The men will be separated from the boys this week at the BMW Championship in Denver, Colorado, as more than half of the FedEx Cup Playoff field will be eliminated in preparation for next week's TOUR Championship in Atlanta. The beautiful Cherry Hills Country Club is the site of the third of four legs of … Continue reading 2014 BMW Championship Preview
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Russell Henley Takes Deustche Bank Lead; McIlory Lurking
Russell Henley's 6-under 65 saw him jump from fifth to first on the Deutsche Bank Championship leaderboard, but it was the play of world No. 1 Rory McIlroy that captured even more attention. Henley is 12-under, giving him a 1-stroke lead over Billy Horschel with 18 holes to go, while McIlroy is tied for third … Continue reading Russell Henley Takes Deustche Bank Lead; McIlory Lurking
2014 Deutsche Bank Championship Preview
It seems unlikely that Henrik Stenson will win the 2014 FedExCup title, but that was also the opinion a year ago going into the Deutsche Bank Championship (DBC) in Boston. Stenson won that event, of course, and the TOUR Championship two weeks later in Atlanta, to lock up the FedExCup. He’s one of a trio … Continue reading 2014 Deutsche Bank Championship Preview
Zach Johnson, William McGirt Tied as John Deere Classic Hits Turn
Apparently Zach Johnson is pretty intent on making up for last year's playoff loss at the John Deere Classic. Johnon followed up his opening-round 63 with a 4-under 67 to remain tied for first place at 12-under through two rounds at the TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Johnson shook off three bogeys with seven … Continue reading Zach Johnson, William McGirt Tied as John Deere Classic Hits Turn
Jordan Spieth Set to Defend First PGA Title
The way Jordan Spieth's career arc is currently going, "the 2013 John Deere Classic" might one day be a trivia answer for the question, "What was PGA legend Jordan Spieth's first tournament victory?" It's hard not to like Spieth's game, particularly given just how good he's been in less than two years on the tour. … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Set to Defend First PGA Title
Bubba Watson Closes Gap on Jimmy Walker in FedEx Standings
It's always fun to be the guy being chased in any race, because that means you're No. 1. But for Jimmy Walker, the hunter is about to become the hunted. Masters champion Bubba Watson used his Top 10 finish at the Greenbrier Classic to move within 187 points of Walker for the No. 1 position … Continue reading Bubba Watson Closes Gap on Jimmy Walker in FedEx Standings
Billy Hurley III Fires 63 To Take Greenbrier Lead
American Billy Hurley III fired a second-round 63, the second-lowest score of the tournament so far, to rise from 31st to the top of the leader board at the Greenbrier Classic on Friday. Hurley holds a one-stroke lead over Chris Stroud, who hit his second straight 66, and Kevin Chappell, who followed up his first-round … Continue reading Billy Hurley III Fires 63 To Take Greenbrier Lead