Molinari Takes First Euro Title in 7 Years

Italy's Edoardo Molinari used a clutch eagle on No. 18 to force a playoff, then beat Ireland's Paul Dunne on the first hole of it to take the Trophee Hassan II title on Sunday, his first European Tour win in seven years. It certainly seemed like the playoff would continue to at least a second … Continue reading Molinari Takes First Euro Title in 7 Years →

Golf Birthdays: February 11-12

Here's today's (and Thursday's) installment of golf birthdays. February 11 Italy's Edoardo Molinari turns 34. Molinari has the unique claim of having won tournaments on four different continents - Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. He has nine total pro victories, two of those on the European Tour - the Barclays Scottish Open and the … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: February 11-12 →

Ireland’s Shane Lowry Jumps Ahead at Wales Open

The big buzz in the UK today is Scotland's decision to remain in the UK. The country that last left the protection of the crown, Ireland, saw its own Shane Lowry take a 1-stroke lead at the Wales Open. Lowry's 6-under 65 was the second-best round of the day, and enough to move him one … Continue reading Ireland’s Shane Lowry Jumps Ahead at Wales Open →

Larrazabal Ties KLM Open Record with Second-Round 62

The cream usually rises to the top late in the golf season, and such was the case Friday at the KLM Open at the Kennemer Golf and Country Club in Zandvroot, The Netherlands. Spain's Pablo Larrazabal, ranked 24th in the Race to Dubai and 70th in the world, tied the course record with an 8-under … Continue reading Larrazabal Ties KLM Open Record with Second-Round 62 →

Joost Luiten Ties for Early Lead at KLM

Joost Luiten is already locked into a spot for the Race to Dubai. That doesn't mean he doesn't like showing off for the locals. Luiten, playing barely an hour from his hometown of Beliswijk, is the leader in the clubhouse at the KLM Open in Zandvoort, The Netherlands, on Thursday after play was suspended late … Continue reading Joost Luiten Ties for Early Lead at KLM →

Three Share Lead at PGA; No. 1 McIlroy 1 Stroke Back

The good news for the rest of the field at the PGA Championship on Thursday? Rory McIlroy hit a double bogey 7 on the par 5 No. 10. The bad news? Even with the gaffe, he's only one shot off the lead. McIlroy's 5-under 66 has him sitting a stroke behind co-leaders Lee Westwood, Kevin … Continue reading Three Share Lead at PGA; No. 1 McIlroy 1 Stroke Back →

Rory McIlroy Wins British Open by Two Strokes

It wasn't the runaway rout that his first two Majors had been, but it might have been the sweetest of the three. On Sunday in Hoylake, Rory McIlroy won the Open Championship, finishing at 17-under to defeat Ricky Fowler and Sergio Garcia by two strokes. McIlroy becomes the third player in golf history to win … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Wins British Open by Two Strokes →

Rory McIlroy Widens Lead to 6 at British Open

If someone not named Rory McIlroy is going to win the 2014 Open Championship on Sunday, two things need to happen. 1) That person needs to have the best round of their life. 2) McIlroy has to implode. The two-time Major winner ranked No. 6 in the world surgically took apart the course at Hoylake … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Widens Lead to 6 at British Open →

Rory McIlroy Leads British Open; Tiger Woods 3 Strokes Back

For the second time in a week, Rory McIlroy has gotten off to a hot start across the pond. He's hoping his second round as the leader of the Open Championship is a little better than last Friday's ugliness at the Scottish Open. McIlroy has six birdies and no bogeys to finish with a 6-under … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Leads British Open; Tiger Woods 3 Strokes Back →

Mikko Ilonen Holds On For Irish Open Title

Mikko Ilonen got the trophy at the Irish Open; Edoardo Molinari and Danny Willett got something almost as good. The Finn staved off late runs by a number of players to win the Irish Open Sunday with a 13-under 271, defeating Italy's Molinari by a single stroke. Molinari and Willett each earned a trip … Continue reading Mikko Ilonen Holds On For Irish Open Title →