On a day that saw scores go all over the place, Sweden's Robert Karlsson eked out a 3-under 67 to reach 12-under for the tournament taking a 1-stroke lead at the British Masters. Karlsson was 1-over through eight holes before he eagled the par-4, 422-yard No. 9. He dominated the back nine for a third … Continue reading Karlsson Takes 1-Stroke Lead to Sunday at British Masters
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Fitzpatrick’s 64 Leads British Masters
Twenty-one-year-old Matthew Fitzpatrick fired an opening-round 64 to take the Day 1 lead at the British Masters on Thursday. He's surrounded by his elders, five of the other players in the top 10 are over the age of 40. Fitzpatrick had an early bogey and was at even par through four before peeling off back-to-back … Continue reading Fitzpatrick’s 64 Leads British Masters
Golf Birthdays: September 1-4
September 1 Keith Clearwater, two-time PGA Tour tournament winner, turns 56. Both of those wins came in his rookie year of 1987 - the Colonial and the Central Classic. September 3 Dave Eichelberger, who has four wins on the PGA Tour and six on the Champions Tour, turns 72. He won the Greater Milwaukee Open … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: September 1-4
Molinari Sets BMW Pace with 7-under 65
Francesco Molinari, fresh off a tied for second at the Open de Espana, opened the BMW PGA Championship with a 7-under 65 on Thursday, racking up five birdies on the back nine alone to lead the premier European Tour event by two strokes. "I love this place and it's good to be back. It rewards … Continue reading Molinari Sets BMW Pace with 7-under 65
Phil Mickelson Hopes to Re-Find Magic in Open Defense
Phil Mickelson has neither a Top 10 finish nor a win in the current season. The last time he didn't secure at least one victory during the season was 2003, but he had seven top 10 finishes that year. The last time he didn't finish in the Top 10 over an entire season was in … Continue reading Phil Mickelson Hopes to Re-Find Magic in Open Defense
Finland’s Mikko Ilonen Takes Day 1 Lead at IrishOpen
In hopes of racing up the Race to Dubai standings, Finland's Mikko Ilonen came out firing on all cylinders Thursday at the Irish Open, firing a 7-under 64 to open up a two-shot lead. After opening up his round wtih a bogey, Ilonen rattled off five birdies on the remainder of the front nine and … Continue reading Finland’s Mikko Ilonen Takes Day 1 Lead at IrishOpen
