Jordan Spieth Takes Over World No. 2 Ranking

Jordan Spieth's win at The Open Championship saw him move up to No. 2 in the world, surpassing Hideki Matsuyama. Dustin Johnson remains No. 1. Also in the top 10, US Open champion Brooks Koepka rose to No. 10 in the world after tying for fifth at The Open. He displaced Rickie Fowler, who slipped … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Takes Over World No. 2 Ranking →

Jordan Spieth Rallies Late for Open Title, Third Major

Jordan Spieth looked ready for a second Major meltdown, then suddenly became magnificent. After blowing his entire three-shot lead early in the final round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, he managed a near-impossible situation into a bogey on No. 13, then played the final five holes at 5-under to take his third career … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Rallies Late for Open Title, Third Major →

Jordan Spieth 18 Holes Away From Third Major

Surely, his fellows thought, that 65 on the opening round was the most that he would do. Then he did it again on Saturday. As such the 23-year-old American reached 11-under through 54 holes on at Royal Birkdale, taking a 3-shot lead over fellow American Matt Kuchar, who fired a 66 to sit at 8-under. … Continue reading Jordan Spieth 18 Holes Away From Third Major →

Rain No Match for Open Leader Spieth

The rain came, the wind howled, and Jordan Spieth played straight through it all. The American who is looking to win his third Major just a few days before his 24th birthday shot a second-round 69 to reach 6-under for the tournament, giving him a two-stroke lead over fellow American Matt Kuchar. Spieth overcame four … Continue reading Rain No Match for Open Leader Spieth →

Spieth Among 3 Americans in Open Lead

It's no secret that Americans have dominated the field when The Open Championship comes to the Royal Birkdale. Thursday's action made it look like this weekend will give us more of the same. Spieth and fellow Americans Brooks Koepka and Matt Kuchar all shot 5-under 65s to share the lead after 18 holes. A week … Continue reading Spieth Among 3 Americans in Open Lead →

Looking Back at the 2016 Official World Golf Rankings

The final Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) have come out, with Jason Day comfortably sitting at No. 1. While Day is the top dog, it's hard to overlook some of the other efforts that came forth during 2016. Here's a look inside the numbers of the year that was. 87 - Places that Sweden's … Continue reading Looking Back at the 2016 Official World Golf Rankings →

FedEx Cup Picture Sharpening as Season End Nears

The preview picture for the FedEx Cup is becoming more clear as the regular season on the PGA Tour winds down. There are five players who have separated themselves from the pack, having earned at least 1,950 points so far. They are: Jason Day 2,375 Dustin Johnson 2,701 Adam Scott 2,063 Russell Knox 2,001 Jordan … Continue reading FedEx Cup Picture Sharpening as Season End Nears →

Justin Rose Wins Olympic Gold Medal

Great Britain's Justin Rose won the first Olympic gold medal in men's golf in 108 years, finishing 16-under to beat Henrik Stenson by two strokes. Although it's not a professional tournament, the victory gives Rose a win in a large international tournament for the sixth straight season. In a lot of ways, Rose truly won … Continue reading Justin Rose Wins Olympic Gold Medal →

Sergio Garcia Breaks 4-Year Title Drought

Sergio Garcia recorded his first PGA win in close to four years, and his first win period in more than two years by defeating Brooks Koepka in a playoff Sunday to win the AT&T Byron Nelson at the TPC Four Seasons in Irving, Texas. Garcia caught Kopeka at the wire to force the playoff by … Continue reading Sergio Garcia Breaks 4-Year Title Drought →

Dufner, Snedeker Take Templeton Title

A former FedEx Cup winner and a PGA Champion combined to win the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Saturday, firing a final-round 11-under to finish 30-under and cash in on $385,000 each. The pair are Brandt Snedeker and Jason Dufner, who were the only team to shoot double-digits under par in the final round to finish … Continue reading Dufner, Snedeker Take Templeton Title →