It's a perfect 4-for-4 for the return of Olympic golf ... just not the 4-for-4 that Rio wanted. World No. 3 Jordan Spieth announced on Tuesday that like No. 1 Jason Day, No. 2 Dustin Johnson, and No. 4 Rory McIlroy, he'll be skipping the Summer Olympics next month in Rio. Spieth did not specifically … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Latest to Bail on Rio
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Best Birthday Present Ever: Noren Wins Aberdeen
Sweden's Alex Noren woke up Tuesday morning to turn 34 with the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open trophy on his bedside table. That's how you celebrate a birthday. Noren finished 14-under to take the title by a single stroke over the UK's Tyrrell Hatton. It's not the first time the summer months have been kind … Continue reading Best Birthday Present Ever: Noren Wins Aberdeen
Johnson Rises to No. 2, Jaidee Into Top 40
Dustin Johnson's win at the WGC-Bridgestone, fresh on the heels of his victory at the US Open, vaulted him to No. 2 in the world in the most recent Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) earlier this week. Johnson is averaging 11.1544 points per tournament, nudging him slightly ahead of Jordan Spieth, who is at 11.1524. … Continue reading Johnson Rises to No. 2, Jaidee Into Top 40
Jaidee Claims 8th Euro Tour Title
Thongchai Jaidee nearely lapped the field en route to his eighth European Tour title on Sunday, winning the 100th Open de France at Paris' Le Golf National. Starting on the 14th hole of Round 2, Jaidee did not record a bogey for 40 straight holes before closing with one on No. 18 on Sunday by … Continue reading Jaidee Claims 8th Euro Tour Title
Red-Hot Johnson Wins Bridgestone
Just in case anyone thought Dustin Johnson would relax after winning the US Open, put that notion to bed. Johnson followed up his first Major win by triumphing at the WGC-Bridgestone last Sunday in Akron, Ohio, firing a final-round 66 to pass Scott Piercy and rise to No. 2 in the world, bypassing Jordan Spieth. … Continue reading Red-Hot Johnson Wins Bridgestone
Daniel Berger Earns $50K for One Swing
It seemed like a disappointing Thursday for American Daniel Berger at the WGC-Bridgestone; he drove his first shot 307 yards, tweaked his shoulder, and decided to shut it down for the tournament rather than risk a more serious injury. That swing earned him $50,000. By taking a shot in a tournament that has not cut, … Continue reading Daniel Berger Earns $50K for One Swing
No. 1 Day Backs Out of Olympics, Cites Zika
For the second time in a week, a golfer ranked in the top 5 in the world is leaving the Olympic field, because of concerns of the Zika virus. No. 1 Jason Day, the defending champion at the PGA Championship, made his announcement on Tuesday. "The sole reason for my decision is my concerns about … Continue reading No. 1 Day Backs Out of Olympics, Cites Zika
Stenson Takes BMW Title
Henrik Stenson won the BMW International Open on Sunday, his first victory of any sort in 17 months. His final-round 71 was enough to complete a 17-under 271, holding off Darren Fichardt and Thorbjorn Olesen, who finished tied for second at 14-under. Played at the Golf Club Gut Laerchenhof, ,the tournament was Stenson's first victory … Continue reading Stenson Takes BMW Title
Hurley Celebrates Hometown Win at Quicken National
It's wins like this one that make sports so very special. See Billy Hurley III, see him very well. Eleven months ago, he found out his father had gone missing, without warning, reason, or logic. Hurley used his power as a golfer to hold a press conference and reach out to his father. His dad … Continue reading Hurley Celebrates Hometown Win at Quicken National
Dustin Johnson Rises to No. 3 in the World
His win at the US Open and general brilliance over the past 365 days saw Dustin Johnson rise to No. 3 in the latest Official World Golf Rankings. Johnson was sixth last week and eighth at the end of 2015. Johnson is averaging 9.6496 points per event, just ahead of No. 4 Rory McIlroy's 9.3887. … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Rises to No. 3 in the World
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