Tee Times Set for US Open

The US Masters champion Jordan Spieth will be paired with Australia's Jason Day and the UK's Justin Rose in one of the biggest threesomes of the opening rounds of the US Open, with the three slated to tee off at 2:17 p.m. local time Thursday at Chambers Bay in Tacoma, Washington. Phil Mickelson, the six-time … Continue reading Tee Times Set for US Open →

Idle Bubba Watson Replaces Stenson at No. 3

Not playing turned out to be a pretty sweet deal for Bubba Watson last week, as the American moved up to No. 3 in the world, bypassing Henrik Stenson. Stenson was also idle, having not played since May 17. The Swede has struggled lately, at least from what you expect of a player who won … Continue reading Idle Bubba Watson Replaces Stenson at No. 3 →

Jim Furyk Rises to No. 5 in Rankings

His first win in five years propelled Jim Furyk to 5th from 10th in the latest Official World Golf Rankings released on Monday. Furyk jumped up five spots by taking the title at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina on Sunday. The top 4 players in the world - Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson, … Continue reading Jim Furyk Rises to No. 5 in Rankings →

Aphibarnat Wins Shenzhen in Playoff

Nineteen-year-old Chinese golfer Li Hao-Tong just about stole the spotlight at the Shenzhen International on Sunday, but Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat's breathtkaking finish led to a win in a playoff for the title. In winning his second European Tour title, Aphibarnrat eagled hole No. 17 thanks to an 18-foot putt, then birdied the extra hole to … Continue reading Aphibarnat Wins Shenzhen in Playoff →

Jordan Spieth New World No. 2

After finishing second at The Masters in 2014, the only way Jordan Spieth could move up in this week's Official World Golf Rankings was to win the tournament. So that's what he did. Spieth took over the No. 2 spot in the latest rankings, jumping both Bubba Watson and Henrik Stenson in the process. Rory … Continue reading Jordan Spieth New World No. 2 →

Jordan Spieth Breaks Masters Mark, -14 Under Through 36

It's Jordan Spieth's world, the rest of us are just watching it. Spieth set a Masters' record on Friday, reaching the 36-hole mark at 14-under, becoming just the fourth player in Majors history to lead by five strokes after two days. "It's cool," Spieth said. "Any time you can set a record here is pretty … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Breaks Masters Mark, -14 Under Through 36 →

2015 Masters Preview

The heat will be on, quite literally, at Augusta National this week, with temperatures expected to reach 91 degrees Thursday during the opening round of The Masters, and in the mid-80s the rest of the weekend. While the field of 98 players is one of the largest in recent memory, five names keep bubbling to … Continue reading 2015 Masters Preview →

Tee Times, Pairings Announced for Masters

The last two Masters champions will be paired with the guy with the coolest name in the field at Augusta National on Thursday, where Bubba Watson and Justin Rose tee off alongside amateur Gunn Yang beginning at 9:24 a.m. local time. Yang, who is just 21, won the U.S. Amateur last year. Fourteen-time Major winner … Continue reading Tee Times, Pairings Announced for Masters →

The Masters: Hole by Hole Part II

This is the second installment of our celebration of Masters week with an intimate look at the course at Augusta National, celebrating its history and tradition. No. 7 - Pampas - Par-4, 450 Yards. The magnolia trees are on full display at the beginning of this hole, which was lengthened and narrowed in recent … Continue reading The Masters: Hole by Hole Part II →

Holmes Rises to 12th in New Rankings

Shell Houston Open champion J.B. Holmes shot up eight spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings with his victory Sunday, rising to No. 12 in the world. Jordan Spieth, who finished third in a playoff behind Holmes, remained No. 4 in the world, but is within striking distance of both No. 3 Bubba Watson … Continue reading Holmes Rises to 12th in New Rankings →