Official World Golf Rankings South Africa's Charl Schwartzel climbed to No. 31 in the world with his win at the Tshwane Open on Sunday, having now moved up 12 spots since the start of 2016. American Jordan Spieth remained No. 1 for a 15th straight week and 21st overall. Next Monday he will catch Lee … Continue reading Rankings, FedEx, Dubai Updates: February 16, 2016
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Matsuyama Nears Top 10 With Win
His playoff win over Rickie Fowler at the Waste Management Phoenix Open has Japan's Hideki Matsuyama up to No. 12 in the world this week, having jumped three spots with the victory and up seven since the beginning of 2016. Still 16 days shy of his 24th birthday, Matsuyama is off to a fast start … Continue reading Matsuyama Nears Top 10 With Win
Spieth’s Fourth Year to Set Tone for Career
Much like famous UK resident Harry Potter, the third and fourth years are a big deal for professional golfers. While Potter was off reconnecting with his godfather and winning the Tri-Wizard Tournament in those formative years, some of the world's greatest golfers have forged their steel in years three and four of their career. By … Continue reading Spieth’s Fourth Year to Set Tone for Career
Spieth Widens Margin at No. 1
Jordan Spieth significantly widened his margin over Jason Day for the No. 1 ranking by winnng the Hyundai Tournament of Champions last Sunday. Spieth now averages 12.1414 points, compared to Day's 10.7401. No. 3 Rory McIlroy is at Day's heels, averaging 10.3141. Spieth won for the seventh time in his career on Sunday, already good … Continue reading Spieth Widens Margin at No. 1
Spieth Dominates to Win Hyundai
Jordan Spieth left the field in his dust, something that is becoming a little commonplace over the past 12 months on the PGA Tour, firing a 30-under 262 to win the Hyundai Tournament of Champions by eight strokes on Sunday. Spieth is the second PGA golfer ever to finish at least 30 shots under par … Continue reading Spieth Dominates to Win Hyundai
Spieth Second in AP Voting
Jordan Spieth finished second behind the NBA's Steph Curry in the voting for Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year it was announced on Tuesday. Spieth won the US Open and the Masters, the first man to do so in 13 years, and also emerged victorious at the FedEx Cup. Curry's Golden State Warriors won … Continue reading Spieth Second in AP Voting
20 for 40: Tiger Woods’ Greatest Victories, Part II
On December 30, Tiger Woods will turn 40 years old, and will do so having gone 879 days since his last victory, finding himself ranked outside the top 400 golfers in the world and ravaged by injuries. But for the tough road the last couple of years have been in his career, this is as … Continue reading 20 for 40: Tiger Woods’ Greatest Victories, Part II
Woods Pens Letter to Nicklaus
He's not doing much on the course these days, but Tiger Woods remains classy and respectful of the game off of it. On Tuesday, Woods posted a letter to Jack Nicklaus on the occasion of Nicklaus winning the Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award. The letter as it appears: I'd like to congratulate Jack on … Continue reading Woods Pens Letter to Nicklaus
Editorial: Weight of Norman, Woods Can’t Be Overlooked
Jordan Spieth celebrated his 11th week as the No. 1 golfer in the world on Monday. Eleven weeks. That's a little less than three months, although most of the world agreed he's been the best since winning the Masters and US Open last spring and early summer. I'm coming up on my third anniversary writing … Continue reading Editorial: Weight of Norman, Woods Can’t Be Overlooked
Hero World Challenge Preview
Eighteen of the best players in the world, including world No. 1 Jordan Spieth and Open Championship winner Zach Johnson, comprise the field at the Hero World Challenge, which begins Thursday at the Albany, New Providence community in The Bahamas. The community itself is a joint venture of Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, and the Tavistock … Continue reading Hero World Challenge Preview
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