Dustin Johnson is one of three men tied for first place at the TOUR Championship after one day, putting him that much closer to the $10 million prize and the No. 1 ranking in the world. He showed just how tough he was going to be to beat on the first hole of the day, … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Tied for Tour Lead Through 18
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Johnson Unstoppable in BMW Win
Dustin Johnson won for the third time in eight events, taking the FedEx Cup lead in the process with a three-stroke win at the BMW Championship in Carmel, Indiana, on Sunday. Johnson finished up his 23-under with a 5-under 67 on Sunday to finish three strokes ahead of the UK's Paul Casey (-20). Casey made … Continue reading Johnson Unstoppable in BMW Win
Rory McIlroy Rallies to Deutsche Bank Title
They all went to sleep and forgot about Rory McIlroy. The former No 1 player in the world fired a blistering 6-under 65 to make up a six-stroke deficit and win the Deutsche Bank Championship by two strokes on Monday at TPC Boston. "It's just incredible, this game, how quickly things can change," McIlroy said … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Rallies to Deutsche Bank Title
Day, Mickelson, McIlroy Paired for PGA
Knowing how to get butts in the seats, the PGA Tour has paired defending champion Jason Day, 2014 winner Rory McIlroy, and recent Open Championship runner-up Phil Mickelson together for the first two rounds of the PGA Championship, which gets underway Thursday at Baltusrol. Day is the obvious draw - ranked No. 1 and the … Continue reading Day, Mickelson, McIlroy Paired for PGA
Defending Champ Johnson Tied for 4th at Open
Phil Mickelson was the toast of Troon on Thursday, but he wasn't the only player to have a dynamite first round of the 145th Open Championship. Fifty players were at least one stroke under par, among them defending champion Zach Johnson, who is tied for fourth with a 4-under 67. Johnson was brilliant through 16 … Continue reading Defending Champ Johnson Tied for 4th at Open
Jaidee Claims 8th Euro Tour Title
Thongchai Jaidee nearely lapped the field en route to his eighth European Tour title on Sunday, winning the 100th Open de France at Paris' Le Golf National. Starting on the 14th hole of Round 2, Jaidee did not record a bogey for 40 straight holes before closing with one on No. 18 on Sunday by … Continue reading Jaidee Claims 8th Euro Tour Title
Rory McIlroy Cites Zika for Olympic Withdrawal
Rory McIlroy became the most well-known athlete in the world to withdraw from the upcoming Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, citing fears of the Zika virus for his decision. "After much thought and deliberation, I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for this summer's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro," McIlroy said … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Cites Zika for Olympic Withdrawal
US Open Rain Delay Leaves Round Unfinished, Players Mad
Three rain delays, the fall-out of the worst which angered several players, led to a suspension of play at the US Open in Pennsylvania on Thursday, with only nine players having completed the first round. Agitation came early from a number of golfers on the course when rain first caused a 79-minute delay. Because they … Continue reading US Open Rain Delay Leaves Round Unfinished, Players Mad
Spieth to Play Open with Johnson, DeChambeau
Zach Johnson will be the old-timer in his initial play group as the US Open begins Thursday at Oakmont Golf Course in Illinois. The 40-year-old Johnson, who won the Open Championship , will be paired with the defending champ Jordan Spieth, all of 22 and ranked No. 2 in the world, and Bryson DeChambeau, also 22, who … Continue reading Spieth to Play Open with Johnson, DeChambeau
McGirt Edges Curran in Memorial Playoff
In a field full of legendary names, the two left at the end of the Memorial on Sunday afternoon were... Curran and McGirt? Sure, fans who gathered at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, would have preferred to see Dustin Johnson (third) or Rory McIlroy (tied for fourth) rise up to take the crown, … Continue reading McGirt Edges Curran in Memorial Playoff