Jordan Spieth first got famous at the University of Texas, about an hour's drive from the site of the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio, which kicks off on Thursday. Spieth won the Valspar Open two weeks ago on a dramatic 30-foot playoff putt, and is ranked No. 6 in the world. Spieth missed the … Continue reading Spieth Local Favorite at Texas Open
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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
Holmes Scores Ace, Lead up to 5 at Doral
Dustin Johnson had an ace, a place in history and all the momentum in the world on Saturday at the Blue Monster. It lasted for about 24 minutes. No one had ever aced the No. 4 hole at Doral before Johnson did it Saturday to pull within one stroke of leader J.B. Holmes, but Holmes … Continue reading Holmes Scores Ace, Lead up to 5 at Doral
Unheralded Herman Leads Honda Classic
It wasn't a big name leading the Honda Classic after one round on Thursday, just a hard-working fellow named Jim Herman who happened to shoot a 65. While big names like Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els, Dustin Johnson, and Billy Horschel were struggling, the 37-year-old Herman, whose only pro win was in 2010 on the Web.com … Continue reading Unheralded Herman Leads Honda Classic
Honda Classic Preview
All eyes will be on world No. 1 Rory McIlroy as he makes his 2014-2015 PGA Tour debut Thursday at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach, Florida, one of the few parts of the US not battling terrible weather this week. While most of the East Coast, Midwest and South is battling rain, sleet, and … Continue reading Honda Classic Preview
Hahn Into Top 100 with Northern Win
James Hahn vaulted up to 86th in the world from 297th a week ago in the latest Official World Golf Rankings which were released on Monday. Hahn outdueled Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey in a playoff to win the Northern Trust Open. Meanwhile, Hero Indian Open winner Anirban Lahiri rose another five spots to No. … Continue reading Hahn Into Top 100 with Northern Win
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
Hahn Takes Northern Open Title in Playoff
As first one player and then another took the lead at the Northern Trust Open on Sunday, the story line kept changing. First it was an epic win for Retief Goosen, then a shocking fountain of youth moment for Vijay Singh, then a return to greatness for Dustin Johnson. At the end, the story line … Continue reading Hahn Takes Northern Open Title in Playoff
Northern Trust Open Preview
Five former Major winners top the field at the Northern Trust Open, which kicks off Thursday at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Bubba Watson is the defending champion here, as at the Masters. The tournament will have an extra emotional charge because of its connection with Charlie Sifford, the African-American pioneer who won … Continue reading Northern Trust Open Preview
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