Masters winner Sergio Garcia jumped four spots from 11th to 7th after winning the Masters on Sunday, with runner-up Justin Rose right behind him at No. 8. In taking his first Major win ever, Garcia has risen six spots since the end of 2016. Rose climbed from 14th to eighth as Adam Scott and Alex … Continue reading Sergio Garcia Rises to No. 7 Post-Masters
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Finally: Sergio Garcia Wins FIrst Major
No longer will Sergio Garcia be known as the best player to never win a Major. Now he's just one of the guys. After 70 fails at securing his first Major win, Garcia was the man of the hour Sunday afternoon at Augusta, defeating Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff after rallying from two strokes … Continue reading Finally: Sergio Garcia Wins FIrst Major
Justin Rose Takes 1-Stroke Lead to Weekend at Torrey Pines
Justin Rose came back down to earth on Friday at the Farmers Insurance Open, but so did everyone else. Thus Rose's 1-under was good enough to keep the Brit in the lead at 8-under. "Everyone has played both courses now, and now we get to play the bruiser for the next two days,'' Rose said. "So … Continue reading Justin Rose Takes 1-Stroke Lead to Weekend at Torrey Pines
Justin Rose Jumps Ahead at Torrey Pines
Justin Rose stroked a 7-under 65 to take the Day One lead at the Farmers Insurance Open being held in Torrey Pines, California. All eyes were on Tiger Woods as he returned to his first regular action since August of 2015. Woods staggered to a 4-over 76 and is tied for 133rd place. It was … Continue reading Justin Rose Jumps Ahead at Torrey Pines
Thomas Widens Lead at Sony Open
It wasn't another 59 like he posted on Thursday, but his second-day 64 was more than enough to extend Justin Thomas' lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Friday. He shot a 65 on Saturday and leads the tournament by seven strokes going to Sunday's final round, making him almost a sure thing to … Continue reading Thomas Widens Lead at Sony Open
US Takes 3-Point Lead to Sunday at Ryder Cup
In a clubhouse full of champions, Patrick Reed is becoming a legend. Reed and Jordan Spieth combined to beat Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose 2&1 in the last match of the afternoon to give the US a 9-1/2 to 6-1/2 lead in points over the Europeans entering Sunday's singles play. The US needs five points to … Continue reading US Takes 3-Point Lead to Sunday at Ryder Cup
FedEx Cup Picture Sharpening as Season End Nears
The preview picture for the FedEx Cup is becoming more clear as the regular season on the PGA Tour winds down. There are five players who have separated themselves from the pack, having earned at least 1,950 points so far. They are: Jason Day 2,375 Dustin Johnson 2,701 Adam Scott 2,063 Russell Knox 2,001 Jordan … Continue reading FedEx Cup Picture Sharpening as Season End Nears
Justin Rose Wins Olympic Gold Medal
Great Britain's Justin Rose won the first Olympic gold medal in men's golf in 108 years, finishing 16-under to beat Henrik Stenson by two strokes. Although it's not a professional tournament, the victory gives Rose a win in a large international tournament for the sixth straight season. In a lot of ways, Rose truly won … Continue reading Justin Rose Wins Olympic Gold Medal
Hahn Outlasts Castro to Win Wells Fargo
James Hahn hadn't made a cut all year entering the Wells Fargo Championship last Thursday. When he finally did, he came out smelling like a rose. The 34-year-old native of Seoul, South Korea,took the best advantage of Rickie Fowler's Day 4 meltdown, edging Roberto Castro on the first hole of a playoff to finish 9-under … Continue reading Hahn Outlasts Castro to Win Wells Fargo
Taylor Rallies Past Phil; Wins First Title Since ’05
Two years ago, a snapped anchor line in a Georgia river nearly cost Vaughn Taylor his life. On Sunday, the view of a different body of water was the sweetest thing he's seen in a decade. Taylor, who started the day six shots behind leader Phil Mickelson, rallied past the surefire Hall of Famer and … Continue reading Taylor Rallies Past Phil; Wins First Title Since ’05