American Webb Simpson and Swede Alex Noren each shot a 4-under to take the Day One lead at the Honda Classic. Tiger Woods shot an even-par 70 fighting off an early double bogey. It's his fourth event back to a full schedule on the PGA Tour. "I'm very pleased," Woods said. "Today was not easy. … Continue reading Noren, Simpson Take Early Lead at Honda Classic
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Henrik Stenson Breaks Wyndham Record in Win
Henrik Stenson saved his best for the last PGA tournament of the regular campaign, firing a 6-under 64 to win the Wyndham Championship by one stroke, finishing with a course record 22-under. He bettered the mark of 21-under set in 2008 by Carl Pettersson and equaled last year by Si Woo Kim. It earned Stenson … Continue reading Henrik Stenson Breaks Wyndham Record in Win
4-Way Tie Atop Colonial Through 36 Holes
The number of players leading the Dean & Deluca Invitational rose from four to three on Friday, but none of those who were leading the pack on Thursday remained there 24 hours later. Webb Simpson, Kevin Kisner, Danny Lee, and Scott Piercy are the new co-leaders through Friday's second round, all four of them tied … Continue reading 4-Way Tie Atop Colonial Through 36 Holes
Matsuyama Defends Phoenix Open Title
Hideki Matsuyma is king of the desert for a second straight year. The 24-year-old Japanese star defeated Webb Simpson on the fourth hole of a playoff Saturday to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He shot a 5-under 66 in the final round. Simpson came sprinting down the stretch, with three birdies in the final … Continue reading Matsuyama Defends Phoenix Open Title
Jordan Spieth Strikes Back, Wins Colonial
Jordan Spieth shook off his Masters collapse of seven weeks ago, using some home cooking to take the victory at the Colonial in Fort Worth, winning by three strokes over Harris English. Its Spieth's eighth career title and he finished it with a 34-foot putt for birdie when all he needed was a bogey to … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Strikes Back, Wins Colonial
Featured PGA Championship Tee Times
The tee times have been announced for this week's PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Some of the more interesting opening round trios are listed and analyzed below. Front Nine 7:45 a.m. - David Toms, Mark Brooks, Vijay Singh: All three are former PGA Championship winners; the 54-year-old Brooks in 1996; the 48-year-old … Continue reading Featured PGA Championship Tee Times
Golf Birthdays: August 6-9
August 6 Doug Ford: Two-time Major winner Doug Ford turns 93. Ford won the 1957 Masters and 1955 PGA Championship among his 19 PGA titles. The 1955 PGA title came when the tournament was still a match-play style, and he defeated Cary Middlecoff 4&3, winning Player of the Year honors in the process. In 1957, … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: August 6-9
Expert Picks: FedEx St. Jude Classic
The FedEx St. Jude Classic is the last PGA TOUR event before the seasons second major the US Open. Last year saw Ben Crane win his 5th PGA TOUR title at TPC Southwind. The field is headed by Billy Horschel, Dustin Johnson, and Phil Mickelson all looking to get some last minute preparations for next … Continue reading Expert Picks: FedEx St. Jude Classic
McIlroy Shatters Wells Fargo Record in Win
It wasn't the 61 he shot on Saturday, but Rory McIlroy's 3-under 69 was more than enough to win him the Wells Fargo Championship Sunday, as he broke the tournament record by a full five strokes, finishing 21-under. Five years after winning his first PGA Tour title at Quail Hollow in 2010, McIlroy won his … Continue reading McIlroy Shatters Wells Fargo Record in Win
McIlroy’s 61 Sets Tone at Quail Hollow
Rory McIlroy torched the field, the course, and just about everything else on Saturday, breaking his own course record in the process. McIlroy fired an 11-under 61 to jump from fifth to first, opening up a four-stroke lead at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday. McIlroy was nothing short of spectacular … Continue reading McIlroy’s 61 Sets Tone at Quail Hollow
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