Dustin Johnson Leads PGA Field

After his near miss two months ago at the US Open, Dustin Johnson is pushing for contention at another Major. The American who mysteriously missed the last few months of the 2014 season fired a 6-under 66 to take a 1-stroke lead after 18 holes at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. Johnson was 2-under after four … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Leads PGA Field →

Featured PGA Championship Tee Times

The tee times have been announced for this week's PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Some of the more interesting opening round trios are listed and analyzed below. Front Nine 7:45 a.m. - David Toms, Mark Brooks, Vijay Singh: All three are former PGA Championship winners; the 54-year-old Brooks in 1996; the 48-year-old … Continue reading Featured PGA Championship Tee Times →

Jim Furyk Takes Bridgestone Lead

It's been 14 years since Jim Furyk's misery at Bridgestone, but if he he keeps playing the way he has through the first two rounds this weekend, he'll soon make up for it. Furyk's second straight 66 on Friday put him 8-under for the tournament, giving him a 4-stroke lead through 36 holes. In 2001, … Continue reading Jim Furyk Takes Bridgestone Lead →

Jason Day Rises to No. 4

Jason Day surged to a career-best No. 4 in the world after winning the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday. He was eighth a week ago. Day broke up the American bloc of No. 2 Jordan Spieth, No. 3 Bubba Watson, new No. 5 Dustin Johnson and No. 6 Jim Furyk. Sliding the opposite way were … Continue reading Jason Day Rises to No. 4 →

Weather Pushes 4th Round to Monday

For the first time in 27 years, the Open Championship will see its title decided on a Monday, as more foul weather allowed the completion of the second round but no more than that on Saturday at St. Andrews. The R&A tried its best to get the third round in, with delays totaling 10-1/2 hours, … Continue reading Weather Pushes 4th Round to Monday →

Dustin Johnson Leads Rainy Open

American Dustin Johnson is the leader in a rain-soaked clubhouse at The Open Championship, although he and most of the players atop the leaderboard will be back on course early Saturday morning to conclude an interrupted second round. Johnson is 10-under through 13 holes, having fired a 3-under so far in his second round, which … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Leads Rainy Open →

US’ Johnson Leads Open at -7

A bit lost in the media explosion over the quest of Jordan Spieth for three straight Majors is how close Dustin Johnson came to winning the US Open himself last month. Johnson reminded the crowds just how good of a 2015 he's having in Spieth's shadow, shooting a 7-under 65 to take the first round … Continue reading US’ Johnson Leads Open at -7 →

Bubba Watson Rises to #3 in Rankings

Bubba Watson rose from fifth to third in the world Monday following his win at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, giving the United States four of the top five players in the world. The American bloc contains #2 Jordan Spieth, #3 Watson, #4 Dustin Johnson, and #5 Jim Furyk all trailing Rory McIlroy. #9 Rickie … Continue reading Bubba Watson Rises to #3 in Rankings →

Watson Rises to No. 3 in FedEx Standings

His second career win at the Travelers Championship saw Bubba Watson jump from 12th to third in the latest FedEx Cup points standings. Watson has 1,688 points, 227 behind second-place Jimmy Walker, but a whopping 1,440 behind Jordan Spieth. Dustin Johnson (1,589 points) and Rory McIlroy (1,510 points) round out the top 5. Paul Casey, … Continue reading Watson Rises to No. 3 in FedEx Standings →

Golf Birthdays: June 22-24

June 22 Dustin Johnson, current world No. 3 and runner-up at the 2015 US Open, turns 31. Johnson also finished tied for second at the 2011 Open Championship, and has nine PGA wins overall, including two WGC events. June 23 Colin Montgomerie, who ranks fourth all-time on the European Tour win list with 31, turns … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: June 22-24 →