Justin Thomas and Brendan Steele, two of the hottest players on the PGA Tour so far in the early season, are at it again. Thomas, who fell off the lead early in the round, made birdies on 17 and 18 to get back even with Steele. Thomas had eight birdies and three bogeys to finish … Continue reading Steele, Thomas Tied Atop CIMB Classic
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Thomas Takes CIMB Lead with 61
Just like on the European Tour, an unheralded player's 61 was the talk of the PGA on Friday. Twenty-two-year old Justin Thomas shot an 11-under 61 to reach 15-under for the tournament, taking a 1-stroke lead over Brendan Steele at the CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. Thomas fired eight birdies and … Continue reading Thomas Takes CIMB Lead with 61
Jaco Van Zyl’s 61 Leads Turkish Open
In a field full of luminaries, Jaco Van Zyl shined brightest of all on the first day of the Turkish Airlines Open. Van Zyl fired a 61 to open up a 3-stroke lead, breaking the tournament record by one stroke at the Montgomerie Maxx Royal on Thursday. The South African fired an eagle and nine … Continue reading Jaco Van Zyl’s 61 Leads Turkish Open
Singapore Gets Spieth in PGA Debut
The Singapore Open is returning to the PGA Tour for the first time in three years with as big a splash as possible - Jordan Spieth. It will Spieth's first time playing in Singapore, in a field that features three-time tournament champion Adam Scott, along with Angel Cabrera and Ian Poulter. Played at the Sentosa … Continue reading Singapore Gets Spieth in PGA Debut
Woods Yet to Begin Back Rehab
It's been 42 days since Tiger Woods' latest surgery, and the 14-time Major winner has yet to begin rehabilitation in hopes of a return sometime in 2016. This is the second time Woods has undergone this procedure, the first time coming on March 31, 2014. Since the date, Woods has competed in 16 events, with … Continue reading Woods Yet to Begin Back Rehab
Ban on Belly Putters Begins Jan. 1
The PGA and European Tours will officially begin banning the anchor putter on January 1, 2016. It's one of three big rules changes that were announced Monday by the two professional bodies, although the putter has been a well-known one for nearly a year. The official name is Rule 14-1b, banning an anchored stroke used … Continue reading Ban on Belly Putters Begins Jan. 1
Rose New No. 6; Kaufman Into Top 100
Justin Rose used his win at the UBS Open to climb a spot to No. 6 in the latest Official World Golf Rankings. Rose is right back where he started the year, one of only two players, the other being No.4 Bubba Watson, who can make that claim in the Top 10. Jason Day retained … Continue reading Rose New No. 6; Kaufman Into Top 100
Who is Smylie Kaufman?
How new to the PGA Tour is Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Smylie Kaufman? So new that the fifth link for his name on a Google search is his profile from his college days at LSU. Kaufman was a four-year letter-winner down on the bayou, tying for 19th at the NCAA Championship in 2014 and … Continue reading Who is Smylie Kaufman?
Kaufman Blazes to Shriners Win
A player in his fifth-ever start on the PGA Tour led the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open all day Friday and Saturday. Amazingly, a different guy making his fifth-ever start on the PGA Tour won it all on Sunday. The aptly-named Smylie Kaufman blazed to a closing-round 61 to reach 16-under, nipping six different players, … Continue reading Kaufman Blazes to Shriners Win
Field of 60 Set for Final Series
The conclusion of the UBS Hong Kong Open locked in the 60 men who will compete in the Final Series as the Race to Dubai kicks off. Denmark's Lucas Bjerrgaard, who finished second at Hong Kong, used his strong finish to sneak into the field of 60 at No. 59. Bjerregaard's fast finish knocked Scotland's … Continue reading Field of 60 Set for Final Series
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