Jim Furyk's epic 58 on Sunday is a golf round for the ages, the first of his kind, and coming at the end of a tournament that he had to birdie his final two holes on Friday just to make the cut. How does it compare historically to some of sports other great records? Here's … Continue reading Ranking Furyk’s 58 Among Sports Records
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Russell Knox Wins Travelers at -14
On a day where Jim Furyk's 58 upstaged not only the rest of the field, but also every single other sports story, Scotland's Russell Knox took the title at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, with a 14-under 266. Knox was three strokes behind Day 3 leader Daniel Berger, but the American fell on hard … Continue reading Russell Knox Wins Travelers at -14
Jim Furyk Shoots Golf’s First 58
Jim Furyk's 59, shot in 2013, is now officially his second-best round of golf. The 46-year-old American shot a 58 in the fourth round of the Travelers Championship on Sunday, finishing the day with at 12-under to also set a new course record at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. He was 4-under through … Continue reading Jim Furyk Shoots Golf’s First 58
Dustin Johnson Wins First Major at Last
With a potential one-stroke penalty and the ghosts of 2015 hanging over his head, Dustin Johnston just went out and played golf on Sunday, shooting a closing-round 69 to win the US Open, his first Major. The victory elevated Johnson to No. 3 in the world, surpassing Rory McIlroy who missed the cut and fell … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Wins First Major at Last
Tiger Woods Named Ryder Vice-Captain
It will take something bordering on a miracle for Tiger Woods to make the 2016 US Ryder Cup as a player, but that doesn't mean he won't be helping out the team. On Thursday, Woods, Steve Stricker, and Jim Furyk were all named assistant captains to the squad by captain Davis Love III. I will … Continue reading Tiger Woods Named Ryder Vice-Captain
Spieth Rockets Up PGA Career Money List
He's played just 2-1/2 full seasons on the PGA Tour, but Jordan Spieth's impact can be found where it matters most: in his pocketbook. The PGA updated its all-time money winners after the conclusion of the TOUR Championship last Sunday, with Spieth checking in at No. 54, having cleared $20 million in earnings. That doesn't … Continue reading Spieth Rockets Up PGA Career Money List
PGA Record Book: 2015 Update Edition
The 2015 PGA season has come to a close, and with it, a chance to check out the new look of the Tour's record book, which saw significant movement on a number of fronts in the last 12 months. Active PGA Wins: While there wasn't much movement at the top, Jim Furyk increased his total … Continue reading PGA Record Book: 2015 Update Edition
Jordan Spieth Reclaims No. 1
Jordan Spieth jumped back to the top of the mountain in the latest Official World Golf Rankings on Monday thanks to his victory at the TOUR Championship, which in turn won him the FedEx Cup. Spieth is just slightly ahead of Jason Day, who claimed the No. 1 spot for the first time last week … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Reclaims No. 1
Preview: The Barclays
Arguably the most exciting four-week stretch of the PGA Tour begins this week with The Barclays, the 125-man first leg of the FedEx Cup Championship. This year's tournament is being played at Plainfield Country Club World No. 1 and current FedEx Cup leader Jordan Spieth will tee off on the back nine at 8:26 a.m. … Continue reading Preview: The Barclays
Featured PGA Championship Tee Times
The tee times have been announced for this week's PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Some of the more interesting opening round trios are listed and analyzed below. Front Nine 7:45 a.m. - David Toms, Mark Brooks, Vijay Singh: All three are former PGA Championship winners; the 54-year-old Brooks in 1996; the 48-year-old … Continue reading Featured PGA Championship Tee Times
