Zach Johnson and Chris Kirk each recorded seven birdies to share the lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Thursday. Jordan Spieth made eight birdies, but an ugly quadruple bogey 8 on the 17th put him six strokes behind the co-leaders. The duo have a 1-stroke lead over Kyle Stanley, Vaughn Taylor, Brian Harman … Continue reading Zach Johnson, Chris Kirk Tied Atop Sony Open Leaderboard
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Watson Breaks Record Takes Lead
Bubba Watson was one of two men to set a course record with a 9-under 63 on Saturday, allowing the Georgian to jump to the top of the leader board at the Hero World Challenge in Albany Colony, The Bahamas. Through 54 holes, Watson has a two-stroke lead following his 9-under 63 that allowed him … Continue reading Watson Breaks Record Takes Lead
Spieth Climbs into Tie for Hero Lead
A new day brought a new trio atop the leader board at the Hero World Challenge; a trio that included world No. 1 Jordan Spieth. The tournament's defending champion fired a second-round 66 to reach 11-under, tying him for first with Jimmy Walker and Bill Haas. After an erratic beginning that saw him 1-over through … Continue reading Spieth Climbs into Tie for Hero Lead
An Soars Into Top 60 with BMW Win
As big as the win was for Byeong-Hun An on Sunday was the move up the rankings on Monday, with the 23-year-old Korean golfer climbing from 132nd to 54th, guaranteeing him places in the field at the upcoming US Open and Open Championship. Meanwhile, Colonial winner Chris Kirk rose from 23rd to 17th with his … Continue reading An Soars Into Top 60 with BMW Win
Kirk Outlasts Trio for Colonial Title
Chris Kirk held off charges from all comers while firing a final-round 66 of his own, beating a trio of contenders by a single stroke to win the Colonial on Sunday. Kirk finished 12-under with his 4-under 66, defeating Jason Bohn, Jordan Spieth, and Brandt Snedeker by one stroke. Bohn turned in the most surprising … Continue reading Kirk Outlasts Trio for Colonial Title
Expert Picks: Crowne Plaza Invitational
The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial plays host to the PGA TOUR this week, as the Lone Star State welcomes back Jordan Spieth who’s returning to play for the first time since winning The Masters. A year ago saw then World No.1 Adam Scott defeat Jason Dufner in a thrilling playoff. Of the 122 players … Continue reading Expert Picks: Crowne Plaza Invitational
Rickie Fowler Wins Players Playoff
The story wrote itself on Sunday at The Players Championship - three days after an anonymous Sports Illustrated player survey called him one of the most overrated players on the PGA Tour, Rickie Fowler won the tournament most commonly known as "The Fifth Major". Fowler shot a remarkable 6-under over the final six holes to … Continue reading Rickie Fowler Wins Players Playoff
Kirk Beams Up Leaderboard at Players Championship
Chris Kirk fired three straight birdies on the back nine to take a 1-stroke lead into the final round of the Players Championship with his 4-under 68 on Saturday. It's not the most comforting lead in the world - some 24 players are within four strokes of the lead, among them the best of all … Continue reading Kirk Beams Up Leaderboard at Players Championship
Golf Birthdays: May 7-8
Robin freeman May 7 Two-time Web.com tour winner Robin Freeman turns 56. Freeman turned pro in 1983 and has played on both the PGA and Champions Tour. He finished tied for second at the 1995 GTE Byron Nelson Classic. Champions Tour member David Lundstrom turns 68. Lundstrom played 11 seasons on the PGA Tour but … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: May 7-8
Weekly Winners Climb Rankings
Qatar Masters winner Branden Grace jumped 35 spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings, while Humana Challenge champion Bill Haas moved up 18 spots in the latest release. Haas defeated five players by a single stroke to claim Humana, moving from 41st to 23rd in the rankings. Grace, who staved off Marc Warren for … Continue reading Weekly Winners Climb Rankings
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