Between the missile that wasn't and the walkout that was, Patton Kizzrie overcame all the distractions and six extra holes of golf to defeat James Hahn in a playoff to win the Sony Open in Hawaii. Hahn shot a dazzling 62 on Sunday to force the playoff. Once in the extra session, the two went … Continue reading Kizzrie Outlasts Hahn to Win Sony Open
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Tom Hoge Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Shaken-Up Sony Open
Nerves on the golf course took second fiddle to the false news most golfers at the Sony Open woke up to Saturday: A text from the Hawaii Emergency Broadcast System that a ballistic missile was inbound to the islands. To the average person it might have seemed like an obvious technical glitch. To longtime residents … Continue reading Tom Hoge Takes 1-Stroke Lead at Shaken-Up Sony Open
Brian Harman Shoots 63, Leads Sony Open by 3 Strokes
Brian Harman is sure liking Hawaii. The American is in contention for a title for the second straight week, shooting a 63 on Friday to reach 13-under at the midway point of the Sony Open in Hawaii. He had a 3-stroke lead over Zach Johnson, Chris Kirk, Tom Hoge, John Peterson, and the best name … Continue reading Brian Harman Shoots 63, Leads Sony Open by 3 Strokes
Zach Johnson, Chris Kirk Tied Atop Sony Open Leaderboard
Zach Johnson and Chris Kirk each recorded seven birdies to share the lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Thursday. Jordan Spieth made eight birdies, but an ugly quadruple bogey 8 on the 17th put him six strokes behind the co-leaders. The duo have a 1-stroke lead over Kyle Stanley, Vaughn Taylor, Brian Harman … Continue reading Zach Johnson, Chris Kirk Tied Atop Sony Open Leaderboard
Justin Thomas Sets PGA 72-Hole Mark
Justin Thomas is so hot, he's burning up the PGA record books. Thomas won the Sony Open in Hawaii last week by shooting a 253, breaking the 14-year-old record for a 72-hole score set by Tommy Armour III (254 at the 2003 Texas Open). He also tied Steve Stricker's 54-hole record of 188. Thomas is … Continue reading Justin Thomas Sets PGA 72-Hole Mark
Justin Thomas Fires 59 for Sony Lead
American Justin Thomas became the seventh man in PGA history to fire a 59, doing so in style with an eagle on No. 9 to open a four-shot lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Thursday. Thomas won at Maui last week, and was 9-under through 17 holes but landed in a bunker on his … Continue reading Justin Thomas Fires 59 for Sony Lead
Gomez Outlasts Snedeker, Wins Sony Open
Fabian Gomez's name wasn't at the top of the leaderboard throughout the first 3-1/2 rounds of the Sony Open in Hawaii; but it was there when it mattered most. Gomez rattled off seven straight birdies and took out Brandt Snedeker in the second hole of a playoff to win the tournament, his second on the … Continue reading Gomez Outlasts Snedeker, Wins Sony Open
Singh, 52, Tied for Sony Open Lead
Former No. 1 Vijay Singh, who hasn't won a PGA tournament in 7-1/2 years, is among four co-leaders at 7-under after the first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Singh was meticulous with seven birdies on the day, getting hot at the turn with four birdies in five holes between No. 8 and No. … Continue reading Singh, 52, Tied for Sony Open Lead
