Henrik Stenson rose back to No. 5 in the world with his win at The Open Championship and runner-up Phil Mickelson rocketed up to 13th, his highest standing in two years. Stenson closed the gap significantly on No. 4 Rory McIlroy, trailing the former No. 1 points (9.3918-8.776). Jason Day spent his 16th week in … Continue reading Stenson Rise to 5th; Mickelson to 13th in Latest Rankings
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Tiger Woods Named Ryder Vice-Captain
It will take something bordering on a miracle for Tiger Woods to make the 2016 US Ryder Cup as a player, but that doesn't mean he won't be helping out the team. On Thursday, Woods, Steve Stricker, and Jim Furyk were all named assistant captains to the squad by captain Davis Love III. I will … Continue reading Tiger Woods Named Ryder Vice-Captain
Justin Leonard Among Leaders at OHL
Justin Leonard, who hasn't won a PGA event since 2008, is one of four players tied for the lead at the OHL Classic after a day of play. Leonard moved from his home in Dallas to Colorado in the off-season, and expects to play the shortest season of his 22-year career in 2016. Leonard will … Continue reading Justin Leonard Among Leaders at OHL
Thomas Keeps Lead at John Deere
Justin Thomas held onto his lead at the John Deere Classic by a single stroke on a day of low scores that included the resurgence of world No. 2 Jordan Spieth. Thomas fired a 4-under 67 to reach 12-under, giving him a 1-stroke lead over Johnson Wagner and Tom Gillis. Wagner fired an 8-under 63, … Continue reading Thomas Keeps Lead at John Deere
Thomas, Thompson Lead John Deere
Justin Thomas and Nicholas Thompson each fired an 8-under 63 to share the lead at the John Deere Classic after one round Thursday as a whopping 20 players shot at least 5 strokes under par. Thomas went on two incredible birdie runs, five in six holes between No. 3 and No. 8, and another 5 … Continue reading Thomas, Thompson Lead John Deere
John Deere Classic Preview
World No. 2 Jordan Spieth, now the leading favorite to win next week's Open Championship with Rory McIlroy sidelined, returns to the home of his first win this week as the headliner of the John Deere Classic. Speith recorded his first PGA win here in 2013 with a 19-under 265. Last year, Brian Harman took … Continue reading John Deere Classic Preview
Preview: The Greenbrier Classic
Travelers Championship winner Bubba Watson and the 220th best player in the world will be among the men to watch at The Greenbrier Classic this week in West Virginia. The par-70, 7,287-yard course will host not only last week's winner, but also Tiger Woods, active for the first time since missing the cut at the … Continue reading Preview: The Greenbrier Classic
PGA Preview: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans kicks off Thursday down on the bayou with an impressive cast of characters, including Billy Horschel, Jason Day, and Dustin Johnson on hand beginning Thursday at the TPC Louisiana. The 250-acre course located in the Louisiana wetlands is a par-72, 7,425-yard design by Pete Dye in 2004. Steve Elkington … Continue reading PGA Preview: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Golf Birthdays: February 23-24
February 23 New Zealand's Michael Campbell, who won the 2005 US Open, turns 46. Campbell has 15 professional wins, including eight on the European Tour. Not even in the top 10 of the Open leaderboard after a day in 2005, Campbell crept up to 1-under and a tie for fourth on Friday, but was still … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: February 23-24
Back Surgery for Steve Stricker
American Steve Stricker, author of 12 PGA titles and the runner-up at the 1998 PGA Championship, had surgery on a bulging disc in his lower back to alleviate hip problems on Tuesday. Stricker's agent said the surgery will keep him off the course for at least eight weeks, but that is not a real problem … Continue reading Back Surgery for Steve Stricker
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