Luke Donald’s New Year’s Eve Was Awesome

Chances are you had a good New Year's Eve last week, maybe even something you're still talking about a few days later. Hopefully, it was better than mine, considering the babysitter canceled and we ended up watching One Direction over and over on Dick Clark's show. However, no matter how much fun you had or … Continue reading Luke Donald’s New Year’s Eve Was Awesome →

Willett Rises to Top at Nedbank

England's Danny Willett carded a 6-under 66 to rise to the top of the heap at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa, on Sunday, defeating countryman Ross Fisher by four strokes. Willett carded his third straight round of 68 or less, never hitting a bogey to finish 18-under for the tournament. Over … Continue reading Willett Rises to Top at Nedbank →

Donald Leads Bevy of Brits at Nedbank

Luke Donald held off a charging Danny Willett to take a one-stroke lead into the final day of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa on Saturday. British men hold the top three spots in the tournament after 54 holes. Donald is the leader at 13-under, followed by Willett at 12-under and Ross … Continue reading Donald Leads Bevy of Brits at Nedbank →

Donald Dodges Ape, Takes Lead at Sun City

Luke Donald dodged a charging baboon and the rest of the field to boot, take a two-stroke lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Friday. Donald's 9-under 63 was the toast of the course, putting him 10-under for the tournament and giving him a two-stroke lead over Day 1 leader Ross Fisher. The baboon, a … Continue reading Donald Dodges Ape, Takes Lead at Sun City →

Henrik Stenson Rises to No. 2 in World

His victory at the DP World Champions saw Henrik Stenson rise from No. 4 to No. 2 in the latest official World Golf Rankings released late Sunday. Stenson displaced Adam Scott, who fell to No. 3. Rory McIlroy, who finished tied for second in Dubai, remains the No. 1 player in the world Stenson was … Continue reading Henrik Stenson Rises to No. 2 in World →

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 Can Retake No. 1 Ranking at Bridgestone

Jumping up to No. 2 in the world after winning the Open Championship two weeks ago was a great step forward for Rory McIlroy. He can take another one this weekend if he wins the WGC Bridgestone and current No. 1 Adam Scott finishes no better than No. 6. If those two things happen, McIlroy … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Can Retake No. 1 Ranking at Bridgestone →

Brandt Snedeker Set to Defend Canadian Open Title

It's never easy being the first event right after a Major, but the RBC Canadian Open is doing mighty fine for itself, sporting a field of 17 Major winners and two members of the FedExCup standings top 10. In addition, the last five winners of the tournament, including 2013 champion Brandt Snedeker are in the … Continue reading Brandt Snedeker Set to Defend Canadian Open Title →

Rory McIlroy Stays Hot, Ups Open Lead to Four Strokes

There was no second-round fade for Rory McIlroy this week; instead the Northern Irishman enters the weekend with a four-stroke lead McIlroy, who already has titles at the US Open and PGA Championship in his short career, is two days away from adding his first at the Major closest to his heart. Using a series … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Stays Hot, Ups Open Lead to Four Strokes →

Rory McIlroy Leads British Open; Tiger Woods 3 Strokes Back

For the second time in a week, Rory McIlroy has gotten off to a hot start across the pond. He's hoping his second round as the leader of the Open Championship is a little better than last Friday's ugliness at the Scottish Open. McIlroy has six birdies and no bogeys to finish with a 6-under … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Leads British Open; Tiger Woods 3 Strokes Back →