Danny Lee, the Korean-born Australian who has finished in the top four of three of his last four tournaments, took a one-stroke lead at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Thursday. Lee overcame two back-nine bogeys with a flurry of birdies, seven in all, to take the lead at the hotly-contested event that is the prelude to next … Continue reading Red-Hot Danny Lee Leads Bridgestone
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WGC-Bridgestone Preview
A new champion will be crowned at the WGC-Bridgestone this week, as defending champion Rory McIlroy continues to be sidelined by an ankle injury. With eight-time champion Tiger Woods ineligible, the focus is squarely back on No. 2 Jordan Spieth, who with a win here would displace McIlroy as No. 1 in the world. He'll … Continue reading WGC-Bridgestone Preview
Golf Birthdays: August 1-4
August 1 Brad Faxon, eight-time PGA Tour winner, turns 54. His eight wins came between 1991 and 2005, with two each 1992. In 1999-2000, he won back to back B.C. Open titles. He racked up three Top 10 finishes at Majors, including fifth at the 1995 PGA Championship. Brandt Jobe, a veteran of the PGA … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: August 1-4
Fowler Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
Rickie Fowler didn't win the Quicken Loans National on Sunday, but his second-place finish saw him rise to No. 5 in the world, a jump of three places inside the Top 10. Dustin Johnson slid from fifth to seventh, and Justin Rose from seventh to eighth to make way for Fowler. The US has five … Continue reading Fowler Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
Merritt Rises in FedEx Standings
With one big victory, Troy Merritt went from FedEx Cup hanger-on to sure-fire contestant. Merritt's win at the Quicken Loans National saw him rise from 123rd to 38th in the latest FedEx Cup standings. The top 125 players in total points at the end of the regular season are invited to a series of four … Continue reading Merritt Rises in FedEx Standings
Merritt Claims Quicken Loans Title
Troy Merritt rode his Saturday 61 to a Sunday title, shooting a 67 on the final day to win the Quicken Loans National by three strokes over Rickie Fowler. Merritt had just one blemish on the day, a bogey on 12, but made up for it with three birdies on the front nine and two … Continue reading Merritt Claims Quicken Loans Title
Roope’s 63 Claims Madeira Islands Title
Finland's Roope Kakko dominated the course at the Clube de Golf in the Madeira Islands on Sunday for a second straight day, firing a 63 to win the Madeira Islands Open by three strokes with a 24-under 264. Kakko, who ended Saturday with three straight birdies, had three more in a row on 5-7 Sunday, … Continue reading Roope’s 63 Claims Madeira Islands Title
Merritt’s 61 Tops Quicken Bord
Troy Merritt shot a 10-under 61 with 11 birdies to jump from 35th to a tie for first at the Quicken Loans National. He's at 14-under along with Kevin Chappell, who shot a 67 to move up one spot. Merritt opened his round with five straight birdies, and six in his first seven holes. He … Continue reading Merritt’s 61 Tops Quicken Bord
Widegren Takes 1 Stroke Madeira Lead
Sweden's Pontus Widegren fired his second round of 67 in three days, book-ended around a 66, to drop to 16-under through three rounds, giving him a one-stroke lead through 54 holes at the Madeira Islands Open on Saturday. An odd front nine saw Widegren hit two bogeys but also two eagles, along with one birdie … Continue reading Widegren Takes 1 Stroke Madeira Lead
Ishikawa Leads Quicken National
On a day when Billy Hurley III's father was found safe and sound and Tiger Woods shot his best round of the year, Ryo Ishikawa moved into sole possession of first place at the Quicken Loans National at 11-under. Hot on his tail is Rickie Fowler, who surged 16 spots with a 6-under 65. Fowler … Continue reading Ishikawa Leads Quicken National
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