In a result that surprised no one on this planet, Rory McIlroy wont he PGA Tour's Player of the Year trophy on Thursday. It's his second time to win the crown, introduced in 1990. The only other men to win it twice are Tiger Woods, Greg Norman and Nick Price. McIlroy was one of only … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Wins PGA Player of the Year
Tag: rory mcilroy
Tiger Woods to Open Sports Bar in Florida
Rory McIlroy seems to think Tiger Woods' days on the PGA tour are numbered; perhaps Woods is listening as he branches off into other ventures. Woods announced this week that he is building a restaurant/sports bar called the Woods Jupiter: Sports and Dining Club in an entertainment complex in Jupiter, Florida, home to himself and … Continue reading Tiger Woods to Open Sports Bar in Florida
Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup
The competition never really happened; and the results of the regular season - in which Europeans won three of the four Majors on the PGA tour, continued in the post-season. Europe easily cruised by the United States 16-1/2 to 11-1/2 to win its third straight Ryder Cup, and eighth in 10 tries, at GlenEagles, Scotland … Continue reading Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup
Europe Opens Lead to 4 Points at Ryder Cup
Team Europe's strategy worked so well on Friday, the Ryder Cup two-time defending champions went right back to it on Saturday. Europe let the Americans get close in the morning session, then blew them out in the afternoon for a second consecutive day of competition to go up 10-6 entering Sunday. Europe needs just four … Continue reading Europe Opens Lead to 4 Points at Ryder Cup
European Team Takes Two-Point Lead on Day One
With a chance to win three straight Ryder Cups in sight, Europe started the 2014 edition with a 5-3 win over the US squad. The Europeans won three points and halved the fourth in the Friday afternoon foursomes. The only Americans to stop the bleeding were Jimmie Walker and Rickie Fowler, who halved against Sergio … Continue reading European Team Takes Two-Point Lead on Day One
2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe
The 2014 Ryder Cup begins on Friday. Here's a closer look at the European team, which is trying to deliver a third straight title to the continent. Thomas Bjorn - Age: 41; 3rd Ryder Cup Appearance; Career RC Record: 6-3-1; 2014 Combined Highlights: Won Nedback Golf Challenge; 8th at The Masters; 4th in Euro Tour … Continue reading 2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe
Joost Luiten Cracks Race to Dubai’s Top 10
The golfer with the unique name and unforgettable haircut is making a late-season push to become more memorable for his playing style. The Netherlands' Joost Luiten won the Welsh Open on Sunday and has risen to No. 10 in the latest Race to Dubai standings. Luiten has earned €1.36 million in prize money this year, pushing … Continue reading Joost Luiten Cracks Race to Dubai’s Top 10
Five Finalists Named for PGA Player of the Year
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy and FedEx Cup winner Billy Horschel are among the five finalists named for PGA Player of the Year. The award will be announced on September 28. McIlroy seems a virtual lock tow in the award. He entered 17 events, won three of them, including two Majors, finished first on the … Continue reading Five Finalists Named for PGA Player of the Year
Red-Hot Horschel Wins TOUR title, FedExCup Crown
Billy Horschel won't turn 28 years old until December, and has never won a Major, entering the 2014 FedExCup post-season with exactly one PGA win to his credit. The rest of his career is uncertain, but one thing is for sure - they'll never forget the way he closed out the 2013-2014 season. Horschel continued … Continue reading Red-Hot Horschel Wins TOUR title, FedExCup Crown
McIlroy Catches Horschel With 18 Holes To Go
The hottest player from the PGA's regular season and the hottest player from its post-season are fit to be tied after 54 holes of the last tournament of the 2013-2014 campaign. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy, winner of the PGA Championship and The Open Championship, shot a 3-under 67 to tie Billy Horschel at 9-under … Continue reading McIlroy Catches Horschel With 18 Holes To Go