Gary Woodland lost two strokes but still has the lead after 54 holes at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba in Mexico. Woodland still shot a 5-under 66 and is 18-under for the tournament. "I've been there. I've been in the position a lot the last couple years. I'm excited about my game. I'm going to … Continue reading Gary Woodland Maintains OHL Lead
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Brendan Steele Scores Safeway Win
A year after blowing the lead at 54 holes, Brendan Steele delivered in the clutch for a victory at the Safeway Open, the first event of the 2016-2017 PGA Tour season. Steele's three straight birdies to end the tournament with a low round of 65, defeating fellow American Payton Kizzire by a single stroke. Steele … Continue reading Brendan Steele Scores Safeway Win
Red-Hot Johnson Wins Bridgestone
Just in case anyone thought Dustin Johnson would relax after winning the US Open, put that notion to bed. Johnson followed up his first Major win by triumphing at the WGC-Bridgestone last Sunday in Akron, Ohio, firing a final-round 66 to pass Scott Piercy and rise to No. 2 in the world, bypassing Jordan Spieth. … Continue reading Red-Hot Johnson Wins Bridgestone
New No. 1 Jason Day Cruises to BMW Win
Jason Day took over the No. 1 ranking in the world and widened his lead in the FedEx Cup standings to more than 500 points, cruising to victory at the BMW Championship Sunday in Chicago. Day did things the Tiger Woods' way: exploding to an insurmountable lead and playing smart, safe golf the rest of … Continue reading New No. 1 Jason Day Cruises to BMW Win
Jason Day Extends Lead at BMW Championship
How do you know when you're living the sweet life as a golfer? When your worst round of a tournament still has you extending your lead. Jason Day moved to 20-under through 54 holes with a 2-under 69 Saturday at the BMW Championship, extending his lead to six strokes with one round to go. Day … Continue reading Jason Day Extends Lead at BMW Championship
Zach Johnson Rises to No. 12 Post-Open Win
The Open Championship winner Zach Johnson rose from 25th to 12th in the latest Official World Golf Rankings following his triumph on Sunday at St. Andrews. Runners-up Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman did nicely as well, with the South African jumping four sports from 17th to 13th and the Australian soaring 34 places from 61st … Continue reading Zach Johnson Rises to No. 12 Post-Open Win
Red-Hot Spieth Takes Lead at Houston
Jordan Spieth continued his run of ridiculous golf on Saturday, firing a 5-under 67 to take the lead after 54 holes at the Shell Houston Open. Spieth has finished first and second in his last two events and is a week shy of the one-year anniversary of finishing second at The Masters. His best highlight … Continue reading Red-Hot Spieth Takes Lead at Houston
Putnam Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Houston
Andrew Putnam fired a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead halfway through the Shell Houston Open (SHO), but five-time Major champion Phil Mickelson is one of four players hot on his heels through 36 holes. Putnam jumped up from eighth thanks to red-hot streak of six birdies in seven holes on the front nine. … Continue reading Putnam Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Houston
Scott Piercy Ties Course Record for SHO Lead
The winner of the Shell Houston Open gets to play at The Masters, period. Scott Piercy, a 36-year-old pro from Las Vegas, is a quarter of the way to Augusta National after a dazzling first round Thursday, tying the course record to take a two-stroke lead with his 63. "It's the first round," he said. … Continue reading Scott Piercy Ties Course Record for SHO Lead