Holmes’ 62 Leads Doral

J.B. Holmes shot a dazzling 62, tying a course record, to open up a 4-stroke lead at the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Doral, Florida, on Thursday. Despite having not played Doral since 2010, Holmes said he felt the course is too easy for such a lofty event. The rest of the field didn't agree, with an … Continue reading Holmes’ 62 Leads Doral →

Phelan, Ford Share Lead at South Africa

While they aren't in the biggest tournament of the week, there's still plenty to brag about for winning the Africa Open - notably Race to Dubai points and world rankings. Ireland's Kevin Phelan and the UK's Matt Ford were tied for first after the initial 18 holes with a pair of dueling 5-under 67s on … Continue reading Phelan, Ford Share Lead at South Africa →

Golf Birthdays: March 4-6

Golf birthdays for March 4-6, just in time for the WGC-Cadillac Championship. March 4 American Peter Jacobsen, a 22-time professional winner, and current Golf Channel commentator, turns 61. He was named Comeback Player of the Year in 2003 and finished third at the Masters twice, in 1983 and 1986. March 6 Paul Azinger, who won … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: March 4-6 →

Patrick Reed Looks for Rare Cadillac Repeat

The greatest player to ever grace the WGC-Cadillac Championship is at home working on his game this week, but that doesn't diminish the field in the least. Defending champion Patrick Reed, who won a year ago by one stroke, leads a star-studded field at Doral for the biggest tournament pre-Masters. Reed tees off at 11:22 … Continue reading Patrick Reed Looks for Rare Cadillac Repeat →

Olsen Retracts Tiger Woods Allegations

Former PGA Tour pro Dan Olsen has retracted his statements saying that Tiger Woods was suspended from the tour for failing a drug test, among other rumors. Both Woods and PGA Tour officials denied that Woods has been given a one-month suspension for a failed drug test. Woods released a statement in February detailing that … Continue reading Olsen Retracts Tiger Woods Allegations →

Golf Birthdays: March 1-3

March has come in like a lion, who's riding the wind and blowing out their candles? March 1 Three-time professional winner Pat Perez turns 39. Perez won the 2009 Bob Hope Classic and finished tied for sixth at the 2005 PGA Championship, March 2 Japan's Toshi Izawa turns 47. Izawa has 17 professional wins, … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: March 1-3 →

Harrington Rejoins World Top 100

The last time he won a tournament, he was ranked No. 2 in the world, but Padraig Harrington winning another one while ranked 82nd. By taking the Honda Classic for the second time in his career, he zoomed up from No. 297 in the latest world rankings. "I really do believe in myself. I think … Continue reading Harrington Rejoins World Top 100 →

Harrington Takes First Title Since 2008

The last time Padraig Harrington won a big-time tournament, the world was his oyster. The year was 2008, the tournament was the PGA Championship, and it marked his third Major win in 13 months. Things have changed dramatically since then, with Harrington falling as low as 385th in the world last December, but all that … Continue reading Harrington Takes First Title Since 2008 →

Sullivan Rises to 7th in Race to Dubai

The Top 10 of the Race to Dubai standings is taking on a distinctly English flair. With his win at the Joburg Open on Sunday, England's Andy Sullivan became the third Englishman and the fourth man from the UK to grace the Top 10 of the standings that determine what 60 men play in the … Continue reading Sullivan Rises to 7th in Race to Dubai →

Sullivan Races Past Coetsee to Win Joburg

Both Andy Sullivan and Wallie Coetsee shot 71s during the Joburg Open last weekend in South Africa. The difference? Sullivan got his out of the way in the first round; while Coetsee struggled to his on Sunday. After his slow start, Sullivan fired off rounds of 65, 68, and 66 to win the Joburg Open … Continue reading Sullivan Races Past Coetsee to Win Joburg →