Rickie Fowler didn't win the Quicken Loans National on Sunday, but his second-place finish saw him rise to No. 5 in the world, a jump of three places inside the Top 10. Dustin Johnson slid from fifth to seventh, and Justin Rose from seventh to eighth to make way for Fowler. The US has five … Continue reading Fowler Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
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Roope’s 63 Claims Madeira Islands Title
Finland's Roope Kakko dominated the course at the Clube de Golf in the Madeira Islands on Sunday for a second straight day, firing a 63 to win the Madeira Islands Open by three strokes with a 24-under 264. Kakko, who ended Saturday with three straight birdies, had three more in a row on 5-7 Sunday, … Continue reading Roope’s 63 Claims Madeira Islands Title
Widegren Takes 1 Stroke Madeira Lead
Sweden's Pontus Widegren fired his second round of 67 in three days, book-ended around a 66, to drop to 16-under through three rounds, giving him a one-stroke lead through 54 holes at the Madeira Islands Open on Saturday. An odd front nine saw Widegren hit two bogeys but also two eagles, along with one birdie … Continue reading Widegren Takes 1 Stroke Madeira Lead