Nerves on the golf course took second fiddle to the false news most golfers at the Sony Open woke up to Saturday: A text from the Hawaii Emergency Broadcast System that a ballistic missile was inbound to the islands. To the average person it might have seemed like an obvious technical glitch. To longtime residents … Continue reading Tom Hoge Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Shaken-Up Sony Open
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Team Asia Holds Lead at EurAsia Cup
Down 5-1/2 to 3-1/2 points after the morning session at the EurAsia Cup in Malaysia, Team Asia rallied in the afternoon to three straight wins to retain its lead at the international competition. Asia leads Europe 6-1/2 to 5-1/2 entering Sunday's competition. The first team to 12-1/2 points wins. In the afternoon sessions, Asia's Hideto … Continue reading Team Asia Holds Lead at EurAsia Cup
Brian Harman Shoots 63, Leads Sony Open by 3 Strokes
Brian Harman is sure liking Hawaii. The American is in contention for a title for the second straight week, shooting a 63 on Friday to reach 13-under at the midway point of the Sony Open in Hawaii. He had a 3-stroke lead over Zach Johnson, Chris Kirk, Tom Hoge, John Peterson, and the best name … Continue reading Brian Harman Shoots 63, Leads Sony Open by 3 Strokes
Golf Digest: Week of 12 January 2018
This is the first of a weekly series of golf tidbits that we put together over the course of the week. If you see stories we're missing, please drop us a line. Jordan Spieth engaged World No. 2 Jordan Spieth who has already racked up three Grand Slams in his brief PGA career, has confirmed … Continue reading Golf Digest: Week of 12 January 2018
Zach Johnson, Chris Kirk Tied Atop Sony Open Leaderboard
Zach Johnson and Chris Kirk each recorded seven birdies to share the lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Thursday. Jordan Spieth made eight birdies, but an ugly quadruple bogey 8 on the 17th put him six strokes behind the co-leaders. The duo have a 1-stroke lead over Kyle Stanley, Vaughn Taylor, Brian Harman … Continue reading Zach Johnson, Chris Kirk Tied Atop Sony Open Leaderboard
Chris Paisley, Adrien Saddier Take Lead at BMW SA Open
Chris Paisley and Adrien Saddier, two players ranked outside the top 250 in the world, are tied for the lead at the BMW SA Open after two rounds. Frenchman Saddier, ranked 264th in the world, fired a tournament-best 63. He recorded six birdies and an eagle to reach 9-under and has yet to record a … Continue reading Chris Paisley, Adrien Saddier Take Lead at BMW SA Open
Brendan Grace, Brooks Kopeka Lead BMW SA Open After First Round
A hometown favorite and the defending US Open champion are the co-leaders at the BMW SA Open in Ekurhuleni, South Africa. The 2018 calendar season of the European Tour kicked off on Thursday. Brendan Grace and Brooks Koepka are tied for the lead at 7-under after one day. Grace dazzled the crowd with three eagles … Continue reading Brendan Grace, Brooks Kopeka Lead BMW SA Open After First Round
Asia Leads EurAsia Cup After Day One
The Asian team jumped out to a 3-1/2 to 2-1/2 lead over the European Team at Day One of the Eurasia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM being held at the Glenmarie G&CC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the two-man competition, the Asians won three matchups outright and halved a fourth. Yuta Ideka and Gavin Green defeated … Continue reading Asia Leads EurAsia Cup After Day One
Dustin Johnson Dominates Field for Sentry Title
If this is the way Dustin Johnson is going to take the 2018 PGA season, the rest of the tour might as well just pack in things for 2019. Johnson fired a final-round 65 to finish 24-under par, winning the Sentry Tournament of Champions by eight strokes on Sunday. His 65 was the lowest round … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Dominates Field for Sentry Title
Top 5 Golfers to Watch in 2018: Jason Day
The date was 20 September 2015 when Australian Jason Day took the No. 1 rank in the world of golf - joining Greg Norman and Adam Scott as the only Aussies to ever take the top spot. He held it for just one week, engaged in a three-way dogfight with American Jordan Spieth and Northern … Continue reading Top 5 Golfers to Watch in 2018: Jason Day