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
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Malnati Grasps Sanderson Title
Another week, another first-time winner on the PGA Tour. On Monday, it was 28-year-old Peter Malnati emerging the victor by a single stroke at the rain-soaked Sanderson Farms Championship, firing a closing-round 67 to finish 18-under, defeating William McGirt and David Toms by a single stroke. At even par through six holes after back-to-back bogeys, … Continue reading Malnati Grasps Sanderson Title
Soggy Sanderson Hopes to Conclude Monday
Stop us if you've heard this one, but play at Sanderson Farms was suspended because of wet weather on Sunday. It's the third straight day that's happened, and will mean a marathon Monday for anyone hoping to win the PGA Tournament. Currently Roberto Castro, David Toms, and Patton Kizzire are tied for the lead at … Continue reading Soggy Sanderson Hopes to Conclude Monday
Castro Handles Pests, Keeps Sanderson Lead
Roberto Castro went to school at Georgia Tech, a school whose mascot is the yellow jacket. On Friday at the Sanderson Farms Championship, one of said mascots decided to give him a "kiss" for good luck. Castro overcame the insect sting to shoot a 67, upping his lead to four strokes at the Country Club … Continue reading Castro Handles Pests, Keeps Sanderson Lead
Garcia’s 62 Leads Sanderson Farms
Calling a course soft isn't always the nicest of things to say, but Roberto Castro had only glowing reviews for the conditions at the Country Club of Jackson. "It's just so soft out there," Castro said of the home of the Sanderson Farms Championship. "It's a great golf course, but when the conditions are soft, … Continue reading Garcia’s 62 Leads Sanderson Farms