Justin Rose fired a 7-under 63, tying for the best round of the day, to shoot into a first-place tie with Jim Furyk at 9-under at the conclusion of 54 holes Saturday at the WGC-Bridgestone in Akron, Ohio. Rose, the 2013 US Open champion, jumped from eighth into a share of the lead by carding … Continue reading Rose Ties Furyk For Bridgestone Lead
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Jim Furyk Takes Bridgestone Lead
It's been 14 years since Jim Furyk's misery at Bridgestone, but if he he keeps playing the way he has through the first two rounds this weekend, he'll soon make up for it. Furyk's second straight 66 on Friday put him 8-under for the tournament, giving him a 4-stroke lead through 36 holes. In 2001, … Continue reading Jim Furyk Takes Bridgestone Lead
American Patrick Reed Leads Field into Match Play Quarters
It wasn't much of a revenge when you consider the stigma on the United States when it comes to the Ryder Cup of late, but quite frankly Patrick Reed will take it. The American knocked off European Ryder Cup favorite Jamie Donaldson 3 & 2 on Friday in the third day of round-robin play at … Continue reading American Patrick Reed Leads Field into Match Play Quarters
Pablo Larrazabal’s Chip-In Win Tops Day 2 Match Play
In a field of familiar greats, Pablo Larrazabal is a bit of an outsider at the London Golf Club, at least until he defies logic, reason, and physics. Larrazabal holed out on a pitch from the rough for a birdie 4 that beat Scotland's Stephen Gallacher 1 up on the second day of round-robin play … Continue reading Pablo Larrazabal’s Chip-In Win Tops Day 2 Match Play
Graeme McDowell, Thongchai Jaidee Lead Day 1 Leaders at London
Graeme McDowell and Thongchai Jaidee, the two finalists at last year's Volvo World Match Play Championship, opened up the 2014 edition with wins on Wednesday. Northern Ireland's McDowell took a 3 & 2 victory over France's Alexander Levy, who was fresh off his win at the rain-soaked Portugal Masters last weekend. McDowell hit four birdies … Continue reading Graeme McDowell, Thongchai Jaidee Lead Day 1 Leaders at London
Joost Luiten Claims Wales Title
What's the best thing about winning ugly? Winning. Joost Luiten came nowhere close to dominating at the fourth round of the Wales Open on Sunday, winning the title with a pedestrian 71 in the final round to finish 14-under. He edged England's Tommy Fleetwood and Ireland's Shane Lowry by one stroke each. Of the trio, … Continue reading Joost Luiten Claims Wales Title
Joost Luiten Reclaims Lead at Wales
The Netherlands' Joost Luiten fired his second 65 in three days to reclaim the lead at the Wales Open on Saturday. Luiten's 6-under 65 was his second in three rounds starting fast and finishing fast. Luiten had three birdies in his first five holes, and three more in his last four. He took the overall … Continue reading Joost Luiten Reclaims Lead at Wales
Ireland’s Shane Lowry Jumps Ahead at Wales Open
The big buzz in the UK today is Scotland's decision to remain in the UK. The country that last left the protection of the crown, Ireland, saw its own Shane Lowry take a 1-stroke lead at the Wales Open. Lowry's 6-under 65 was the second-best round of the day, and enough to move him one … Continue reading Ireland’s Shane Lowry Jumps Ahead at Wales Open
Joost Luiten Takes 1 Stroke Lead at Wales Open
Already locked into the Race to Dubai playoffs, The Netherlands' Joost Luiten is aiming to improve his spot in the standings, not to mention the thickness of his billfold. Luiten fired a 6-under 65 Thursday to take a 1-stroke lead over two other players at the ISPS Handa Wales Open at The Celtic Manor Resort … Continue reading Joost Luiten Takes 1 Stroke Lead at Wales Open
Rory McIlroy Wins British Open by Two Strokes
It wasn't the runaway rout that his first two Majors had been, but it might have been the sweetest of the three. On Sunday in Hoylake, Rory McIlroy won the Open Championship, finishing at 17-under to defeat Ricky Fowler and Sergio Garcia by two strokes. McIlroy becomes the third player in golf history to win … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Wins British Open by Two Strokes