July 15 Stephen Dodd, a three-time European Tour winner, turns 49. His three wins all came in a three-year span in his late 30s as he won the Volvo China Open in 2004, the Nissan Irish Open in 2005 and the Smurfit Kappa European Open in 2006. Dicky Pride, winner of the 1994 Fed Ex … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: July 15-16
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That’s 2! Spieth Wins US Open
No matter how many Majors he winds up with, Jordan Spieth learned a valuable lesson that so many great players do: sometimes you win because you're better; other times because the other guy blows it. Spieth won his second straight Major in Sunday, becoming the first man since Tiger Woods in 2002 to win the … Continue reading That’s 2! Spieth Wins US Open
Tee Times Set for US Open
The US Masters champion Jordan Spieth will be paired with Australia's Jason Day and the UK's Justin Rose in one of the biggest threesomes of the opening rounds of the US Open, with the three slated to tee off at 2:17 p.m. local time Thursday at Chambers Bay in Tacoma, Washington. Phil Mickelson, the six-time … Continue reading Tee Times Set for US Open
Expert Picks: Crowne Plaza Invitational
The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial plays host to the PGA TOUR this week, as the Lone Star State welcomes back Jordan Spieth who’s returning to play for the first time since winning The Masters. A year ago saw then World No.1 Adam Scott defeat Jason Dufner in a thrilling playoff. Of the 122 players … Continue reading Expert Picks: Crowne Plaza Invitational
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Preview
Adam Scott looks to shake out of a two-month slump and defend his Colonial title starting Thursday at the Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas, where most of the focus will be on World No. 2 Jordan Spieth, playing in his home state for the first time since winning The Masters in early April. Eleven of … Continue reading Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Preview
Colonial Ticket Sales Explode with Spieth’s Return
They say there are only two sports season in Texas: football and spring football. But golf is apparently going to have its day in the Lone Star State as Fort Worth gears up for the Colonial with local favorite Jordan Spieth returning to play in the state for the first time since winning The Masters … Continue reading Colonial Ticket Sales Explode with Spieth’s Return
One Year Later: What Happened to Adam Scott?
On May 18, 2014, Adam Scott of Australia became the No. 1 ranked golfer in the world, supplanting Tiger Woods, who had claimed the title the 60 weeks prior. It was the first time an Aussie had held the top spot since Greg Norman 16 years prior in 1998. Scott had been on the ascent … Continue reading One Year Later: What Happened to Adam Scott?
Robert Streb Day 1 Leader at Wells Fargo
Robert Streb recorded seven birdies, including one on the brutal Quail Hollow 17th hole, to take a 1-stroke lead after 18 holes at the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday. Streb is in pursuit of his second title of the season, having previously won at The MGladrey Classic back in October, the second event of the … Continue reading Robert Streb Day 1 Leader at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Championship Preview
Three of the top 5 players in the world gather at Quail Hollow this week for the Wells Fargo Championship, which has been played there since 2003. The course is most famous for its final three holes, nicknamed the "Green Mile" and often considered the toughest closing trio on the PGA Tour. No. 1 Rory … Continue reading Wells Fargo Championship Preview
Fowler Rises to 9th in World
Rickie Fowler's win at The Players Championship saw him rise to No. 9 in the world, up four spots from last week. Sergio Garcia finished third, and moved up from ninth to seventh. Rory McIlroy is ranked No. 1 in the world for the 41st week in a row and the 80th overall of his … Continue reading Fowler Rises to 9th in World
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