Satellites might be picking up a little bit extra air pollution in Spain tonight. It's a good guess that plenty of Spanish golf fans are lighting up their cigars in honor of native son Miguel Angel Jimenez. Jimenez, whose victory cigar is one of the signature events of the modern game, won the Open de … Continue reading Miguel Angel Jimenez Wins Open de Espana At Last →

After taking the lead on Day 2 of Open de Espana, Belgium's Thomas Pieters looked like anything but a rookie in holding onto the lead Saturday, going into the final round with a two-stroke lead over Spain's own Miguel Angel Jimenez. It's been a whirlwind weekend for Pieters, who turned pro last summer and locked … Continue reading Thomas Pieters Extends Lead at Spanish Open →

Brendon Todd topped the leaderboard through 36 holes of the HP Byron Nelson Classic in Irving, TX, on Friday, but Paul Casey was the name on everyone's lips by day's end. Casey tied the PGA record for lowest score on a back nine, firing an 8-under 27 thanks to six birdies and an eagle. He … Continue reading Brendon Todd Takes Day 2 Lead at Byron Nelson →

On a windy day in Spain, a Belgian rookie was one of the few players to learn that if you don't play the wind, the wind is going to play you. After hitting three bogeys early in the round, Belgian rookie Thomas Pieters rallied back to his second straight 69 to take a one-stroke lead … Continue reading Thomas Pieters Leads Windy Spanish Open →

Fifteen years ago, being one stroke back at a tournament like the HP Byron Nelson Championship would have been no big deal for David Duval, after all, back then he was the No. 1 player in the world. These days, he's ranked 890th, which made his 4-under 66 on Thursday all the more special. Duval … Continue reading David Duval 1 Stroke Back at Byron Nelson →

On a tightly-knit first day of competition, England's Eddie Pepperell fired a 4-under 68 to lead the field at the Open de Espana at PGA Catalunya Resort. The 23-year-old Pepperell has had a tough beginning to the 2014 season, his best finish being a tie for 45th at Abu Dhabi four months ago. No less … Continue reading Englishman Pepperell Leads by 1 at Open de Espana →

  Mid-May golf  in Texas usually means stifling heat, lots of humidity and the distinct possibility of it all being interrupted by a rain shower that will wipe out your best round. However, thanks to a rare late spring cold front, the field at the HP Byron Nelson Championship this week in Irving will be … Continue reading Cool Weather Greets Field at Byron Nelson →

The 89th edition of the Open de Espana kicks off Thursday with a host of Spain's best players turning up for the event, which has proven to be the most difficult on the European Tour to repeat as champion. Raphael Jacquelin has that opportunity this year, and if he succeeds, he would be the first … Continue reading Open de Espana Brings Out Host Country’s Best →

  Despite its bevy of legends - Snead, Hogan, Nickalus, etc. - the PGA is short on tournaments named after players. One of the two exceptions is the HP Byron Nelson Championship (HP, which will be held this weekend at the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Irving, Texas. Byron Nelson himself is somewhat of … Continue reading HP Byron Nelson: The Legend Behind The Tournament →