Despite not hitting a fairway on his final six holes, American J.B Holmes is tied for The Players Championship lead after 54 holes with Paul Stanley. Holmes looked headed for the sewer early on, bogeying three of his first four holes then playing the rest of the day without a single bogey, drilling a tough … Continue reading Holmes, Stanley Lead Players Through 54
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The Players Championship: Day 1 Takeaways
William McGirt and Mackenzie Hughes aren't exactly household names at the top of the leaderboard after Round 1 of The Players Championship, but there were plenty of other points of interest on Day One of what some call the Fifth Major. 2016 Masters Champion Danny Willett bombed out with an opening-round 79, then made it … Continue reading The Players Championship: Day 1 Takeaways
McGirt, Rookie Hughes Lead Players After Round
William McGirt and Canadian rookie Mackenzie Hughes were at the top of the leaderboard at the end of Round 1 during an eventful day at The Players Championships in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It looked like former No. 1 Adam Scott would be the leader in the clubhouse - he was up a stroke through … Continue reading McGirt, Rookie Hughes Lead Players After Round
Rory McIlroy Weds Erica Stoll
Well, this time there was no backing out. I mean, after all, they rented a castle. Yep, Rory McIlroy, the outstanding golfer who infamously backed out of his wedding with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki just days after the pair had sent out the invitations in May of 2014, tied the knot on April 23, 2017, … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Weds Erica Stoll
The Players Championship Preview
The season's strongest field outside of The Masters takes the course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, starting Thursday for The Players Championship. It's the first look at a renovated course which includes a new 12th hole, a new hazard between o. 6 and No. 7, and other places where either the rough … Continue reading The Players Championship Preview
Brian Harman Wins Thrilling Wells Fargo Finale
American Brian Harman thwarted Dustin Johnson's attempt at a fourth straight PGA title by draining a 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole of the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday in Wilmington, North Carolina. He defeated Johnson and Pat Perez by one stroke to win $1.4 million. It's his second PGA Tour title and he … Continue reading Brian Harman Wins Thrilling Wells Fargo Finale
John Daly Wins Champions Tourney, First Win Since 2004
Only John Daly could ride three straight bogeys to a title. "It wasn't pretty at the end," Daly said, "but I got it done and that's all that matters." It took him 21 tournaments in the Champions format to win a tournament. The Insperity Invitational was the place. It's his first pro win since 200 … Continue reading John Daly Wins Champions Tourney, First Win Since 2004
Molinari Takes One-Stroke Lead at Wells Fargo
Italian Francesco Molinari took a 1-stroke lead to the clubhouse after a round at the Wells Fargo Championship Thursday in North Carolina. Molinari played like a champion, with five birdies in a seven-hole stretch on the front nine and a 20-foot birdie on No. 18. This is the first time the Wells Fargo Championship has … Continue reading Molinari Takes One-Stroke Lead at Wells Fargo
Preview: Wells Fargo Championship
The big push towards the US Open begins Thursday with the Wells Fargo Championship, held this year in Wilmington, North Carolina. James Hahn will attempt to defend the title he won last year in a playoff victory over Roberto Castro while No. 1 Dustin Johnson takes to the links for the first time since suffering … Continue reading Preview: Wells Fargo Championship
Levy Into World’s Top 75 With China Win
France's Alexander Levy jumped from 102nd to 74th in the most recent Official World Golf Rankings thanks to his victory at the Volvo China Open on Sunday. There was only one move in the Top 10, as American Justin Thomas supplanted Australia's Adam Scott for the No. 10 spot, giving the US four of the … Continue reading Levy Into World’s Top 75 With China Win