After finishing second at The Masters in 2014, the only way Jordan Spieth could move up in this week's Official World Golf Rankings was to win the tournament. So that's what he did. Spieth took over the No. 2 spot in the latest rankings, jumping both Bubba Watson and Henrik Stenson in the process. Rory … Continue reading Jordan Spieth New World No. 2
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Tee Times, Pairings Announced for Masters
The last two Masters champions will be paired with the guy with the coolest name in the field at Augusta National on Thursday, where Bubba Watson and Justin Rose tee off alongside amateur Gunn Yang beginning at 9:24 a.m. local time. Yang, who is just 21, won the U.S. Amateur last year. Fourteen-time Major winner … Continue reading Tee Times, Pairings Announced for Masters
Holmes Rises to 12th in New Rankings
Shell Houston Open champion J.B. Holmes shot up eight spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings with his victory Sunday, rising to No. 12 in the world. Jordan Spieth, who finished third in a playoff behind Holmes, remained No. 4 in the world, but is within striking distance of both No. 3 Bubba Watson … Continue reading Holmes Rises to 12th in New Rankings
Golf Birthdays: April 3-5
April 3 Two-time Nationwide Tour winner David Morland turns 46. April 5 Bob Burns, winner of the 2002 Disney Classic, turns 47. Burns was the Nike Tour Player of the Year in 1999. Henrik Stenson, the world's No. 2 ranked player, turns 39. Stenson achieved the rare feat of winning both the FedEx Cup and … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: April 3-5
Matt Every Defends Bay Hill Title
Matt Every made it back-to-back victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday, and with the victory, earned himself a trip to The Masters. Every's 19-under 269, which he recorded with four straight rounds in the 60s, gave him a one-stroke victory over Henrik Stenson Sunday in Orlando. After bogeying the first hole, Every was … Continue reading Matt Every Defends Bay Hill Title
Hoffmann Stays Hot at Bay Hill
Despite being pursued by some of the best golfers in the world, Morgan Hoffmann took things in stride and extended his lead to three strokes with a gorgeous 7-under 65 Friday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando. Nine birdies overcame a pair of bogeys to give Hoffmann a three-stroke lead over three players including … Continue reading Hoffmann Stays Hot at Bay Hill
No Tiger, No Problem as Bay Hill Tees Up
Sure eight-time winner Tiger Woods isn't at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill this week, but does it really matter? The way Woods has played so far in 2015, you wouldn't think so. To compensate for the great one's absence, Bay Hill offers off one of the sweetest trios possible early Thursday afternoon - … Continue reading No Tiger, No Problem as Bay Hill Tees Up
Jordan Spieth Wins Valspar on 30-Foot Playoff Putt
You know you had a good round when even your 30-foot birdie putt to win the tournament isn't necessarily your best shot of the day. That was the case for 21-year-old Jordan Spieth on Sunday at the Valspar Open, as he made tremendous shot after shot down the stretch to fight his way into a … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Wins Valspar on 30-Foot Playoff Putt
Brandon DeJonge Takes Lead at Valspar
Brandon DeJonge is the new leader in a crowded field as Valspar, thanks to two long birdie putts that earned him a 69 on Friday. At 6-under, DeJonge, one of just a few African players not at home for the Tshwane Open this week, has a 1-stroke lead over four players, including two who he … Continue reading Brandon DeJonge Takes Lead at Valspar
Davis Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Valspar
Brian Davis drilled a 25-foot putt on No. 9 to take a one-stroke lead at the conclusion of the first round of the Valspar Championship Tuesday in Palm Harbor, Florida. Davis was as surprising a leader as anyone after one day. In his previous four starts this year, he's missed two cuts, withdrawn after two … Continue reading Davis Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Valspar
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