You know what they say; the 180th time's the charm. Such was the case for Kevin Chappell last weekend as the American won for the first time in 180 PGA starts, slicing in a birdie putt from 8 feet out to win the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio. His first runner-up position came at … Continue reading Kevin Chappell Scores First PGA Win at Texas Open
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Rory McIlory Roars to FedEx Cup Crown
There was no Dustin Johnson coronation on Sunday in Atlanta. Instead, the TOUR Championship, the FedEx Cup Title, and that sweet $10 million bonus are headed back across the pond to where golf began. Rory McIlroy rallied from three shots down with three holes to go to take part in a three-man playoff, which he … Continue reading Rory McIlory Roars to FedEx Cup Crown
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
Chappell Leads Deutsche Bank at Midway Point
Kevin Chappell's previous four events speak nothing of a man prepared to lead the Deutsche Bank Championship. Prior to reaching the TPC Boston on Friday, Chappell had finished 31st at the Barclays, missed the cut at the Travelers Championship and the PGA Championship, and finish 53rd at The Open Championship. Not exactly trending upward, but … Continue reading Chappell Leads Deutsche Bank at Midway Point
Jason Day Finishes Wire-to-Wire Win at TPC
The adjective that every golfer both craves and fears has found its way onto Jason Day. Tiger-esque. The 28-year-old Day had it tossed on him repeatedly on Sunday as he went wire to wire to win the The Players Championship at Sawgrass, finishing 15-under. It's his seventh win in his last 17 starts, paving the … Continue reading Jason Day Finishes Wire-to-Wire Win at TPC
Day Goes Wire to Wire for Palmer Win
The hottest player in the world over the second half of 2015 returned to form on Sunday, as Jason Day competed a wire-to-wire victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitation at Bay Hill, his first win of 2016. Day regained the No. 2 position in the world with the win, and could conceivably pass Jordan Spieth … Continue reading Day Goes Wire to Wire for Palmer Win
Kisner Shatters RSM Record in Win
After finishing second four times last year, Kevin Kisner made sure his first victory on the PGA Tour was never in doubt, destroying the RSM Classic record by four strokes as he finished 22-under par, defeating Kevin Chappell by six strokes. Kisner recorded a second straight 64 on Sunday, with five birdies on the front … Continue reading Kisner Shatters RSM Record in Win
Kisner Expands RSM Lead to 3
The red-hot Kevin Kisner has his best round to date, a 7-under 64, to increase his lead to three strokes at the RSM Classic on Saturday in Sea Island, Georgia. Kisner had seven birdies, including three straight to end the round, moving ahead of Kevin Chappell, who had entered the day with a 3-stroke lead. … Continue reading Kisner Expands RSM Lead to 3
Kevin Chappell Leads RSM Classic
American Kevin Chappell added a 65 to his opening-round 66 to take a 1-stroke lead at the RSM Classic Friday in Sea Island, Georgia. Chappell was one of five players to fire a 5-under 65 on the day, using four birdies between holes No. 4 and 10, and an eagle 3 on No. 15 to … Continue reading Kevin Chappell Leads RSM Classic
Merritt’s 61 Tops Quicken Bord
Troy Merritt shot a 10-under 61 with 11 birdies to jump from 35th to a tie for first at the Quicken Loans National. He's at 14-under along with Kevin Chappell, who shot a 67 to move up one spot. Merritt opened his round with five straight birdies, and six in his first seven holes. He … Continue reading Merritt’s 61 Tops Quicken Bord