One of Sports Illustrated's most long-lasting and popular features is its "Faces in the Crowd" section which highlights amateur athletes from across the United States whose accomplishments in given sports are particularly note-worthy. Over the history of the magazine, many professional golfers have appeared "before they were famous". Here's a look at the write-ups that … Continue reading Golf’s Greats as “Faces in the Crowd”
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Thomas Takes Lead at Star-Studded WGC
No matter who wins the WGC-Mexico on Sunday, it will likely be on eheck of a finish. Red-hot American Justin Thomas shot a 5-under on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead a t 12-under. But the man right behind him is the No. 1 player in the world, Dustin Johnson, who also shot a 5-under … Continue reading Thomas Takes Lead at Star-Studded WGC
Dustin Johnson Ahead at Riviera
Rain has dictated much of the action at the Genesis Riviera Open this weekend, but it hasn't deterred Dustin Johnson from taking a 1-stroke lead through two rounds. The top five player is 10-under after consecutive 66s to take a 1-stroke lead over Pat Perez and Cameron Tringale with the third round due to start … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Ahead at Riviera
Spieth Cruises to Pebble Beach Title
Jordan Spieth played solid defense all afternoon to shoot a 2-under 70 and take the title at the AT&T Pro-Am by three strokes, finishing 19-under on Sunday. It was his ninth win on the PGA Tour, making him just the second man since the end of World War II to win nine tournaments before age … Continue reading Spieth Cruises to Pebble Beach Title
Jordan Spieth Opens Commanding Lead at Pebble Beach
American Jordan Spieth shot a dazzling 7-under 65 to open up a 6-stroke lead entering the final round at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Saturday. After taking the golf world by storm in 2015, Spieth blew the Masters a year ago and slowly drifted back to No. 6 in the world while contemporary rival … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Opens Commanding Lead at Pebble Beach
Jordan Spieth Exorcises Augusta Demons
Jordan Spieth played a round at Augusta National for the first time since falling apart at the 2016 Masters last April, and turned No. 12 from a weakness to a strength. Spieth was at Augusta to play a round with AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson and Redpoint Ventures co-founder Randall Stephenson, both club members. "First time … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Exorcises Augusta Demons
Looking Back at the 2016 Official World Golf Rankings
The final Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) have come out, with Jason Day comfortably sitting at No. 1. While Day is the top dog, it's hard to overlook some of the other efforts that came forth during 2016. Here's a look inside the numbers of the year that was. 87 - Places that Sweden's … Continue reading Looking Back at the 2016 Official World Golf Rankings
Tiger Woods on Track for Hero Debut
Tiger Woods will make his return to professional golf at the Hero World Open in his long-awaited return to golf in December. Probably. Considering he was supposed to make that same debut a week ago, forgive us for our skepticism. The high-profile Hero World Open is an 18-player invitation-only. Already signed up to compete are the … Continue reading Tiger Woods on Track for Hero Debut
US Leads Ryder Cup 5-3 After First Day
The US Ryder Cup team used a 4-0 morning to take a 5-3 lead after the first day of the Ryder Cup play at Hazeltime in Minnesota on Friday. The Americans dominated the morning session, but Rory McIlroy was all the rage of the tournament's first day, staring down hecklers and bowing to the crowd … Continue reading US Leads Ryder Cup 5-3 After First Day
Dustin Johnson Tied for Tour Lead Through 18
Dustin Johnson is one of three men tied for first place at the TOUR Championship after one day, putting him that much closer to the $10 million prize and the No. 1 ranking in the world. He showed just how tough he was going to be to beat on the first hole of the day, … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Tied for Tour Lead Through 18
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