello tied atop the leaderboard of the DP World Champions with Sweden's Henrik Stenson headed to the tournament's final round. Cabrera-Bello followed up his 64 on Friday with a 65 on Saturday to rise four spots on the leaderboard and sink to 14-under ofr … Continue reading Cabrera-Bello, Stenson Tied for DP Lead
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