For all the talking up the American golf fans do about their own Masters, not to mention the PGA Championship and US Open, it truly is impossible to grasp the full weight on the game of golf until the third Major of the year rolls around in the third week of July. Why? Because this … Continue reading A History of the Open Championship
Brian Harman, Zach Johnson Rise in FedEx Standings
Zach Johnson wasn't too happy with his second straight second-place finish at the John Deere Classic, but the jump from 17th to 10th in this week's FedEx Cup Standings helped make up for it. Brian Harman is even happier. His win at the tournament in Silvis, Illinois, propelled him from 48th to 14th in the … Continue reading Brian Harman, Zach Johnson Rise in FedEx Standings
Justin Rose’s Scottish Win Changes Look of Dubai Top 10
The Race to Dubai has turned into just that in the battle to finish first. With his win at the Scottish Open on Sunday, Englishman Justin Rose vaulted into seventh place in the standings, having racked up €1,153,622 despite playing just seven events on the year. Rose is one of 11 players who have breached the €1 … Continue reading Justin Rose’s Scottish Win Changes Look of Dubai Top 10
Brian Harman Nips Zach Johnson to Win John Deere Classic
This finishing second place by one stroke is starting to get a bit old for Zach Johnson at the John Deere Classic. For a second straight year, Johnson was the runner-up by one shot, this time losing to Brian Harman, whose final round 66 put him 22-under, a stroke ahead of Johnson, who fired a … Continue reading Brian Harman Nips Zach Johnson to Win John Deere Classic
Rose Smells Sweetest with Scottish Open Crown
Justin Rose just kept coming and coming until there was no one left in his way for a Scottish Open title. Now he'll try to continue the charge straight into next week's British Open. The 2013 US Open champion fired a final-round 65 to take the title at the Royal Aberdeen course by two strokes … Continue reading Rose Smells Sweetest with Scottish Open Crown
Steve Stricker Charges Within 1 Stroke of John Deere Lead
Here comes Steve Stricker again. The three-time John Deere Classic winner fired a 7-under 65 to get to 16-under for the tournament. He's one stroke behind the equaly-sizzling Brian Harman who shot a 65 to get to 17-under. The hottest golfer on the course Saturday was Scott Brown, who fired a 10-under 61. Harman had … Continue reading Steve Stricker Charges Within 1 Stroke of John Deere Lead
Zach Johnson, William McGirt Tied as John Deere Classic Hits Turn
Apparently Zach Johnson is pretty intent on making up for last year's playoff loss at the John Deere Classic. Johnon followed up his opening-round 63 with a 4-under 67 to remain tied for first place at 12-under through two rounds at the TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Johnson shook off three bogeys with seven … Continue reading Zach Johnson, William McGirt Tied as John Deere Classic Hits Turn
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
NEW MEMBERS AT GCA
The UK-based Golf Consultants Association (GCA) has welcomed two new members. Insignia Creative's Richard Netherclift has more than 20 years' experience in design and marketing for both on and offline requirements. Richard recently helped the GCA develop its new website, which has seen a much more professional and user-friendly website, along with expertise in making … Continue reading NEW MEMBERS AT GCA
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
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