South Africa's Haydn Porteous fired a final-round 69 to win the Joburg Open title by two strokes on Sunday in his home country. He's the second South African to win his first European Tour title this year, following Brandon Stone a week ago at the SA Open. Porteous never gave back a stroke on Sunday, … Continue reading Porteous Claims Joburg Crown
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Gomez Outlasts Snedeker, Wins Sony Open
Fabian Gomez's name wasn't at the top of the leaderboard throughout the first 3-1/2 rounds of the Sony Open in Hawaii; but it was there when it mattered most. Gomez rattled off seven straight birdies and took out Brandt Snedeker in the second hole of a playoff to win the tournament, his second on the … Continue reading Gomez Outlasts Snedeker, Wins Sony Open
Three Tied Atop Joburg Leaderboard
It promises to be a photo finish Sunday in South Africa, where three players are tied for first place, and a full 14 are within five strokes of the lead. South Africa's Zander Lombard and Haydn Porteous, and the UK's Anthony Wall, are all 15-under, with Lombard using a Day 3 65 to rocket 17 … Continue reading Three Tied Atop Joburg Leaderboard
McGowan Shoots 62, Leads Joburg
The UK's Ross McGowan tied a course record, firing a 9-under 62 to open up a 3-stroke lead at the Joburg Open on Friday. With four birdies and a bogey on the front nine, McGowan was 3-under at the turn, then took off with a birdie on 10, an eagle on 12, a birdie on … Continue reading McGowan Shoots 62, Leads Joburg
Snedeker Takes Lead in Hawaii
Brandt Snedeker followed up his opening round 63 with a 5-under 65 on Friday to open up a one-stroke lead through two rounds at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Snedeker recorded a bogey-free round, notching five birdies including four in the first 10 holes and the fifth on No. 18. He needed every one of … Continue reading Snedeker Takes Lead in Hawaii
Singh, 52, Tied for Sony Open Lead
Former No. 1 Vijay Singh, who hasn't won a PGA tournament in 7-1/2 years, is among four co-leaders at 7-under after the first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Singh was meticulous with seven birdies on the day, getting hot at the turn with four birdies in five holes between No. 8 and No. … Continue reading Singh, 52, Tied for Sony Open Lead
Spieth Signs Deal with Coca-Cola
Jordan Spieth toppled Tiger Woods as the highest earning golfer in the world in 2015, and will be filling his coffers with more cash and a certain soft drink in 2016. The No. 1 golfer in the world has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Coca-Cola, joining LeBron James, Taylor Swift, and Jennifer Aniston as … Continue reading Spieth Signs Deal with Coca-Cola
Walters Leads Joburg Open
South Africa's Justin Walters fired a 7-under 65 to take a 1-stroke lead in a thick field atthe Joburg Open on Thursday. Walters had just one blemish, a bogey on No. 3, but took back four strokes over the next four holes, including an eagle on No. 6. He leads the field by one stroke … Continue reading Walters Leads Joburg Open
Spieth Widens Margin at No. 1
Jordan Spieth significantly widened his margin over Jason Day for the No. 1 ranking by winnng the Hyundai Tournament of Champions last Sunday. Spieth now averages 12.1414 points, compared to Day's 10.7401. No. 3 Rory McIlroy is at Day's heels, averaging 10.3141. Spieth won for the seventh time in his career on Sunday, already good … Continue reading Spieth Widens Margin at No. 1
Golf Birthdays: January 11-17
January 11 Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters winner and 2002 inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame, turns 64. Crenshaw won 29 professional tournaments, 19 of them on the PGA Tour. He turned pro at 21 and won his first pro event, the San Antonio Texas Open. After four Top 3 finishes at Majors in … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 11-17
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