Despite not hitting a fairway on his final six holes, American J.B Holmes is tied for The Players Championship lead after 54 holes with Paul Stanley. Holmes looked headed for the sewer early on, bogeying three of his first four holes then playing the rest of the day without a single bogey, drilling a tough … Continue reading Holmes, Stanley Lead Players Through 54
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Molinari Takes One-Stroke Lead at Wells Fargo
Italian Francesco Molinari took a 1-stroke lead to the clubhouse after a round at the Wells Fargo Championship Thursday in North Carolina. Molinari played like a champion, with five birdies in a seven-hole stretch on the front nine and a 20-foot birdie on No. 18. This is the first time the Wells Fargo Championship has … Continue reading Molinari Takes One-Stroke Lead at Wells Fargo
Stenson Rise to 5th; Mickelson to 13th in Latest Rankings
Henrik Stenson rose back to No. 5 in the world with his win at The Open Championship and runner-up Phil Mickelson rocketed up to 13th, his highest standing in two years. Stenson closed the gap significantly on No. 4 Rory McIlroy, trailing the former No. 1 points (9.3918-8.776). Jason Day spent his 16th week in … Continue reading Stenson Rise to 5th; Mickelson to 13th in Latest Rankings
Expert Picks: The Greenbrier Classic
The Old White TPC plays host to the PGA TOUR this week for The Greenbrier Classic. Last year saw Angel Cabrerra take the title by two strokes over George McNeill. Last week’s champion Bubba Watson headlines the field, which also sees Tiger Woods return for the first time since the worst major performance of his … Continue reading Expert Picks: The Greenbrier Classic
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
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
Holmes Take Houston Title in Playoff
J.B. Holmes rallied from six strokes down to force a playoff, then knocked off Jordan Spieth and Johnson Wagner in the extra session to win the Shell Houston Open Sunday, the final PGA Tournament before The Masters. Holmes fired a 64, but only won the title when Wagner's short putt lipped out on the second … Continue reading Holmes Take Houston Title in Playoff
Scott Piercy Ties Course Record for SHO Lead
The winner of the Shell Houston Open gets to play at The Masters, period. Scott Piercy, a 36-year-old pro from Las Vegas, is a quarter of the way to Augusta National after a dazzling first round Thursday, tying the course record to take a two-stroke lead with his 63. "It's the first round," he said. … Continue reading Scott Piercy Ties Course Record for SHO Lead
Dustin Johnson Soars into World Top 10
Dustin Johnson's big win on Sunday did wonders for his name, his game, his pocket book, and now his official golf world ranking. Johnson vaulted from 16th to seventh after winning the tournament by one stroke. He has climbed 12 spots since the beginning of 2015. The top three spots stayed the same, but Adam … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Soars into World Top 10
Johnson Rallies Past Holmes for Cadillac Title
Dustin Johnson is back on the PGA Tour, and now back to winning tournaments like no time has passed, rather than a six-month leave of absence. Johnson rallied from five strokes down to defeat J.B. Holmes by a single stroke, his first victory since he became a father to seven-wee-old son Tatum. Holmes' game fell … Continue reading Johnson Rallies Past Holmes for Cadillac Title