What can Justin Thomas do for an encore in 2018? No longer second fiddle to lifetime friend Jordan Spieth, although he's still ranked one spot behind him, Thomas won PGA Player of the Year honors in 2017 and jumped from 22nd in the official world golf rankings (OWGR) up to third. A year ago, Thomas … Continue reading Top 5 Players to Watch in 2018: Justin Thomas
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Justin Thomas Roars to PGA Title
Someone had to step up and take on Quail Hollow on Sunday to win the PGA Championship. That someone turned out to be Justin Thomas. Thomas made three birdies in a four-hole stretch at the turn to move within a stroke of the lead, then played smart golf as co-leaders Hideki Matsuyama and Kein Kisner fell … Continue reading Justin Thomas Roars to PGA Title
Kisner Takes 1 Stroke Lead to PGA Sunday
On a day when the whole field felt like it was stuck in quicksand, Kevin Kisner remained the leader in the clubhouse. He'll take a single-stroke lead to the final day of the PGA Championship after shooting a 1-over 72 on Saturday. He leads Chris Stroud and Hideki Matsuyama by a stroke each. Matsuyama was … Continue reading Kisner Takes 1 Stroke Lead to PGA Sunday
Red-Hot Matsuyama Ties Kisner Atop PGA Board
A week after winning the WGC-Bridgestone title with a closing round 64, Japan's Hideki Matsuyama is making a real bid for history. Matsuyama fired a 7-under 64 to give himself a share of the lead at the PGA Championship, as he attempts to become the first player to win Bridgestone and the PGA title back … Continue reading Red-Hot Matsuyama Ties Kisner Atop PGA Board
Quail Hollow Club: Hole by Hole Preview
Charlotte's Quail Hollow Club will host its first-ever Major starting Thursday as the PGA Championship comes calling. Quail Hollow got its start in 1959 and the course was designed by George Cobb in 1961. There were several modifications made by Arnold Palmer in 1986, with further work done by Tom Fazio in both 1997 and … Continue reading Quail Hollow Club: Hole by Hole Preview
PGA Championship Partners Major Winners for Opening Rounds
The PGA Championship has the inherent advantage of being last of the four Majors every year; thus allowing it to do the coolest of pairings. Thus, a group of Masters champ Sergio Garcia, US Open winner Brooks Koepka, and Open Championship winner Jordan Spieth will be touring the course together for the first two rounds … Continue reading PGA Championship Partners Major Winners for Opening Rounds
Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy Co-Favorites for PGA Title
Open winner Jordan Spieth and world #4 Rory McIlroy are both 8-1 favorites to win the 2017 PGA Championship as of July 23. A win by Spieth would give the 24-year-old American the career Grand Slam faster than anyone in history. McIlroy has won the PGA Championship twice already. He also has three-fourths of the … Continue reading Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy Co-Favorites for PGA Title
Walker Jumps to No. 15 off PGA Win
American Jimmy Walker skied 33 spots to No. 15 in the most recent Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) thanks to his win at the PGA Championship. There was only one move in the top 10 - South Africa's Branden Grace jumped two spots from 12th to 10th after finishing tied for fourth. Runner-up Jason Day … Continue reading Walker Jumps to No. 15 off PGA Win
Walker Clinches First Major at Baltrusol
Jimmy Walker became the fifth straight first-time Major winner on Sunday, sinking a short par putt to knock off defending champion Jason Day by a single stroke to win the PGA Championship at Baltrusol in New Jersey. Day gave it his best shot, eagling No. 18 to close within a stroke, but Walker, the Baylor … Continue reading Walker Clinches First Major at Baltrusol
Day Pressing Walker as PGA Reaches Final Round
Jimmy Walker remained the leader in the clubhouse for a third straight day at the PGA Championship on Sunday, but defending champion and No. 1 in the world Jason Day has closed within a single stroke as play headed to the final round on Sunday afternoon. With Saturday’s intended Round 3 washed out by rain, … Continue reading Day Pressing Walker as PGA Reaches Final Round
