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Forty-Something: Jim Furyk, Tim Petrovic Tied for Canadian Open Lead

Top qualification to be atop the leader board after two rounds of the RBC Canadian Open? Remember being alive in the 1970s. American Jim Furyk, a two-time champion at the tournament, tied the club record at the Royal Montreal with a 7-under 63, allowing him to shoot up the leader board to tie fellow American … Continue reading Forty-Something: Jim Furyk, Tim Petrovic Tied for Canadian Open Lead →

Canadian Amateur Taylor Pendrith Off to Hot Start at Montreal

A pair of Americans, one a 47-year-old who was the last man into the tournament field, lead the RBC Canadian Open after one round. But it's the player Canadian amateur Taylor Pendrith, a stroke back and tied for third, that turned plenty of heads on Thursday at the Blue Course of the Royal Montreal. Born … Continue reading Canadian Amateur Taylor Pendrith Off to Hot Start at Montreal →

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 →

Brendan Steele Leads Host of Players Under Par at Travelers

After an US Open that was unfriendly with low scores - only three players shot under par - the Travelers Championship was just the pick-me-up that the PGA Tour needed. A whopping 75 players - nearly 50% of the field - shot a score under par in the tournament's first round at the TPC River … Continue reading Brendan Steele Leads Host of Players Under Par at Travelers →