Ranking the Most Surprising Performances on the PGA Tour in 2014 so Far

There have been surprises aplenty on the PGA Tour in 2014.  Some have been good in nature—“I’m surprised that guy won” types of surprises.  Others have been, well, not so good—“How the heck did he miss the cut at that tournament?” types of surprises.  How do the unexpected outcomes stack up against one another? Click through to find out.  Begin... 

The Most Eye-Popping Stats from the PGA Tour in 2014

We’re just past the U.S. Open in this 2013-14 PGA Tour season, and already we have oodles of figures to digest. While much of it confirms what we already know—Bubba Watson hits the ball a long way, for example—some is truly eye-popping.  In the era of ShotLink technology, there are more PGA Tour numbers available in cyberspace than even the most rabid golf fan could digest.  Nevertheless,... 

Michelle Wie, Kevin Streelman, and the Winners and Losers from the Week in Golf

For the second week in a row, golf fans have been treated to a show.  A week after Martin Kaymer’s dissection of Pinehurst No. 2, Michelle Wie put on quite a performance of her own en route to her first career win at the same course.  Speaking of performances, Kevin Streelman put on a scoring clinic over his final seven holes at the Travelers Championship.  Who else joins Wie and... 

The Best and Worst Moments for Golf’s Top Stars in 2014

Golf‘s top stars, like golf’s not top stars, have had their ups and downs in 2014.  Some of the PGA Tour’s most popular players (I’m looking at you, Phil Mickelson.) have had significantly more downs than ups through the second major of 2014.  Others, such as Adam Scott and Bubba Watson, have experienced charmed campaigns thus far.  What are the best and... 

Ranking the Biggest Underachievers on the PGA Tour in 2014 So Far

The biggest underachiever on the PGA Tour may be Tiger Woods.  Think about it. The young golfer, radiating confidence, destined to conquer, in possession of every golf-related talent and an unrivaled pedigree. How many majors did we expect him to win? 30.  Nearing 40 years of age and 20 years on tour, Woods is stuck on 14 majors. Thus, he’s not even halfway to a number that seemed entirely... 

Stock Watch for the United States’ Ryder Cup Candidates After 2014 US Open

Sure, the Ryder Cup is four months away; however, it’s never too early to start looking at who might make the United States squad, especially as captain Tom Watson is set to finalize his roster after the PGA Championship in late August.  Among those who have accumulated the most Ryder Cup ranking points to date, some golfers have seen their stocks soar, while others are seeing quite the... 

Ranking the Top 25 Golfers After the 2014 US Open

This edition of the top 25 golfers on the PGA Tour sees several players leaping in the rankings. Most notably, Martin Kaymer, on the heels of his dominant U.S. Open performance, leaps forward.  The breakdown is a collection of the best golfers on the PGA Tour this season with a heavier weight given to recent results. If it were a collection of the best performers at the U.S. Open, the list would... 

U.S. Open 2014: Separating Contenders from Pretenders Before Final Round

Heading into Sunday of the U.S. Open 2014, the list of contenders and pretenders looks something like this: Unless Martin Kaymer screws up, he’s the only contender for the trophy. Such is the margin of his lead and the quality of his play through three rounds.  He fired a third-round 72 but still leads the rest of the field by five strokes, which is the same amount he led by entering the... 

US Open Golf Favorites 2014: Championship Odds for Top Players

Fact: The 10 highest-ranked golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking are the top players in golf across the past 104 weeks.  With the first round of the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 mere days away, it’s time to take a look at how the oddsmakers feel about the top 10’s chances this week.  Not included in this list: Tiger Woods. The current No. 4 golfer in the world is still... 

Ranking the Top 25 Golfers Heading into the 2014 US Open

U.S. Open week is upon us. Ben Crane’s win at the soggy FedEx St. Jude Classic wrapped up the preliminary festivities. The Official World Golf Ranking is set, as are the FedEx Cup standings. There will only be minor adjustments to major sportsbooks’ lines from now until Thursday.  The USGA’s premier championship brings with it some questions.  Where does the world’s... 

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