Everyone was looking at Phil, or Dufner, or Keegan, or Billy, or Patrick. They all forgot about Michael Putnam until he had run right by them. Putnam fired a9-under 63 thanks to a stretch of nine birdies in 11 holes to lead the Humana Challenge by one. The streak included six straight between No. 12 … Continue reading Putnam’s 63 Leads Humana Challenge
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Lee Westwood Plays Hero in Barbados
Already a hero to many on the golf course, now Lee Westwood is one in real life, too. While vacationing in Barbados, Westwood rescued British millionaire Colin Davies from almost drowning. Davies, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease, felt his legs give out as he entered the water for a swim. “As soon as I entered, I … Continue reading Lee Westwood Plays Hero in Barbados
Jack Nicklaus at 75: A Look at His Majors
Jack Nicklaus, a near unanimous choice for the greatest golfer of all time, turned 75 on Wednesday. At one point, it seemed Tiger Woods would easily catch the Golden Bear for most career Majors won, but Woods is into his seventh year without one, and Nicklaus still leads the chase 18-14. To celebrate three-quarters of … Continue reading Jack Nicklaus at 75: A Look at His Majors
20-Year Flashback: Presidents and Hope Tee off at Humama
With the Humana Challenge in full swing Thursday, it's worth a look back 20 years to the tournament's timeline to the remarkable 1995, when defending champion Scott Hoch played in perhaps the greatest fivesome of all time for a round - himself, tournament host Bob Hope, former US Presidents Gerald Ford and and George H.W. … Continue reading 20-Year Flashback: Presidents and Hope Tee off at Humama
New Trio Atop Qatar Leaderboard
A pair of South Africans and an Austrian have moved atop the leaderboard after 36 holes at the Qatar Masters. Branden Grace and George Coetzee are the sub-continent representatives, tied with Bernd Wiesberger at 9-under through two days. Wiesberger was the biggest riser of the three, shooting a 6-under 66 to jump up 21 spots. … Continue reading New Trio Atop Qatar Leaderboard
Golf Birthdays: January 21-22
January 21 Former PGA pro Bobby Cochran turns 44. Cochran played 30 PGA events in 2000, making nine cuts and finishing in the Top 25 once, tying for 13th at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic by shooting a final-round 62. The greatest golfer of all time, Jack Nicklaus, turns 75. Nicklaus won 18 Majors in … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 21-22
Humana Challenge Preview
Defending champion Patrick Reed and 10 other former winners are in the field for the Humana Challenge, which kicks off Thursday at the PGA West in La Quinta, California. Reed is about the hottest thing going - having won this tournament a year ago and winning the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in his last start. … Continue reading Humana Challenge Preview
Dufner Down 20 Pounds for 2015
If you walked by Jason Dufner in the hallway of his hotel this week in La Quinta, California, you might not have recognized him. A shorter haircut and down 20 pounds, the 2013 PGA Championship winner is sporting a rather different look these days, one indicative of his desire to compete with the best players … Continue reading Dufner Down 20 Pounds for 2015
Oliver Fisher Takes Lead at Qatar
The UK's Oliver Fisher fired three straight birdies to end his first round at 7-under, good for a one-stroke lead. Fisher was 5-under through 12 before suffering his lone bogey of the day. He turned it around with the three straight birdies to take a 1-stroke lead on Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello. Bello had a bogey-free … Continue reading Oliver Fisher Takes Lead at Qatar
Paulina Gretzky, Dustin Johnson Welcome Baby Boy
Just a day after an in-depth interview was previewed on Sports Illustrated and Golf.com about his time away from the PGA Tour, golfer Dustin Johnson and new bride Paulina Gretzky welcome a baby boy into the world Monday. Paulina and I are happy to announce the arrival of our baby boy, who was born in … Continue reading Paulina Gretzky, Dustin Johnson Welcome Baby Boy
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