Greenbrier Classic: Webb Simpson, Brendon De Jonge Take Lead into Weekend

Steady golf by Webb Simpson and Brendan de Jonge have them both tied for the lead at seven-under-par heading into the weekend at the Greenbrier Classic. de Jonge is a fan favorite of sorts having played his collegiate golf not too far from the Greenbrier at Virginia Tech. Hearing cheers from the Hokie Nation seem to elevate de Jonge’s game on his way to firing a second round score of three-under-par... 

Greenbrier Classic: Trevor Immelman Cards an Opening Round 64 to Take the Lead

It would be tough to outdo what Stuart Appleby did in last year’s final round at The Greenbrier Classic, dropping a 59 on the field to win by one. However, Trevor Immelman did fire an opening round six-under(-par) 64 to take the overnight lead at “America’s Resort.” The 31-year-old South African began his day on the back nine at the Greenbrier and got off to a quick start. He... 

Rory McIlroy: The US Open Champion Fires Back on Twitter After Harsh Criticism

The reigning US Open champion Rory McIlory has apparently already forgotten what he said about the way Tiger Woods handled his scandal in November of 2009. The young Northern Irishmen said that his father and Woods’ experience taught him to be very careful in the public eye as someone is always watching you. Well, I guess Rory has forgotten his own advice to himself. Following the first round... 

Amateur Golfers Drawing Heat from Comments After Performances on Nationwide Tour

It seems since John Peterson was close to winning the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational last week in Columbus, Ohio, the young man from the LSU has received a boost to his ego. Apparently, Peterson told Golf World Magazine that he “knew” he could beat all of these guys. And that’s not all the young man explained in the interview. “The top... 

5 Players to Watch This Week

The PGA Tour makes its annual pilgrimage to White Sulphur Springs West Virginia at one of the most picturesque stops all year – The Greenbrier Classic. The Old White TPC course is the easiest of the 14 par 70 courses the Tour plays on its schedule. So you can look for low scores this week which will be a stark contrast to what we witnessed last week north of the border in the Canadian Open. Defending... 

2011 British Open: Golf’s Third Major Still Up for Grabs Heading into Sunday

With three rounds complete at Royal St. George’s on England’s Southeastern coast, the 2011 British Open is still up for grabs heading into the final round on Sunday. Six players currently sit under par at golf’s third major, including: Darren Clarke, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Thomas Bjorn, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Lucas Glover. With American golfers in their longest drought of... 

2011 British Open: Phil Mickelson Knows Changes Are Needed to Win in England

Phil Mickelson is a four time major champion on the PGA Tour with 47 professional wins since turning pro in 1992 out of Arizona State University. Widely known to many as the best short game player on Tour, Mickelson is still trying to find the right combination in his game to contend in a British Open Championship. Though “Lefty” did finish third in 2004, that is the only top-10 finish... 

French Open: Bubba Watson Blames Lack of Security and Fans for Poor Playing

Big hitting Bubba Watson has not played much golf overseas in his career as a professional golfer. Playing this week in the French Open at the Albatross course in Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines France, Watson, I believe, got a taste of just how good the US PGA Tour players have it. On Friday, after shooting a second round score of 74, Watson was quick to criticize the lack of security on-course and the... 

Crowne Plaza Inv: Confidence and a Hot Putter Propel David Toms to the Lead

David Toms, who is less than a week removed from missing a three-foot putt for par on his first playoff hole against K.J. Choi, finds himself at the top of another leader board at the Colonial Invitational. Toms, whose last win on tour was in 2006 at the Sony Open in Hawaii, turned a lot of heads last week with his play in Ponte Vedra, Fla. at TPC Sawgrass. “I screwed up,” says Toms... 

Class Act: K.J. Choi Donates $200,000 of His Winnings to Tornado Relief Fund

The 41-year old South Korean pledged today that he will be donating $200,000 of his winnings from The Players Championship last week through his KJ Foundation to the relief efforts in the southeast United States, which were ravaged by deadly tornadoes a few weeks ago. “Their misfortunes will not be ignored,” said Choi on his donation. Not surprising at all to see a professional... 

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