Eddie Pepperell, Gregory Havret, and Aaron Rai, three players nowhere near the top 60 of the Race to Dubai or the Top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) are the co-leaders after one round of the Qatar Masters being played at the Doha Golf Course this week. The 27-year-old Pepperell, ranked 154th in … Continue reading Unheralded Trio Lead at Qatar Masters
Bubba Watson Returns to Top 50 with Win
Bubba Watson is back in the top 50 after winning the Genesis Open by two strokes on Sunday. His first win since 2016 saw Waston rise to No. 40 from No. 117. On the European Tour, Joost Luiten won the inaugural NBO Oman Open to rise from 90th to 68th. There were no changes in … Continue reading Bubba Watson Returns to Top 50 with Win
Bubba Watson Wins Genesis Open Title
Bubba Watson answered plenty of questions about his game and raised even more about what happened last season on Sunday. He won the Genesis Open by two strokes, despite taking a break Friday night to compete in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. In doing so, he joins Lloyd Mangrum and some guy named Ben Hogan … Continue reading Bubba Watson Wins Genesis Open Title
Joost Luiten Takes Title at NBO Oman Open
Joost Luiten took his sixth career title, rallying past Chris Wood Sunday on the last day of the NBO Oman Open. Luiten fired a final-round 68 to finish 16-under, two strokes ahead of Wood. France's Julien Guerrier was third at 13-under. Luiten won for the first time since 2016 and moved into the top 10 … Continue reading Joost Luiten Takes Title at NBO Oman Open
Watson’s Wild Weekend Continues with Genesis Lead
Bubba Watson took a brief trip away from the Genesis Open Friday to play a friendly pickup game of basketball. At the Staples Center. During the NBA's All-Star Weekend. Apparently loosened up by his laughable collision with Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady's blocked shot, Watson returned to golf on Saturday in some of his best … Continue reading Watson’s Wild Weekend Continues with Genesis Lead
Trio Tied Atop Oman Open Through 54
Expect a photo finish on Sunday at the inaugural NBO Oman Open where three players shared a portion of the lead through 54 holes. France's Julien Guerrier, The Netherlands' Joost Luiten and England's Matthew Southgate are all locked in at 12-under entering Sunday's final round Two players are within two shots of the lead: England's … Continue reading Trio Tied Atop Oman Open Through 54
Graeme McDowell, Patrick Cantlay Lead at Riviera
Patrick Cantlay made it two straight days atop the leaderboard at the Genesis Open, joined there by Graeme McDowell at 7-under through 36 holes. McDowell is in pursuit of his first pro win since the took the OHL Classic at Mayakoba in November 2015. He won eight tournaments including the 2010 US Open between 2010-2015 … Continue reading Graeme McDowell, Patrick Cantlay Lead at Riviera
Matthieu Pavon Grabs Lead in Oman
France's Matthieu Pavon, who has played the Muscat course at the NBO Oman Open five times on the Challenge Tour, fired a second-round 65 to reach 11-under and lead the European Tour event by two strokes at the end of 36 holes on Friday. He leads England's Matthew Southgate by two strokes. "It's a lot … Continue reading Matthieu Pavon Grabs Lead in Oman
Patrick Cantlay, Tony Finau Lead Genesis Open
Patrick Cantlay and Tony Finau each shot a 5-under 66 to lead the Genesis Open by one stroke on Thursday. Most eyes at Riviera were focused on Tiger Woods as he continues his comeback. Returning to play at the course in his hometown, Woods shot a 1-over 72. "I'm not that far off to really … Continue reading Patrick Cantlay, Tony Finau Lead Genesis Open
Southgate Rides Ace to Share of NBO Oman Open Lead
Matthew Southgate fired his second ace of the current season, giving him a share of the lead with Paul Waring through the first 18 holes of the NBO Oman Open on Thursday. He wasn't the only one recording an ace on the day. Marcel Siem of Germany put one in on the 13th and Southgate … Continue reading Southgate Rides Ace to Share of NBO Oman Open Lead
