Australia's Marc Leishman recorded the best round of the day, a 6-under 66, to jump over Sweden's Henrik Stenson and into the lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa, on Saturday. Leishman is the only man in the field to have shot under 70 in each of the first three rounds. … Continue reading Leishman Leapfrogs Stenson at Sun City
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Stenson Up 1 at Nedbank
Henrik Stenson overcame three straight bogeys on the front nine to fire a 5-under 67 and take a one-stroke lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa on Friday. Three under through five holes, Stenson lost his cool and bogeyed 6, 7, and 8 in success to reach the turn at even … Continue reading Stenson Up 1 at Nedbank
Kevin Kisner Leads RSM Classic
American Kevin Kisner mixed in an eagle with five birdies to fire a 7-under 65 and lead the RSM Classic in Sea Island, Georgia, by one stroke following Thursday's opening round. Meanwhile defending champion Robert Streb is tied for 63rd at 2-under. A whopping seven players are one stroke back of Kisner at 6-under, and … Continue reading Kevin Kisner Leads RSM Classic
RSM Classic Preview
The PGA Tour returns to its most famous state, Georgia, for the RSM Classic this week organized by the Davis Love Foundation. Returning champion Robert Streb will try to become the first player in the tournament's brief history to defend his title. Streb shot a 14-under 266 to defeat Brendon de Jonge and Will MacKenzie … Continue reading RSM Classic Preview
Lowry Into World Top 20 with Win
Ireland's Shane Lowry surged from 44th to 19th in the latest Official World Golf rankings on the back of his win Sunday at the WGC-Bridgestone. American Jim Furyk, who finished tied for third at Bridgestone, moved up from sixth to fourth, giving the US a three-man bloc from No. 2 to No. 4 of Jordan … Continue reading Lowry Into World Top 20 with Win
US’ Johnson Leads Open at -7
A bit lost in the media explosion over the quest of Jordan Spieth for three straight Majors is how close Dustin Johnson came to winning the US Open himself last month. Johnson reminded the crowds just how good of a 2015 he's having in Spieth's shadow, shooting a 7-under 65 to take the first round … Continue reading US’ Johnson Leads Open at -7
Danny Lee Rises to 15th in FedEx Standings
A giant leap to his first PGA tour title gave Danny Lee a giant leap in the FedEx Cup Standings as well, soaring from 57th to 15th with his 1,180 points. He's the 26th player to top the 1,000-point mark for the season. Idle Jordan Spieth leads all players with 3,128 points. One of the … Continue reading Danny Lee Rises to 15th in FedEx Standings
