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Jordan Spieth gets first PGA Tour win

  19-year old Jordan Spieth outlasted Zach Johnson and David Hearn in a playoff, making par on the fifth extra hole to win the 2013 John Deere Classic.   What Happened   Before the playoff happened, the tournament really was anyone’s for the taking. Six players, including the three that went to extra holes, had […]

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John Deere Classic Betting Preview

Steve Stricker’s once a month appearance on the PGA Tour happens this week, as the former three-time champion at TPC Deere Run will try to unseat defending champion Zach Johnson at the 2013 John Deere Classic.   2013 John Deere Classic Fact Sheet Course: TPC Deere Run Location: Silvis, Illinois Yardage: 7,268 yards, par 71 […]

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Golf GIF Roundup: July 8th

There weren’t a whole lot of GIFable moments this week in the golf world, mostly because the Greenbrier on the PGA Tour was about as boring as humanly possible. Still though, we’ve got some stuff to take a look at from Graeme McDowell’s win in France, and Jonas Blixt’s triumph in West Virginia.  

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Jonas Blixt wins the Greenbrier

Jonas Blixt overcame a four-shot deficit on a rain-filled Sunday at the Old White TPC to claim the 2013 Greenbrier Classic.   What Happened   Play was delayed on Sunday for three hours, with the last pairing of Johnson Wagner and Jimmy Walker not getting a chance to tee off before the rain halted play. […]

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The Greenbrier Betting Preview

Having taken a few weeks off from his most recent U.S. Open collapse, Phil Mickelson makes his third consecutive appearance at The Old White TPC for the 2013 Greenbrier Classic.   2013 Greenbrier Fact Sheet Course: The Old White TPC Location: White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Yardage: 7,274 yards, par 70 Defending Champion: Ted Potter […]

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Golf GIF Roundup: July 1st

It wasn’t the best week for big name players, as many either missed the cut (McIlroy, McDowell, Mahan), couldn’t contend (Scott, Day, Watney), or just couldn’t play due to injury (Woods), but a couple of name-brand players were able to come away victorious on both the PGA and European Tours, including one who desperately needed […]

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Bill Haas gets fifth PGA Tour win at Congressional

Bill Haas was able to outlast the field and the weather on Sunday at Congressional, posting a final round 66 to get to 12-under par and win the AT&T National by three shots over Roberto Castro.   What Happened   Due to the threat of nasty weather again in a final round, the PGA Tour […]

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AT&T National Betting Preview

2013 Masters champion Adam Scott is the marquee attraction this week, as the PGA Tour heads to the mammoth Congressional for the playing of the AT&T National.   2013 AT&T National Fact Sheet Course: Congressional CC – Blue Course Location: Bethesda, Maryland Yardage: 7,569 yards, par 71 Defending Champion: Tiger Woods *not in field* Five […]

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Golf GIF Roundup: June 24th

  The PGA and European Tours couldn’t have crowned more opposite winners this week, with the legendary Ernie Els triumphing for the 66nd time in his career in Germany, while 44-year old journeyman Ken Duke was finally able to get his first career PGA Tour win at the Travelers Championship. Let’s take a look at […]

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Ken Duke wins the Travelers Championship

Ken Duke was able to defeat Chris Stroud on the second playoff hole at TPC River Highlands to win his first PGA Tour event at the 2013 Travelers Championship.   What Happened   At various points throughout Sunday’s final round, five players were around the lead of the tournament. Charley Hoffman, playing in the final […]

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