The Shell Houston Open (SHO) is a paradox every year, loved by some golfers, ignored by others. For those like Tiger Woods, it's always been a non-play. With the Masters always coming the week after the SHO, this is a week that plenty of pros use to rest up from the busy early-season schedule, and … Continue reading Shell Houston Open Preview
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Jimmy Walker Cruises to Texas Open Title
Playing in the city he lives in and the state he grew up in, Jimmy Walker raced his way to the Valero Texas Open title by four strokes over fellow Texan Jordan Spieth on Sunday. Walker lives in San Antonio, where the tournament was held, and attended college at Baylor University, about three hours up … Continue reading Jimmy Walker Cruises to Texas Open Title
Charley Hoffman Leads Valero Open
Charley Hoffman, already off to a blazing start this season, fired a bogey-free 5-under 67 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead at the Valero Open in San Antonio. Hoffman won at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba during the early season in November, and added a second-place finish at the Humana Challenge in January. He … Continue reading Charley Hoffman Leads Valero Open
McIlroy Top Vegas Pick for Masters
Even though last year's eighth-place finish was the best Rory McIlroy has ever done at The Masters, that isn't stopping Las Vegas oddsmakers from installing him as the overwhelming favorite to wear the green jacket six weeks from now at Augusta. Even after missing the cut at the Honda Classic Saturday, Mcilroy is a 13/2 … Continue reading McIlroy Top Vegas Pick for Masters
Honda Classic Preview
All eyes will be on world No. 1 Rory McIlroy as he makes his 2014-2015 PGA Tour debut Thursday at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach, Florida, one of the few parts of the US not battling terrible weather this week. While most of the East Coast, Midwest and South is battling rain, sleet, and … Continue reading Honda Classic Preview
Love Names Tiger, Phil as Ryder Advisers
Wasting little time in uniting the front for the 2016 Ryder Cup, new US captain Davis Love III announced Tuesday that he will employ Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson as advisers for putting together a roster. "I'm here with the same goals, but as a different captain," Love said at a press conference on Tuesday. … Continue reading Love Names Tiger, Phil as Ryder Advisers
Golf Statistics of the Week: February 18 Edition
As the Hero Indian Open and Northwest Trust Open ramp up for tomorrows' first tee offs, here are a few statistics to keep you talking golf for the next 24 hours. 0-for-16: Jim Furyk's success rate on putts outside of 10 feet during the final two rounds of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am this … Continue reading Golf Statistics of the Week: February 18 Edition
Jason Day Joins FedEx Cup Top 10
Jason Day jumped from obscurity to the Top 10 in the latest FedEx Cup standings thanks to his win at Farmers Insurance Open. Day, who has played just three events on the PGA this year, jumped from 53rd to 7th in the latest standings released on Monday. Jimmy Walker continues to lead the overall chase, … Continue reading Jason Day Joins FedEx Cup Top 10
Tiger Still #1 on Golf Earnings List
His 2014 season might have been a dud, but Tiger Woods is still the highest-earning golfer in the world. For the 12th straight year, Woods led Golf Digest's All-Encompassing Money List, making $55.1 million in 2014. However, that number was down from a whopping $121.8 million in 2013. That figure kept him just ahead of … Continue reading Tiger Still #1 on Golf Earnings List
Harris English Takes Lead at Torrey Pines
Only three players have managed to score in the 60s on each of the first two days of the Farmers Insurance Open, which is why Harris English (68-66 - 134) has the lead after 36 holes. English fired a 66 on Friday to drop to 10-under par, rising from 11th to first on the leaderboard … Continue reading Harris English Takes Lead at Torrey Pines
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