Steele Leads Rain-Soaked Honda Classic

If there was ever a day when Brendan Steele would have wished for the power to control the weather, Friday would have been that day. Steele started his second round with four straight birdies, then had to let his hot hand down go to waste as rains wiped out the rest of his second round, … Continue reading Steele Leads Rain-Soaked Honda Classic →

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 →

Golf Statistics of the Week: February 18 Edition

As the Hero Indian Open and Northwest Trust Open ramp up for tomorrows' first tee offs, here are a few statistics to keep you talking golf for the next 24 hours. 0-for-16: Jim Furyk's success rate on putts outside of 10 feet during the final two rounds of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am this … Continue reading Golf Statistics of the Week: February 18 Edition →

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 →

Els, Garcia Committ to Irish Open

What does being No. 1 in the world mean? You have a lot of influence. Rory McIlroy showcased some of said influence on Monday when he announced via Twitter that Sergio Garcia and Ernie Els have joined the ranks of players who have committed to the Irish Open, which McIlroy's charitable foundation is the title … Continue reading Els, Garcia Committ to Irish Open →

Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview

Scotland's Stephen Gallacher will try to win an unprecedented third straight Omega Dubai Desert Classic title beginning Thursday in the United Arab Emirates. Gallacher won the 2013 title by three strokes over Richard Sterne, then defeated Emiliano Grillo by one shot last year. He was pursued ardently by now-World No. 1 Rory McIlroy last year, … Continue reading Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview →

Oliver Fisher Takes Lead at Qatar

The UK's Oliver Fisher fired three straight birdies to end his first round at 7-under, good for a one-stroke lead. Fisher was 5-under through 12 before suffering his lone bogey of the day. He turned it around with the three straight birdies to take a 1-stroke lead on Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello. Bello had a bogey-free … Continue reading Oliver Fisher Takes Lead at Qatar →

Walker Runs Away with 2nd Straight Sony Open

It's easy to say a golfer would like to play all his tournaments in Hawaii. For Jimmy Walker, it's more than just a trip to paradise. Walker destroyed the field with a closing round 63 to win the Sony Open by nine strokes on Sunday, his second straight victory at the early-season tournament. The victory … Continue reading Walker Runs Away with 2nd Straight Sony Open →

Kruger, Sullivan Lead South African Open

South Africa's Jbe Kruger and England's Andy Sullivan must have gone to bed on time on New Year's Eve as the pair looked the most well-rested on Day One of the South African Open Championship Thursday in Johannesburg. Each player shot a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over a field that includes host … Continue reading Kruger, Sullivan Lead South African Open →

South African Open Championship Preview

The 2015 European Tour resumes beginning Thursday with Ernie Els playing host and ambassador for the 104th South African Open Championship, played at Glendower Golf Club in Ekurhuleni. In addition to Els, the big draw for the tournament is Charl Schwartzel, currently ranked No. 32 in the world. Els is a five-time winner of the … Continue reading South African Open Championship Preview →