John Senden Pursues Valspar Defense

The PGA's best will try to avoid the sting of the Copperhead Course this weekend in Palm Harbor, Florida, as the Valspar Championship gets underway with defending champion John Senden among the players to watch. The Australian fired a 7-under 277 to win the event a year ago; the first man from down under to … Continue reading John Senden Pursues Valspar Defense →

Hahn Into Top 100 with Northern Win

James Hahn vaulted up to 86th in the world from 297th a week ago in the latest Official World Golf Rankings which were released on Monday. Hahn outdueled Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey in a playoff to win the Northern Trust Open. Meanwhile, Hero Indian Open winner Anirban Lahiri rose another five spots to No. … Continue reading Hahn Into Top 100 with Northern Win →

Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview

Kevin Stadler is the defending champion, but plenty of eyes will be on local favorite Phil Mickelson and all-time great Tiger Woods as the Waste Management Phoenix Open kicks off Thursday at the TPC Scottsdale. With $6.3 million in prize money and the largest gallery of any tournament in the US, it's easy to see … Continue reading Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview →

Weekly Winners Climb Rankings

Qatar Masters winner Branden Grace jumped 35 spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings, while Humana Challenge champion Bill Haas moved up 18 spots in the latest release. Haas defeated five players by a single stroke to claim Humana, moving from 41st to 23rd in the rankings. Grace, who staved off Marc Warren for … Continue reading Weekly Winners Climb Rankings →

Bill Haas Holds on for Humana Title

Bill Haas held off all comers Sunday, with his final-round 67 good enough to win the Humana Challenge by a single stroke ahead of five others. A 20-foot birdie putt on the par-4 No. 16 gave Haas the lead, and his brilliant second shot on the 18th set up a two-putt par to give him … Continue reading Bill Haas Holds on for Humana Title →

Four Pack Top at Humana Challenge

It'll be anyone's tournament to win Sunday at the Humana Challenge as four players are tied for the lead and another four sit a stroke back. One of those in second place is Matt Kuchar, who had the lead until he bogeyed three of the final four holes on Saturday. Americans Erik Compton, Bill Haas, … Continue reading Four Pack Top at Humana Challenge →

Palmer Flirts with 59; Kuchar Leads Humana

Ryan Palmer rocketed up the leaderboard at the second round of the Humana Challenge on Friday, firing an 11-under 61 to move within three shots of the lead held by Matt Kuchar. Palmer reached 10-under through 10 holes, which meant he had to go 3-under on the final eight to get to 59, the all-time … Continue reading Palmer Flirts with 59; Kuchar Leads Humana →

Humana Challenge Preview

Defending champion Patrick Reed and 10 other former winners are in the field for the Humana Challenge, which kicks off Thursday at the PGA West in La Quinta, California. Reed is about the hottest thing going - having won this tournament a year ago and winning the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in his last start. … Continue reading Humana Challenge Preview →

62 Sends Walker to Top at Sony Open

"January" Jimmy Walker is at it again. Walker fired an 8-under 62 to jump eight spots on the leaderboard, and will take a two-stroke lead into Sunday's final round. Walker recorded 10 birdies against two bogeys, starting his day with five birdies in his first seven holes. He moved ahead of Matt Kuchar, who had … Continue reading 62 Sends Walker to Top at Sony Open →

Three Tied Atop Sony Leaderboard Through 2 Rounds

Two old pros and a kid out of nowhere are tied atop the Sony Open leaderboard through two rounds in Honolulu with matching 12-unders. Webb Simpson and Matt Kuchar are the old pros, and Justin Thomas, all of 21 years old, is the rookie. Thomas fired a 61 on Friday, one off the record set … Continue reading Three Tied Atop Sony Leaderboard Through 2 Rounds →