American Bill Haas jumped out to a quick two-stroke lead by firing a 7-under 64 on Thursday in Phoenix at the first round of the ultra-popular Waste Management Open on Thursday. Rickie Fowler, Billy Horschel, Chris Kirk, Bryson DeChambeau and Chesson Hadley are all tied for second, two strokes behind the leader with 5-under 66s. … Continue reading Bil Haas Leads Waste Management Open with 64
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Schwartzel Grabs Valspar Win in Playoff
South Africa's Charl Schwarztel won for the first time in the US since taking the 2011 Masters, defeating Bill Haas in a playoff Sunday afternoon in Florida. It certainly didn't look that way heading into Sunday, with Schwartzel five strokes behind the leaders. He was still three strokes back after 12 holes, but got the … Continue reading Schwartzel Grabs Valspar Win in Playoff
PGA Tour Preview: January
In an effort to take a slightly longer look at what's developing on the PGA and European Tours this year, we will begin presenting monthly previews of what's coming up on the calendar on the two tours. Individual previews of the big tournaments will also continue in this space. Month: January Tournaments of Record: 4 … Continue reading PGA Tour Preview: January
Spieth Climbs into Tie for Hero Lead
A new day brought a new trio atop the leader board at the Hero World Challenge; a trio that included world No. 1 Jordan Spieth. The tournament's defending champion fired a second-round 66 to reach 11-under, tying him for first with Jimmy Walker and Bill Haas. After an erratic beginning that saw him 1-over through … Continue reading Spieth Climbs into Tie for Hero Lead
US Hangs on for Presidents Cup
Bill Haas, son of US captain Jay Haas won the final hole of the final match to give the Americans a dramatic 15.5-14.5 win over the International Team in the Presidents Cup on Sunday in South Korea, its fourth straight title. After landing in the bunker on his second shot, Haas used a sand wedge … Continue reading US Hangs on for Presidents Cup
Haas Tabs Mickelson for Presidents Cup
Phil Mickelson, one of the most passionate and critical members of past US all-star teams, has been selected by captain Jay Haas to join the Presidents Cup, his 11th. It's Mickelson's 21st straight US team - including the Presidents Cup and the Ryder Cup. The pick comes despite Mickelson being 30th in the standings. Haas' … Continue reading Haas Tabs Mickelson for Presidents Cup
Quicken Loans National Preview
Tiger Woods hosts the Quicken Loans National tournament this week at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, desperately hoping he's still relevant on Saturday. Woods, still slowly recovering from back surgery and a fall from the No. 1 spot out of the top 200, has missed the cut at two of his last three events … Continue reading Quicken Loans National Preview
Preview: The Greenbrier Classic
Travelers Championship winner Bubba Watson and the 220th best player in the world will be among the men to watch at The Greenbrier Classic this week in West Virginia. The par-70, 7,287-yard course will host not only last week's winner, but also Tiger Woods, active for the first time since missing the cut at the … Continue reading Preview: The Greenbrier Classic
Golf Birthdays: May 23-24
May 23 Steve Flesch, the 1998 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, turns 48. Flesch has won eight titles in his career, four on the PGA Tour. He finished in the top 10 of four Majors, including fifth and sixth at the Masters in 2008 and 2009. May 24 Carlos Franco, a 22-time professional winner, … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: May 23-24
Rickie Fowler Wins Players Playoff
The story wrote itself on Sunday at The Players Championship - three days after an anonymous Sports Illustrated player survey called him one of the most overrated players on the PGA Tour, Rickie Fowler won the tournament most commonly known as "The Fifth Major". Fowler shot a remarkable 6-under over the final six holes to … Continue reading Rickie Fowler Wins Players Playoff
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