Jordan vs. Tiger vs. Rory – A Comparison

There's something about that third year as a full-time professional golfer that seems to be the kick into gear. With Jordan Spieth now owner of the Masters and US Open titles in his third year on the PGA Tour, and doing so still a month away from his 22nd birthday, it had us thinking back … Continue reading Jordan vs. Tiger vs. Rory – A Comparison →

Runner-up Dustin Johnson Jumps to #3

The bitter taste of two missed putts aside, Dustin Johnson rose to No. 3 in the world in the latest Official World Golf Rankings released Monday following the US Open. Johnson finished tied for second behind No. 2 Jordan Spieth, who slide Rory McIlroy's points lead for the No. 1 ranking by a considerable amount. … Continue reading Runner-up Dustin Johnson Jumps to #3 →

Stenson, Johnson Fire 65s for Open Lead

Sweden's Henrik Stenson and the US' Dustin Johnson, two top 10 players, share the lead at the US Open after one day after each man fired a 5-under 65 at Chambers Bay on Thursday. Stenson, who hasn't won on the PGA Tour since taking the 2013 Tour Championship en route to winning the FedEx Cup, … Continue reading Stenson, Johnson Fire 65s for Open Lead →

US Open Preview: A Look at Future Sites

Much has been made of Chambers Bay getting its first-ever US Open this weekend, and being just the third amateur course to ever host it. The PGA will return to the traditional mindset for four of its next five venues, starting in 2016 when Oakmont Country Club hosts for the eighth time on June 16-19, … Continue reading US Open Preview: A Look at Future Sites →

Spieth After Rare History at US Open

Jordan Spieth won the Masters two months ago, but adding a US Open crown to his trophy case in the same calendar year will put him in truly rarefied air. Only five other men have ever accomplished the feat - the last one being Tiger Woods in 2002. Prior to that, it was 30 years … Continue reading Spieth After Rare History at US Open →

Wood Into Top 100 with Lyoness Win

Chris Wood jumped into the top 100, landing at No. 78 following his win at the Lyoness Open on Sunday. Most of the rankings moves were on the back half of the Top 100 with many top names sitting out in anticipation of the upcoming US Open this week. However because of those breaks, Justin … Continue reading Wood Into Top 100 with Lyoness Win →

Lingmerth, Noren Reach Top 100 with Wins

David Lingmerth and Alexander Noren were born less than three hours' distance from each other in Sweden. On Sunday, they came from two different spots to within one place of each other in the latest Official World Golf Rankings thanks to their big wins. Noren, a native of Stockholm, won the Nordea Masters on the … Continue reading Lingmerth, Noren Reach Top 100 with Wins →

Woods Finishes Last, Will Fall from Top 200

There have been many times during his career when Sunday seemed like an after thought to Tiger Woods given the way he had played on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. That was also the case Sunday at The Memorial, but because Woods was so far behind the leaders, instead of so far in front. The 14-time … Continue reading Woods Finishes Last, Will Fall from Top 200 →

Sweden’s Lingmerth Takes Memorial Lead

While his own country is hosting its signature event - the Nordea Masters - this weekend, Sweden's David Lingmerth is looking right at home at The Memorial in Dublin, Ohio. Lingmerth fired a 7-under 65 Friday to take the lead at the tournament's halfway point. He is one of four players at least 10 strokes … Continue reading Sweden’s Lingmerth Takes Memorial Lead →

Defending Champ Matsuyama Fired -8 at Memorial

Hideki Matsuyama isn't about to give up the title at The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide easily. No player has won back-to-back titles here since Tiger Woods did so in 2000 and 2001. Matsuyama was 4-under through eight holes, then knocked down five birdies in six holes, including four in a row between 11 and … Continue reading Defending Champ Matsuyama Fired -8 at Memorial →