Graeme McDowell Leads HSBC by 3 Strokes

The WGC-HSBC Champions might involve the best field of the year outside of the four Majors, but right now it's Graeme McDowell's tournament, and everyone else is just playing in it. McDowell, with his sights firmly set at the Top 5 in the Race to Dubai standings, carded his second straight 67 on Friday to … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Leads HSBC by 3 Strokes →

Graeme McDowell Opens 2-Stroke Lead in Shanghai

Thanks to a dominating 7-under on his first 12 holes, Graeme McDowell raced to a 2-stroke lead with a 5-under 67 at the WGC-HSBC Champions Thursday in Shanghai. Starting on the back nine, McDowell birdied 10, 13, 14, 16 and 17, and added birdies on 2 and 3 as well before cooling off. “Seven under … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Opens 2-Stroke Lead in Shanghai →

Alexander Levy Takes Early Lead at Shanghai

Alexander Levy grew up about 8,000 miles from China, but he certainly has taken to the place. The Frenchman, who won the China Open last April, fired a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead on the first day of competition at the BMW Masters on Thursday. "I think this country likes me," Levy said … Continue reading Alexander Levy Takes Early Lead at Shanghai →

American Patrick Reed Leads Field into Match Play Quarters

It wasn't much of a revenge when you consider the stigma on the United States when it comes to the Ryder Cup of late, but quite frankly Patrick Reed will take it. The American knocked off European Ryder Cup favorite Jamie Donaldson 3 & 2 on Friday in the third day of round-robin play at … Continue reading American Patrick Reed Leads Field into Match Play Quarters →

Pablo Larrazabal’s Chip-In Win Tops Day 2 Match Play

In a field of familiar greats, Pablo Larrazabal is a bit of an outsider at the London Golf Club, at least until he defies logic, reason, and physics. Larrazabal holed out on a pitch from the rough for a birdie 4 that beat Scotland's Stephen Gallacher 1 up on the second day of round-robin play … Continue reading Pablo Larrazabal’s Chip-In Win Tops Day 2 Match Play →

Graeme McDowell, Thongchai Jaidee Lead Day 1 Leaders at London

Graeme McDowell and Thongchai Jaidee, the two finalists at last year's Volvo World Match Play Championship, opened up the 2014 edition with wins on Wednesday. Northern Ireland's McDowell took a 3 & 2 victory over France's Alexander Levy, who was fresh off his win at the rain-soaked Portugal Masters last weekend. McDowell hit four birdies … Continue reading Graeme McDowell, Thongchai Jaidee Lead Day 1 Leaders at London →

Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup

The competition never really happened; and the results of the regular season - in which Europeans won three of the four Majors on the PGA tour, continued in the post-season. Europe easily cruised by the United States 16-1/2 to 11-1/2 to win its third straight Ryder Cup, and eighth in 10 tries, at GlenEagles, Scotland … Continue reading Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup →

Europe Opens Lead to 4 Points at Ryder Cup

Team Europe's strategy worked so well on Friday, the Ryder Cup two-time defending champions went right back to it on Saturday. Europe let the Americans get close in the morning session, then blew them out in the afternoon for a second consecutive day of competition to go up 10-6 entering Sunday. Europe needs just four … Continue reading Europe Opens Lead to 4 Points at Ryder Cup →

2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe

The 2014 Ryder Cup begins on Friday. Here's a closer look at the European team, which is trying to deliver a third straight title to the continent. Thomas Bjorn - Age: 41; 3rd Ryder Cup Appearance; Career RC Record: 6-3-1; 2014 Combined Highlights: Won Nedback Golf Challenge; 8th at The Masters; 4th in Euro Tour … Continue reading 2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe →

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship

Although they are often thought of as the two best American golfers in the past 15 years, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have spent surprisingly little time together on the course when it comes to the game's greatest tournaments. Thus, despite the fact that neither man is having a particularly memorable season in 2014, it's … Continue reading Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship →