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 →

Snedeker Back in Top 50 after Win at Pebble Beach

Brandt Snedeker's first win in 18 months means good things all around, including a 32-spot jump in the latest Official World Golf Rankings to No. 31 in the world. Thailand True Classic winner Andrew Dodt soared 154 spots from 281st to 127th. Things in the top 20 stayed at status quo, although Dustin Johnson climbed … Continue reading Snedeker Back in Top 50 after Win at Pebble Beach →

Snedeker Rises to No. 5 in FedEx Standings

Brandt Snedeker's first win in two years saw him rocket up the charts in the latest FedEx Cup standings, from 43rd to fifth. In seven events this year, Snedeker has 766 points - one win and four Top 10 finishes. He broke his own record with a 22-under at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro … Continue reading Snedeker Rises to No. 5 in FedEx Standings →

Brandt Snedeker Tops Own Mark, Wins Pebble Beach

Coming off a terrible 2014, Brandt Snedeker delivered in the biggest tournament of 2015 to date, breaking his own record at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, firing a 64-67-67-67 - 265 to win the even by three strokes over Nick Watney. Neither Watney, nor anyone else, really had a chance against Snedeker, who didn't … Continue reading Brandt Snedeker Tops Own Mark, Wins Pebble Beach →

Jim Furyk Rides Birdie Streak to Pebble Beach Lead

Just when it seemed like Jim Furyk was out of contention for the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Tournament title, he came roaring back. Furyk fired seven birdies in his last 10 holes to finish with a 63 and take a 1-shot lead headed to Sunday. After starting the day in 14th place, Furyk was … Continue reading Jim Furyk Rides Birdie Streak to Pebble Beach Lead →

Brandt Snedeker, Mike Jones Tied at Pebble Beach

John Daly faded back into the pack on Day 2 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Friday, while recent winners Brandt Snedeker and Matt Jones rose to the top. Jones added a 66 to his opening-round 65, while Snedeker posted a 67 after his opening-day 64. Jones rang up eight birdies, but a pair … Continue reading Brandt Snedeker, Mike Jones Tied at Pebble Beach →

J.B. Holmes, Justin Hicks Tied at Pebble Beach Top

A pair of eagles separated J.B. Holmes and Justin Hicks from the rest of the pack Thursday at the end of Round 1 of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Holmes recorded his with a 123-yard wedge on the 10th hole. Hicks saved his for the 18th, reaching the green in two and slipping in an … Continue reading J.B. Holmes, Justin Hicks Tied at Pebble Beach Top →

Jim Furyk Wins Contest During NFL Game

With the PGA and European Tours officially on hiatus until 2015 rolls around on the calendar, a few pros took time out for a unique competition Thursday night. Jim Furyk, Harris English, and Brandt Snedeker competed in a contest in which players fired drives off the upper deck of the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium, attempting to … Continue reading Jim Furyk Wins Contest During NFL Game →

Graeme McDowell Opens 2-Stroke Lead in Shanghai

Thanks to a dominating 7-under on his first 12 holes, Graeme McDowell raced to a 2-stroke lead with a 5-under 67 at the WGC-HSBC Champions Thursday in Shanghai. Starting on the back nine, McDowell birdied 10, 13, 14, 16 and 17, and added birdies on 2 and 3 as well before cooling off. “Seven under … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Opens 2-Stroke Lead in Shanghai →

Jason Day Surges to First-Place Tie with Ryan Palmer at Deutsche Bank

Ryan Palmer was 8 strokes worse on Saturday than he had been on Friday at the Deustche Bank Championship at the TPC Boston. Remarkably, that kept him tied for first place in the second of the FedExCup Playoffs. Palmer and Australian Jason Day lead the field with matching 8-under 134s after two rounds. While Palmer … Continue reading Jason Day Surges to First-Place Tie with Ryan Palmer at Deutsche Bank →