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After players tried to conquer one of the PGA Tour’s most difficult courses last week, things shifted to the friendlier confines of Congressional Country Club for the 2016 Quicken Loans National, with Jon Rahm taking a strong liking to the surroundings. Rahm, who is making his PGA Tour pro debut this weekend, holds a one-shot lead at seven under thanks to a dazzling 64 on Thursday. Jhonattan Vegas is hot on his heels at six under, followed by an eight-way tie for third place at five under. Here’s the full leaderboard after 18 holes at the Quicken Loans National tournament...
Published: June 23, 2016
Raphael Jacquelin held a one-shot lead atop the leaderboard at the 2016 BMW International Open on Thursday, finished the round with a seven-under 65. Oliver Fisher is one shot behind him in Pulheim, Germany, while three players sit on five under—Felipe Aguilar, Zander Lombard and Thorbjorn Olesen. Here is how the leaderboard is shaping up after the first day of play, and read on for a more in-depth look at how it played out: The full leaderboard can be accessed via the European Tour’s official website. Thursday Recap Jacquelin and Fisher stood out on Day 1, carding unblemished...
Published: June 22, 2016
With Dustin Johnson’s breakthrough major victory at the U.S. Open in the books, the PGA Tour heads from outside Pittsburgh to outside the nation’s capital in Bethesda, Maryland, this week for the Quicken Loans National. Some big names will be following up the U.S. Open with a second week of golf in a row. Among them are Rickie Fowler, Jim Furyk and Patrick Reed. James Hahn and Charley Hoffman, who already have wins this season, will also be pegging it, as will Hall of Famers Ernie Els and Vijay Singh. A pair of top-ranked amateurs are also making their pro debuts at Congressional: Jon...
Published: June 22, 2016
Tiger Woods hasn’t appeared in a competitive golf tournament since August 2015 due to a back injury, and it remains unclear when he will return to action. Continue for updates. Woods Comments on Recovery Sunday, June 26 Woods spoke to Jim Nantz of CBS Sports during the broadcast of the Quicken Loans National, telling him that he wants to play this year, adding (via 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 added (via Golf Channel)....
Published: June 22, 2016
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will not compete for Ireland at the summer’s 2016 Rio Olympics because of the threat of the Zika virus. Sky News reported the news: The Olympic Council of Ireland said it was “extremely disappointed” at McIlroy‘s decision to withdraw but understands the golfer’s reasoning, per The Independent’s Cormac Byrne. Golf is returning to the Olympics for the first time since 1904, and McIlroy was expected to represent the Irish team. McIlroy initially sought advice over his concerns...
Published: June 22, 2016
Last year, the post-U.S. Open British Open odds feature started off with, “The groans over Dustin Johnson’s 72nd-hole three-wack and cheers for Jordan Spieth’s triumph have barely subsided, and we’re already thinking about the next major.” This year, we could say “the groans over Dustin Johnson’s controversial penalty ruling and cheers for his eventual triumph” in a similar statement. Scotland’s Royal Troon Golf Club hosts for the first time since Todd Hamilton’s surprise victory in 2004, and Zach Johnson, winner at St. Andrews,...
Published: June 20, 2016
The future is looking brighter for Dustin Johnson now that he has dumped the title of “Mr. Almost” and donned the mantle of U.S. Open champion. And it won’t be at all surprising if golf sees him hoist a few more trophies at majors in the next few years. For starters, he’ll never again be dogged by claims that he’s the finest golfer on the planet to never win the big one. That will change the tone of every future press conference and spare him from what has been an eternally echoing question. It will also move the focus on Johnson to what he can do with that monster...
Published: June 20, 2016
The sarcastic, stinging phrase was first uttered decades ago, although its original author has been forgotten in the mists of time. Over the years, the biggest event run by the U.S. Golf Association has been fraught with bad administration, head-scratching decisions and too many raging egos to mention. It finally prompted one wit to caustically crack: “The U.S. Open: The greatest event in the world, run by amateurs.” Amateurish was the kindest term being slung about after what transpired in the final round Sunday night with tournament leader Dustin Johnson, a player who had absorbed...
Published: June 20, 2016
Oakmont Country Club is widely regarded as one of the best U.S. Open venues in the country, and it certainly did not disappoint at the 116th playing of the U.S. Open Championship. This major had it all. There were gruesome injuries, epic rain storms, Tin Cup-esque stories, meltdowns, triumphs and a little bit of controversy sprinkled on top. In the end, a worthy champion emerged and Oakmont’s brilliance was once again on display for the entire golf world to enjoy. Here are the most memorable moments from the 116th U.S. Open Championship. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: June 20, 2016
There was no U.S. Open collapse this time for Dustin Johnson. The 31-year-old is finally a major champion after winning the U.S. Open on Sunday with an overall score of four under par. But much like Johnson’s other performances in major tournaments, it came with controversy, as Johnson’s ball moved on the fifth green before he attempted a par putt. After he reached the 12th tee, USGA officials told Johnson they would review the situation at the conclusion of his round, which ultimately led to a one-stroke penalty That turned out to not matter, as Shane Lowry, the leader entering...