Rickie Fowler opens new season with 5-under 67, just shy of top of leaderboard at Fortinet Championship
NAPA, Calif. — Rickie FowlerOn Thursday, he began his 15th professional year. For the five-time PGA Tour winner, almost everything is new. Fowlers last win was at the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open. He enjoyed immediate success. He shot a 5-under-67 and was one of nine players who finished their rounds four shots behind the […]
Golfer Bryson DeChambeau deems himself ready for world long-drive championship
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Bryson DeChambeauHe has spent the last four months recovering from surgery on his left hand. However, he is now well enough to compete later in the month in a long-drive competition. Thursdays announcement by DeChambeau indicated that he plans on competing in the Professional Long Drivers Association World Championship, which will […]
Bryson DeChambeau says no buyers remorse about going from PGA to LIV
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Bryson deChambeauInsisted that he has no regrets in his decision to switch from the PGA Tour to Saudi-funded LIV Golf Series. He said, I couldn’t feel happier to be over there, I have no buyer’s regret. The 2020 U.S. Open champion said it was the most important decision he made, other […]
Matt Fitzpatrick leads, Rory McIlroy shines in Italian Open first round on 2023 Ryder Cup course
U.S. Open champion Matt FitzpatrickWhile Rory McIlroyImpressive in the first round at the Marco Simone clubs Italian Open. Next years Ryder Cup will be held there. McIlroy, a four-time major champion, shot an approach shot for an Eagle on his way to a 4-under 67. 1 Related McIlroys second shot, from 115 yards on the […]
McIlroy, Fitzpatrick are one and two on next years Ryder Cup course
Rory McIlroyU.S. Open champion Matt FitzpatrickYou are getting very comfortable on the Ryder Cup course next year. Europe Luke DonaldMeanwhile, he made a rookies error by hitting into the thick dirt at Marco Simone club outside Rome. He then hit the wrong ball and was given a two stroke penalty. 1 Similar McIlroy (66), who […]
Esther Henseleit sink 10 birdies, tied with Lilia Vu after 64 at LPGA Portland Classic
PORTLAND (Ore.) — Esther Henseleit has felt like she has been spinning her wheel for the past six months on LPGA Tour. Fridays AmazingCre Portland Classic felt like she was flying. Henseleit made 10 birdie putsts on her way up to an 8-under 64, giving her a share of Lilia Vus lead going into the […]
Dustin Johnson stays in groove, opens with 63 at LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Dustin JohnsonAlready, the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series has surpassed $10 million and hes playing like that number will keep on rising. Johnson ran off nine birdies Friday, none longer than about 12 feet, and posted a 9-under 63 at Rich Harvest Farms to build a three-shot lead after the first of […]
LIV series here to stay, should come together with PGA Tour
Six-time major winner Phil MickelsonHe said that the LIV Golf Invitational Series is here to stay and called on the PGA Tour for help with the Saudi-backed series. The circuit broke away in June and has 12 major champions. However, the PGA Tour has made drastic changes to counter the threat. They have increased purses […]
Max Homa, Danny Willett share 2-shot lead after 2nd round at Fortinet Championship
NAPA, Calif. — Max HomaMoved into position to defend his title, shooting a 5-under 65 on Friday to share lead at 36 holes with Danny WillettAt the PGA Tours Season Opening. Homa, a two-time winner last season and a captains pick for next weeks Presidents Cup, had an eagle, four birdies and a bogey — […]
Justin Lower birdies 18th hole to lead Fortinet Championship by 1
NAPA, Calif. — Justin LowerThe wind was not a problem and I birdied the 18th green Saturday to take a oneshot lead into the final round at the season-opening Fortinet Championship. Lower shot a 3-under 69 to get to 13 under at Silverado Resort & Spa, with his fifth birdie of the round giving him […]