With a name like Xander Schauffele, you're bound to stand out on the PGA Tour just because. On Sunday in Atlanta, the 23-year-old rookie stood out among the best golfers in the world. The native of San Diego won the TOUR Championship by one stroke over FedEx Cup winner Justin Thomas, sliding in a 3-foot … Continue reading Rookie Xander Schauffele Wins TOUR Championship Tournament
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Justin Thomas Ties for Tour Lead Through 36
Justin Thomas stepped out of Jordan Spieth's shadow when he won the PGA Championship last month. Now he's threatening to eclipse his long-time friend. With a closing eagle on Friday, Thomas ended up with a 4-under 66 to share the lead at the TOUR Championship with Paul Casey and Webb Simpson. If Thomas can win … Continue reading Justin Thomas Ties for Tour Lead Through 36
Kyle Stanley Early Leader at TOUR Championships
Kyle Stanley, far from the biggest name left in the TOUR Championships, executed the best first round on Thursday in Atlanta, firing a 6-under 64 to lead the tournament by two strokes. "I don't have too good of a game plan for this golf course, seeing it for the first time," Stanley said. "But I … Continue reading Kyle Stanley Early Leader at TOUR Championships
Rory McIlory Roars to FedEx Cup Crown
There was no Dustin Johnson coronation on Sunday in Atlanta. Instead, the TOUR Championship, the FedEx Cup Title, and that sweet $10 million bonus are headed back across the pond to where golf began. Rory McIlroy rallied from three shots down with three holes to go to take part in a three-man playoff, which he … Continue reading Rory McIlory Roars to FedEx Cup Crown
Spieth Crowned FedEx Winner
So as it turns out, Jason Day was the best player in golf for about two months, but Sunday's results made it clear whose year 2015 was. Jordan Spieth. He shot a 1-under 69 to win the TOUR Championship by four strokes on Sunday, winning the FedEx Cup championship in the process. He became the … Continue reading Spieth Crowned FedEx Winner
Stenson First, Spieth Second at Championship
Henrik Stenson is two rounds away from his second FedEx Cup title in three years, but the runaway choice for 2015 Player of the Year is suddenly in hot pursuit. Stenson dropped to 9-under on Friday in Atlanta, but Jordan Spieth's 4-under 66 saw him close within three strokes of the leader. Only four players … Continue reading Stenson First, Spieth Second at Championship
Stenson’s 63 Leads TOUR Championship
Henrik Stenson, one of five men who could take the FedEx Cup title with a victory this weekend, fired a 7-under 63 to lead the TOUR Championship by two strokes in Atlanta. Stenson, who finished second at both the Barclays and the Deutsche Bank Championship earlier this month, was 6-under through nine holes thanks to … Continue reading Stenson’s 63 Leads TOUR Championship
PGA Tour Alters FedEx Points
The end of the 2015 FedExCup race should have a much more competitive flourish after the PGA Tour announced changes to the points system on Thursday. Points won in the four post-season tournaments will be factored at a 4x rate instead of a 5x rate compared to the regular season starting next year. The tour … Continue reading PGA Tour Alters FedEx Points
Billy Horschel’s Great Week Continues
Two days after winning $11.44 million for taking the title at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, along with the FedExCup overall title, Billy Horschel and wife Brittany forgot about all that money as they welcomed their first daughter, Skylar Lillian, into the world. Talk about starting a college fund off right. Earlier in the week, … Continue reading Billy Horschel’s Great Week Continues
