At 47 years old, Steve Stricker has seen and done more than most every will on the PGA Tour. But staying committed to his promise to spend more time with his family is perhaps his greatest accomplishment. Earlier this week, Stricker announced he will skip the British Open for a second straight year to spend … Continue reading Family First: Steve Stricker Withdraws from British Open
Tag: 2014 Greenbrier classic
John Daly’s Pants Are More Patriotic Than Yours
There's not a ton to say about John Daly the golfer these days. He still drives the heck out of the ball, but he rarely contends at tournaments any more , but hasn't won a PGA title in 10 years, and a Major in almost 20. But no matter your opinion of Daly's talent, his … Continue reading John Daly’s Pants Are More Patriotic Than Yours
Bubba Watson Closes Gap on Jimmy Walker in FedEx Standings
It's always fun to be the guy being chased in any race, because that means you're No. 1. But for Jimmy Walker, the hunter is about to become the hunted. Masters champion Bubba Watson used his Top 10 finish at the Greenbrier Classic to move within 187 points of Walker for the No. 1 position … Continue reading Bubba Watson Closes Gap on Jimmy Walker in FedEx Standings
Angel Cabrera Nabs Greenbrier Title
The Greenbrier Classic worked its jinx for a sixth straight year, and Angel Cabrera was the main beneficiary of the hex. Cabrera recorded his second straight 64 to defeat Geoge McNeill by two strokes for the title in White Sulphur Springs on Sunday. Billy Hurley III, who had led after 18, 36 and 54 holes, … Continue reading Angel Cabrera Nabs Greenbrier Title
Statistics Don’t Favor Greenbrier Leader Hurley
Statistics are a funny thing in sports, particularly in golf. Billy Hurley III is trying to ignore them. In the brief five-year history of the Greenbrier Classic, no player has ever won the tournament after leading following 54 holes. And Hurley has never led a tournament after 54 holes, and obviously never won a PGA … Continue reading Statistics Don’t Favor Greenbrier Leader Hurley
Billy Hurley III Fires 63 To Take Greenbrier Lead
American Billy Hurley III fired a second-round 63, the second-lowest score of the tournament so far, to rise from 31st to the top of the leader board at the Greenbrier Classic on Friday. Hurley holds a one-stroke lead over Chris Stroud, who hit his second straight 66, and Kevin Chappell, who followed up his first-round … Continue reading Billy Hurley III Fires 63 To Take Greenbrier Lead
Sweden’s Jonas Blixt Leads at Greenbrier Classic
After missing the cut at three of the last four PGA events he has played in, Sweden's Jonas Blixt found his swing on Thursday, firing a 6-under 64 to open up a one-stroke lead at The Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Eight players are tied for second, one stroke back at 5-under, … Continue reading Sweden’s Jonas Blixt Leads at Greenbrier Classic
Jimmy Walker Looks for Fourth Win of 2014 at Greenbrier
It's preposterous to say Jimmy Walker is in a slump when you consider he leads the FedEx Cup Standings, has three tournament wins, has racked up $4.9 million in prize money and five other Top 10 finishes this year. But the fact remains that Walker hasn't actually won a tournament since Pebble Beach back in … Continue reading Jimmy Walker Looks for Fourth Win of 2014 at Greenbrier