The Shell Houston Open (SHO) is a paradox every year, loved by some golfers, ignored by others. For those like Tiger Woods, it's always been a non-play. With the Masters always coming the week after the SHO, this is a week that plenty of pros use to rest up from the busy early-season schedule, and … Continue reading Shell Houston Open Preview
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Holmes’ 62 Leads Doral
J.B. Holmes shot a dazzling 62, tying a course record, to open up a 4-stroke lead at the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Doral, Florida, on Thursday. Despite having not played Doral since 2010, Holmes said he felt the course is too easy for such a lofty event. The rest of the field didn't agree, with an … Continue reading Holmes’ 62 Leads Doral
Patrick Reed Looks for Rare Cadillac Repeat
The greatest player to ever grace the WGC-Cadillac Championship is at home working on his game this week, but that doesn't diminish the field in the least. Defending champion Patrick Reed, who won a year ago by one stroke, leads a star-studded field at Doral for the biggest tournament pre-Masters. Reed tees off at 11:22 … Continue reading Patrick Reed Looks for Rare Cadillac Repeat
Honda Classic Preview
All eyes will be on world No. 1 Rory McIlroy as he makes his 2014-2015 PGA Tour debut Thursday at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach, Florida, one of the few parts of the US not battling terrible weather this week. While most of the East Coast, Midwest and South is battling rain, sleet, and … Continue reading Honda Classic Preview
Hahn Into Top 100 with Northern Win
James Hahn vaulted up to 86th in the world from 297th a week ago in the latest Official World Golf Rankings which were released on Monday. Hahn outdueled Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey in a playoff to win the Northern Trust Open. Meanwhile, Hero Indian Open winner Anirban Lahiri rose another five spots to No. … Continue reading Hahn Into Top 100 with Northern Win
Hahn Takes Northern Open Title in Playoff
As first one player and then another took the lead at the Northern Trust Open on Sunday, the story line kept changing. First it was an epic win for Retief Goosen, then a shocking fountain of youth moment for Vijay Singh, then a return to greatness for Dustin Johnson. At the end, the story line … Continue reading Hahn Takes Northern Open Title in Playoff
Northern Trust Open Preview
Five former Major winners top the field at the Northern Trust Open, which kicks off Thursday at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Bubba Watson is the defending champion here, as at the Masters. The tournament will have an extra emotional charge because of its connection with Charlie Sifford, the African-American pioneer who won … Continue reading Northern Trust Open Preview
Els, Garcia Committ to Irish Open
What does being No. 1 in the world mean? You have a lot of influence. Rory McIlroy showcased some of said influence on Monday when he announced via Twitter that Sergio Garcia and Ernie Els have joined the ranks of players who have committed to the Irish Open, which McIlroy's charitable foundation is the title … Continue reading Els, Garcia Committ to Irish Open
Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview
Scotland's Stephen Gallacher will try to win an unprecedented third straight Omega Dubai Desert Classic title beginning Thursday in the United Arab Emirates. Gallacher won the 2013 title by three strokes over Richard Sterne, then defeated Emiliano Grillo by one shot last year. He was pursued ardently by now-World No. 1 Rory McIlroy last year, … Continue reading Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview
Lucky 13s Tied Atop Qatar Masters
Who said 13 was an unlucky number? It proved golden for a quartet of pros tied atop the Qatar Masters leaderboard Friday with matching 13-unders. Marc Warren, Branden Grace, Emiliano Grillo and Bernd Wiesberger are all locked together in a first-place tie. Warren and Grillo fought their way into the tie by each shooting a … Continue reading Lucky 13s Tied Atop Qatar Masters