What's the only thing better than a 63 in the first round of a major PGA tournament? A second 63 in the fourth round. Camilo Villegas got just that on Sunday, using a gorgeous front nine to slice his way theough the Greensboro, North Carolina, course for his second 8-under 63 of the weekend, rallying … Continue reading Camilo Villegas’ Bookend 63 Deliers Wyndham Title
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Nick Watney Takes Saturday Lead at Wyndham
Another day, another name at the top of the leaderboard at the Wyndham Championships. Nick Watney drained a 20-foot putt for birdie to take a 1-stroke lead through 54 holes, finishing with a 6-under 65 on the day. Canada's Brad Fritsch, who started the day tied for seventh, also shot a 65 to rise to … Continue reading Nick Watney Takes Saturday Lead at Wyndham
Camilo Villegas Shines with 63 at Wyndham
Camilo Villegas left his clubs at home in Florida after pulling out of the Canadian Open last month, bound for his home country of Chile for what he dubbed "a little recharge." His batteries looks as sharp as they have in five years as he fired a 7-under 63 to take the early lead at … Continue reading Camilo Villegas Shines with 63 at Wyndham
Wyndham Championship Last Chance for FedEx Cup Hopefuls
It will be hard to even come close to the fervor of last week's PGA Championship, but the Wyndham has an ace up its sleeve - players who do well have the chance to either qualify or move up the ladder in the upcoming FedExCup playoffs. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the former Greensboro Open has … Continue reading Wyndham Championship Last Chance for FedEx Cup Hopefuls
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship
Although they are often thought of as the two best American golfers in the past 15 years, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have spent surprisingly little time together on the course when it comes to the game's greatest tournaments. Thus, despite the fact that neither man is having a particularly memorable season in 2014, it's … Continue reading Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship
Australia’s Marc Leishman Leads Bridgestone by 1 Stroke
Fresh off a tie for fifth at The Open Championship, Australia's Marc Leishman finds himself at the top of the leaderboard after one round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational thanks to his 6-under 64 on Thursday. Leishman leads a Top 10 that includes some of the biggest names in the sport, while he himself, the 2009 … Continue reading Australia’s Marc Leishman Leads Bridgestone by 1 Stroke
Canadian Amateur Taylor Pendrith Off to Hot Start at Montreal
A pair of Americans, one a 47-year-old who was the last man into the tournament field, lead the RBC Canadian Open after one round. But it's the player Canadian amateur Taylor Pendrith, a stroke back and tied for third, that turned plenty of heads on Thursday at the Blue Course of the Royal Montreal. Born … Continue reading Canadian Amateur Taylor Pendrith Off to Hot Start at Montreal
Brandt Snedeker Set to Defend Canadian Open Title
It's never easy being the first event right after a Major, but the RBC Canadian Open is doing mighty fine for itself, sporting a field of 17 Major winners and two members of the FedExCup standings top 10. In addition, the last five winners of the tournament, including 2013 champion Brandt Snedeker are in the … Continue reading Brandt Snedeker Set to Defend Canadian Open Title
Brendan Steele Leads Host of Players Under Par at Travelers
After an US Open that was unfriendly with low scores - only three players shot under par - the Travelers Championship was just the pick-me-up that the PGA Tour needed. A whopping 75 players - nearly 50% of the field - shot a score under par in the tournament's first round at the TPC River … Continue reading Brendan Steele Leads Host of Players Under Par at Travelers
Kaymer Leaves Door Open, But Leads US Open by 5 Strokes
Martin Kaymer came back down to earth on Saturday at the US Open, shooting a 2-over 72 to drop back to 8-under for the tournament. Despite that, he lost just one stroke off his lead from the end of Friday, and will enter the final 18 holes with a commanding 5-stroke lead over Rickie Fowler … Continue reading Kaymer Leaves Door Open, But Leads US Open by 5 Strokes