Adam Scott was No. 1 in the world for a lot of 2014 despite not winning any of the four Majors. But a FedExCup title wouldn't be so bad either. Scott fired a 65 on Friday to tie Cameron Tringale for the lead after 36 holes at the first leg of the four-week playoff series. … Continue reading No. 2 Adam Scott Surges Into Tie for Barclays Lead
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Camilo Villegas’ Bookend 63 Deliers Wyndham Title
What's the only thing better than a 63 in the first round of a major PGA tournament? A second 63 in the fourth round. Camilo Villegas got just that on Sunday, using a gorgeous front nine to slice his way theough the Greensboro, North Carolina, course for his second 8-under 63 of the weekend, rallying … Continue reading Camilo Villegas’ Bookend 63 Deliers Wyndham Title
Nick Watney Takes Saturday Lead at Wyndham
Another day, another name at the top of the leaderboard at the Wyndham Championships. Nick Watney drained a 20-foot putt for birdie to take a 1-stroke lead through 54 holes, finishing with a 6-under 65 on the day. Canada's Brad Fritsch, who started the day tied for seventh, also shot a 65 to rise to … Continue reading Nick Watney Takes Saturday Lead at Wyndham
Camilo Villegas Shines with 63 at Wyndham
Camilo Villegas left his clubs at home in Florida after pulling out of the Canadian Open last month, bound for his home country of Chile for what he dubbed "a little recharge." His batteries looks as sharp as they have in five years as he fired a 7-under 63 to take the early lead at … Continue reading Camilo Villegas Shines with 63 at Wyndham
Wyndham Championship Last Chance for FedEx Cup Hopefuls
It will be hard to even come close to the fervor of last week's PGA Championship, but the Wyndham has an ace up its sleeve - players who do well have the chance to either qualify or move up the ladder in the upcoming FedExCup playoffs. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the former Greensboro Open has … Continue reading Wyndham Championship Last Chance for FedEx Cup Hopefuls
Bubba Watson Closes Gap on Jimmy Walker in FedEx Standings
It's always fun to be the guy being chased in any race, because that means you're No. 1. But for Jimmy Walker, the hunter is about to become the hunted. Masters champion Bubba Watson used his Top 10 finish at the Greenbrier Classic to move within 187 points of Walker for the No. 1 position … Continue reading Bubba Watson Closes Gap on Jimmy Walker in FedEx Standings
Angel Cabrera Nabs Greenbrier Title
The Greenbrier Classic worked its jinx for a sixth straight year, and Angel Cabrera was the main beneficiary of the hex. Cabrera recorded his second straight 64 to defeat Geoge McNeill by two strokes for the title in White Sulphur Springs on Sunday. Billy Hurley III, who had led after 18, 36 and 54 holes, … Continue reading Angel Cabrera Nabs Greenbrier Title
Ben Crane Wins St. Jude Classic
It wasn't pretty, unless you were Ben Crane. Crane shot a 3-over 73 on Sunday, and hit a two-putt bogey on No. 18, but that was enough to secure a one-stroke victory over Troy Merritt. The victory was bittersweet for Crane, who missed qualifying for the US Open a few days ago. He ended up … Continue reading Ben Crane Wins St. Jude Classic
US Open Tee Times Announced
There's nothing but heavyweights in the field each time the US Open rolls around, but some of the pairings next week have a bit of extra spice to them, as the PGA Tour revealed when it announced tee times and groups for the first two days of the tournament which begins June 12 at Pinehurst. … Continue reading US Open Tee Times Announced