Kisner, Knox Tied Atop HSBC Leaderboard

American Kevin Kisner and Scotland's Russell Knox are tied at 16-under through 54 holes at the top of the leaderboard at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai. Kisner spent a second straight day in the lead, but he'll have a fight on his hand to hold it on the final day as two players are a … Continue reading Kisner, Knox Tied Atop HSBC Leaderboard →

Castro Handles Pests, Keeps Sanderson Lead

Roberto Castro went to school at Georgia Tech, a school whose mascot is the yellow jacket. On Friday at the Sanderson Farms Championship, one of said mascots decided to give him a "kiss" for good luck. Castro overcame the insect sting to shoot a 67, upping his lead to four strokes at the Country Club … Continue reading Castro Handles Pests, Keeps Sanderson Lead →

Kisner Leaps Ahead at Shanghai

American Kevin Kisner fired a second-round 66 to jump to a 2-stroke lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai. Day 1 leader Branden Grace of South Africa slid back two spots after managing a 71 following his opening-round 63. Scotland's Russell Knox is between the two at 12-under, two strokes behind Kisner after firing a … Continue reading Kisner Leaps Ahead at Shanghai →

Garcia’s 62 Leads Sanderson Farms

Calling a course soft isn't always the nicest of things to say, but Roberto Castro had only glowing reviews for the conditions at the Country Club of Jackson. "It's just so soft out there," Castro said of the home of the Sanderson Farms Championship. "It's a great golf course, but when the conditions are soft, … Continue reading Garcia’s 62 Leads Sanderson Farms →

Grace Charges to Shanghai Lead

On a day of low scores, Brendan Grace was the best, firing a 9-under 63 to lead by one stroke at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, China. The South African fired nine birdies, four on the front nine and five more on the back in a bogey-free round. With five Top 10 finishes and two … Continue reading Grace Charges to Shanghai Lead →

Golf Birthdays: October 30 – November 7

October 30 Joe Daley, winner of the 2011 Senior Players Championship, turns 55. Daley won two tournaments on the Web.com Tour earlier in his career. Phil Tataurangi, the New Zealander who won the 2002 Invensys Classic at Las Vegas, turns 44. Tataurangi finished 39th at the 2003 Masters. October 31 Russ Cochran, five-time Champions Tour … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: October 30 – November 7 →

WGC-HSBC Champions Preview

It's more than just the best of the European Tour on hand at The WGC-HSBC Champions beginning Thursday in Shanghai, China; US players Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, and Rickie Fowler are also on hand for the second event of The Final Series. US players have taken the last two titles here, … Continue reading WGC-HSBC Champions Preview →

Thomas, Dubuisson Into Top 35

CIMB Classic winner Justin Thomas vaulted up the charts to No. 30 in the world following his win in Malaysia on Sunday. Formerly known largely as Jordan Spieth' good friend on Twitter, Thomas has finished third in his other event this year, the Frys.com Open. Jason Day retained his No. 1 ranking for a third … Continue reading Thomas, Dubuisson Into Top 35 →

Thomas Wins First PGA Title

Not many 22 year olds win on the PGA Tour. Even fewer do it when the double-bogey a hole on the back nine on Sunday. Justin Thomas did both, using a 6-foot par putt on No. 18 to edge former world No. 1 Adam Scott by one stroke and win the CIMB Classic on Sunday … Continue reading Thomas Wins First PGA Title →

Dubuisson Takes Turkish Title

Victor Dubuisson scored the biggest victory of his five-year career on the European Tour Sunday, winning the Turkish Airlines Open by one shot to kick off The Final Series in style. With the win and the €1.028 million paycheck, Dubuisson jumps into the Top 10 in the latest Race to Dubai standings at No. 7. … Continue reading Dubuisson Takes Turkish Title →