Dustin Johnson's win at the WGC-Bridgestone, fresh on the heels of his victory at the US Open, vaulted him to No. 2 in the world in the most recent Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) earlier this week. Johnson is averaging 11.1544 points per tournament, nudging him slightly ahead of Jordan Spieth, who is at 11.1524. … Continue reading Johnson Rises to No. 2, Jaidee Into Top 40
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Jaidee Claims 8th Euro Tour Title
Thongchai Jaidee nearely lapped the field en route to his eighth European Tour title on Sunday, winning the 100th Open de France at Paris' Le Golf National. Starting on the 14th hole of Round 2, Jaidee did not record a bogey for 40 straight holes before closing with one on No. 18 on Sunday by … Continue reading Jaidee Claims 8th Euro Tour Title
Broberg Wins First Title at BMW Masters
Kristoffer Broberg picked a great time for his first win on the European Tour, winning the third leg of the Final Series with a playoff victory over American Patrick Reed. The birdie on the first playoff hole was actually less dramatic than the way he made it into the extra stanza, sinking a 12-foot birdie … Continue reading Broberg Wins First Title at BMW Masters
Jaidee Jumps Ahead at Shanghai
Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee fired a 66 on Saturday, allowing him to take a one-stroke lead at the BMW Masters, making up three shots over the course of the round. Lucas Bjerregaard had led the field after two rounds, but Jaidee jumped in front with two birdies on the back nine. Korea's Byeong-hun An and Spain's … Continue reading Jaidee Jumps Ahead at Shanghai
Bjerregaard New Leader in Shanghai
Just a few weeks after almost winning the UBS Hong Kong Open, Denmark's Lucas Bjerregaard has the lead in the biggest tournament of the moment, shooting a second straight 66 on Friday to lead the BMW Masters by three strokes. A 5-under 31 on the front nine set the tone that has him up three … Continue reading Bjerregaard New Leader in Shanghai
Golf Birthdays: November 8 -15
November 8 Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee turns 46. He has won seven European Tour titles and 13 Asian Tour titles, the second-most all-time behind fellow Thai Thwon Wiratchant. His first three European Tour wins came in Asian events; his last this past September at the Porsche European Open. His best finish at a Major was tying … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: November 8 -15
Jaidee Joins Top 10 in Race to Dubai
Thailand's Thongchai has gotten hot at the right time, rising to No. 8 in the latest Race to Dubai standings with his win at the Porsche European Open on Sunday. Jaidee has 1.477 million points, which allowed him to jump over Brooks Koepka, Henrik Stenson, Martin Kaymer, An Byeong Hun, and Anirban Lahiri. Despite playing … Continue reading Jaidee Joins Top 10 in Race to Dubai
Jordan Spieth Reclaims No. 1
Jordan Spieth jumped back to the top of the mountain in the latest Official World Golf Rankings on Monday thanks to his victory at the TOUR Championship, which in turn won him the FedEx Cup. Spieth is just slightly ahead of Jason Day, who claimed the No. 1 spot for the first time last week … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Reclaims No. 1
Jaidee Wins 7th European Title
Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee recorded the seventh European Tour title of his career with three straight pars down the stretch to avoid a playoff with Graeme Storm, who bogeyed No. 17 to lose by a stroke. Jaidee fired a bogey-free 67 on Sunday to wrap up the victory, finishing 17-under for the tournament. Over the final … Continue reading Jaidee Wins 7th European Title
Alstom Open de France Preview
England's Graeme McDowell will attempt to become the first player in 77 years to win three straight Alstom Open de France titles when he tees up at the event in Paris beginning Thursday. The Alstom is the oldest national tournament in continental Europe, dating back in 1906, and has been part of the European Tour … Continue reading Alstom Open de France Preview
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