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
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Broberg, McDowell Into Top 70
The winners of the OHL Classic and the BMW Masters, Graeme McDowell and Kristoffer Broberg, both saw major moves in the latest Official World Golf Rankings on Monday. McDowell climbed 23 spots from 85th to 62nd, while Broberg leaped 82 places from 149th to 67th. Idle American Jordan Spieth held on to the No. 1 … Continue reading Broberg, McDowell Into Top 70
Woods Yet to Begin Back Rehab
It's been 42 days since Tiger Woods' latest surgery, and the 14-time Major winner has yet to begin rehabilitation in hopes of a return sometime in 2016. This is the second time Woods has undergone this procedure, the first time coming on March 31, 2014. Since the date, Woods has competed in 16 events, with … Continue reading Woods Yet to Begin Back Rehab
Rose New No. 6; Kaufman Into Top 100
Justin Rose used his win at the UBS Open to climb a spot to No. 6 in the latest Official World Golf Rankings. Rose is right back where he started the year, one of only two players, the other being No.4 Bubba Watson, who can make that claim in the Top 10. Jason Day retained … Continue reading Rose New No. 6; Kaufman Into Top 100
Fitzpatrick Soars Into Top 60
Matthew Fitzpatrick delivered on the prodigious hype that has been doled out in his name since 2012, winning his first European Tour title on Sunday at the British Masters and rising to No. 59 in the world as a result, a leap of 52 spots. What's really amazing is that Fitzpatrick started the year ranked … Continue reading Fitzpatrick Soars Into Top 60
Spieth Rockets Up PGA Career Money List
He's played just 2-1/2 full seasons on the PGA Tour, but Jordan Spieth's impact can be found where it matters most: in his pocketbook. The PGA updated its all-time money winners after the conclusion of the TOUR Championship last Sunday, with Spieth checking in at No. 54, having cleared $20 million in earnings. That doesn't … Continue reading Spieth Rockets Up PGA Career Money List
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
Tiger Woods’ Surgery Deemed A Success
Tiger Woods disclosed that he underwent microdiscectomy surgery on September 16 to remove a small disc fragment that as pinching his nerve. It's his second microdiscectomy surgery on his back, following one on March 31, 2014, that largely erased much of his 2014 season and ultimately cost him the No. 1 ranking in the world. … Continue reading Tiger Woods’ Surgery Deemed A Success
Fowler Rallies to Deutsche Bank Title
Rickie Fowler took advantage of Henrik Stenson's double bogey on No. 16 to rally to the Deutsche Bank Championship title on Monday, jumping to No. 3 in the FedEx Cup standings in the process. Fowler's finish was as scintillating as his tangerine outfit as he rolled in a 40-foot putt on the 1th hole and … Continue reading Fowler Rallies to Deutsche Bank Title
McIlroy Retakes No. 1 Spot
Rory McIlroy is back to being ranked No. 1 in the world thanks to Jordan Spieth missing the cut at last week's The Barclays. Just 0.1360 average points separates the two men, which means how they fare in the weeks ahead of the FedEx Cup, and McIlroy in the Race to Dubai, could conceivably see … Continue reading McIlroy Retakes No. 1 Spot
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