In an effort to take a slightly longer look at what's developing on the PGA and European Tours this year, we will begin presenting monthly previews of what's coming up on the calendar on the two tours. Individual previews of the big tournaments will also continue in this space. Month: January Tournaments of Record: 4 … Continue reading PGA Tour Preview: January
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Walker Takes Over FedExCup Lead
Jimmy Walker is back in familiar territory this Monday, atop the FedExCup standings. Walker's win at the Sony Open on Sunday saw him jump from eighth to first in the most recent standings, which dictate where players are seeded for the lucrative post-season chain of tournaments. Walker has racked up 957 points in five events … Continue reading Walker Takes Over FedExCup Lead
Walker Runs Away with 2nd Straight Sony Open
It's easy to say a golfer would like to play all his tournaments in Hawaii. For Jimmy Walker, it's more than just a trip to paradise. Walker destroyed the field with a closing round 63 to win the Sony Open by nine strokes on Sunday, his second straight victory at the early-season tournament. The victory … Continue reading Walker Runs Away with 2nd Straight Sony Open
Allenby Allegedly Kidnapped, Robbed in Honolulu
After missing the cut at the Sony Open Friday night, PGA golfer Robert Allenby was allegedly kidnapped from a Hawaiian wine bar, robbed, beaten up, and dumped 6-1/2 miles away. The 43-year-old Allenby, a four-time tournament winner, was shown beaten and bloody in a photo obtained by the Golf Channel with a large abrasion over … Continue reading Allenby Allegedly Kidnapped, Robbed in Honolulu
Three Tied Atop Sony Leaderboard Through 2 Rounds
Two old pros and a kid out of nowhere are tied atop the Sony Open leaderboard through two rounds in Honolulu with matching 12-unders. Webb Simpson and Matt Kuchar are the old pros, and Justin Thomas, all of 21 years old, is the rookie. Thomas fired a 61 on Friday, one off the record set … Continue reading Three Tied Atop Sony Leaderboard Through 2 Rounds
Simpson, Casey Lead Sony Open with Matching 62s
Webb Simpson, knowing he'll be forced to give up his belly putter next year, decided to try the shorter stick out for the first time on Thursday at the Sony Open in Honolulu. He now wishes he had tried it a little sooner. Simpson birdied 8 of his final 10 holes to record an 8-under … Continue reading Simpson, Casey Lead Sony Open with Matching 62s
