Justin Leonard, who hasn't won a PGA event since 2008, is one of four players tied for the lead at the OHL Classic after a day of play. Leonard moved from his home in Dallas to Colorado in the off-season, and expects to play the shortest season of his 22-year career in 2016. Leonard will … Continue reading Justin Leonard Among Leaders at OHL
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Jordan Spieth to Play Dubai
Jordan Spieth will take on the best of the European Tour on their own turf, sort of. Spieth is signed up for the Race to Dubai finale next week, where he will match strokes against Rory McIlroy for the first time since the PGA Championship. For McIlroy, it's a chance to win the Final Series … Continue reading Jordan Spieth to Play Dubai
Garcia’s 64 Leads BMW Masters
A relatively quiet year for Sergio Garcia started getting a little noisy on Thursday in Shanghai. The Spaniard who has gone almost two years with a victory fired an opening-round 64 to lead the BMW Masters by a stroke in the third leg of the Final Series. Garcia racked up nine birdies in the first … Continue reading Garcia’s 64 Leads BMW Masters
Willett Can Take Dubai Lead at Shanghai
With Rory McIlroy opting to skip this week's leg of the Final Series, Dannny Willett has a great chance to take the overall lead away from the No. 3 player in the world. Willett, Louis Oosthuizen, and Shane Lowry, ranked second, third, and fourth in the Race to Dubai standings, will comprise the final trio … Continue reading Willett Can Take Dubai Lead at Shanghai
Malnati Grasps Sanderson Title
Another week, another first-time winner on the PGA Tour. On Monday, it was 28-year-old Peter Malnati emerging the victor by a single stroke at the rain-soaked Sanderson Farms Championship, firing a closing-round 67 to finish 18-under, defeating William McGirt and David Toms by a single stroke. At even par through six holes after back-to-back bogeys, … Continue reading Malnati Grasps Sanderson Title
Golf Birthdays: November 8 -15
November 8 Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee turns 46. He has won seven European Tour titles and 13 Asian Tour titles, the second-most all-time behind fellow Thai Thwon Wiratchant. His first three European Tour wins came in Asian events; his last this past September at the Porsche European Open. His best finish at a Major was tying … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: November 8 -15
Willett Challenges McIlroy for Dubai Lead
With his big surge to third place at the WGC-HSBC Champions on Sunday, England's Danny Willett has closed the gap on Rory McIlroy for the top spot in the Race to Dubai rankings. McIlroy has 3,393,923 points to Willett's 3,319,710, a difference of just 74,213. It's the closest anyone's been to McIlroy in months and … Continue reading Willett Challenges McIlroy for Dubai Lead
Soggy Sanderson Hopes to Conclude Monday
Stop us if you've heard this one, but play at Sanderson Farms was suspended because of wet weather on Sunday. It's the third straight day that's happened, and will mean a marathon Monday for anyone hoping to win the PGA Tournament. Currently Roberto Castro, David Toms, and Patton Kizzire are tied for the lead at … Continue reading Soggy Sanderson Hopes to Conclude Monday
Knox Claims 1st Euro Win at Shanghai
Scotland's Russell Knox picked one heck of a time to record his first European Tour title. Knox's second straight 68 got him to 20-under and assured him the victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions Sunday in Shanghai, earning him €1.264 million and 1.33 million points in the Race to Dubai Final Series. He held off American … Continue reading Knox Claims 1st Euro Win at Shanghai
Rain Suspends Sanderson Farms Again
Unless you're a meteorologist, there wasn't a lot to be interested in at the Sanderson Farms Championship on Saturday. Constant rain meant just three holes were completed on Saturday, with tons of players still not done with their second rounds. A full 50% of the 132-man field has yet to finish 36 holes, but tournament … Continue reading Rain Suspends Sanderson Farms Again