Tiger Woods' birdie on No. 17, the toughest hole at the PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, brought the biggest roars he's heard in five years. Just five tournaments in to his big comeback from years of injuries, the 14-time Major winner is four strokes off the lead. "I feel like I'm right there,'' … Continue reading List, Lovemark Lead Honda Classic; Tiger Woods Lurking
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Noren, Simpson Take Early Lead at Honda Classic
American Webb Simpson and Swede Alex Noren each shot a 4-under to take the Day One lead at the Honda Classic. Tiger Woods shot an even-par 70 fighting off an early double bogey. It's his fourth event back to a full schedule on the PGA Tour. "I'm very pleased," Woods said. "Today was not easy. … Continue reading Noren, Simpson Take Early Lead at Honda Classic
Fowler Fends Off Crowd for Honda Crown
It wasn't easy, but then it never is for Rickie Fowler. Fowler broke a long streak of ineptitude at the PGA level. After watching his four-stroke lead fall to one, Fowler responded with back-to-back birdies to salt away the Honda Classic Crown. It's his first win in 13 months, a time frame that has seen his contemporaries … Continue reading Fowler Fends Off Crowd for Honda Crown
Fowler Hones in on Honda Classic Title
American Rickie Fowler continued to dominate the course at the PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, firing a Saturday 65 to open up a 4-stroke lead at the Honda Classic. In his career, Fowler is a staggering 0-for-8 when he's either been in the lead or within a stroke of the lead entering the … Continue reading Fowler Hones in on Honda Classic Title
Adam Scott Scores Honda Classic Win
In the end it didn't really matter if Adam Scott used a belly putter, a normal putter, or quite frankly a log when it came time to make the winning shot at the Honda Classic. About 30 inches was all that was required for Scott to knock in the winning putt that gave him a … Continue reading Adam Scott Scores Honda Classic Win
Fowler Warms Up with Michael Jordan
Playing a round with a non-pro twice his age might seem like a lousy way for Rickie Fowler to get ready for the Honda Classic until you hear the old guy's name: Michael Jordan. Fowler, ranked No. 5 in the world, played 36 holes with Jordan at the Floridian, a course about 30 miles north … Continue reading Fowler Warms Up with Michael Jordan
Harrington Takes First Title Since 2008
The last time Padraig Harrington won a big-time tournament, the world was his oyster. The year was 2008, the tournament was the PGA Championship, and it marked his third Major win in 13 months. Things have changed dramatically since then, with Harrington falling as low as 385th in the world last December, but all that … Continue reading Harrington Takes First Title Since 2008
“Pissed” McIlroy Will Likely Miss Honda Cut
The fact that he has a couple of extra days at home doesn't sit well with Rory McIlroy this weekend, largely because he's getting the break due to some sub-par golf. McIlroy followed up his 73 on Thursday with a 74 on Friday, falling to 7-over par, a number which will likely miss the cut, … Continue reading “Pissed” McIlroy Will Likely Miss Honda Cut
Honda Classic Preview
All eyes will be on world No. 1 Rory McIlroy as he makes his 2014-2015 PGA Tour debut Thursday at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach, Florida, one of the few parts of the US not battling terrible weather this week. While most of the East Coast, Midwest and South is battling rain, sleet, and … Continue reading Honda Classic Preview
