Molinari Takes One-Stroke Lead at Wells Fargo

Italian Francesco Molinari took a 1-stroke lead to the clubhouse after a round at the Wells Fargo Championship Thursday in North Carolina. Molinari played like a champion, with five birdies in a seven-hole stretch on the front nine and a 20-foot birdie on No. 18. This is the first time the Wells Fargo Championship has … Continue reading Molinari Takes One-Stroke Lead at Wells Fargo →

Preview: Wells Fargo Championship

The big push towards the US Open begins Thursday with the Wells Fargo Championship, held this year in Wilmington, North Carolina. James Hahn will attempt to defend the title he won last year in a playoff victory over Roberto Castro while No. 1 Dustin Johnson takes to the links for the first time since suffering … Continue reading Preview: Wells Fargo Championship →

Hahn Outlasts Castro to Win Wells Fargo

James Hahn hadn't made a cut all year entering the Wells Fargo Championship last Thursday. When he finally did, he came out smelling like a rose. The 34-year-old native of Seoul, South Korea,took the best advantage of Rickie Fowler's Day 4 meltdown, edging Roberto Castro on the first hole of a playoff to finish 9-under … Continue reading Hahn Outlasts Castro to Win Wells Fargo →

Zac Blair Bashes Putter on Head, DQ’s Self

Zac Blair got a bit bent out of shape after missing a putt during Friday's second round of the Wells Fargo Championship. The aftermath cost him a spot in the tournament. Blair broke an obscure rule - use of a non-conforming club (Rule 4-3b) after his putter was ruled out of form. it got that … Continue reading Zac Blair Bashes Putter on Head, DQ’s Self →

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 →

Simpson, Streb 10-Under at Wells Fargo

Webb Simpson, a Charlotte native who has played Quail Hollow more times than he can count, fired a 5-under 67 to tie Robert Streb for the lead at the Wells Fargo Championship on Friday, both men 10-under par. It's hard for either player to feel comfortable considering who is lurking in the rearview mirror at … Continue reading Simpson, Streb 10-Under at Wells Fargo →

Robert Streb Day 1 Leader at Wells Fargo

Robert Streb recorded seven birdies, including one on the brutal Quail Hollow 17th hole, to take a 1-stroke lead after 18 holes at the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday. Streb is in pursuit of his second title of the season, having previously won at The MGladrey Classic back in October, the second event of the … Continue reading Robert Streb Day 1 Leader at Wells Fargo →

Battling Quail Hollow’s Green Mile

There are three-hole stretches of Augusta National that inspire men to write poetry. The final three holes at Quail Hollow inspire nightmares. The "Green Mile" will come into play beginning Thursday at the Wells Fargo Championship. This three-hole stretch is comprised of a par-4, 480-yard No. 16, a 217-yard, par-3 No. 17 full of water … Continue reading Battling Quail Hollow’s Green Mile →

Wells Fargo Championship Preview

Three of the top 5 players in the world gather at Quail Hollow this week for the Wells Fargo Championship, which has been played there since 2003. The course is most famous for its final three holes, nicknamed the "Green Mile" and often considered the toughest closing trio on the PGA Tour. No. 1 Rory … Continue reading Wells Fargo Championship Preview →