Sweden’s Lingmerth Takes Memorial Lead

While his own country is hosting its signature event - the Nordea Masters - this weekend, Sweden's David Lingmerth is looking right at home at The Memorial in Dublin, Ohio. Lingmerth fired a 7-under 65 Friday to take the lead at the tournament's halfway point. He is one of four players at least 10 strokes … Continue reading Sweden’s Lingmerth Takes Memorial Lead →

Defending Champ Matsuyama Fired -8 at Memorial

Hideki Matsuyama isn't about to give up the title at The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide easily. No player has won back-to-back titles here since Tiger Woods did so in 2000 and 2001. Matsuyama was 4-under through eight holes, then knocked down five birdies in six holes, including four in a row between 11 and … Continue reading Defending Champ Matsuyama Fired -8 at Memorial →

Golf Birthdays: May 15-16

May 15 Canada's Glen Hnatiuk, a four-time Web.com winner, turns 50. Spain's Pablo Larrazabal, a three-time European Tour winner, turns 32. He was the European Tour Rookie of the Year in 2008, winning the Open de France by four strokes. He has since added titles in 2011 (BMW International Open) and 2014 (Abu Dhabi HSBC … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: May 15-16 →

Shake-up in Standings as FedEx Cup Cuts 25

No surprise that Hunter Mahan is the new leader in the FedEx Cup standings, thanks to his 2,500-point win at the Barclays on Sunday. The victory pushed him from 62nd to first, and gave him a 466-point lead over No. 2 Rory McIlroy. Also vaulting into the new Top 10 were runner-up Jason Day, who … Continue reading Shake-up in Standings as FedEx Cup Cuts 25 →

No. 2 Adam Scott Surges Into Tie for Barclays Lead

Adam Scott was No. 1 in the world for a lot of 2014 despite not winning any of the four Majors. But a FedExCup title wouldn't be so bad either. Scott fired a 65 on Friday to tie Cameron Tringale for the lead after 36 holes at the first leg of the four-week playoff series. … Continue reading No. 2 Adam Scott Surges Into Tie for Barclays Lead →

Bo Van Pelt Takes Early Lead at Barclays

Bo Van Pelt was on the cast of supporting actors for this first tournament of the FedExCup playoff season, coming into the field ranked No. 104 of the 125 men qualifying for the post-season string of action. If he keeps putting together rounds like he did on Thursday, Van Pelt might get his part expanded … Continue reading Bo Van Pelt Takes Early Lead at Barclays →