Chris Kirk fired three straight birdies on the back nine to take a 1-stroke lead into the final round of the Players Championship with his 4-under 68 on Saturday. It's not the most comforting lead in the world - some 24 players are within four strokes of the lead, among them the best of all … Continue reading Kirk Beams Up Leaderboard at Players Championship
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Bill Haas on Baby Watch Heading to Riviera
Nerves are a part of every round for every golfer, but expect to see a bit more of them from Bill Haas this week at Riviera. Haas' wife is due to deliver the couple's first baby a week from Friday, but Haas had said he's still jittery about it. Haas said he will be checking … Continue reading Bill Haas on Baby Watch Heading to Riviera
Northern Trust Open Preview
Five former Major winners top the field at the Northern Trust Open, which kicks off Thursday at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Bubba Watson is the defending champion here, as at the Masters. The tournament will have an extra emotional charge because of its connection with Charlie Sifford, the African-American pioneer who won … Continue reading Northern Trust Open Preview
Bill Haas Joins FedEx Top 10
Humana Challenge winner Bill Haas rocketed up from 127th to 9th in the latest FedEx Cup standings, released on January 26. Haas won the tournament by a single stroke over five different competitors to vault to 566 points on the year. The players with the top 125 point totals at the end of the year … Continue reading Bill Haas Joins FedEx Top 10
Bill Haas Holds on for Humana Title
Bill Haas held off all comers Sunday, with his final-round 67 good enough to win the Humana Challenge by a single stroke ahead of five others. A 20-foot birdie putt on the par-4 No. 16 gave Haas the lead, and his brilliant second shot on the 18th set up a two-putt par to give him … Continue reading Bill Haas Holds on for Humana Title
Four Pack Top at Humana Challenge
It'll be anyone's tournament to win Sunday at the Humana Challenge as four players are tied for the lead and another four sit a stroke back. One of those in second place is Matt Kuchar, who had the lead until he bogeyed three of the final four holes on Saturday. Americans Erik Compton, Bill Haas, … Continue reading Four Pack Top at Humana Challenge
Palmer Flirts with 59; Kuchar Leads Humana
Ryan Palmer rocketed up the leaderboard at the second round of the Humana Challenge on Friday, firing an 11-under 61 to move within three shots of the lead held by Matt Kuchar. Palmer reached 10-under through 10 holes, which meant he had to go 3-under on the final eight to get to 59, the all-time … Continue reading Palmer Flirts with 59; Kuchar Leads Humana
WGC-HSBC Champions Preview
The Final Series remains in scenic Shanghai this week fro the WGC-HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Course, where a majority of the top 60 players in the Race to Dubai series are joined by a smattering of qualifiers from the Asian Tour. The biggest stars get the latest tee times, most notably the … Continue reading WGC-HSBC Champions Preview
Jay Haas Wins Champions Kia Classic at Age 60
Shooting your age is sort of impossible for most golfers for a majority of their lives, but Jay Haas just about did it on Sunday. The 60-year-old won the Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn on Saturday with a final round 66. The win came just two days after Jay's son Bill Haas, himself … Continue reading Jay Haas Wins Champions Kia Classic at Age 60
2014 TOUR Championship Preview: The One-Shot Wonders
In our continuing preview of the 2014 TOUR Championship which begins Thursday, we break down all 30 golfers in the final tournament of the PGA season. In this installment, we take a closer look at the men who can take the FedExCup lead with a victory this weekend, and a little help from the rest … Continue reading 2014 TOUR Championship Preview: The One-Shot Wonders