Rory McIlroy might be No. 1 in the world and Bubba Watson the defending champion, but the talk in gambling circles is on Jordan Spieth as The Masters looms one week away. Spieth has risen to 10-to-1 odds to win the Masters, second only to McIlroy's 6-to-1. According to Vegas casinos, Spieth has had the … Continue reading Vegas High on Jordan Spieth for Augusta
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Walker Widens FedEx Cup Lead
Jimmy Walker's win at the Valero Texas Open on Sunday, his second of the year and fifth Top 10 finish this season, widened his lead in the latest installment of the FedEx Cup Standings release. Walker has 1,650 points through 10 events, putting him nearly 500 points ahead of new second-place holder Jordan Spieth, who … Continue reading Walker Widens FedEx Cup Lead
Bubba Watson Beats Jimmy Fallon in “Pie Golf”
With a little rule-bending and a lot of silliness, Bubba Watson outdueled Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon in a game of "Pie Golf" on Monday night's episode of the popular late-night talk show. Each man was tasked with hitting balls at a sticky target. Each successful hit resulted in a pie being thrown in the … Continue reading Bubba Watson Beats Jimmy Fallon in “Pie Golf”
Emotional Hoffmann Leads Bay Hill
It's funny how grief can bring out the best in athletes sometimes. It happened on Thursday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where Morgan Hoffman, four hours after learning his 97-year-old grandmother had passed away, fired a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead at Bay Hill. His lead is a tenuous one over five of … Continue reading Emotional Hoffmann Leads Bay Hill
Johnson new No. 3 in FedEx Race
Winning the biggest event of the season so far saw Dustin Johnson vault from 40th to third in the latest FedExCup Standings released Sunday night. Jimmy Walker continues to lead the field with 1,150 points, but is now closely pursued by Bubba Watson, who finished third on Sunday. Watson has 1,088 points and Johnson 910. … Continue reading Johnson new No. 3 in FedEx Race
Johnson Rallies Past Holmes for Cadillac Title
Dustin Johnson is back on the PGA Tour, and now back to winning tournaments like no time has passed, rather than a six-month leave of absence. Johnson rallied from five strokes down to defeat J.B. Holmes by a single stroke, his first victory since he became a father to seven-wee-old son Tatum. Holmes' game fell … Continue reading Johnson Rallies Past Holmes for Cadillac Title
Patrick Reed Looks for Rare Cadillac Repeat
The greatest player to ever grace the WGC-Cadillac Championship is at home working on his game this week, but that doesn't diminish the field in the least. Defending champion Patrick Reed, who won a year ago by one stroke, leads a star-studded field at Doral for the biggest tournament pre-Masters. Reed tees off at 11:22 … Continue reading Patrick Reed Looks for Rare Cadillac Repeat
McIlroy Top Vegas Pick for Masters
Even though last year's eighth-place finish was the best Rory McIlroy has ever done at The Masters, that isn't stopping Las Vegas oddsmakers from installing him as the overwhelming favorite to wear the green jacket six weeks from now at Augusta. Even after missing the cut at the Honda Classic Saturday, Mcilroy is a 13/2 … Continue reading McIlroy Top Vegas Pick for Masters
Hahn Vaults to Eighth in FedEx Cup Standings
Winning the Northern Trust Open has James Hahn prominently featured in the latest FedExCup standings, up to 8th from 55th following his win. Hahn has played in 11 events and has 736 points. Jimmy Walker leads the race with 1,113 points in eight events. Bubba Watson is second in the points race with 888 despite … Continue reading Hahn Vaults to Eighth in FedEx Cup Standings
Goosen Still Leads Northern Trust
Forty-six year-old Retief Goosen made it two days in a row leading the field at the Northern Trust Open, shooting a 1-under 70 to sit 6-back through 36 holes. The 70 didn't come easy. Goosen sank a 30-foot putt on his final hole to get under par. He holds a 1-stroke lead over the trio … Continue reading Goosen Still Leads Northern Trust
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