Phil Mickleson jumped from 34th to 18th in the world following his win at the WGC-Mexico Championship on Sunday. Runner-up Justin Thomas rose from No. 3 to No. 2 and has narrowed the gap on No. 1 Dustin Johnson to just over a point. Johnson who also finished in the Top 10 at Mexico City, … Continue reading Phil Mickelson Back in Top 20 Following Win
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Phil Mickelson Thrills Fans with First Win Since 2018
Forget Tiger Woods This is the year of Phil Mickelson' comeback. The 47-year-old, one of the most popular players in PGA history, defeated 2017 PGA Player of the Year Justin Thomas in a playoff to take the title at the WGC-Mexico City on Sunday. It's his first win since the 2013 Open Championship. "Over the … Continue reading Phil Mickelson Thrills Fans with First Win Since 2018
Sharma Holds 2-Stroke Lead Headed to Sunday in Mexico
It wasn't easy, but 21-year-old Shubhakar Sharma held on to his two-stroke lead at the WGC Mexico City on Saturday. He endured three bogeys after only having two combined in his first two rounds and still wound up with a 2-under 69. He looked like he might run away and hide with the lead after … Continue reading Sharma Holds 2-Stroke Lead Headed to Sunday in Mexico
Ted Potter Takes Pebble Beach Title
Ted Potter Jr. rode his dazzling Saturday 62 to the title at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Invitational on Sunday, wining the event by three strokes with a 17-under 270. Potter did all his damage on the front nine Saturday, shooting a 3-under, getting four birdies on the front nine. He won $1.332 million and … Continue reading Ted Potter Takes Pebble Beach Title
Bil Haas Leads Waste Management Open with 64
American Bill Haas jumped out to a quick two-stroke lead by firing a 7-under 64 on Thursday in Phoenix at the first round of the ultra-popular Waste Management Open on Thursday. Rickie Fowler, Billy Horschel, Chris Kirk, Bryson DeChambeau and Chesson Hadley are all tied for second, two strokes behind the leader with 5-under 66s. … Continue reading Bil Haas Leads Waste Management Open with 64
Phil Mickelson on Witness List for Vegas Gambler Trial
Phil Mickelson might say he has nothing to do with the insider trading case against William T. Walters, but Walters' lawyers say differently. As the Vegas gambler's trial opened up in Manhattan on Wednesday, and the opening salvos showed Mickelson listed as 13th of the defense's 20 witnesses. Mickelson isn't charged with any crimes or … Continue reading Phil Mickelson on Witness List for Vegas Gambler Trial
Thomas Takes Lead at Star-Studded WGC
No matter who wins the WGC-Mexico on Sunday, it will likely be on eheck of a finish. Red-hot American Justin Thomas shot a 5-under on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead a t 12-under. But the man right behind him is the No. 1 player in the world, Dustin Johnson, who also shot a 5-under … Continue reading Thomas Takes Lead at Star-Studded WGC
McIlroy Blasts into WGC-Mexico Lead
Rib injury? What rib injury Rory McIlory showed no signs of the injury that sidelined him for a month nor the stomach illness that had him puking a day ago, shooting a 6-under 65 to take the overall lead at the WGC-Mexico lead on Friday. The No. 3 player in the world was 4-under at … Continue reading McIlroy Blasts into WGC-Mexico Lead
Six Tied Atop Leaderboard after Round 1 at WGC-Mexico
Six players tied for the Day One lead at the WGC-Mexico: Ross Fisher, Phil Mickelson, Ryan Moore, Jon Rahm, Jimmy Walker, and Lee Westwood If that sounds a bit like a "turn back the clock" grouping, it is. Westwood will be 44 next month and hasn't won a tournament since taking the Maybank Malaysian Open … Continue reading Six Tied Atop Leaderboard after Round 1 at WGC-Mexico
Phil Mickelson and Caddie Rebuilt for 2017
If you notice an extra spring in the step of American golfer Phil Mickelson and caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay this weekend at the CareerBuilder Challenge, it's no illusion - both men are walking pain free. Mickelson is back from the second of two sports hernia surgeries while Mackay had both of his knees replaced a … Continue reading Phil Mickelson and Caddie Rebuilt for 2017