Dustin Johnson just won PGA Player of the Year honors and Rory McIlroy took the FedEx Cup championship, but it's Sweden's Alex Noren who might just be the best player in the world right now. Noren picked up his third tournament win in eight starts on Sunday, firing a final-round 69 to win the British … Continue reading Is Alex Noren The World’s Hottest Golfer?
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Dustin Johnson Crowned Player of the Year
Two years ago, Dustin Johnson was a mystery on the PGA Tour, abruptly ending his season and Ryder Cup contention without an official reason, leading to speculation of marital infidelity, substance abuse problems, and more. Fast-forward two years and Johnson has been awarded the Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Player of the Year, the Arnold … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Crowned Player of the Year
Mickelson Makes Plans for Ryder Cup 2018
How psyched up over the US Ryder Cup's victory two weeks ago at Hazeltine is Phil Mickelson? He's already making plans for the 2018 installment of the biannual rivalry. Outside of winning the US Open to complete his career Grand Slam, Mickelson is already expressing interest in being on the Ryder Cup in two years … Continue reading Mickelson Makes Plans for Ryder Cup 2018
Back Again? Tiger Woods Delays Return
Just a few days after announcing his return to the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods put it on ice. "After a lot of soul searching and honest reflection, I know that I am not yet ready to play on the PGA Tour," he said on his official website. "My health is good, and I feel strong, … Continue reading Back Again? Tiger Woods Delays Return
Brandt Snedeker Smokes Field at Fiji
American Brandt Snedeker turned the Fiji International into a personal showcase, shooting a 16-under 272 to win the tournament by nine strokes on Sunday. Snedker's 69-65-70-68 at Natadola Bay Golf Club easily outdistanced second-place Mike Hendry of Australia (7-under, 281). It was Snedeker's first win on the European Tour, 12th overall as a pro, and … Continue reading Brandt Snedeker Smokes Field at Fiji
Hatton Dominates Dunhill with -23 Finish
On a Sunday where most players would play conservative and trust in a 3-stroke lead, England's Tyrrell Hatton fired a closing-round 66 to extend his winning margin at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship to four strokes. Hatton finished 23-under, easily outpacing countryman Ross Fisher and South Africa's Richard Sterne (19-under) for the victory. It's his … Continue reading Hatton Dominates Dunhill with -23 Finish
Tiger Woods Returns to Tour Next Week
Fourteen-time Major winner Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour for the first time in 417 days next week when he participates in the Safeway Open next week. It will be Woods' first event since August of 2015. The Safeway Open is the first event of the 2016-2017 PGA Tour schedule. If his body … Continue reading Tiger Woods Returns to Tour Next Week
Hatton Matches St. Andrews Record, Leads Dunhill
Another day, another record-tying performance. This time the perpetrator was the UK's Tyrrell Hatton, who equaled the mark for lowest round at St. Andrews with a 62 to take the overall lead. "It's quite clearly the best round I've ever had. I've never actually got to double digits before, either, so very pleased with that. I putted … Continue reading Hatton Matches St. Andrews Record, Leads Dunhill
Fisher Jumps Ahead at Dunhill Through 36
England's Ross Fisher pieced together a 4-under 68 to take a one-stroke lead at the midway point of the Alfred Dunhill Championships on Friday. Fisher overcame three bogeys with seven birdies to lead Sweden's Joakim Lagergren by a stroke. Day One leader Alex Noren shot a 71 to drop two strokes behind the lead. Fisher … Continue reading Fisher Jumps Ahead at Dunhill Through 36
Noren Ties Course Record, Leads Dunhill Day 1
Sweden's Alex Noren fired an 8-under 64 to tie the course record at Carnoustie, taking a 1-stroke lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in the process on Thursday. Noren recorded eight birdies and no bogeys to take a 1-stroke lead over the UK's Ross Fisher. Noren started on the back nine at Carnoustie and … Continue reading Noren Ties Course Record, Leads Dunhill Day 1