Daniel Berger held off a host of challengers, among the Phil Mickelson, to take the title at the St. Jude Classic on Sunday, the first of his career and the last tournament before the US Open, which begins on Thursday. Playing like an old pro, the 23-year-old native of Florida saw Mickelson close within one … Continue reading Daniel Berger Lofts First PGA Title
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Spieth Misses Cut at TPC
Jordan Spieth enthusiasts and the world's No. 2 player himself insisted there was no connection between his collapse at The Masters last month and a failed attempt at making the cut at The Players Championship this weekend. Spieth missed the cut by one stroke, shooting 72-71. In his last fives at TPC, he is 4-over. … Continue reading Spieth Misses Cut at TPC
Hahn Outlasts Castro to Win Wells Fargo
James Hahn hadn't made a cut all year entering the Wells Fargo Championship last Thursday. When he finally did, he came out smelling like a rose. The 34-year-old native of Seoul, South Korea,took the best advantage of Rickie Fowler's Day 4 meltdown, edging Roberto Castro on the first hole of a playoff to finish 9-under … Continue reading Hahn Outlasts Castro to Win Wells Fargo
7 Worst Collapses in Major History
There wasn't much enjoyable about watching Jordan Spieth's meltdown at the Masters Sunday afternoon, unless you're a big fan of Danny Willett. It was the first real showcase of Spieth being less than impenetrable in his quick ascension into golf's elite over the past three years, and will probably draw him more attention at the … Continue reading 7 Worst Collapses in Major History
Countdown to the Masters: 10 Days
With the Masters set to kick off on April 7, we celebrate the coming of the first Major of 2016 by revisiting the best of the best from days gone by. Date: April 9, 2006 Phil Mickleson started the 2006 Major season the same way he ended it in 2005 - with a win. The … Continue reading Countdown to the Masters: 10 Days
Countdown to the Masters: 15
Just 15 days remain until the 2001 Masters, where Jordan Spieth will try to defend his title. To celebrate the build-up, here's a look at what happened at The Masters 15 years ago in 2001. Tiger Woods eclipsed every one of his modern-day peers at the 2001 Masters, winning his fourth straight Major title to … Continue reading Countdown to the Masters: 15
Scott’s Second Shot on 18 Wins WGC-Cadillac
Adam Scott's remarkable second shot on No. 18 secured an easy par putt and the victory at the WGC-Cadillac Championship Sunday at the Trump National Doral in Miami. Scott shook off two double bogeys in his opening five holes to fire a final-round 69 and win the tournament by one stroke over Bubba Watson. On … Continue reading Scott’s Second Shot on 18 Wins WGC-Cadillac
Rankings, FedEx, Dubai Updates: February 16, 2016
Official World Golf Rankings South Africa's Charl Schwartzel climbed to No. 31 in the world with his win at the Tshwane Open on Sunday, having now moved up 12 spots since the start of 2016. American Jordan Spieth remained No. 1 for a 15th straight week and 21st overall. Next Monday he will catch Lee … Continue reading Rankings, FedEx, Dubai Updates: February 16, 2016
Taylor Rallies Past Phil; Wins First Title Since ’05
Two years ago, a snapped anchor line in a Georgia river nearly cost Vaughn Taylor his life. On Sunday, the view of a different body of water was the sweetest thing he's seen in a decade. Taylor, who started the day six shots behind leader Phil Mickelson, rallied past the surefire Hall of Famer and … Continue reading Taylor Rallies Past Phil; Wins First Title Since ’05
Dufner Takes CareerBuilder in Playoff
Jason Dufner won on the PGA Tour for the first time since the 2013 PGA Championship, edging Sweden's David Lingmerth on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff. Lingmerth's closing round of 65 saw him track down Dufner as both men shot 25-under at La Quinta CC in California, their scores one stroke off Patrick … Continue reading Dufner Takes CareerBuilder in Playoff