World No. 1 Rory McIlroy and No. 37 Paul Casey were locked in an epic battle called because of darkness Saturday in the WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship quarterfinals. Tied through 21 holes, the pair will resume play on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Pacific, with both mean angling at the final spot in the semifinals. One … Continue reading McIlroy, Casey Resume Sunday for Final 4 Spot
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Jim Furyk Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
His first win in five years propelled Jim Furyk to 5th from 10th in the latest Official World Golf Rankings released on Monday. Furyk jumped up five spots by taking the title at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina on Sunday. The top 4 players in the world - Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson, … Continue reading Jim Furyk Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
Jordan Spieth New World No. 2
After finishing second at The Masters in 2014, the only way Jordan Spieth could move up in this week's Official World Golf Rankings was to win the tournament. So that's what he did. Spieth took over the No. 2 spot in the latest rankings, jumping both Bubba Watson and Henrik Stenson in the process. Rory … Continue reading Jordan Spieth New World No. 2
Jordan Spieth Wins Masters, Ties Tiger’s Mark
Jordan Spieth shattered record after record this weekend at Augusta, and walked away with the green jacket he's been coveting since he first started playing golf. The 21-year-old Texas native completed a remarkable four days with his second straight 2-under 70 to tie Tiger Woods' Masters record, finishing with an 18-under 270 and winning the … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Wins Masters, Ties Tiger’s Mark
Jordan Spieth Breaks Masters Mark, -14 Under Through 36
It's Jordan Spieth's world, the rest of us are just watching it. Spieth set a Masters' record on Friday, reaching the 36-hole mark at 14-under, becoming just the fourth player in Majors history to lead by five strokes after two days. "It's cool," Spieth said. "Any time you can set a record here is pretty … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Breaks Masters Mark, -14 Under Through 36
Nicklaus’ Ace Highlights Par 3 Tourney
Tiger Woods brought his kids, Rory McIlroy brought the second-dreamiest member of One Direction, but both were upstaged by Jack Nicklaus Wednesday at The Masters Par 3 Tournament. After all but guaranteeing a hole-in-one for the fans during a pre-tournament interview on ESPN, the 75-year-old legend did just that, acing the fourth hole to an … Continue reading Nicklaus’ Ace Highlights Par 3 Tourney
Tee Times, Pairings Announced for Masters
The last two Masters champions will be paired with the guy with the coolest name in the field at Augusta National on Thursday, where Bubba Watson and Justin Rose tee off alongside amateur Gunn Yang beginning at 9:24 a.m. local time. Yang, who is just 21, won the U.S. Amateur last year. Fourteen-time Major winner … Continue reading Tee Times, Pairings Announced for Masters
Holmes Rises to 12th in New Rankings
Shell Houston Open champion J.B. Holmes shot up eight spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings with his victory Sunday, rising to No. 12 in the world. Jordan Spieth, who finished third in a playoff behind Holmes, remained No. 4 in the world, but is within striking distance of both No. 3 Bubba Watson … Continue reading Holmes Rises to 12th in New Rankings
Vegas High on Jordan Spieth for Augusta
Rory McIlroy might be No. 1 in the world and Bubba Watson the defending champion, but the talk in gambling circles is on Jordan Spieth as The Masters looms one week away. Spieth has risen to 10-to-1 odds to win the Masters, second only to McIlroy's 6-to-1. According to Vegas casinos, Spieth has had the … Continue reading Vegas High on Jordan Spieth for Augusta
Jordan Spieth Joins Top 5; Walker Top 10
Texas is the state so big it once was its own country, and now has two of the top 10 golfers in the world both hailing from its friendly borders. Jordan Spieth moved up to a career-best No. 4 from sixth this week and Jimmy Walker from 13th to 10th after the two men finished … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Joins Top 5; Walker Top 10
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