Martin Kaymer recorded his second straight 66 on Friday to take the lead at the Abu Dhabi Championships through 36 holes. He's a step ahead of Spain's Rafa Cabrera Bello and two ahead of Paul Dunne and Kiradech Aphibarnrat. The former No. 1 got off to a slow start and was 1-over through seven holes. … Continue reading Martin Kaymer Forges Ahead at Abu Dhabi
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Walker Leads PGA; Stenson 2 Strokes Back
Jimmy Walker leads the PGA Championship by a stroke after one round at Baltusrol Golf Course in Springfield, New Jersey, with a host of international players trailing him including Open Championship winner Henrik Stenson, who sits two strokes back. Players from seven different countries - US, UK, Germany, Sweden, Korea, Argentina, and Australia - are … Continue reading Walker Leads PGA; Stenson 2 Strokes Back
Defending Champ Johnson Tied for 4th at Open
Phil Mickelson was the toast of Troon on Thursday, but he wasn't the only player to have a dynamite first round of the 145th Open Championship. Fifty players were at least one stroke under par, among them defending champion Zach Johnson, who is tied for fourth with a 4-under 67. Johnson was brilliant through 16 … Continue reading Defending Champ Johnson Tied for 4th at Open
Golf Birthdays: December 21-27
December 23 John Bickerton, three-time European Tour winner, turns 46. His three wins came between 2005-2008 and include the Open de France and the Alfred Dunhill Championship. December 26 Ryan Howison, a three-time Web.com winner, turns 49. December 27 Charley Hoffman, three-time PGA winner, turns 39. His biggest win to date was the 2010 Deutsche … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: December 21-27
Four Share Lead at Dubai
A former No. 1 and a pair of popular Brits hold the lead at the DP World Championship at the conclusion of Thursday's first round in Dubai. The biggest co-stars of the event, Rory McIlroy and Danny Willett, are two strokes off the lead, tied at 4-under with six other players. The four men atop … Continue reading Four Share Lead at Dubai
Portugal Masters Preview
The ninth installment of the Portugal Masters kicks off Thursday at the Oceanico Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura, the final Race to Dubai event in Europe before the Final Series begins later this month. Four Major winners will take part in the field, led by former No. 1 Martin Kaymer. France's Alexander Levy is the … Continue reading Portugal Masters Preview
Jaidee Joins Top 10 in Race to Dubai
Thailand's Thongchai has gotten hot at the right time, rising to No. 8 in the latest Race to Dubai standings with his win at the Porsche European Open on Sunday. Jaidee has 1.477 million points, which allowed him to jump over Brooks Koepka, Henrik Stenson, Martin Kaymer, An Byeong Hun, and Anirban Lahiri. Despite playing … Continue reading Jaidee Joins Top 10 in Race to Dubai
