Henrik Stenson Takes Lead at Boston

There's something about September in the United States that gets Henrik Stenson to the top of his game. Two years ago, he won the FedEx Cup with two victories in the final four tournaments of the year. He hasn't won in the US since, but finished second at last week's Barclays to vault into the … Continue reading Henrik Stenson Takes Lead at Boston →

De Jonge Grabs Early Deutsche Lead

In a case of "that's golf for ya," the field thick with superstars and contenders for No. 1 in the world are all being led by the guy ranked 56th in the FedEx Cup standings. After missing the cut at The Barclays last week, De Jonge fired a 6-under 65, recording just one bogey against … Continue reading De Jonge Grabs Early Deutsche Lead →

Golf Birthdays: July 18-23

July 18 Brendon de Jonge, winner of the 2008 Xerox Classic, turns 35. A native of Zimbabwe, de Jonge attended Virginia Tech University and turned pro in 2003. His best finish in a Major was a tie for 26th at the 2011 PGA Championship. Sir Nick Faldo, the UK's most successful golfer and winner of … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: July 18-23 →

Swafford Leader in Clubhouse at Rain-Delayed Zurich

Hudson Swafford fired a 6-under 66 to finish 11-under through 36 holes,the low score on a rain-soaked day in New Orleans. Boo Weekley is also at 11-under, although his play stalled on the 15th hole. Weekly shot a 64 on Thursday. South Africa's Brendon de Jonge is part of a five-way tie for second, although … Continue reading Swafford Leader in Clubhouse at Rain-Delayed Zurich →

Weekley, de Jonge Lead Zurich Open

On a day when 94 different players shot at least one stroke under par, Boo Weekley and Brendon de Jonge were at the top of the heap, with each man firing an 8-under 64 at the Zurich Open of New Orleans on Thursday. Weekley set the tone early with an eagle on No. 2, and … Continue reading Weekley, de Jonge Lead Zurich Open →

Ryan Moore Takes 1-Stroke at Valspar

Ryan Moore fired a 4-under 67, tied for the best score of the day, to take a 1-stroke lead into the final round of the Valspar Open. Moore fired 12 straight pars to open the day, then birdied four of last six holes to make his mark in the round. Moore is the only player … Continue reading Ryan Moore Takes 1-Stroke at Valspar →

Jimenez’s 63 Leads Turkish Open Field

The swagger has come to Turkey. Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez, who earlier this year became the oldest champion in European Tour history, fired a dazzling 9-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead following the first round of the Turkish Airlines Open at The Montgomerie Maxx Royal in Antalya, Turkey on Thursday. Three-under at the turn, … Continue reading Jimenez’s 63 Leads Turkish Open Field →

Shane Lowry Not Happy with Message Behind US Open Grouping

The USGA enjoys clever pairings when it comes to the US Open - two guys from England playing alongside Harris English; past champions of particular tournaments; a trio of Aussies and a trio of Georgians. But the pairing of Kevin Stadler, Brendon de Jonge and Shane Lowry on the first day of the second Major … Continue reading Shane Lowry Not Happy with Message Behind US Open Grouping →

Martin Kaymer Opens Up 3-Stroke Lead at US Open

Homefield advantage wasn't much to speak of at the world's biggest sporting events on Thursday: The Miami Heat were blown out at home by the San Antonio Spurs; Brazil limped to an ugly win over Croatia in the World Cup, and every American in the field was looking up at a red-hot German after 18 … Continue reading Martin Kaymer Opens Up 3-Stroke Lead at US Open →