With his big surge to third place at the WGC-HSBC Champions on Sunday, England's Danny Willett has closed the gap on Rory McIlroy for the top spot in the Race to Dubai rankings. McIlroy has 3,393,923 points to Willett's 3,319,710, a difference of just 74,213. It's the closest anyone's been to McIlroy in months and … Continue reading Willett Challenges McIlroy for Dubai Lead
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Kisner Leaps Ahead at Shanghai
American Kevin Kisner fired a second-round 66 to jump to a 2-stroke lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai. Day 1 leader Branden Grace of South Africa slid back two spots after managing a 71 following his opening-round 63. Scotland's Russell Knox is between the two at 12-under, two strokes behind Kisner after firing a … Continue reading Kisner Leaps Ahead at Shanghai
Grace Charges to Shanghai Lead
On a day of low scores, Brendan Grace was the best, firing a 9-under 63 to lead by one stroke at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, China. The South African fired nine birdies, four on the front nine and five more on the back in a bogey-free round. With five Top 10 finishes and two … Continue reading Grace Charges to Shanghai Lead
WGC-HSBC Champions Preview
It's more than just the best of the European Tour on hand at The WGC-HSBC Champions beginning Thursday in Shanghai, China; US players Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, and Rickie Fowler are also on hand for the second event of The Final Series. US players have taken the last two titles here, … Continue reading WGC-HSBC Champions Preview
Thomas, Dubuisson Into Top 35
CIMB Classic winner Justin Thomas vaulted up the charts to No. 30 in the world following his win in Malaysia on Sunday. Formerly known largely as Jordan Spieth' good friend on Twitter, Thomas has finished third in his other event this year, the Frys.com Open. Jason Day retained his No. 1 ranking for a third … Continue reading Thomas, Dubuisson Into Top 35
Dubuisson Takes Turkish Title
Victor Dubuisson scored the biggest victory of his five-year career on the European Tour Sunday, winning the Turkish Airlines Open by one shot to kick off The Final Series in style. With the win and the €1.028 million paycheck, Dubuisson jumps into the Top 10 in the latest Race to Dubai standings at No. 7. … Continue reading Dubuisson Takes Turkish Title
Jaco Van Zyl’s 61 Leads Turkish Open
In a field full of luminaries, Jaco Van Zyl shined brightest of all on the first day of the Turkish Airlines Open. Van Zyl fired a 61 to open up a 3-stroke lead, breaking the tournament record by one stroke at the Montgomerie Maxx Royal on Thursday. The South African fired an eagle and nine … Continue reading Jaco Van Zyl’s 61 Leads Turkish Open
Field of 60 Set for Final Series
The conclusion of the UBS Hong Kong Open locked in the 60 men who will compete in the Final Series as the Race to Dubai kicks off. Denmark's Lucas Bjerrgaard, who finished second at Hong Kong, used his strong finish to sneak into the field of 60 at No. 59. Bjerregaard's fast finish knocked Scotland's … Continue reading Field of 60 Set for Final Series
Day Back at No. 1 For Now
While neither he nor Jordan Spieth played a tournament last week, Jason Day is back at No. 1 as the statistical formula that determines the world golf rankings reboots for a new year. As the rankings are based on a rolling 52-week calendar of performances, Day's late-season wins are now in focus compared to Spieth's … Continue reading Day Back at No. 1 For Now
Steele Fires 63 at Frys
With world No. 3 Rory McIlroy drawing most of the gallery attention, it was Brendan Steele doing the hardest work Thursday at the Frys.com Open, carding a 9-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead. Steele was a ho-hum 2-under through 10 holes, then caught fire with back-to-back birdies on 11 and 12, and five more … Continue reading Steele Fires 63 at Frys
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