American Billy Hurley rocketed six birdies in his first nine holes to jump to the top of the leaderboard with a 5-under 67 on Friday in Kuala Lumpur at the CIMB Classic. Hurley is 10-under through 36 holes, two shots better than fellow American Kevin Streelman. It's hard not to like Hurley, who is a … Continue reading Billy Hurley Takes Lead at CIMB
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Colsaerts Takes BMW Lead with 64
Nicolas Colsaerts has picked a heck of a time to get hot on the golf course. The Belgian's second-round 64 gave him a one-stroke lead Friday at the BMW Masters in Shanghai. Just two weeks ago, he came in second at the Portugal Masters after firing an opening-round 60. Colsaerts has a one-stroke lead over … Continue reading Colsaerts Takes BMW Lead with 64
Infamous Tree Removed from TPC Sawgrass
Neither Ernie Els, William McGirt, nor Davis Love III would ever dream of not being environmentally friendly; but all three were positively cheery on Thursday when told the news about the dead tree. The massive live oak that has served as an unspoken barrier for those aiming too high on the 393-yard, par-4 No. 6 … Continue reading Infamous Tree Removed from TPC Sawgrass
Sweden’s Rikard Karlberg Makes History at CIMB Classic
Sweden's Rikard Karlberg became the first Asian Tour player to lead the CIMB Classic at the completion of any round, firing a 7-under 65 Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The first round was interrupted by a two-hour thunderstorm, but that didn't slow down Karlberg, who did not hit a single bogey, and knocked in five … Continue reading Sweden’s Rikard Karlberg Makes History at CIMB Classic
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Alexander Levy Takes Early Lead at Shanghai
Alexander Levy grew up about 8,000 miles from China, but he certainly has taken to the place. The Frenchman, who won the China Open last April, fired a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead on the first day of competition at the BMW Masters on Thursday. "I think this country likes me," Levy said … Continue reading Alexander Levy Takes Early Lead at Shanghai
Sergio Garcia Teams up with Malyasian Royalty in Pro-Am
Spain's Sergio Garcia has been in more than his fair share of high pressure situations over the years, considering he has 8 PGA titles, 11 Euro Tour wins and 4 Asian Tour victories under his belt at age 34. But that pressure took a turn upwards on Tuesday when he got a look at his … Continue reading Sergio Garcia Teams up with Malyasian Royalty in Pro-Am
Billy Horschel, Jason Dufner Headed for CIMB Classic
While the European Tour's bigwigs are hitting the links for mad money in Shanghai this week, the PGA Tour starts the third week of the 2014-2015 season with a visit to Kuala Lumpur for the CIMB Classic. Perhaps the most unlikely name on the entry list is Spain's Sergio Garcia, who could be participating in … Continue reading Billy Horschel, Jason Dufner Headed for CIMB Classic
John Daly Jams with Kenny G, Swings with Jessica Alba
Based on how much love he seems to get everywhere he goes, you'd never guess how irrelevant John Daly is to the world golf rankings. Daly, the boisterous American classic, was in Haikout, China, for the Mission Hills Celebrity Pro-Am, last weekend, and found time to golf with Yao Ming, jam with Kenny G, and … Continue reading John Daly Jams with Kenny G, Swings with Jessica Alba
Tee Times Set for BMW Masters
The Final Series begins Thursday in Shanghai, China, at the Lake Malaren Golf Club. Tee times were announced Tuesday with some truly remarkable pairings as the top 60 players in the Race to Dubai standings, along with 18 other invitees, fill out the card. Not every player from the Top 60 will be at Shanghai, … Continue reading Tee Times Set for BMW Masters