After a two-tournament tryout, Mike Kerr has officially been hired by Adam Scott to be his new caddie. Scott parted ways with Steve Williams at the end of the FedEx Cup in October. Kerr has worked with major players Ernie Els and Lee Westwood in the past, and most recently caddied for Norway's Thobjorn Olesen. … Continue reading Adam Scott Hires Mike Kerr as Caddie
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Net Worths of 5 Richest Golfers
How rich is Tiger Woods? Try $590 million of net worth according to a release from bankrate.com, which also labels the 14-time Major winner as the richest athlete in the world. No. 2 on the list is Phil Mickelson, a mere $400 million behind Tiger at $190 million, but with a significant upgrade in endorsements … Continue reading Net Worths of 5 Richest Golfers
Infamous Tree Removed from TPC Sawgrass
Neither Ernie Els, William McGirt, nor Davis Love III would ever dream of not being environmentally friendly; but all three were positively cheery on Thursday when told the news about the dead tree. The massive live oak that has served as an unspoken barrier for those aiming too high on the 393-yard, par-4 No. 6 … Continue reading Infamous Tree Removed from TPC Sawgrass
Tee Times Set for BMW Masters
The Final Series begins Thursday in Shanghai, China, at the Lake Malaren Golf Club. Tee times were announced Tuesday with some truly remarkable pairings as the top 60 players in the Race to Dubai standings, along with 18 other invitees, fill out the card. Not every player from the Top 60 will be at Shanghai, … Continue reading Tee Times Set for BMW Masters
Match Play Champ Ilonen Joins Race to Dubai Top 10
Finland's Miko Ilonen not only made himself a whole lot of money by winning last week's Volvo Match Play Championship, he also propelled himself into the Race to Dubai's Top 10. Ilonen became the 19th European Tour player to crack €1 million this year with his big win, propelling him to 10th in the standings for … Continue reading Match Play Champ Ilonen Joins Race to Dubai Top 10
2014 BMW Championship Preview
The men will be separated from the boys this week at the BMW Championship in Denver, Colorado, as more than half of the FedEx Cup Playoff field will be eliminated in preparation for next week's TOUR Championship in Atlanta. The beautiful Cherry Hills Country Club is the site of the third of four legs of … Continue reading 2014 BMW Championship Preview
Hunter Mahan Takes Barclays Title, FedExCup Lead
Hunter Mahan won a golf tournament for the first time in more than two years, allowing him to vault from 62nd to first in the FedExCup standings. Mahan fired a final-round 65 to defeat Stuart Appleby, Cameron Tringale and 54-hole co-leader Jason Day by two strokes apiece. The win earns Mahan $1.44 million and 2,500 … Continue reading Hunter Mahan Takes Barclays Title, FedExCup Lead
No. 2 Adam Scott Surges Into Tie for Barclays Lead
Adam Scott was No. 1 in the world for a lot of 2014 despite not winning any of the four Majors. But a FedExCup title wouldn't be so bad either. Scott fired a 65 on Friday to tie Cameron Tringale for the lead after 36 holes at the first leg of the four-week playoff series. … Continue reading No. 2 Adam Scott Surges Into Tie for Barclays Lead
Bo Van Pelt Takes Early Lead at Barclays
Bo Van Pelt was on the cast of supporting actors for this first tournament of the FedExCup playoff season, coming into the field ranked No. 104 of the 125 men qualifying for the post-season string of action. If he keeps putting together rounds like he did on Thursday, Van Pelt might get his part expanded … Continue reading Bo Van Pelt Takes Early Lead at Barclays
Wyndham Championship Last Chance for FedEx Cup Hopefuls
It will be hard to even come close to the fervor of last week's PGA Championship, but the Wyndham has an ace up its sleeve - players who do well have the chance to either qualify or move up the ladder in the upcoming FedExCup playoffs. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the former Greensboro Open has … Continue reading Wyndham Championship Last Chance for FedEx Cup Hopefuls
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