Lee Westwood Plays Hero in Barbados

Already a hero to many on the golf course, now Lee Westwood is one in real life, too. While vacationing in Barbados, Westwood rescued British millionaire Colin Davies from almost drowning. Davies, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease, felt his legs give out as he entered the water for a swim. “As soon as I entered, I … Continue reading Lee Westwood Plays Hero in Barbados →

Adam Scott Hires Mike Kerr as Caddie

After a two-tournament tryout, Mike Kerr has officially been hired by Adam Scott to be his new caddie. Scott parted ways with Steve Williams at the end of the FedEx Cup in October. Kerr has worked with major players Ernie Els and Lee Westwood in the past, and most recently caddied for Norway's Thobjorn Olesen. … Continue reading Adam Scott Hires Mike Kerr as Caddie →

Lee Westwood Rises to No.26

Lee Westwood's win at the Thailand Championship saw him rise 17 spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), all the way to No. 26. Westwood was one of three winners this weekend who saw their fortunes improve accordingly. Greg Chalmers,winner of the Australian PGA Championship, soared 161 spots to No. 173 from No. … Continue reading Lee Westwood Rises to No.26 →

Euro Tour 2015 Kicks Off in Sun City

The 2015 European Tour gets underway Thursday with the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa. Just 30 players encompass the field, but they are a 30 to be reckoned with, including 2014 US Open winner Martin Kaymer, Ryder Cup members Lee Westwood and Thomas Bjorn, and Race to … Continue reading Euro Tour 2015 Kicks Off in Sun City →

Australia’s Wade Ormsby Takes Turkish Lead

Just when it seemed Ian Poulter was a runaway train at the Turkish Airlines Open, he went flying off the tracks on Saturday. After dropping to 14-under with the completion of the rain-soaked second round, Poulter struggled to a 3-over 75 in the third, hitting three bogeys and one double, dropping him a shot behind … Continue reading Australia’s Wade Ormsby Takes Turkish Lead →

Billy Hurley Takes Lead at CIMB

American Billy Hurley rocketed six birdies in his first nine holes to jump to the top of the leaderboard with a 5-under 67 on Friday in Kuala Lumpur at the CIMB Classic. Hurley is 10-under through 36 holes, two shots better than fellow American Kevin Streelman. It's hard not to like Hurley, who is a … Continue reading Billy Hurley Takes Lead at CIMB →

Billy Horschel, Jason Dufner Headed for CIMB Classic

While the European Tour's bigwigs are hitting the links for mad money in Shanghai this week, the PGA Tour starts the third week of the 2014-2015 season with a visit to Kuala Lumpur for the CIMB Classic. Perhaps the most unlikely name on the entry list is Spain's Sergio Garcia, who could be participating in … Continue reading Billy Horschel, Jason Dufner Headed for CIMB Classic →

Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup

The competition never really happened; and the results of the regular season - in which Europeans won three of the four Majors on the PGA tour, continued in the post-season. Europe easily cruised by the United States 16-1/2 to 11-1/2 to win its third straight Ryder Cup, and eighth in 10 tries, at GlenEagles, Scotland … Continue reading Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup →

Europe Opens Lead to 4 Points at Ryder Cup

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 →

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 →