Jamie Donaldson cooled off significantly on Day 2 of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, but he still has the lead, sitting at 13-under through 36 holes. He shot a 69 following his blistering 62 on Thursday. All of the entries have not completed their second rounds because of a lengthy fog delay. Notably Sweden's Alexander … Continue reading Jamie Donaldson Leads Classic by 1 Stroke
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Chris Paisley Takes Title at BMW SA Open
Chris Paisley put away the field with a final round 66 to take the BMW SA Open Championship in Ekurhuleni, South Africa on Sunday. Facing down eight-time European Tour winner Branden Grace, a local favorite Paisley became the third Englishman in four seasons to win the tournament. "I’m just so happy with how the week … Continue reading Chris Paisley Takes Title at BMW SA Open
Chris Paisley Leads BMW SA Open After 54 Holes
Chris Paisley is 18 holes away from his first European Tour title. But can he hold off a hard-charging Branden Grace on the latter's home turf to do it? Paisley shot a 70 on Saturday to reach 15-under, good for the lead at the BMW SA Open in Gauteng. "Being tied for the lead isn't … Continue reading Chris Paisley Leads BMW SA Open After 54 Holes
Jordan Spieth 18 Holes Away From Third Major
Surely, his fellows thought, that 65 on the opening round was the most that he would do. Then he did it again on Saturday. As such the 23-year-old American reached 11-under through 54 holes on at Royal Birkdale, taking a 3-shot lead over fellow American Matt Kuchar, who fired a 66 to sit at 8-under. … Continue reading Jordan Spieth 18 Holes Away From Third Major
Day Retains No. 1 Status
Jason Day's Saturday collapse at the RBC Heritage took him out of contention for that crown, but he managed to retain his hold on the No. 1 ranking in the world. Day finished 23rd at Hilton Head, South Carolina. He is No. 1 for the fourth week in a row and the 10th week overall … Continue reading Day Retains No. 1 Status
Grace Scores First PGA Crown
South Africa's Branden Grace won for the first time on the PGA Tour, bookending rounds of 66 to win the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head, South Carolina, by two strokes over Russell Knox and Luke Donald. Grace fired a 66-74-69-66 - 275 to finish 9-under. Not bad for a guy who missed the cut at … Continue reading Grace Scores First PGA Crown
Rankings, Dubai, FedEx Updates: March 2
Official World Golf Rankings Adam Scott returned to the top 10 for the first time this year, winning the Honda Classic to rise from 13th to 9th. Scott was ranked No. 1 as late as August of 2014, but had slid further and further away from the top spot after not winning a tournament in … Continue reading Rankings, Dubai, FedEx Updates: March 2
Rankings, FedEx, Dubai Updates: February 16, 2016
Official World Golf Rankings South Africa's Charl Schwartzel climbed to No. 31 in the world with his win at the Tshwane Open on Sunday, having now moved up 12 spots since the start of 2016. American Jordan Spieth remained No. 1 for a 15th straight week and 21st overall. Next Monday he will catch Lee … Continue reading Rankings, FedEx, Dubai Updates: February 16, 2016
McIlroy Re-Takes No. 2 Ranking
Jason Day did not attend the Farmers Insurance Open last weekend, thus failing to defend his title, which caused him to drop to No. 3 in the world, behind new No. 2 Rory McIlroy. McIlroy is averaging 10.3156 points per event, Day dipped to 10.2120. Both have a sizable deficit behind Jordan Spieth, who finished … Continue reading McIlroy Re-Takes No. 2 Ranking
Fowler Charges Into Lead at Abu Dhabi
American Rickie Fowler has taken the lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship as the third round concluded Sunday morning, shooting a 7-under 65 in the third round to move to 13-under, giving him a two-stroke lead. Fog and darkness have been the nemesis of the tournament, but things were progressing nicely Sunday towards … Continue reading Fowler Charges Into Lead at Abu Dhabi
