Posted on June 11, 2013 Leave a Comment
It’s already time for the second major championship of the year, as the USGA and historic Merion Golf Club play host to the 113th U.S. Open. 2013 U.S. Open Fact Sheet Course: Merion Golf Club – East Course Location: Ardmore, Pennsylvania Yardage: 6,996 yards, par 70 Defending Champion: Webb Simpson Five Consensus Favourites: Tiger […]
Posted on June 9, 2013 Leave a Comment
Harris English overcame several challengers, including another collapse on Sunday by Scott Stallings, to claim his first career PGA Tour win at the 2013 FedEx St. Jude Classic. What Happened English entered Sunday in the final group alongside Shawn Stefani, but several players with go-low ability were within a few shots, including Stallings, […]
Posted on June 7, 2013 3 Comments
Could the 2018 Open Championship be held at Royal Portrush? The Sun in Ireland seems to think that it’s a done deal: “It is understood that Portrush’s successful staging of the Irish Open last year convinced chiefs at golf’s Royal & Ancient HQ to return. And insiders reckon the coup — swung with the […]
Posted on June 4, 2013 2 Comments
With just one week before the second major championship of the year, the PGA Tour heads to TPC Southwind where Dustin Johnson will look to defend his title at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. 2013 FedEx St. Jude Classic Fact Sheet Course: TPC Southwind Location: Memphis, Tennessee Yardage: 7,239 yards, par 70 Defending Champion: […]
Posted on June 3, 2013 1 Comment
The Memorial Tournament is one of the flagship events on the PGA Tour, and as usual, it picked up a quality winner in Matt Kuchar. Unfortunately, most of the players who were in contention and got the TV time this week were guys who have the charisma of a fire hydrant. That’s not a bad […]
Posted on June 2, 2013 1 Comment
Matt Kuchar entered Sunday’s final round at the Memorial with the lead and despite charges from a few players, he was able to hang on for a two shot victory. What Happened Kuchar entered the day leading at 8-under par, and thanks to the difficult weather that was present throughout much of the […]
Posted on May 29, 2013 26 Comments
It’s no secret that Tiger Woods has changed his swing over the years, much like just about every other professional golfer on the planet. Of course, any change that Woods makes is going to be put under the microscope, with alleged swing experts (see Chamblee, Brandel) questioning his every move, and even suggesting the ridiculous, […]
Posted on May 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
With wins in three of his last four starts, Tiger Woods returns to the PGA Tour this week to defend his title at Muirfield Village and the Memorial Tournament. 2013 Memorial Tournament Fact Sheet Course: Muirfield Village Location: Dublin, Ohio Yardage: 7,386 yards, par 72 Defending Champion: Tiger Woods Five Consensus Favourites: Tiger Woods, […]
Posted on May 27, 2013 1 Comment
It was a great week for golf with two marquee men’s events in the BMW PGA Championship and the Crowne Plaza Invitational. Throw in the Senior PGA Championship and a severely weather shortened LPGA event in the Bahamas, and you’ve got a week full of action. Here’s the best of the best in this […]
Posted on May 26, 2013 1 Comment
20-year old Matteo Manassero won the 2013 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday, defeating former champion Simon Khan and Marc Warren on the fourth playoff hole. It’s the first win of the 2013 campaign for Manassero, and the fourth of his career on the European Tour. What Happened Manassero entered the day […]