Russell Henley Day 1 Leader at Northern Trust

Russell Henley fired an opening-round 64 to upstage the No. 1 player in the world and take the early lead at the Northern Trust, the opening tournament of the FedEx Cup, on Thursday. Henley stroked eight birdies, seven of them on putts of 12 feet or fewer. He also put an 80-foot chip in for … Continue reading Russell Henley Day 1 Leader at Northern Trust →

Watson Claims Northern Trust Open

Bubba Watson made clutch birdies on 16 and 17 on Sunday to win the Northern Trust Open by a single stroke with a 15-under 269 on Sunday in Riviera Country Club on Sunday. Watson shot a final-round 68, staving off Adam Scott, whose 67 was nearly enough to force a playoff. Watson has now won … Continue reading Watson Claims Northern Trust Open →

Hahn Takes Northern Open Title in Playoff

As first one player and then another took the lead at the Northern Trust Open on Sunday, the story line kept changing. First it was an epic win for Retief Goosen, then a shocking fountain of youth moment for Vijay Singh, then a return to greatness for Dustin Johnson. At the end, the story line … Continue reading Hahn Takes Northern Open Title in Playoff →

Goosen Still Leads Northern Trust

Forty-six year-old Retief Goosen made it two days in a row leading the field at the Northern Trust Open, shooting a 1-under 70 to sit 6-back through 36 holes. The 70 didn't come easy. Goosen sank a 30-foot putt on his final hole to get under par. He holds a 1-stroke lead over the trio … Continue reading Goosen Still Leads Northern Trust →

Goosen, Singh Turn Back Clock at Northern Trust

Golf might be trending towards a younger man's game, but don't tell that to 46-year-old Retief Goosen nor Vijay Singh, who turns 52 on Sunday. The pair are part of a sextet tied atop the leaderboard after one round of the Northern Trust Open Thursday at 5-under. Singh hasn't won a PGA event since his … Continue reading Goosen, Singh Turn Back Clock at Northern Trust →

Northern Trust Open Preview

Five former Major winners top the field at the Northern Trust Open, which kicks off Thursday at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Bubba Watson is the defending champion here, as at the Masters. The tournament will have an extra emotional charge because of its connection with Charlie Sifford, the African-American pioneer who won … Continue reading Northern Trust Open Preview →

Phil Mickelson to Skip Pebble Beach

For the first time in 20 years, Phil Mickelson won't play at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, citing the need to spend more time with his family. The 2013 British Open champion also won't take part in the Northern Trust Open this spring. Mickelson has won Pebble Beach four times, including a classic 2012 … Continue reading Phil Mickelson to Skip Pebble Beach →