Watson Breaks Record Takes Lead

Bubba Watson was one of two men to set a course record with a 9-under 63 on Saturday, allowing the Georgian to jump to the top of the leader board at the Hero World Challenge in Albany Colony, The Bahamas. Through 54 holes, Watson has a two-stroke lead following his 9-under 63 that allowed him … Continue reading Watson Breaks Record Takes Lead →

Spieth Climbs into Tie for Hero Lead

A new day brought a new trio atop the leader board at the Hero World Challenge; a trio that included world No. 1 Jordan Spieth. The tournament's defending champion fired a second-round 66 to reach 11-under, tying him for first with Jimmy Walker and Bill Haas. After an erratic beginning that saw him 1-over through … Continue reading Spieth Climbs into Tie for Hero Lead →

Trio Tops World Challenge at 6-Under

Defending Open Championship winner Zach Johnson, perennial FedEx Cup threat Jimmy Walker, and Paul Casey are tied atop the leaderboard at the Hero World Challenge after one round. Walker did all of his damage on the back nine, firing six birdies on the final nine holes to match Johnson and Casey with 66s. Like Walker, … Continue reading Trio Tops World Challenge at 6-Under →

Hero World Challenge Preview

Eighteen of the best players in the world, including world No. 1 Jordan Spieth and Open Championship winner Zach Johnson, comprise the field at the Hero World Challenge, which begins Thursday at the Albany, New Providence community in The Bahamas. The community itself is a joint venture of Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, and the Tavistock … Continue reading Hero World Challenge Preview →

Winners Jones, Schwartzel See Big Gains

Australian Open winner Matt Jones jumped 30 spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings, and Alfred Dunhill Championship victor Charl Schwartzel rose 15. Jordan Spieth, who finished second to Jones down under by a single stroke, retained his hold on the No. 1 spot in the world. It's Spieth fourth straight week at No. … Continue reading Winners Jones, Schwartzel See Big Gains →

Jones Edges Scott, Spieth Down Under

One day, Matthew Jones will sit down with his grandchildren and tell them about the time he held off two World No. 1 players to win the Emirate Australian Open. And how he did it despite giving away six strokes on just three holes on the front nine on Sunday. Jones' final round was anything … Continue reading Jones Edges Scott, Spieth Down Under →

McIlroy Narrows Gap in Top 3

Rory McIlroy started the DP World Tour Championship in third place in the overall world golf rankings, and he's still No. 3 after winning it. But my, how that gap has closed. With the 2015 European Tour officially over, McIlroy is averaging 11.3198 points per start. He's 0.4448 points behind No. 2 Jason Day (11.7646) … Continue reading McIlroy Narrows Gap in Top 3 →

Spieth in Running for SI Sportsman Award

Jordan Spieth is one of Sports Illustrated's 12 finalists for its Sportsman of the Year Award, it has been announced. The title Sportsman isn't very accurate however; Spieth's competition includes a horse, an entire baseball team, and four female athletes. His case is a strong one though. He won five tournaments in 2015, including three … Continue reading Spieth in Running for SI Sportsman Award →

Broberg, McDowell Into Top 70

The winners of the OHL Classic and the BMW Masters, Graeme McDowell and Kristoffer Broberg, both saw major moves in the latest Official World Golf Rankings on Monday. McDowell climbed 23 spots from 85th to 62nd, while Broberg leaped 82 places from 149th to 67th. Idle American Jordan Spieth held on to the No. 1 … Continue reading Broberg, McDowell Into Top 70 →

Jordan Spieth to Play Dubai

Jordan Spieth will take on the best of the European Tour on their own turf, sort of. Spieth is signed up for the Race to Dubai finale next week, where he will match strokes against Rory McIlroy for the first time since the PGA Championship. For McIlroy, it's a chance to win the Final Series … Continue reading Jordan Spieth to Play Dubai →