It's hard to imagine a world of golf without Arnold Palmer. So many sports icons disappear into as much anonymity as possible after their playing days are over; but the man who was golf's first true superstar was at home on the course whether he was winning one of his seven Majors, becoming an accomplished … Continue reading Remembering Arnold Palmer
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Leishman Wins Palmer with 51-Foot Eagle
Even the great Arnold Palmer, a showman who inspired generations of future golfers, would have been impressed with this one. Australia Marc Leishman drained a 51-foot eagle on the 16th hole at the first Arnold Palmer Invitational held since the legend's death to take the lead. He held it for just three holes, but they … Continue reading Leishman Wins Palmer with 51-Foot Eagle
Kisner, Hoffman Tied at Palmer Invitational
Kevin Kisner fired a 4-under 68 to tied Charley Hoffman for the lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando on Sunday. After shooting 68-66 the first two days, Hoffman came back to earth with a 1-under 71. Kisner might have taken the out and out lead but he bogeyed 18 and collecting six birdies … Continue reading Kisner, Hoffman Tied at Palmer Invitational
Hoffman Leads Palmer Through 2 Rounds
American Charley Hoffman shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take a 1-stroke lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the halfway point. Just 1-over par through four holes, racked up seven birdies over the final 14 holes to slip past Argentina's Emilliano Grillo for the outright lead. Hoffman, 40, is in pursuit of his … Continue reading Hoffman Leads Palmer Through 2 Rounds
Day Goes Wire to Wire for Palmer Win
The hottest player in the world over the second half of 2015 returned to form on Sunday, as Jason Day competed a wire-to-wire victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitation at Bay Hill, his first win of 2016. Day regained the No. 2 position in the world with the win, and could conceivably pass Jordan Spieth … Continue reading Day Goes Wire to Wire for Palmer Win
Every Climbs to 22nd in FedExCup Standings
Matt Every rose to 22nd in the most recent FedEx Cup Standings following his win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday. Every has 605 points through 10 tournaments. The top 5 spots remained the same, while Jason Day moved up from ninth to sixth with his 900 points in six events. The top 125 … Continue reading Every Climbs to 22nd in FedExCup Standings
Matt Every Defends Bay Hill Title
Matt Every made it back-to-back victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday, and with the victory, earned himself a trip to The Masters. Every's 19-under 269, which he recorded with four straight rounds in the 60s, gave him a one-stroke victory over Henrik Stenson Sunday in Orlando. After bogeying the first hole, Every was … Continue reading Matt Every Defends Bay Hill Title
Emotional Hoffmann Leads Bay Hill
It's funny how grief can bring out the best in athletes sometimes. It happened on Thursday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where Morgan Hoffman, four hours after learning his 97-year-old grandmother had passed away, fired a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead at Bay Hill. His lead is a tenuous one over five of … Continue reading Emotional Hoffmann Leads Bay Hill
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