Sweden's Henrik Stenson and the US' Dustin Johnson, two top 10 players, share the lead at the US Open after one day after each man fired a 5-under 65 at Chambers Bay on Thursday. Stenson, who hasn't won on the PGA Tour since taking the 2013 Tour Championship en route to winning the FedEx Cup, … Continue reading Stenson, Johnson Fire 65s for Open Lead
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Wood Into Top 100 with Lyoness Win
Chris Wood jumped into the top 100, landing at No. 78 following his win at the Lyoness Open on Sunday. Most of the rankings moves were on the back half of the Top 100 with many top names sitting out in anticipation of the upcoming US Open this week. However because of those breaks, Justin … Continue reading Wood Into Top 100 with Lyoness Win
Alex Noren Runs Away with Nordea Masters
Alex Noren fired a 71 on Sunday to win the Nordea Masters by 4 strokes, finishing 12-under par for the victory. It's his second win at the tournament, following up his victory in 2011. It's a really big win considering Noren started 2015 on a medical extension because of tendinitis in both of his wrists. … Continue reading Alex Noren Runs Away with Nordea Masters
Alex Noren Takes Nordea Lead
New day, new Swede atop the standings at the Nordea Masters. Local boy Alex Noren fired a 5-under 67 to climb four spots to the top of the leader board at 11-under at the conclusion of three rounds. He has a two-stroke lead over Germany's Maximilian Kieffer, who has hung around the lead all tournament. … Continue reading Alex Noren Takes Nordea Lead
Amateur Shares Lead at Nordea Masters
If you had 18-year-old Swedish amateur Marcus Kinhult as your Day One leader at the Nordea Masters, well, you're either a genius or a liar. Kinhult is not exactly unknown - ranked third in the world among amateurs and a member of Europe's last Junior Ryder Cup team. Still, his 67 has him tied with … Continue reading Amateur Shares Lead at Nordea Masters
Nordea Masters Preview
With the US Open coming up fast, the best of the European Tour are either taking time off or hitting the links to sharpen their craft before the second Major of the year. Those on the lee side of the pond will do so at Sweden's Nordea Masters starting Thursday, where local resident Thomas Bjorn … Continue reading Nordea Masters Preview
Idle Bubba Watson Replaces Stenson at No. 3
Not playing turned out to be a pretty sweet deal for Bubba Watson last week, as the American moved up to No. 3 in the world, bypassing Henrik Stenson. Stenson was also idle, having not played since May 17. The Swede has struggled lately, at least from what you expect of a player who won … Continue reading Idle Bubba Watson Replaces Stenson at No. 3
Robert Streb Day 1 Leader at Wells Fargo
Robert Streb recorded seven birdies, including one on the brutal Quail Hollow 17th hole, to take a 1-stroke lead after 18 holes at the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday. Streb is in pursuit of his second title of the season, having previously won at The MGladrey Classic back in October, the second event of the … Continue reading Robert Streb Day 1 Leader at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Championship Preview
Three of the top 5 players in the world gather at Quail Hollow this week for the Wells Fargo Championship, which has been played there since 2003. The course is most famous for its final three holes, nicknamed the "Green Mile" and often considered the toughest closing trio on the PGA Tour. No. 1 Rory … Continue reading Wells Fargo Championship Preview
Jim Furyk Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
His first win in five years propelled Jim Furyk to 5th from 10th in the latest Official World Golf Rankings released on Monday. Furyk jumped up five spots by taking the title at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina on Sunday. The top 4 players in the world - Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson, … Continue reading Jim Furyk Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
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