LPGA shortens Florida tourney; Atthaya Thitikul Rookie of Year
BELLEAIR, Fla. — Due to heavy rains from Tropical Storm Nicole, the Pelican Women’s Championship will be 54 holes and will not begin until Friday at the earliest. The only thing that has changed from the first round was Hye-Jin Chois decision to withdraw. Atthaya Thtikul has won the points-based award LPGA rookie of the […]
Steve Alkers long ride to the top of the Tour Champions
PHOENIX Steve AlkerThis is the first time he has ever lived this life. Hes 51 years old and a golf superstar. These words are new to him after decades of anonymity on the golf fringes. Hes now in front a camera, with a microphone hanging above him, and Phoenix Country Club laid out below him. […]
Alker shoots 65, shares lead at Schwab Cup Championship
PHOENIX Steven AlkerMatching Padraig HarringtonHe played steady golf and made birdies in the early rounds, giving him a 1-shot edge over the only player who can surpass him for Charles Schwab Cup. The Kiwi couldnt ask for a better start. Alker shot a 6-under 65 to share the lead in the first round of the […]
Steven Alker bogey-free again, retains 1-shot lead in Schwab
PHOENIX Steven AlkerHis PGA Tour Champions career began as a Monday qualifier. He had one goal in mind every week: to post top-10 finishes to continue playing. Alker persevered until he was awarded his full card. It is clear that Alker was on the right path to winning Charles Schwab Cup. Alker, the PGA Tour […]
Tony Finau ties career low with 62 for lead in Houston Open
HOUSTON Tony FinauHe finished his first round with a string if birdies, and continued the momentum into Friday. He made 10 birdies to match his career lowest with an 8-under score of 62 to take a huge lead in the Houston Open. Finau was at its best in the final round of Memorial Park, where […]
Tony Finau handles the wind, keeps Houston Open lead at 4
HOUSTON Tony FinauHis highest score of the week was 68. It felt like he was playing in the cold wind Saturday. He played a 2-under-68, which kept bogeys away from his card. His lead was still 4 shots going into round four of the Houston Open. Finau was so precise at Memorial Park that he […]
Maria Fassi shoots career-best 62, takes 2-shot Pelican Womens Championship lead
BELLEAIR, Fla. — Maria Fassi knew that a strong putting stroke would go hand in hand with her explosive power. This led to low scores. It finally came together for her at a good time. Fassi powered her way through the rain-softened Pelican Club and rode a smooth, putting stroke to an 8.-under 62, which […]
Padraig Harrington shoots 62 to take 5-shot lead at Schwab
PHOENIX — Padraig Harrington spent the afternoon pouring in birdie putts and shopping for drinks. Hell want a mixture of fortunes to overhaul Steven Alker for the Charles Schwab Cup. Harrington shot a 9-under 62 to take a five-shot lead over Alker within the third spherical of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship on Saturday. The […]
Allisen Corpuz shoots 65 for 1-shot lead in Pelican Womens Championship
BELLEAIR, Fla. — Allisen Corpsuz is wrapping up a solid rookie season on the LPGA Tour. Now, the native of Hawaii has a chance at the Pelican Women’s Championship. Corpuz made four birdies on a six-hole stretch during her second round Saturday. She also had another 5-under 64, giving her a one stroke lead heading […]
Steven Alker claims Schwab Cup; Padraig Harrington wins final event
PHOENIX Steven AlkerHe played on every tour that offered golf. He began his professional career in New Zealand in 1989. Alkers path was not straight and reached a pinnacle at the PGA Tour Champions where a late-career mulligan enabled him to transform himself from a journeyman into a champion. Alker finished third behind the record-setting […]