To no one's surprise, Jordan Spieth is the No. 1 ranked player in the FedEx Cup standings to start the four-week post-season, but that doesn't mean he can't still fall by the wayside. Spieth has a whopping 1,710-point lead over second-place Jason Day and 1,762 points over Bubba Watson. No other player is within 2,100 … Continue reading FedEx Cup Field Set for Thursday Opener
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Merritt Rises in FedEx Standings
With one big victory, Troy Merritt went from FedEx Cup hanger-on to sure-fire contestant. Merritt's win at the Quicken Loans National saw him rise from 123rd to 38th in the latest FedEx Cup standings. The top 125 players in total points at the end of the regular season are invited to a series of four … Continue reading Merritt Rises in FedEx Standings
Merritt Claims Quicken Loans Title
Troy Merritt rode his Saturday 61 to a Sunday title, shooting a 67 on the final day to win the Quicken Loans National by three strokes over Rickie Fowler. Merritt had just one blemish on the day, a bogey on 12, but made up for it with three birdies on the front nine and two … Continue reading Merritt Claims Quicken Loans Title
Merritt’s 61 Tops Quicken Bord
Troy Merritt shot a 10-under 61 with 11 birdies to jump from 35th to a tie for first at the Quicken Loans National. He's at 14-under along with Kevin Chappell, who shot a 67 to move up one spot. Merritt opened his round with five straight birdies, and six in his first seven holes. He … Continue reading Merritt’s 61 Tops Quicken Bord
Ishikawa Leads Quicken National
On a day when Billy Hurley III's father was found safe and sound and Tiger Woods shot his best round of the year, Ryo Ishikawa moved into sole possession of first place at the Quicken Loans National at 11-under. Hot on his tail is Rickie Fowler, who surged 16 spots with a 6-under 65. Fowler … Continue reading Ishikawa Leads Quicken National
Jordan Spieth co-Leader at wet Colonial
A 20-foot putt capped a 6-under 64 for Jordan Spieth on Thursday, tying the native Texan and No. 2 player in the world for the leader after one day at the Colonial in Fort Worth. "I had a few of those on the back nine, a few good looks where I knew what the putt … Continue reading Jordan Spieth co-Leader at wet Colonial
65s See Slocum, Langley Atop Wyndham Board
Shooting 65 is the way to the top of the Wyndham Championship leaderboard. Both Scott Langley and Heath Slocum shot a 65 for the second straight day to surge to the top of the tournament leader board in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Friday. The two are tied at 10-under, but have a scant 1-stroke over … Continue reading 65s See Slocum, Langley Atop Wyndham Board
Family First: Steve Stricker Withdraws from British Open
At 47 years old, Steve Stricker has seen and done more than most every will on the PGA Tour. But staying committed to his promise to spend more time with his family is perhaps his greatest accomplishment. Earlier this week, Stricker announced he will skip the British Open for a second straight year to spend … Continue reading Family First: Steve Stricker Withdraws from British Open
