Canadian Adam Hadwin jumped from 98th to 51st following his win at the Valspar Championship Sunday in the latest Official World Golf Rankings. He qualified for the Dell Match Play, which he'll skip to get married, and The Masters, which he will try to get refundable tickets to Tahiti from his honeymoon. He is the … Continue reading Hadwin Just Outside Top 50 Following Win
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Hadwin Wins Valspar, Clinches Spot in Masters
Adam Hadwin just became the first man in human history to tell his fiancee he has to delay their honeymoon and not get slapped in the face. Hadwin won the Valspar Championship on Sunday by a single stroke to win for the first time on the PGA Tour and clinch a spot in next month's … Continue reading Hadwin Wins Valspar, Clinches Spot in Masters
SSP Chawrasia Repeats at Indian Open
India's SSP Chawrasia won his fourth European Tour title on his home turf Sunday, cruising to the title by seven strokes as he finished 10-under par at the Hero Indian Open. I am very happy. It is such a tough course, I think I got lucky this week," Chawrasia said. "It was only after I … Continue reading SSP Chawrasia Repeats at Indian Open
Hadwin Opens 4-Stroke Lead at Valspar
Proving he wasn't just a one-day wonder, Adam Hadwin shot a 4-under 67 to open up a 4-stroke lead through 54 holes at the Valspar Championship on Saturday. He mastered the back nine with birdie putts from 35 and 55 feet out, but his biggest was a bending birdie on No. 18 that pushed the … Continue reading Hadwin Opens 4-Stroke Lead at Valspar
Canadian Hadwin Takes Lead at Valspar
Canada's Adam Hadwin fired a second-round 64 to take a 1-stroke lead at the Valspar Championship on Friday. He moved ahead of American Jim Herman who opened the tournament with a 62 but came back down to earth on Friday with a 71. Russell Henley and Henrik Stenson, who had been tied for third after … Continue reading Canadian Hadwin Takes Lead at Valspar
Herman’s 62 Leads Valspar Championship
For a guy who wasn't even supposed to be here, Jim Herman did quite well for himself on Day One of the Valspar Championship. After starting the season by missing three cuts and tying for 27th, Herman fired a 9-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead on Thursday. "Had a really good day there, and … Continue reading Herman’s 62 Leads Valspar Championship
Dustin Johnson Wins WGC-Mexico
In case you thought Dustin Johnson would be a one-hit wonder at No. 1, think again. Johnson overcame a hard charge by Spanish rookie Jon Rahm to win the WGC-Mexico City in his first tournament since taking over the No. 1 ranking from Jason Day. I didn't feel like I putted my best, but I … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Wins WGC-Mexico
Native Son Burmester Takes Tshwane Open
South Africa's Dean Burmester shot a second straight 65 on Sunday to win the Tshawne Open on Sunday, finishing 18-under for the tournament. He finished three strokes ahead of Finland's Mikko Korhonen and Spain's Jorge Campillo, who each finished 15-under. Burmester simply couldn't be caught the last two days as he shot consecutive 65s. No … Continue reading Native Son Burmester Takes Tshwane Open
Thomas Takes Lead at Star-Studded WGC
No matter who wins the WGC-Mexico on Sunday, it will likely be on eheck of a finish. Red-hot American Justin Thomas shot a 5-under on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead a t 12-under. But the man right behind him is the No. 1 player in the world, Dustin Johnson, who also shot a 5-under … Continue reading Thomas Takes Lead at Star-Studded WGC
McIlroy Blasts into WGC-Mexico Lead
Rib injury? What rib injury Rory McIlory showed no signs of the injury that sidelined him for a month nor the stomach illness that had him puking a day ago, shooting a 6-under 65 to take the overall lead at the WGC-Mexico lead on Friday. The No. 3 player in the world was 4-under at … Continue reading McIlroy Blasts into WGC-Mexico Lead