They came out in droves to see the native son, winner of multiple Majors, do his work. Great work, wrong native son. On a day when No. 1 Rory McIlroy shot his worst round of the season, 43-year-old Northern Irishman Padraig Harrington surprised the field with a 4-under 67. He's tied for first with German's … Continue reading Padraig Harrington Tied for Irish Open Lead
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Davis Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Valspar
Brian Davis drilled a 25-foot putt on No. 9 to take a one-stroke lead at the conclusion of the first round of the Valspar Championship Tuesday in Palm Harbor, Florida. Davis was as surprising a leader as anyone after one day. In his previous four starts this year, he's missed two cuts, withdrawn after two … Continue reading Davis Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Valspar
Harrington Rejoins World Top 100
The last time he won a tournament, he was ranked No. 2 in the world, but Padraig Harrington winning another one while ranked 82nd. By taking the Honda Classic for the second time in his career, he zoomed up from No. 297 in the latest world rankings. "I really do believe in myself. I think … Continue reading Harrington Rejoins World Top 100
Harrington Takes First Title Since 2008
The last time Padraig Harrington won a big-time tournament, the world was his oyster. The year was 2008, the tournament was the PGA Championship, and it marked his third Major win in 13 months. Things have changed dramatically since then, with Harrington falling as low as 385th in the world last December, but all that … Continue reading Harrington Takes First Title Since 2008
Unheralded Herman Leads Honda Classic
It wasn't a big name leading the Honda Classic after one round on Thursday, just a hard-working fellow named Jim Herman who happened to shoot a 65. While big names like Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els, Dustin Johnson, and Billy Horschel were struggling, the 37-year-old Herman, whose only pro win was in 2010 on the Web.com … Continue reading Unheralded Herman Leads Honda Classic
65s See Slocum, Langley Atop Wyndham Board
Shooting 65 is the way to the top of the Wyndham Championship leaderboard. Both Scott Langley and Heath Slocum shot a 65 for the second straight day to surge to the top of the tournament leader board in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Friday. The two are tied at 10-under, but have a scant 1-stroke over … Continue reading 65s See Slocum, Langley Atop Wyndham Board
By the Numbers: Rory McIlroy’s PGA Championship Win
Here's a breakdown of some of the more unique numbers surrounding Rory McIlroy's triumph at the PGA Championship over the weekend. 18: McIlroy is just the fifth player in history to win the Open Championship and the PGA Championship in the same year, joining: Walter Hagen (1924), Nick Price (1994), Tiger Woods (2006) and Padraig Harrington … Continue reading By the Numbers: Rory McIlroy’s PGA Championship Win
Magnificent McIlroy Adds PGA Championship to Trophy Case
Like a teenager racing home on curfew, Rory McIlroy battled darkness and his elders to win his fourth Major title, and second in a row, nipping Phil Mickelson by a stroke to capture the 2014 PGA Championship Sunday at Valhalla in Louisville, Kentucky. Calling it the "most satisfying" of his four Major titles, McIlroy took … Continue reading Magnificent McIlroy Adds PGA Championship to Trophy Case
Rory McIlroy Keeps 1 Stroke Lead at PGA Championship
Five different players rode hot streaks up the leader board to tie Rory McIlroy for first place at one time or another on Saturday at the PGA Championship at Valhalla in Louisville, Kentucky. McIlroy turned them all back - just barely - and enters the final round on Sunday with a 1-stroke lead after firing … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Keeps 1 Stroke Lead at PGA Championship
All Eyes on Rory McIlroy as PGA Championship Returns to Valhalla
Unlike the way the Capitol keeps sarcastically telling Tributes in The Hunger Games that the odds are "ever in their favor," that might really be the case this week for Rory McIlroy. The newly re-crowned No. 1 player in the world, fresh off back-to-back wins at The Open Championship and the WGC-Bridgestone, has been installed … Continue reading All Eyes on Rory McIlroy as PGA Championship Returns to Valhalla
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