Golf Statistics of the Week: February 18 Edition

As the Hero Indian Open and Northwest Trust Open ramp up for tomorrows' first tee offs, here are a few statistics to keep you talking golf for the next 24 hours. 0-for-16: Jim Furyk's success rate on putts outside of 10 feet during the final two rounds of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am this … Continue reading Golf Statistics of the Week: February 18 Edition →

Northern Trust Open Preview

Five former Major winners top the field at the Northern Trust Open, which kicks off Thursday at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Bubba Watson is the defending champion here, as at the Masters. The tournament will have an extra emotional charge because of its connection with Charlie Sifford, the African-American pioneer who won … Continue reading Northern Trust Open Preview →

Brandt Snedeker Tops Own Mark, Wins Pebble Beach

Coming off a terrible 2014, Brandt Snedeker delivered in the biggest tournament of 2015 to date, breaking his own record at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, firing a 64-67-67-67 - 265 to win the even by three strokes over Nick Watney. Neither Watney, nor anyone else, really had a chance against Snedeker, who didn't … Continue reading Brandt Snedeker Tops Own Mark, Wins Pebble Beach →

Jim Furyk Rides Birdie Streak to Pebble Beach Lead

Just when it seemed like Jim Furyk was out of contention for the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Tournament title, he came roaring back. Furyk fired seven birdies in his last 10 holes to finish with a 63 and take a 1-shot lead headed to Sunday. After starting the day in 14th place, Furyk was … Continue reading Jim Furyk Rides Birdie Streak to Pebble Beach Lead →

J.B. Holmes, Justin Hicks Tied at Pebble Beach Top

A pair of eagles separated J.B. Holmes and Justin Hicks from the rest of the pack Thursday at the end of Round 1 of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Holmes recorded his with a 123-yard wedge on the 10th hole. Hicks saved his for the 18th, reaching the green in two and slipping in an … Continue reading J.B. Holmes, Justin Hicks Tied at Pebble Beach Top →

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 →

Jim Furyk’s Tropical Paradise on the Market

It's bad enough Jim Furyk gets paid ridiculous amounts of money to play golf; now he's seemingly turned into a real estate genius as well. Furyk has listed his 4,090 square foot Maui residence for a list price of $5.995 million. Furyk brought the house in 2001 for a "mere" $940,00. The house has three … Continue reading Jim Furyk’s Tropical Paradise on the Market →

Jim Furyk Wins Contest During NFL Game

With the PGA and European Tours officially on hiatus until 2015 rolls around on the calendar, a few pros took time out for a unique competition Thursday night. Jim Furyk, Harris English, and Brandt Snedeker competed in a contest in which players fired drives off the upper deck of the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium, attempting to … Continue reading Jim Furyk Wins Contest During NFL Game →

Net Worths of 5 Richest Golfers

How rich is Tiger Woods? Try $590 million of net worth according to a release from bankrate.com, which also labels the 14-time Major winner as the richest athlete in the world. No. 2 on the list is Phil Mickelson, a mere $400 million behind Tiger at $190 million, but with a significant upgrade in endorsements … Continue reading Net Worths of 5 Richest Golfers →

Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup

The competition never really happened; and the results of the regular season - in which Europeans won three of the four Majors on the PGA tour, continued in the post-season. Europe easily cruised by the United States 16-1/2 to 11-1/2 to win its third straight Ryder Cup, and eighth in 10 tries, at GlenEagles, Scotland … Continue reading Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup →