Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship

Although they are often thought of as the two best American golfers in the past 15 years, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have spent surprisingly little time together on the course when it comes to the game's greatest tournaments. Thus, despite the fact that neither man is having a particularly memorable season in 2014, it's … Continue reading Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship →

By the Numbers: Tiger Woods’ Dominance at Bridgestone

Even by Tiger Woods' own lofty standards of achievement, his performance at the WGC Bridgestone rises far beyond the bell curve. In the 15 years that the tournament has existed since first taking on the WGC emblem, Woods has won the tournament eight times - meaning slightly more than 50% of the time. For the … Continue reading By the Numbers: Tiger Woods’ Dominance at Bridgestone →

Graeme McDowell Set to Defend Crown in France

You'll forgive the French sports enthusiasts if they don't really tune in to the 2014 Alstom Open de France until sometime on Saturday; after all, their national football team has kind of a big match on Friday. A thick field of top competitors will grace the greens of Le Golf National in Paris beginning Thursday … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Set to Defend Crown in France →

Two Close Gap on Ilonen at Irish Open

Finland's Mikko Ilonen is still the leader in the clubhouse after three rounds of the Irish Open, but the pressure is most definitely on the No. 63 player in the world entering the final round. England's Danny Willett fired a third-round 63, the best score of the tournament to date, to climb within a stroke … Continue reading Two Close Gap on Ilonen at Irish Open →

Finland’s Mikko Ilonen Takes Day 1 Lead at IrishOpen

In hopes of racing up the Race to Dubai standings, Finland's Mikko Ilonen came out firing on all cylinders Thursday at the Irish Open, firing a 7-under 64 to open up a two-shot lead. After opening up his round wtih a bogey, Ilonen rattled off five birdies on the remainder of the front nine and … Continue reading Finland’s Mikko Ilonen Takes Day 1 Lead at IrishOpen →

Irish Open Features Local Favorites McIlroy, Harrington

Rory McIlroy should have his lost clubs back for the start of the Irish Open on Thursday, which is a good thing since he'll be paired with fellow Irish Major winner Padraig Harrington in the first two rounds. The two, who have a combined five Major titles, will be joined by Scotland's Stephen Gallacher to … Continue reading Irish Open Features Local Favorites McIlroy, Harrington →