Justin Rose isn't just one heck of a golfer. Turns out he's a bit of a fortune teller too. Down eight strokes after 54 holes on Saturday at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, Rose said of leader Dustin Johnson: “Playing for second barring something crazy from him.” Crazy, indeed. After shooting 68-63-68 in his first three … Continue reading Justin Rose Rallies to Win HSBC As Dustin Johnson Crumbles
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Dustin Johnson Expands Lead in China
American Dustin Johnson is one round away from being the first player to win three WGC events in the same year. He attacked the course in Shanghai on Saturday en route to a 4-under 68 to open up a 6-shot lead headed to the last 18 holes. Last year's US Open winner, Brooks Koepka, opened … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Expands Lead in China
Matsuyama Takes 3-Stroke Lead to Sunday at Shanghai
Hideki Matsuyama held the lead throughout the third round the WGC-HSBC Champions on Saturday, finishing with a 68 to lead by three stokes after 54 holes. Defending champion Russell Knox is three strokes back at 14-under after matching Matsuyama's 68. Only three other players are within five strokes of the lead: American Daniel Berger is … Continue reading Matsuyama Takes 3-Stroke Lead to Sunday at Shanghai
Karlberg Early Leader at WGC-HSBC
Sweden's Rikard Karlberg took the early lead at Shanghai's WGC-HSBC Champions on Thursday, racking up nine birdies to shoot a 64. "It felt amazing, every part of the game," he said. "Everything was so easy. It was just one of those days, a walk in the park." Not bad for his first-ever competition at the … Continue reading Karlberg Early Leader at WGC-HSBC
Knox Claims 1st Euro Win at Shanghai
Scotland's Russell Knox picked one heck of a time to record his first European Tour title. Knox's second straight 68 got him to 20-under and assured him the victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions Sunday in Shanghai, earning him €1.264 million and 1.33 million points in the Race to Dubai Final Series. He held off American … Continue reading Knox Claims 1st Euro Win at Shanghai
Kisner, Knox Tied Atop HSBC Leaderboard
American Kevin Kisner and Scotland's Russell Knox are tied at 16-under through 54 holes at the top of the leaderboard at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai. Kisner spent a second straight day in the lead, but he'll have a fight on his hand to hold it on the final day as two players are a … Continue reading Kisner, Knox Tied Atop HSBC Leaderboard
Kisner Leaps Ahead at Shanghai
American Kevin Kisner fired a second-round 66 to jump to a 2-stroke lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai. Day 1 leader Branden Grace of South Africa slid back two spots after managing a 71 following his opening-round 63. Scotland's Russell Knox is between the two at 12-under, two strokes behind Kisner after firing a … Continue reading Kisner Leaps Ahead at Shanghai
WGC-HSBC Champions Preview
It's more than just the best of the European Tour on hand at The WGC-HSBC Champions beginning Thursday in Shanghai, China; US players Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, and Rickie Fowler are also on hand for the second event of The Final Series. US players have taken the last two titles here, … Continue reading WGC-HSBC Champions Preview
Bubba Watson Wins HSBC In Playoff
The WGC-HSBC Champions may be a tournament played in Asia for as part of the European Tour's Race to Dubai, but it was all about the US on Sunday. 2014 Masters champ Bubba Watson made a shocking eagle on No. 18 to fight his way into a playoff after blowing an earlier lead, then fired … Continue reading Bubba Watson Wins HSBC In Playoff
Graeme McDowell Leads HSBC by 3 Strokes
The WGC-HSBC Champions might involve the best field of the year outside of the four Majors, but right now it's Graeme McDowell's tournament, and everyone else is just playing in it. McDowell, with his sights firmly set at the Top 5 in the Race to Dubai standings, carded his second straight 67 on Friday to … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Leads HSBC by 3 Strokes
