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
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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
Spieth Widens Margin at No. 1
Jordan Spieth significantly widened his margin over Jason Day for the No. 1 ranking by winnng the Hyundai Tournament of Champions last Sunday. Spieth now averages 12.1414 points, compared to Day's 10.7401. No. 3 Rory McIlroy is at Day's heels, averaging 10.3141. Spieth won for the seventh time in his career on Sunday, already good … Continue reading Spieth Widens Margin at No. 1
Trio Tops World Challenge at 6-Under
Defending Open Championship winner Zach Johnson, perennial FedEx Cup threat Jimmy Walker, and Paul Casey are tied atop the leaderboard at the Hero World Challenge after one round. Walker did all of his damage on the back nine, firing six birdies on the final nine holes to match Johnson and Casey with 66s. Like Walker, … Continue reading Trio Tops World Challenge at 6-Under
Spieth, Day Top PGA Money List
Jordan Spieth won the most money on the PGA Tour in 2014-2015, topping $12 million in earnings, not including his $10 million bonus for winning the FedEx Cup last month. Jason Day, who briefly took the No. 1 ranking from Spieth by winning the PGA Championship and two of the legs of the FedEx Cup, … Continue reading Spieth, Day Top PGA Money List
US Hangs on for Presidents Cup
Bill Haas, son of US captain Jay Haas won the final hole of the final match to give the Americans a dramatic 15.5-14.5 win over the International Team in the Presidents Cup on Sunday in South Korea, its fourth straight title. After landing in the bunker on his second shot, Haas used a sand wedge … Continue reading US Hangs on for Presidents Cup
