Rory McIlroy Three Strokes Behind Sergio Garcia at Bridgestone

Sergio Garcia should feel confident with a 3-stroke lead heading into the final round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio. So why is everyone so focused on the man who's three strokes down? Garcia shot a 61 on Friday in Round 2 and added a 3-under 67 on Saturday to sit at 14-under, three … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Three Strokes Behind Sergio Garcia at Bridgestone →

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship

Although they are often thought of as the two best American golfers in the past 15 years, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have spent surprisingly little time together on the course when it comes to the game's greatest tournaments. Thus, despite the fact that neither man is having a particularly memorable season in 2014, it's … Continue reading Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship →

Timeline: Dustin Johnson’s Rise and Fall?

Depending on who you believed Thursday and Friday, Dustin Johnson left the PGA Tour to handle "personal challenges," because he was suspended for cocaine use, or because he has a bad habit of sleeping with other players' wives. Heck, maybe all three. To try to put some perspective on Johnson's current roller-coaster ride, here's a … Continue reading Timeline: Dustin Johnson’s Rise and Fall? →

PGA Denies Dustin Johnson Suspended

It's a case of he said, they said, they said as Dustin Johnson, the PGA Tour and various media outlets are reporting three very different stories about the sudden departure of the No. 16 golfer in the world. On Wednesday, Johnson abruptly announced he was withdrawing from the WGC-Bridgestone in Akron, Ohio, then several photos … Continue reading PGA Denies Dustin Johnson Suspended →

Sergio Garcia Ties Bridgestone Course Record; Takes 3-Stroke Lead

Only two men had ever recorded a 61 at the WGC-Bridgestone in Akron, Ohio, before Sergio Garcia equaled the feat on Friday. Those two men - Jose Maria Olazabal and Tiger Woods (who did it twice) have something in common about their 61s - they used them to run away and win the tournament. Garcia … Continue reading Sergio Garcia Ties Bridgestone Course Record; Takes 3-Stroke Lead →

Australia’s Marc Leishman Leads Bridgestone by 1 Stroke

Fresh off a tie for fifth at The Open Championship, Australia's Marc Leishman finds himself at the top of the leaderboard after one round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational thanks to his 6-under 64 on Thursday. Leishman leads a Top 10 that includes some of the biggest names in the sport, while he himself, the 2009 … Continue reading Australia’s Marc Leishman Leads Bridgestone by 1 Stroke →

PowaKaddy reports sales uplift from new Freeway range

PowaKaddy is claiming a significant increase in sales for the first half of 2014, following the launch of the innovative, feature-packed Freeway range. The company says its FW7, FW5 and FW3 models have contributed to a 25 per cent surge in year-on-year units sold. PowaKaddy Chairman, John deGraft-Johnson, said: “Our sales for 2014 so far, … Continue reading PowaKaddy reports sales uplift from new Freeway range →

By the Numbers: Tiger Woods’ Dominance at Bridgestone

Even by Tiger Woods' own lofty standards of achievement, his performance at the WGC Bridgestone rises far beyond the bell curve. In the 15 years that the tournament has existed since first taking on the WGC emblem, Woods has won the tournament eight times - meaning slightly more than 50% of the time. For the … Continue reading By the Numbers: Tiger Woods’ Dominance at Bridgestone →

Rory McIlroy Can Retake No. 1 Ranking at Bridgestone

Jumping up to No. 2 in the world after winning the Open Championship two weeks ago was a great step forward for Rory McIlroy. He can take another one this weekend if he wins the WGC Bridgestone and current No. 1 Adam Scott finishes no better than No. 6. If those two things happen, McIlroy … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Can Retake No. 1 Ranking at Bridgestone →

Tiger Wood Dominates Putt-Putt … For Now

Every golfer for a generation has grown up wanting to beat Tiger Woods. Now that list includes his own son. Doing a press conference in Boston last week, Woods talked about his 5-year-old son Charlie, and his suddenly competitive drive to beat his own dad in any competition possible, particularly on the miniature golf course. … Continue reading Tiger Wood Dominates Putt-Putt … For Now →