Finland's Roope Kakko dominated the course at the Clube de Golf in the Madeira Islands on Sunday for a second straight day, firing a 63 to win the Madeira Islands Open by three strokes with a 24-under 264. Kakko, who ended Saturday with three straight birdies, had three more in a row on 5-7 Sunday, … Continue reading Roope’s 63 Claims Madeira Islands Title
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Merritt’s 61 Tops Quicken Bord
Troy Merritt shot a 10-under 61 with 11 birdies to jump from 35th to a tie for first at the Quicken Loans National. He's at 14-under along with Kevin Chappell, who shot a 67 to move up one spot. Merritt opened his round with five straight birdies, and six in his first seven holes. He … Continue reading Merritt’s 61 Tops Quicken Bord
Widegren Takes 1 Stroke Madeira Lead
Sweden's Pontus Widegren fired his second round of 67 in three days, book-ended around a 66, to drop to 16-under through three rounds, giving him a one-stroke lead through 54 holes at the Madeira Islands Open on Saturday. An odd front nine saw Widegren hit two bogeys but also two eagles, along with one birdie … Continue reading Widegren Takes 1 Stroke Madeira Lead
Ishikawa Leads Quicken National
On a day when Billy Hurley III's father was found safe and sound and Tiger Woods shot his best round of the year, Ryo Ishikawa moved into sole possession of first place at the Quicken Loans National at 11-under. Hot on his tail is Rickie Fowler, who surged 16 spots with a 6-under 65. Fowler … Continue reading Ishikawa Leads Quicken National
Two Tied for Madeira Lead
Britain's Sam Walker and Sweden's Pontus Widegren each shot a second-round 66 to tie for the lead at the Madeira Islands Open through two rounds on Friday. Walker was bogey-free and served up an eagle 2 on the par-4, 364-yard No. 6. Widegren also had a birdie, on the par-5, 538-yard No. 7, but a … Continue reading Two Tied for Madeira Lead
Goosen, Ishikawa Take Lead at Trent Jones
Retief Goosen rediscovered the Fountain of Youth on Thursday, firing an 8-under 63 to tie for the Day One lead at the Quicken Loans National in Gainesville, Virginia. Goosen was the model of perfection, with four birdies on the front nine and four more on the back to tie Japan's Ryo Ishikawa for the lead. … Continue reading Goosen, Ishikawa Take Lead at Trent Jones
Pair of Spaniards Atop Madeira Leaderboard
The Madeira Islands Open got what it has wanted for two years - a rain-free first round - on Thursday. A pair of Spaniards took best advantage of the development, as Antonio Hortal fired a 9-under 63 and the best name on the tour, Nacho Elvira, shot an 8-under 64 to take the top two … Continue reading Pair of Spaniards Atop Madeira Leaderboard
Golf Birthdays: July 30-31
July 30 Klas Eriksson turns 44. He has five wins on the European Challenge Tour, which is tied for fifth all-time, turning pro in 1991. In 1996, he received an exemption to The Open Championship and finished tied for 41st. Graeme McDowell, winner of the 2010 US Open, turns 36. McDowell has won two PGA … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: July 30-31
Expert Picks: Quicken Loans
The ninth edition of the Quicken Loans National will be played at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. It is the first time the course has hosted a PGA TOUR event, although it has hosted Presidents Cup in 1994, 1996, 2000, and 2005. The event is hosted by tiger Woods and benefits the … Continue reading Expert Picks: Quicken Loans
Is It Time To Stop Caring About Tiger?
Tiger Woods' name is in the news this week, and justifiably so since his Quicken Loans National is the premiere event on the PGA Tour. The tournament raises money for the Tiger Woods Foundation and also hands out free tickets to members of the military, and the value of those two things, and Woods' role … Continue reading Is It Time To Stop Caring About Tiger?
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