Winning any PGA tournament is awesome. Winning the one that gets you into The Masters is as good as it gets. Russell Henley did just that Sunday at the rain-soaked Shell Houston Open, rallying from four shots down to win by three with a 7-under 65. He made 10 birdies in the final 18 holes. … Continue reading Russell Henley wins SHO, Clinches Masters Berth
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Herman Edges Stenson at SHO
Jim Herman's birdie putt on No. 16 allowed him to take the win at the Shell Houston Open in Texas, the last event before The Masters kicks off on Thursday. Herman edged Henrik Stenson by a single stroke. Henson has racked up five Top 10 finishes this year without a victory. Herman was the picture … Continue reading Herman Edges Stenson at SHO
Holmes Rises to 12th in New Rankings
Shell Houston Open champion J.B. Holmes shot up eight spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings with his victory Sunday, rising to No. 12 in the world. Jordan Spieth, who finished third in a playoff behind Holmes, remained No. 4 in the world, but is within striking distance of both No. 3 Bubba Watson … Continue reading Holmes Rises to 12th in New Rankings
Holmes Take Houston Title in Playoff
J.B. Holmes rallied from six strokes down to force a playoff, then knocked off Jordan Spieth and Johnson Wagner in the extra session to win the Shell Houston Open Sunday, the final PGA Tournament before The Masters. Holmes fired a 64, but only won the title when Wagner's short putt lipped out on the second … Continue reading Holmes Take Houston Title in Playoff
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
Shell Houston Open Preview
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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