Zach Johnson, Chris Kirk Tied Atop Sony Open Leaderboard

Zach Johnson and Chris Kirk each recorded seven birdies to share the lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Thursday. Jordan Spieth made eight birdies, but an ugly quadruple bogey 8 on the 17th put him six strokes behind the co-leaders. The duo have a 1-stroke lead over Kyle Stanley, Vaughn Taylor, Brian Harman … Continue reading Zach Johnson, Chris Kirk Tied Atop Sony Open Leaderboard →

Matsuyama Roars to Course Record, Bridgestone Title

Hideki Matsuyama just didn't win the title on Sunday at the WGC-Bridgestone on Sunday, he grabbed it by the throat and throttled it to submission. Matsuyama broke the course record by shooting a 9-under 61 to storm up the leaderboard and win the tournament by five strokes, finishing 16 strokes under par. He put a … Continue reading Matsuyama Roars to Course Record, Bridgestone Title →

Pieters, Johnson Tied for Bridgestone Lead

Zach Johnson and Thomas Pieters are the new co-leaders at the 54-hole mark of the WGC-Bridgestone. Johnson fired a 5-under 65 with Pieters a shot behind him as the event before the PGA Championships gets more and more clear. Australian Scott Hend jumped into contention with his tournament-best round of 63 to reach 8-under, with world … Continue reading Pieters, Johnson Tied for Bridgestone Lead →

Opening Round Pairings for 146th Open Championship

The 146th Open Championship is upon us with the opening rounds just a few hours away at the Royal Birkdale. Included in the field are 16 former Open winners, 15 local qualifiers, 5 amateurs, 52 Americans, and 104 from everywhere else. There are three groups on the opening two days that stand head and shoulders … Continue reading Opening Round Pairings for 146th Open Championship →

Thomas Widens Lead at Sony Open

It wasn't another 59 like he posted on Thursday, but his second-day 64 was more than enough to extend Justin Thomas' lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Friday. He shot a 65 on Saturday and leads the tournament by seven strokes going to Sunday's final round, making him almost a sure thing to … Continue reading Thomas Widens Lead at Sony Open →

Stenson Close Gap on Mickelson at Troon

Henrik Stenson is in the conversation for the best golfer in the world to have never won a Major - he's been ranked as high as No. 3 in the world, has 14 combined wins on the PGA and European Tours, is the only man to win the FedEx Cup and the Race to Dubai … Continue reading Stenson Close Gap on Mickelson at Troon →

Defending Champ Johnson Tied for 4th at Open

Phil Mickelson was the toast of Troon on Thursday, but he wasn't the only player to have a dynamite first round of the 145th Open Championship. Fifty players were at least one stroke under par, among them defending champion Zach Johnson, who is tied for fourth with a 4-under 67. Johnson was brilliant through 16 … Continue reading Defending Champ Johnson Tied for 4th at Open →

Countdown to the Masters: 9 Days

With the Masters set to kick off on April 7, we celebrate the coming of the first Major of 2016 by revisiting the best of the best from days gone by. Date: April 8, 2007 In a field thick with modern greats, 31-year-old Zach Johnson took home his first Major with the highest winning score … Continue reading Countdown to the Masters: 9 Days →

Snedeker Takes Lead in Hawaii

Brandt Snedeker followed up his opening round 63 with a 5-under 65 on Friday to open up a one-stroke lead through two rounds at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Snedeker recorded a bogey-free round, notching five birdies including four in the first 10 holes and the fifth on No. 18. He needed every one of … Continue reading Snedeker Takes Lead in Hawaii →

Singh, 52, Tied for Sony Open Lead

Former No. 1 Vijay Singh, who hasn't won a PGA tournament in 7-1/2 years, is among four co-leaders at 7-under after the first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Singh was meticulous with seven birdies on the day, getting hot at the turn with four birdies in five holes between No. 8 and No. … Continue reading Singh, 52, Tied for Sony Open Lead →