St. Jude Classic champion Daniel Berger has risen to No. 24 in the world following his victory at the tournament on Sunday. He was previously ranked No. 43. Dylan Frittellli, winner of the Lyoness Open, rose from 104th to 76th with his inaugural win on the European Tour. There was small movement in the Top … Continue reading Daniel Berger Reaches Top 25; Frittelli Into Top 100
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Si-Woo Kim Rises to World #28
Si-Woo Kim leaped from 75th to 28th in the latest Official World Golf Rankings after his dramatic victory at The Players Championship last weekend. The leap makes Kim the highest-ranked Asian player in the world, surpassing fellow Koreans Jeunghun Wang and Byeong Hun An, along with Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee. Japan's Hideki Matsuyama is ranked higher … Continue reading Si-Woo Kim Rises to World #28
Brian Harman Wins Thrilling Wells Fargo Finale
American Brian Harman thwarted Dustin Johnson's attempt at a fourth straight PGA title by draining a 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole of the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday in Wilmington, North Carolina. He defeated Johnson and Pat Perez by one stroke to win $1.4 million. It's his second PGA Tour title and he … Continue reading Brian Harman Wins Thrilling Wells Fargo Finale
Molinari Takes One-Stroke Lead at Wells Fargo
Italian Francesco Molinari took a 1-stroke lead to the clubhouse after a round at the Wells Fargo Championship Thursday in North Carolina. Molinari played like a champion, with five birdies in a seven-hole stretch on the front nine and a 20-foot birdie on No. 18. This is the first time the Wells Fargo Championship has … Continue reading Molinari Takes One-Stroke Lead at Wells Fargo
Preview: Wells Fargo Championship
The big push towards the US Open begins Thursday with the Wells Fargo Championship, held this year in Wilmington, North Carolina. James Hahn will attempt to defend the title he won last year in a playoff victory over Roberto Castro while No. 1 Dustin Johnson takes to the links for the first time since suffering … Continue reading Preview: Wells Fargo Championship
Wesley Bryan Rises Into Top 40
Once known solely as a trick-shot artist, Wesley Bryan jumped into the real world of golf with his win at the RBC Heritage on Sunday, and into the top 40 in the Official World Golf Rankings. Bryan rose from 73rd to 37th with his victory at Hilton Head in his home state of South Carolina … Continue reading Wesley Bryan Rises Into Top 40
What, Me Injured? Johnson Early Favorite for US Open
Nobody exactly knows what Dustin Johnson's injury is, but that's not stopping the Las Vegas oddsmakers from making him their guy. Johnson opened as the favorite to win the US Open which runs June 15-18 in Erin Hills, Wisconsin. Johnson is 8 to 1, followed closely by Rory McIlroy at 9 to 1 and Jordan Spieth … Continue reading What, Me Injured? Johnson Early Favorite for US Open
American Hoffman Leads Masters After 18
Charley Hoffman, the American who looks more at home tapping a keg than a birdie putt, raced to a 4-stroke lead after 18 holes at The Masters on Thursday by firing a 7-under 65. He put the field in his rear view mirror with a four-birdie stretch between holes 14-17. William McGirt was the only … Continue reading American Hoffman Leads Masters After 18
Dustin Johnson Hurts Back, Masters In Doubt
In a staggering 11th-hour development, the agent for World No. 1 Dustin Johnson fell down a staircase and injured his back on Wednesday at his rental property in Augusta, throwing his availability for The Masters into doubt. According to Johnson's manager, the star was wearing socks on a hardwood floor and slipped on the stars. … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Hurts Back, Masters In Doubt
Dustin Johnson Widens Lead at No. 1
If somebody doesn't do something quick, Dustin Johnson's going to run away and hide with this No. 1 gig. The American who has won his last three PGA starts made it six straight weeks with the top spot in the rankings, and has built a sizable lead on No. 2 Rory McIlroy. Johnson is averaging … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Widens Lead at No. 1
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