Tom Kim wins Shriners Childrens Open as Patrick Cantlay falls apart on final hole
LAS VEGAS — Tom KimTwo months ago, he still hadnt been granted PGA Tour status. He is now a two-time winner and is being mentioned in the same space. Tiger WoodsIt is the highest-ranked Asian player in all of sports. Kim even feels like her life is moving at warp speeds. A win in North […]
Steve Stricker wins Constellation Furyk & Friends by 2 shots
JACKSONVILLE (Fla.) — Steve Stricker kept his plan intact until the last hole. By then, it was irrelevant. He closed with a 3-under 69 for a two-shot victory in the Constellation Furyk & Friends, his fourth PGA Tour Champions title this year. Stricker was three shots ahead, but he played conservatively at Timuquana County Club, […]
Jodi Ewart Shadoff claims first LPGA Tour win in 246th start
CAMARILLO CA — Jodi Ewart-Shadoff is now an LPGA Tour winner in her 246th Start. She closed with a 1-under 70 in a nervy last round Sunday to secure a one-shot victory at the LPGA Mediheal Championship. Ewart Shadoff went wire-towire at The Saticoy Club. The final round felt like a rollercoaster. The 34-year old […]
With two LIV events left, Dustin Johnson already has $30M year
Dustin JohnsonOnly six events were required to earn $30 million annually, and he still holds two events with Saudi-funded LIV GOLF. Johnson won the inaugural LIV Golf Individual Championship, even though he did not finish in the top 10. The two-time major winner has already earned $12,758,600 — $3,000,000 from four team victories in LIV […]
Jon Rahm wins third Spanish Open title in perfect week
It took him a year longer than he had hoped, but it was worth it. Jon RahmHe is now a three time Spanish Open winner, matching the feat of his hero. Seve Ballesteros. After Rahm failed to match the three Spanish titles, frustration and disappointment arose. It was quite different this time. Rahm raised the […]
The Zozo Championship, LIV Jeddah and more
Although the calendar may say October, there are still many good rounds of golf being played all around the globe. Tom KimAgain won on the PGA Tour. Jodi Ewart ShadoffThis was her first win in her 11-year LPGA history. And Dustin JohnsonFinishing 16th in a LIV golf event in Thailand made him $18 million more […]
Hideki Matsuyama – LIV players should earn ranking points
INZAI CITY (Japan) — Players who have left to play in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Series should be eligible to earn ranking points, Hideki Matsuyama, a past Masters champion, said Tuesday. Matsuyama, speaking at the Zozo Champion, which opens Thursday morning, called the ranking points question difficult without offering any solutions or clarifications. He said […]
Jack Nicklaus frets big purses may hurt some PGA Tour events
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jack NicklausThe new PGA Tour schedule is a mystery to many. There are $20 million purses at 10 higher tournaments and The Players Championship at $25,000,000. Thats not even what the majors will be like. The Memorial is a highly regarded tournament. This is not surprising since the tournament Nicklaus created has […]
LPGA Tour welcomes back International Crown team event
The LPGA Tour is the best team event without a cup. South Korean firm Hanwha is now the title sponsor of International Crown. It will return to the LPGA scene next year at Harding Park, San Francisco. Each country has four players competing in team play. The Hanwha International Crown will take place May 4-7. […]
Brendan Steele takes 1-shot lead at Zozo Championship
INZAI CITY Japan Brendan SteeleTo take the first-round lead at PGA Tours Zozo Championship, she finished with four consecutive birdies. Everybody says if you birdie 18, dinner tastes better, Steele said. But four consecutive birdies is really nice and makes you feel good. It was a happy reunion at the Accordia Country Clubs Golf Narashino […]