Gary Woodland Wins Phoenix Open in Playoff

It's been 8 months since Gary Woodland and his wife suffered unspeakable tragedy, losing their daughter to a miscarriage while their son was born 10 weeks premature last year. His family showed up to surprise Woodland as he won the Waste Management Phoenix Open in a playoff on Sunday. "My wife kind of surprised me … Continue reading Gary Woodland Wins Phoenix Open in Playoff →

Matsuyama Wins Phoenix in Playoff

Rickie Fowler learned the unspoken thing about getting red hot on the golf course and climbing into the Top 5 of the world rankings - everyone comes gunning for you. Such was the case on Sunday in Arizona as Hikdeki Matsuyama rallied from behind and Fowler coughed up the lead late, with the Japanese player … Continue reading Matsuyama Wins Phoenix in Playoff →

Bubba Watson Takes Foot Out of Mouth

Two days after announcing his only reason to compete in the Waste Management Phoenix Open was to appease sponsor, world No. 5 Bubba Watson has done a major 180-degree turn. "I have to apologize," Watson said on Friday in Arizona. "I used the wrong words. I have nothing against the fans and the tournament. The … Continue reading Bubba Watson Takes Foot Out of Mouth →

Thompson ‘Twins’ Atop Farmers After Day 1

Americans Nicholas and Michael (no relation) Thompson fired a 64 and 65, respectively, to take the top two spots on the leaderboard after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Thursday. A two-hour fog delay saw 42 players unable to complete their first rounds and also saw Tiger Woods withdraw … Continue reading Thompson ‘Twins’ Atop Farmers After Day 1 →

Brooks Koepka Soars into FedEx Top 10

As winner of the biggest tournament of the year to date, Brooks Koepka reaped the rewards on Monday, jumping from 49th to sixth in the latest FedEx Cup points standings. Koepka has only played three events so far in the 2014-2015 season, but is up to 693 points thanks to his 500-point win at the … Continue reading Brooks Koepka Soars into FedEx Top 10 →

Koepka Rallies to Phoenix Title for First Win

If you're going to have your first win somewhere, it's hard to pick a better place than the rowdy Waste Management Phoenix Open, on Super Bowl Sunday, with a 50-foot eagle putt. In what sounds like a more-awesome version of the board game "Clue", that's how Brooks Koepka won his first PGA title on Sunday, … Continue reading Koepka Rallies to Phoenix Title for First Win →

Marc Laird Rises at Phoenix Open

Scotland's Martin Laird fired his second straight 5-under 66 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Friday, giving him a 2-stroke lead after 36 holes. Laird was almost perfect, suffering only a bogey on No. 18, and that after a stretch of four birdies in five holes on the back nine. He leads American Daniel … Continue reading Marc Laird Rises at Phoenix Open →

Palmer Hands Out Money, Shoots 64

Ryan Palmer handed out signed golf balls wrapped in $10 bills to win the crowd at the 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Thursday. His play won fans over on the other 17 holes. Palmer fired a 7-under 64, including a birdie on the famous No. 16, to lead the hotly-contested tournament … Continue reading Palmer Hands Out Money, Shoots 64 →

Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview

Kevin Stadler is the defending champion, but plenty of eyes will be on local favorite Phil Mickelson and all-time great Tiger Woods as the Waste Management Phoenix Open kicks off Thursday at the TPC Scottsdale. With $6.3 million in prize money and the largest gallery of any tournament in the US, it's easy to see … Continue reading Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview →