Unlikely Trio Shares Scottish Open Lead After Two Days

Out of the three names at the top of the Scottish Open leader board following Day 2 of the competition, Scotland's Marc Warren is the most recognizable. He's already qualified for next week's British Open, but he's neither currently in the field for the Race to Dubai (ranked 81st) nor ranked in the Top 100 … Continue reading Unlikely Trio Shares Scottish Open Lead After Two Days →

Three tied for lead at John Deere Classic

Tournaments outside the limelight can make for strange bedfellows, and strange leaderboards as well. That's one way to explain the trio atop the scorecard through one round at the John Deere Classic on Thursday: Zach Johnson, #21 on the PGA Money List this year; South Africa's Rory Sabbatini, whose missed nine cuts in 22 events … Continue reading Three tied for lead at John Deere Classic →

Rory’s Get Up for the Open

Just like all self respecting golfers, Rory has his outfit planned by a team of stylists and designers weeks in advance. Here's what he'll be wearing:

Rory McIlroy Leads Scottish Open After Day One

Technically, this isn't really Rory McIlroy's backyard, Aberdeen is a good 275 miles including a ferry ride away from County Down, but the former No. 1 is certainly playing like he's at home. McIlroy fired a 7-under 64 to lead the field after 18 holes of the Scottish Open at the Royal Aberdeen, the big … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Leads Scottish Open After Day One →

Open 2014 – O’Meara Out, Ross Fisher In

Two time Major winner Mark O'Meara, 57, has withdrawn from this year's Open Championship. O'Meara has been struggling with an elbow injury dating back to the Masters, and after an MRI, doctors recommended he stayed away from the firm fairways of Royal Liverpool. O'Meara is replaced by 5 time winner Ross Fisher, bringing up the … Continue reading Open 2014 – O’Meara Out, Ross Fisher In →

Jordan Spieth Set to Defend First PGA Title

The way Jordan Spieth's career arc is currently going, "the 2013 John Deere Classic" might one day be a trivia answer for the question, "What was PGA legend Jordan Spieth's first tournament victory?" It's hard not to like Spieth's game, particularly given just how good he's been in less than two years on the tour. … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Set to Defend First PGA Title →

WHAT’S IN THE BAG? JUSTIN ROSE

What's was in the bag of Justin Rose as he won the recent Quicken Loans National? We delve inside and find some new gear not destined to hit Europe until next year (that's what the * means!). Driver: SLDR 430 (10.5*) Fairway: SLDR (16.5*) Irons: Tour Preferred UDI #3 (20*) &Tour Preferred MB (2014) (4-PW) … Continue reading WHAT’S IN THE BAG? JUSTIN ROSE →

2014 Open Championship Prize Money List

A whopping £5.4 million purse is up for grabs at this year's Open Championship, up £150k from 2013. Last year, Phil Mickelson had to walk away with a mere £945k. Whoever takes the Claret Jug this year will enjoy an extra £30k, bringing their total to £975k, or to look at it another way, £13541.67 … Continue reading 2014 Open Championship Prize Money List →

Man Who Played First Masters Dies at 103

Samuel Henry Ball, who played in the first-ever Masters tournament in 1934, passed away earlier this week at the ripe old age of 103. Ball was 23 when he played in the first Augusta National Invitation Tournament in 1934. He finished tied for 38th, 25 shots behind the winner, Horton Smith. Ball, born in Wales, … Continue reading Man Who Played First Masters Dies at 103 →

Family First: Steve Stricker Withdraws from British Open

At 47 years old, Steve Stricker has seen and done more than most every will on the PGA Tour. But staying committed to his promise to spend more time with his family is perhaps his greatest accomplishment. Earlier this week, Stricker announced he will skip the British Open for a second straight year to spend … Continue reading Family First: Steve Stricker Withdraws from British Open →