A player in his fifth-ever start on the PGA Tour led the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open all day Friday and Saturday. Amazingly, a different guy making his fifth-ever start on the PGA Tour won it all on Sunday. The aptly-named Smylie Kaufman blazed to a closing-round 61 to reach 16-under, nipping six different players, … Continue reading Kaufman Blazes to Shriners Win
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Stegmaier Holds Lead at Shriners
Playing like a seasoned veteran rather than a guy in his fifth career start, Brett Stegmaier birdied No. 18 to complete a 3-under 68 on Saturday at the Shriners Hospital for Children Open, maintaining his 1-stroke lead. The 13-foot birdie putt came after he had given up a stroke with a bogey on No. 17. … Continue reading Stegmaier Holds Lead at Shriners
Scott Piercy Ties Course Record for SHO Lead
The winner of the Shell Houston Open gets to play at The Masters, period. Scott Piercy, a 36-year-old pro from Las Vegas, is a quarter of the way to Augusta National after a dazzling first round Thursday, tying the course record to take a two-stroke lead with his 63. "It's the first round," he said. … Continue reading Scott Piercy Ties Course Record for SHO Lead