If there was ever a day when Brendan Steele would have wished for the power to control the weather, Friday would have been that day. Steele started his second round with four straight birdies, then had to let his hot hand down go to waste as rains wiped out the rest of his second round, … Continue reading Steele Leads Rain-Soaked Honda Classic
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“Pissed” McIlroy Will Likely Miss Honda Cut
The fact that he has a couple of extra days at home doesn't sit well with Rory McIlroy this weekend, largely because he's getting the break due to some sub-par golf. McIlroy followed up his 73 on Thursday with a 74 on Friday, falling to 7-over par, a number which will likely miss the cut, … Continue reading “Pissed” McIlroy Will Likely Miss Honda Cut
Unheralded Herman Leads Honda Classic
It wasn't a big name leading the Honda Classic after one round on Thursday, just a hard-working fellow named Jim Herman who happened to shoot a 65. While big names like Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els, Dustin Johnson, and Billy Horschel were struggling, the 37-year-old Herman, whose only pro win was in 2010 on the Web.com … Continue reading Unheralded Herman Leads Honda Classic
Honda Classic Preview
All eyes will be on world No. 1 Rory McIlroy as he makes his 2014-2015 PGA Tour debut Thursday at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach, Florida, one of the few parts of the US not battling terrible weather this week. While most of the East Coast, Midwest and South is battling rain, sleet, and … Continue reading Honda Classic Preview
Hahn Into Top 100 with Northern Win
James Hahn vaulted up to 86th in the world from 297th a week ago in the latest Official World Golf Rankings which were released on Monday. Hahn outdueled Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey in a playoff to win the Northern Trust Open. Meanwhile, Hero Indian Open winner Anirban Lahiri rose another five spots to No. … Continue reading Hahn Into Top 100 with Northern Win
Anirban Lahiri 2nd in Dubai Standings
In less than a month, Anirban Lahiri has gone from "Who?" to "Wow!" on the European Tour. By rallying to win the Hero Indian Open over countryman SSP Chawrasia on Sunday, Lahiri rose to No. 2 in the current Race to Dubai standings with 687,444 points in four tournaments played. He trails only England's Danny … Continue reading Anirban Lahiri 2nd in Dubai Standings
Els, Garcia Committ to Irish Open
What does being No. 1 in the world mean? You have a lot of influence. Rory McIlroy showcased some of said influence on Monday when he announced via Twitter that Sergio Garcia and Ernie Els have joined the ranks of players who have committed to the Irish Open, which McIlroy's charitable foundation is the title … Continue reading Els, Garcia Committ to Irish Open
McIrloy Ex Wozniacki Stuns in SI Swimsuit Issue
Let's face it, Rory McIlroy came out looking like the clear winner in last year's enormous break-up between he and WTA star Caroline Wozniacki. McIlroy proceeded to win the British Open and PGA Championship, along with the Race to Dubai and has been No. 1 in the world ever since. Wozniacki won a couple of … Continue reading McIrloy Ex Wozniacki Stuns in SI Swimsuit Issue
Wiesberger, Lahiri Join Race to Dubai Top 10
To no one's surprise, Anirban Lahiri and Bernd Wiesberger joined the Race to Dubai's Top 10 list after finishing first and second at the Maybank Malaysian Open on Sunday. Wiesberger, who fell apart down the stretch and finished one stroke back of the lead, is now fifth in the standings, and has been fantastic throughout … Continue reading Wiesberger, Lahiri Join Race to Dubai Top 10
Tiger Still #1 on Golf Earnings List
His 2014 season might have been a dud, but Tiger Woods is still the highest-earning golfer in the world. For the 12th straight year, Woods led Golf Digest's All-Encompassing Money List, making $55.1 million in 2014. However, that number was down from a whopping $121.8 million in 2013. That figure kept him just ahead of … Continue reading Tiger Still #1 on Golf Earnings List