Americans Nicholas and Michael (no relation) Thompson fired a 64 and 65, respectively, to take the top two spots on the leaderboard after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Thursday. A two-hour fog delay saw 42 players unable to complete their first rounds and also saw Tiger Woods withdraw … Continue reading Thompson ‘Twins’ Atop Farmers After Day 1
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Palmer Hands Out Money, Shoots 64
Ryan Palmer handed out signed golf balls wrapped in $10 bills to win the crowd at the 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Thursday. His play won fans over on the other 17 holes. Palmer fired a 7-under 64, including a birdie on the famous No. 16, to lead the hotly-contested tournament … Continue reading Palmer Hands Out Money, Shoots 64
Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview
Kevin Stadler is the defending champion, but plenty of eyes will be on local favorite Phil Mickelson and all-time great Tiger Woods as the Waste Management Phoenix Open kicks off Thursday at the TPC Scottsdale. With $6.3 million in prize money and the largest gallery of any tournament in the US, it's easy to see … Continue reading Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview
Weekly Winners Climb Rankings
Qatar Masters winner Branden Grace jumped 35 spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings, while Humana Challenge champion Bill Haas moved up 18 spots in the latest release. Haas defeated five players by a single stroke to claim Humana, moving from 41st to 23rd in the rankings. Grace, who staved off Marc Warren for … Continue reading Weekly Winners Climb Rankings
Bill Haas Holds on for Humana Title
Bill Haas held off all comers Sunday, with his final-round 67 good enough to win the Humana Challenge by a single stroke ahead of five others. A 20-foot birdie putt on the par-4 No. 16 gave Haas the lead, and his brilliant second shot on the 18th set up a two-putt par to give him … Continue reading Bill Haas Holds on for Humana Title
Four Pack Top at Humana Challenge
It'll be anyone's tournament to win Sunday at the Humana Challenge as four players are tied for the lead and another four sit a stroke back. One of those in second place is Matt Kuchar, who had the lead until he bogeyed three of the final four holes on Saturday. Americans Erik Compton, Bill Haas, … Continue reading Four Pack Top at Humana Challenge
Humana Challenge Preview
Defending champion Patrick Reed and 10 other former winners are in the field for the Humana Challenge, which kicks off Thursday at the PGA West in La Quinta, California. Reed is about the hottest thing going - having won this tournament a year ago and winning the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in his last start. … Continue reading Humana Challenge 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
Tiger Woods to Debut in Phoenix?
The Waste Management Phoenix Open is always delighted to have hometown hero Phil Mickelson in the field every year, but 2015 looks like it will be an even bigger year in the desert. Rumors are fast and furious that Tiger Woods will make his 2015 PGA debut in Phoenix on January 29. Woods has not … Continue reading Tiger Woods to Debut in Phoenix?
Net Worths of 5 Richest Golfers
How rich is Tiger Woods? Try $590 million of net worth according to a release from bankrate.com, which also labels the 14-time Major winner as the richest athlete in the world. No. 2 on the list is Phil Mickelson, a mere $400 million behind Tiger at $190 million, but with a significant upgrade in endorsements … Continue reading Net Worths of 5 Richest Golfers
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