Jordan Spieth Comments on Potential Participation at Rio 2016 Olympics

While several high-profile golfers have already declined to take part in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Spieth is still weighing his options.  According to the Press Association (h/t the Guardian), the 22-year-old American is waiting for more information regarding potential risks involved with traveling to Brazil before he makes up his mind: Right now, I’m uncertain. Do I feel an added burden? Potentially. I think all four of the Americans do. I feel like one of four with maybe a slightly higher burden now that the guys have dropped out. I’ve... 

Preview and Predictions for the 2016 WGC Bridgestone Invitational

The PGA Tour doesn’t usually make its way to Akron for the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational until August. But thanks to the Olympics, the tour calendar was reshuffled, and here we are.  And unfortunately, because the July date coincides with the Open de France, the European Tour isn’t co-sanctioning the WGC event. So, European Ryder Cup points are awarded to the gentlemen playing in France, which has has diluted the field somewhat. Only 61 of the 75 qualifiers will be putting a peg in the ground at Firestone. But fear not! Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson will be in action... 

Jason Day Withdraws from Rio 2016 Olympics Golf Due to Zika Virus Concerns

Another big name will miss out on golf’s return to the Olympics, as world No. 1 Jason Day announced his decision Tuesday not to partake in the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.  The Aussie released a statement, revealing concerns regarding the Zika virus will prevent him from going for gold: Day joins Rory McIlroy on the sideline after the Northern Irishman withdrew from the Olympics last Wednesday amid apprehension about the Zika virus as well. ESPN.com’s Jason Sobel is noticing a trend as Rio approaches: The 28-year-old Day is the reigning PGA Championship winner, and with... 

Quicken Loans National 2016: Final Leaderboard Scores, Prize-Money Payouts

Playing in an event hosted by a living legend with another one charging hard in his rearview mirror, Billy Hurley III would have been excused if he had folded in the moment Sunday. Instead, he rose to the occasion and walked away with his first career PGA Tour victory. The 34-year-old Navy veteran carded a two-under 69 in his final round at the Tiger Woods-hosted 2016 Quicken Loans National in Bethesda, Maryland, bringing his overall score to 17 under to best runner-up Vijay Singh by three strokes. The win was Hurley’s first since the 2010 Terry Moore Ford Open on the Hooters Tour. Nearly... 

Tiger Woods Injury Update: Star Speaks on Recovery, Potential for Return in 2016

Tiger Woods has yet to compete in a PGA Tour event this year, and the 14-time major champion revealed Sunday he may not be able to play at all until next season.   “I want to play [this year],” he said in an interview with Jim Nantz during the CBS broadcast of the Quicken Loans National, per ESPN.com’s Jason Sobel. “I don’t know if I will, but I want to.” “I’m just trying to get my body to do what I want it to do, when I need it to do it,” Woods said, per Golf Channel. “Gonna take time.” The full interview is available below: While... 

BMW International Open 2016: Final Leaderboard Scores, Prize Money Payouts

Henrik Stenson reigned supreme at the 2016 BMW International Open on Sunday, winning the tournament by three shots ahead of Darren Fichardt and Thorbjorn Olesen at 17 under par. The Swede had to be patient in Round 4, but he came through to card a one-under 71 and secure his first European Tour title since the 2014 World Tour Championship in Dubai. Fichardt put together an impressive three-under 69 to finish three back of Stenson, while Olesen endured a frustrating day at one over par. Frenchman Raphael Jacquelin made up the top four at 11 under. Here’s a look at the final leaderboard and... 

Quicken Loans National 2016: Saturday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

Just 18 holes remain at the Quicken Loans National at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, and Billy Hurley III holds a two-stroke lead after shooting a four-under 67 on Saturday to sink to 15 under overall for the tournament. He’s opened up a bit of a cushion at the top of the leaderboard, as only two golfers are within three strokes of him. Here’s a look at the leaderboard: Hurley began the day tied for first with rookie debutant Jon Rahm at 11 under. While Rahm didn’t have a bad day, going one under, Hurley took advantage of the scoring conditions at Congressional... 

PGA Announces Cancellation of Greenbrier Classic Due to Extreme Flooding

The PGA announced Saturday it has cancelled the Greenbrier Classic due to damage from substantial flooding throughout West Virginia.  The announcement came via press release. The event was scheduled for July 7 through July 10. Torrential rain earlier this week devastated large parts of the state, as creeks and rivers overflowed into the streets and other residential areas. Per Joe Sterling, Farida Fawzy and Jareen Imam of CNN.com, at least 23 people died, and rescue crews are still working around the clock to aid victims. The Old White TPC, which was the course for the Greenbrier... 

Quicken Loans National 2016: Friday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

The PGA Tour’s follow-up to the nearly impossible conditions that Oakmont Country Club presented at the U.S. Open is the Quicken Loans National at the more scoring-friendly Congressional Country Club. Here’s a look at the leaderboard after Friday’s second round: With the cut line set at even par Friday, 42 golfers saw their tournaments end early. Jon Rahm made his professional debut at the Quicken Loans National on Thursday, and he’s taking full advantage of the opportunity. After two rounds, he’s tied at the top of the leaderboard after a four-under second round... 

BMW International Open 2016: Friday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

Henrik Stenson fired his way into contention for the 2016 BMW International Open title on Friday after recording a second-round score of 65 to tie for the lead with Raphael Jacquelin and Kiradech Aphibarnrat. The Swede replicated Jacquelin’s first-round score to join him at the summit on 11 under overall. Denmark’s Thorbjorn Olesen is just one shot off the joint leaders.  A brief rain delay suspended play toward the end of the second round in Pulheim, Germany, but the conditions cleared up for the likes of Felipe Aguilar and Zander Lombard to finish their runs into the top... 

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