Jason Day jumped from obscurity to the Top 10 in the latest FedEx Cup standings thanks to his win at Farmers Insurance Open. Day, who has played just three events on the PGA this year, jumped from 53rd to 7th in the latest standings released on Monday. Jimmy Walker continues to lead the overall chase, … Continue reading Jason Day Joins FedEx Cup Top 10
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Jason Day Wins 4-Way Playoff at Farmers
What looked like the worst shot of Jason Day's final round at Torrey Pines Sunday turned out to be his best. Firing out of the rough on towards the 18th green, Day overshot his target and seemed destined for the drink until his ball stopped just short of the hazard line. Saved from a drop, … Continue reading Jason Day Wins 4-Way Playoff at Farmers
Harris English Takes Lead at Torrey Pines
Only three players have managed to score in the 60s on each of the first two days of the Farmers Insurance Open, which is why Harris English (68-66 - 134) has the lead after 36 holes. English fired a 66 on Friday to drop to 10-under par, rising from 11th to first on the leaderboard … Continue reading Harris English Takes Lead at Torrey Pines
Abu Dhabi Winner Stal Soars 254 Spots
The historic comeback, the defeat of two of the European Tour's premier players, even the paycheck paled in comparison to the impact on his ranking that Sunday's win had for Gary Stal. The 22-year-old Frenchman leapt 254 spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings from No. 357 to No. 103 with his dramatic win … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Winner Stal Soars 254 Spots
Adam Scott Advocates for PGA in Australia
Adam Scott has been one of Australia's best ambassadors, and he thinks the PGA should give his home country a chance. Scott, who was No. 1 in the world for a portion of the 2014 season, would like to see a PGA Tour event permanently attached to his home in the near future. "I'd be … Continue reading Adam Scott Advocates for PGA in Australia
Jordan Spieth Laps Field at Hero Challenge
Jordan Spieth completed his four-day domination of the talented field at the Hero World Challenge, firing a 6-under 66 to finish 26 strokes under par, winning the tournament by 10 strokes over runner-up Henrik Stenson. Spieth's streak of 43 straight holes without a bogey came to a halt with a double bogey on No. 14, … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Laps Field at Hero Challenge
Hero Challenge Brings Tiger Woods Back to Golf
Tiger Woods will be back on the golf course for the first time since the opening rounds of the PGA Championship last August when he takes part in the Hero Challenge beginning Thursday in Windmere, Florida. Woods will tee off at 12:15 p.m. local time alongside Jason Day. The field of 18 players also includes … Continue reading Hero Challenge Brings Tiger Woods Back to Golf
McIlroy Catches Horschel With 18 Holes To Go
The hottest player from the PGA's regular season and the hottest player from its post-season are fit to be tied after 54 holes of the last tournament of the 2013-2014 campaign. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy, winner of the PGA Championship and The Open Championship, shot a 3-under 67 to tie Billy Horschel at 9-under … Continue reading McIlroy Catches Horschel With 18 Holes To Go
Billy Horschel Opens 2-Stroke Lead at TOUR Championship
Billy Horschel didn't make much of a name for himself during the regular season, but he's sure making up for it in the post-season. Horschel, who finished second at the Deutsche Bank Championship and won the BMW Championship, fired his second straight 4-under 66 on Friday to open up a two-shot lead at the TOUR … Continue reading Billy Horschel Opens 2-Stroke Lead at TOUR Championship
Red-Hot Kirk, Horschel Atop TOUR Leaderboard
Anyone who thought it was a fluke that Chris Kirk and Billy Horschel are atop the standings of the FedExCup points board got a rude awakening on Thursday. Kirk and Horschel each shot a 4-under 66 to tie for the lead. Just nine points separate the two in the overall points tally. If either wins … Continue reading Red-Hot Kirk, Horschel Atop TOUR Leaderboard