It wasn't easy, but 21-year-old Shubhakar Sharma held on to his two-stroke lead at the WGC Mexico City on Saturday. He endured three bogeys after only having two combined in his first two rounds and still wound up with a 2-under 69. He looked like he might run away and hide with the lead after … Continue reading Sharma Holds 2-Stroke Lead Headed to Sunday in Mexico
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Sharma Squeezes Ahead at WGC-Mexico
Shubhankar-mania is real. 21-year-old Indian sensation Shubhankar Sharma fired a second-round 66 to take the lead at the WGC-Mexico City on Friday. He leads 2018 Masters Champion Sergio Garcia, Rafa Cabrera Bello and Amiercan Xander Schauffele by two strokes apiece. For the second straight day, Sharma dominated the back nine, recording five birdies to record … Continue reading Sharma Squeezes Ahead at WGC-Mexico
WGC-Mexico Championship Preview
The first big golf tournament of 2018 is upon us with Mexico's Club de Golf Chapultepec as the host. Expect long drives with the thin air - the course is 2,400 meters above sea level. The course is a par 71 and 6,703 meters in length. World No. 1 Dustin Johnson is back to defend … Continue reading WGC-Mexico Championship Preview
Justin Thomas Retakes No. 3 Ranking
2017 PGA Player of the Year Justin Thomas moved back to No. 3 in the world thanks to his victory at The Honda Classic on Sunday. Thomas bypassed friendly rival Jordan Spieth with the victory. He's closed within striking distance of No. 2 Jon Rahm. Rahm is averaging 8.821 points per tournament; Thomas is a … Continue reading Justin Thomas Retakes No. 3 Ranking
Watson’s Wild Weekend Continues with Genesis Lead
Bubba Watson took a brief trip away from the Genesis Open Friday to play a friendly pickup game of basketball. At the Staples Center. During the NBA's All-Star Weekend. Apparently loosened up by his laughable collision with Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady's blocked shot, Watson returned to golf on Saturday in some of his best … Continue reading Watson’s Wild Weekend Continues with Genesis Lead
Dustin Johnson Hits 1-year Mark at No. 1
Dustin Johnson finished tied for second at last week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Invitational, cementing his No. 1 position in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). It's his 52nd straight week at No. 1, meaning he's been in the top spot for an entire calendar year. Johnson i averaging 10.7499 points per tournament. Jon Rahm … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Hits 1-year Mark at No. 1
Jason Day, Rory McIlroy Return to OWGR Top 10
Jason Day is back in the top of the Official World Golf Rankings (OGWR) Top 10 this week following his victory at the Farmers Insurance Open last week. By defeating Alex Noren in a six-hole playoff that concluded on Monday, Day jumped from 14th back to 10th in the OWGR rankings. He wasn't the only big … Continue reading Jason Day, Rory McIlroy Return to OWGR Top 10
Fleetwood Shines at Abu Dhabi First Round
Tommy Fleetwood clearly isn't satisfied with his breakout 2017 season. The young Englishman kicked off the defence of his Race to Dubai title and his crown at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Thursday by firing a tournament-best 5-under 66. “It's a good golf course to hit 18 greens around,” Fleetwood said. “Just a good … Continue reading Fleetwood Shines at Abu Dhabi First Round
Dustin Johnson Dominates Field for Sentry Title
If this is the way Dustin Johnson is going to take the 2018 PGA season, the rest of the tour might as well just pack in things for 2019. Johnson fired a final-round 65 to finish 24-under par, winning the Sentry Tournament of Champions by eight strokes on Sunday. His 65 was the lowest round … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Dominates Field for Sentry Title
Dustin Johnson Takes Lead at Sentry
Dustin Johnson made a 65-yard eagle and nearly added a hole-in-one while shooting a 7-under 66 to take command at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii on Saturday. Johnson leads Brian Harman by two strokes entering the final round. Harman shot a 4-under 69 to sit at 14-under for the tournament. Spaniard Jon Rahm, … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Takes Lead at Sentry