American Jimmy Walker skied 33 spots to No. 15 in the most recent Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) thanks to his win at the PGA Championship. There was only one move in the top 10 - South Africa's Branden Grace jumped two spots from 12th to 10th after finishing tied for fourth. Runner-up Jason Day … Continue reading Walker Jumps to No. 15 off PGA Win
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Jim Furyk Shoots Golf’s First 58
Jim Furyk's 59, shot in 2013, is now officially his second-best round of golf. The 46-year-old American shot a 58 in the fourth round of the Travelers Championship on Sunday, finishing the day with at 12-under to also set a new course record at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. He was 4-under through … Continue reading Jim Furyk Shoots Golf’s First 58
Walker Clinches First Major at Baltrusol
Jimmy Walker became the fifth straight first-time Major winner on Sunday, sinking a short par putt to knock off defending champion Jason Day by a single stroke to win the PGA Championship at Baltrusol in New Jersey. Day gave it his best shot, eagling No. 18 to close within a stroke, but Walker, the Baylor … Continue reading Walker Clinches First Major at Baltrusol
Day Pressing Walker as PGA Reaches Final Round
Jimmy Walker remained the leader in the clubhouse for a third straight day at the PGA Championship on Sunday, but defending champion and No. 1 in the world Jason Day has closed within a single stroke as play headed to the final round on Sunday afternoon. With Saturday’s intended Round 3 washed out by rain, … Continue reading Day Pressing Walker as PGA Reaches Final Round
Americans Streb, Walker Tied Atop PGA
Robert Streb became the 28th player to ever shoot a 63 at a Major - but the third in just 16 days - allowing him to tie fellow American Jimmy Walker atop the leaderboard at the end of the second round of the PGA Championship Sunday in New Jersey. The two men are tied at … Continue reading Americans Streb, Walker Tied Atop PGA
Walker Leads PGA; Stenson 2 Strokes Back
Jimmy Walker leads the PGA Championship by a stroke after one round at Baltusrol Golf Course in Springfield, New Jersey, with a host of international players trailing him including Open Championship winner Henrik Stenson, who sits two strokes back. Players from seven different countries - US, UK, Germany, Sweden, Korea, Argentina, and Australia - are … Continue reading Walker Leads PGA; Stenson 2 Strokes Back
PGA Championship: Baltusrol Preview Hole by Hole
The PGA Championship begins July 28 at the Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. The 121-year old private club is one of the most famous in the country, with a par 70 for Majors and a total length of 7,400 yards. Both the Lower and Upper Courses were designed by A.W. Tillinghast. Baltusrol first … Continue reading PGA Championship: Baltusrol Preview Hole by Hole
Day, Mickelson, McIlroy Paired for PGA
Knowing how to get butts in the seats, the PGA Tour has paired defending champion Jason Day, 2014 winner Rory McIlroy, and recent Open Championship runner-up Phil Mickelson together for the first two rounds of the PGA Championship, which gets underway Thursday at Baltusrol. Day is the obvious draw - ranked No. 1 and the … Continue reading Day, Mickelson, McIlroy Paired for PGA
Vegas Rolls to Canada Win, PGA Berth
Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas wasn't the hometown favorite on Sunday at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario, but he won the crowd over, then the tournament, then a spot in the PGA Championship. Vegas's 8-under 64 early in the day on Sunday got him to 12-under, which proved to be the winning score against … Continue reading Vegas Rolls to Canada Win, PGA Berth
Who is Jared du Toit?
Canadians will have their television sets fixed firmly on the final round of the Canadian Open come Sunday, ready to firmly affix a national hero crown on young Jared du Toit if he can do the unthinkable. du Toit is one stroke back of PGA veteran Brandt Snedeker heading into the final round of the … Continue reading Who is Jared du Toit?
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