All Eyes on Rory McIlroy as PGA Championship Returns to Valhalla

Unlike the way the Capitol keeps sarcastically telling Tributes in The Hunger Games that the odds are "ever in their favor," that might really be the case this week for Rory McIlroy. The newly re-crowned No. 1 player in the world, fresh off back-to-back wins at The Open Championship and the WGC-Bridgestone, has been installed … Continue reading All Eyes on Rory McIlroy as PGA Championship Returns to Valhalla →

Rory McIlroy Back to #1; Sergio Garcia Surges to #3

Adam Scott's first run as world No. 1 ended at 11 weeks Monday when Rory McIlroy took back the top spot following his win at the WGC-Bridgestone in Akron, Ohio on Sunday. This is McIlroy's 40th week as the No. 1 player in the world, good for eighth since the World Gold Rankings began in … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Back to #1; Sergio Garcia Surges to #3 →

Rory McIlory Rises to No. 3 in FedExCup Standings

Henrik Stenson did it in 2013, Rory McIlroy is putting himself in great position to do it in 2014. "It" is winning both the FedExCup and the Race to Dubai, something one can only do by having a huge regular season split between two tours, as in racking up enough FedEx Cup points to be … Continue reading Rory McIlory Rises to No. 3 in FedExCup Standings →

Rory McIlroy Three Strokes Behind Sergio Garcia at Bridgestone

Sergio Garcia should feel confident with a 3-stroke lead heading into the final round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio. So why is everyone so focused on the man who's three strokes down? Garcia shot a 61 on Friday in Round 2 and added a 3-under 67 on Saturday to sit at 14-under, three … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Three Strokes Behind Sergio Garcia at Bridgestone →

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship

Although they are often thought of as the two best American golfers in the past 15 years, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have spent surprisingly little time together on the course when it comes to the game's greatest tournaments. Thus, despite the fact that neither man is having a particularly memorable season in 2014, it's … Continue reading Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in Same Group for PGA Championship →

Sergio Garcia Ties Bridgestone Course Record; Takes 3-Stroke Lead

Only two men had ever recorded a 61 at the WGC-Bridgestone in Akron, Ohio, before Sergio Garcia equaled the feat on Friday. Those two men - Jose Maria Olazabal and Tiger Woods (who did it twice) have something in common about their 61s - they used them to run away and win the tournament. Garcia … Continue reading Sergio Garcia Ties Bridgestone Course Record; Takes 3-Stroke Lead →

Australia’s Marc Leishman Leads Bridgestone by 1 Stroke

Fresh off a tie for fifth at The Open Championship, Australia's Marc Leishman finds himself at the top of the leaderboard after one round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational thanks to his 6-under 64 on Thursday. Leishman leads a Top 10 that includes some of the biggest names in the sport, while he himself, the 2009 … Continue reading Australia’s Marc Leishman Leads Bridgestone by 1 Stroke →

By the Numbers: Tiger Woods’ Dominance at Bridgestone

Even by Tiger Woods' own lofty standards of achievement, his performance at the WGC Bridgestone rises far beyond the bell curve. In the 15 years that the tournament has existed since first taking on the WGC emblem, Woods has won the tournament eight times - meaning slightly more than 50% of the time. For the … Continue reading By the Numbers: Tiger Woods’ Dominance at Bridgestone →

Rory McIlroy Can Retake No. 1 Ranking at Bridgestone

Jumping up to No. 2 in the world after winning the Open Championship two weeks ago was a great step forward for Rory McIlroy. He can take another one this weekend if he wins the WGC Bridgestone and current No. 1 Adam Scott finishes no better than No. 6. If those two things happen, McIlroy … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Can Retake No. 1 Ranking at Bridgestone →

Tiger Wood Dominates Putt-Putt … For Now

Every golfer for a generation has grown up wanting to beat Tiger Woods. Now that list includes his own son. Doing a press conference in Boston last week, Woods talked about his 5-year-old son Charlie, and his suddenly competitive drive to beat his own dad in any competition possible, particularly on the miniature golf course. … Continue reading Tiger Wood Dominates Putt-Putt … For Now →