Justin Rose and Phil Mickelson finished four strokes behind Jordan Spieth's record-tying performance at The Masters on Sunday with matching scores of 14-under. Almost as remarkable as Spieth's finish were those two runner-up positions, considering that -14 would have won the Masters or gotten Rose and Mickelson into a playoff in 73 of its previous … Continue reading -14 Would Have Won 73 Other Masters
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Jordan Spieth New World No. 2
After finishing second at The Masters in 2014, the only way Jordan Spieth could move up in this week's Official World Golf Rankings was to win the tournament. So that's what he did. Spieth took over the No. 2 spot in the latest rankings, jumping both Bubba Watson and Henrik Stenson in the process. Rory … Continue reading Jordan Spieth New World No. 2
Jordan Spieth Wins Masters, Ties Tiger’s Mark
Jordan Spieth shattered record after record this weekend at Augusta, and walked away with the green jacket he's been coveting since he first started playing golf. The 21-year-old Texas native completed a remarkable four days with his second straight 2-under 70 to tie Tiger Woods' Masters record, finishing with an 18-under 270 and winning the … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Wins Masters, Ties Tiger’s Mark
Spieth Sets Another Record, But Field Closes In
Jordan Spieth broke another record at The Masters Saturday, and is in position to take down the tournament's biggest mark. He might have to do so in order to win his first green jacket. Spieth, despite a late double bogey, finished the round at 16-under, a record for 54 holes at Augusta, and just two … Continue reading Spieth Sets Another Record, But Field Closes In
Jordan Spieth Breaks Masters Mark, -14 Under Through 36
It's Jordan Spieth's world, the rest of us are just watching it. Spieth set a Masters' record on Friday, reaching the 36-hole mark at 14-under, becoming just the fourth player in Majors history to lead by five strokes after two days. "It's cool," Spieth said. "Any time you can set a record here is pretty … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Breaks Masters Mark, -14 Under Through 36
Jordan Spieth Roars to Masters Lead
It didn't take a rocket scientist to pick Jordan Spieth as a favorite entering The Masters; after all, the 21-year-old Texan's last three starts have netted one title and two playoff losses. Still, this much? This soon? On Thursday at Augusta National, Spieth made his supporters look like geniuses by firing an 8-under 64, racing … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Roars to Masters Lead
Tee Times, Pairings Announced for Masters
The last two Masters champions will be paired with the guy with the coolest name in the field at Augusta National on Thursday, where Bubba Watson and Justin Rose tee off alongside amateur Gunn Yang beginning at 9:24 a.m. local time. Yang, who is just 21, won the U.S. Amateur last year. Fourteen-time Major winner … Continue reading Tee Times, Pairings Announced for Masters
Shell Houston Open Preview
The Shell Houston Open (SHO) is a paradox every year, loved by some golfers, ignored by others. For those like Tiger Woods, it's always been a non-play. With the Masters always coming the week after the SHO, this is a week that plenty of pros use to rest up from the busy early-season schedule, and … Continue reading Shell Houston Open Preview
Davis Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Valspar
Brian Davis drilled a 25-foot putt on No. 9 to take a one-stroke lead at the conclusion of the first round of the Valspar Championship Tuesday in Palm Harbor, Florida. Davis was as surprising a leader as anyone after one day. In his previous four starts this year, he's missed two cuts, withdrawn after two … Continue reading Davis Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Valspar
John Senden Pursues Valspar Defense
The PGA's best will try to avoid the sting of the Copperhead Course this weekend in Palm Harbor, Florida, as the Valspar Championship gets underway with defending champion John Senden among the players to watch. The Australian fired a 7-under 277 to win the event a year ago; the first man from down under to … Continue reading John Senden Pursues Valspar Defense
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