Six times during his PGA career, Jeff Maggert came up just short of his first Major - finishing third four times and fifth twice. On Sunday, he didn't waste the opportunity on the Champions Tour, defeating Kevin Sutherland in a playoff to take the first Major of the year, the Regions Tradition played in Alabama. … Continue reading Jeff Maggert Wins Regions Tradition in Playoff
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McIlroy Shatters Wells Fargo Record in Win
It wasn't the 61 he shot on Saturday, but Rory McIlroy's 3-under 69 was more than enough to win him the Wells Fargo Championship Sunday, as he broke the tournament record by a full five strokes, finishing 21-under. Five years after winning his first PGA Tour title at Quail Hollow in 2010, McIlroy won his … Continue reading McIlroy Shatters Wells Fargo Record in Win
Morrison Notches Open de Espana Crown
England's James Morrison fired a 3-under 69 to race to the Open de Espana title by four strokes on Sunday in Barcelona. After tying fellow Brit David Howell for the lead after three rounds, Morrison ran away as Howell fell back to a 1-over 73. France's Edouard Espana, the Day 2 leader, wound up as … Continue reading Morrison Notches Open de Espana Crown
McIlroy’s 61 Sets Tone at Quail Hollow
Rory McIlroy torched the field, the course, and just about everything else on Saturday, breaking his own course record in the process. McIlroy fired an 11-under 61 to jump from fifth to first, opening up a four-stroke lead at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday. McIlroy was nothing short of spectacular … Continue reading McIlroy’s 61 Sets Tone at Quail Hollow
Pair of Brits Take Lead at Barcelona
New day, new leader at Barcelona's Open de Espana. For the third straight day, new names sat atop the leader board at the Real Club de Golf El Prat, this time the UK's James Morrison and David Howell. Morrison rose seven places with his 4-under 68, and Howell jumped four spots with his 3-under 69. … Continue reading Pair of Brits Take Lead at Barcelona
Simpson, Streb 10-Under at Wells Fargo
Webb Simpson, a Charlotte native who has played Quail Hollow more times than he can count, fired a 5-under 67 to tie Robert Streb for the lead at the Wells Fargo Championship on Friday, both men 10-under par. It's hard for either player to feel comfortable considering who is lurking in the rearview mirror at … Continue reading Simpson, Streb 10-Under at Wells Fargo
Name Game: Espana Leads Open de Espana
The most confusing thing about Friday's European Tour results is that the guy named Espana leading the Open de Espana isn't even from Espana. No, Edouard Espana is a native of France, but that bit of confusion doesn't really matter after he fired a 3-under 69 to jump up six spots to the top of … Continue reading Name Game: Espana Leads Open de Espana
Robert Streb Day 1 Leader at Wells Fargo
Robert Streb recorded seven birdies, including one on the brutal Quail Hollow 17th hole, to take a 1-stroke lead after 18 holes at the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday. Streb is in pursuit of his second title of the season, having previously won at The MGladrey Classic back in October, the second event of the … Continue reading Robert Streb Day 1 Leader at Wells Fargo
Trevor Fisher Leads in Spain
Trevor Fisher's opening round at the Open de Espana began on a bad note Thursday, then just kept getting better and better. Fisher bogeyed his first hole, then rattled off five birdies over the next six, tallying eight on the day to post an opening-round 65 and take a one-stroke lead into Friday's second round … Continue reading Trevor Fisher Leads in Spain
ESPN to Film 30 for 30 on John Daly
ESPN has announced a new set of its incredibly popular 30 for 30 documentaries, including one about two-time Major winner John Daly. It's more of a surprise that such a film hasn't done before than that it will happen now. Daly, known nowadays for his loud pants, swagger, and frequent marriages, exploded onto the PGA … Continue reading ESPN to Film 30 for 30 on John Daly
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