Marc Laird Rises at Phoenix Open

Scotland's Martin Laird fired his second straight 5-under 66 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Friday, giving him a 2-stroke lead after 36 holes. Laird was almost perfect, suffering only a bogey on No. 18, and that after a stretch of four birdies in five holes on the back nine. He leads American Daniel … Continue reading Marc Laird Rises at Phoenix Open →

Rory McIlroy Charges to Top at Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy appears to have added a new skill to his already fearsome resume: Making time stand still. Even though February 2015 is right around the corner, McIlroy made it look like the summer of 2014 again as he fired an 8-under 64 to take a 1-stroke lead through 36 holes of the Omega Dubai … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Charges to Top at Desert Classic →

Kel Nagle Dies at Age 94

Hall of Fame golfer Kel Nagle, who won at least one pro tournament for 26 straight years, including the 1960 British Open, died on Thursday at age 94 in Sydney, Australia Nagle defeated Arnold Palmer by a single stroke at the 1960 British Open, stopping Palmer's bid for winning three straight Majors in the same … Continue reading Kel Nagle Dies at Age 94 →

Palmer Hands Out Money, Shoots 64

Ryan Palmer handed out signed golf balls wrapped in $10 bills to win the crowd at the 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Thursday. His play won fans over on the other 17 holes. Palmer fired a 7-under 64, including a birdie on the famous No. 16, to lead the hotly-contested tournament … Continue reading Palmer Hands Out Money, Shoots 64 →

Golf Birthdays: January 26-29

Here's a closer look at golfer celebrating birthdays this week. January 26 Australian Paul Sheehan, a three-time Japan Golf Tour winner, turns 38. American Dave Rummells, who finished fifth at the 1989 PGA Championship, turns 57. Rummells played nine seasons on the PGA Tour and finished second at the Buick Open in 1993. January 27 … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 26-29 →

Wiesberger’s 64 Leads Desert Classic

In a field thick with greats, the hot hand of Bernd Wiesberger proved best on Day One of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Wiesberger shot an 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over four others. He was just about perfect on the back nine, with six birdies, including five in a row between 13 … Continue reading Wiesberger’s 64 Leads Desert Classic →

Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview

Kevin Stadler is the defending champion, but plenty of eyes will be on local favorite Phil Mickelson and all-time great Tiger Woods as the Waste Management Phoenix Open kicks off Thursday at the TPC Scottsdale. With $6.3 million in prize money and the largest gallery of any tournament in the US, it's easy to see … Continue reading Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview →

Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview

Scotland's Stephen Gallacher will try to win an unprecedented third straight Omega Dubai Desert Classic title beginning Thursday in the United Arab Emirates. Gallacher won the 2013 title by three strokes over Richard Sterne, then defeated Emiliano Grillo by one shot last year. He was pursued ardently by now-World No. 1 Rory McIlroy last year, … Continue reading Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview →

GB&I Walker Cup Team Announced

The Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup initial 20-man squad has been announced this week. The final squad will take on the US at Royal Lytham and St. Anne's in September. The all amateur squad will be sorted and filed between now and August when a 10-man squad is finalized in hopes of gaining revenge … Continue reading GB&I Walker Cup Team Announced →

Weekly Winners Climb Rankings

Qatar Masters winner Branden Grace jumped 35 spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings, while Humana Challenge champion Bill Haas moved up 18 spots in the latest release. Haas defeated five players by a single stroke to claim Humana, moving from 41st to 23rd in the rankings. Grace, who staved off Marc Warren for … Continue reading Weekly Winners Climb Rankings →