Team Europe's strategy worked so well on Friday, the Ryder Cup two-time defending champions went right back to it on Saturday. Europe let the Americans get close in the morning session, then blew them out in the afternoon for a second consecutive day of competition to go up 10-6 entering Sunday. Europe needs just four … Continue reading Europe Opens Lead to 4 Points at Ryder Cup
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2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe
The 2014 Ryder Cup begins on Friday. Here's a closer look at the European team, which is trying to deliver a third straight title to the continent. Thomas Bjorn - Age: 41; 3rd Ryder Cup Appearance; Career RC Record: 6-3-1; 2014 Combined Highlights: Won Nedback Golf Challenge; 8th at The Masters; 4th in Euro Tour … Continue reading 2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe
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
2014 TOUR Championship Preview: The One-Shot Wonders
In our continuing preview of the 2014 TOUR Championship which begins Thursday, we break down all 30 golfers in the final tournament of the PGA season. In this installment, we take a closer look at the men who can take the FedExCup lead with a victory this weekend, and a little help from the rest … Continue reading 2014 TOUR Championship Preview: The One-Shot Wonders
Rory McIlroy in Three-Way Tie Atop BMW Leaderboard
After looking like Superman for most of the summer, Rory McIlroy had been more of a Clark Kent during the first two weeks of the FedExCup Championship - good, but nothing special. The Northern Irishman of Steel looked like he was ready to put the cape back on Thursday at Cherry Hills in Denver, posting … Continue reading Rory McIlroy in Three-Way Tie Atop BMW Leaderboard
2014 BMW Championship Preview
The men will be separated from the boys this week at the BMW Championship in Denver, Colorado, as more than half of the FedEx Cup Playoff field will be eliminated in preparation for next week's TOUR Championship in Atlanta. The beautiful Cherry Hills Country Club is the site of the third of four legs of … Continue reading 2014 BMW Championship Preview
Bo Van Pelt Takes Early Lead at Barclays
Bo Van Pelt was on the cast of supporting actors for this first tournament of the FedExCup playoff season, coming into the field ranked No. 104 of the 125 men qualifying for the post-season string of action. If he keeps putting together rounds like he did on Thursday, Van Pelt might get his part expanded … Continue reading Bo Van Pelt Takes Early Lead at Barclays
Three Share Lead at PGA; No. 1 McIlroy 1 Stroke Back
The good news for the rest of the field at the PGA Championship on Thursday? Rory McIlroy hit a double bogey 7 on the par 5 No. 10. The bad news? Even with the gaffe, he's only one shot off the lead. McIlroy's 5-under 66 has him sitting a stroke behind co-leaders Lee Westwood, Kevin … Continue reading Three Share Lead at PGA; No. 1 McIlroy 1 Stroke Back
Rory McIlroy Back to #1; Sergio Garcia Surges to #3
Adam Scott's first run as world No. 1 ended at 11 weeks Monday when Rory McIlroy took back the top spot following his win at the WGC-Bridgestone in Akron, Ohio on Sunday. This is McIlroy's 40th week as the No. 1 player in the world, good for eighth since the World Gold Rankings began in … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Back to #1; Sergio Garcia Surges to #3
Rory McIlRoy Roars to Bridgestone Title, No. 1 Ranking
There are presently two types of golfers in the world. Rory McIlroy and everybody else. In his first action since winning the Open Championship, McIlroy shot his second straight 66 on Sunday to slip past Sergio Garcia and win the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational by two strokes with a 15-under 265. With the victory, and the fact … Continue reading Rory McIlRoy Roars to Bridgestone Title, No. 1 Ranking