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DeLaet backs Canadian Olympic pride
RIO DE JANEIRO – Graham DeLaet picked up right where Canada left off in the last Olympic golf competition, perched near the top of a leaderboard in his quest to win the country’s second gold medal. That [...]
Mr. 58 Jim Furyk wins Stewart Award
ATLANTA – Just days after shooting 58 to break the record for the lowest single-round score in PGA Tour history, the Tour and Southern Company announced Jim Furyk – 17-time Tour winner and 2010 FedExCup champion [...]
Winless Daly still a hit on Seniors Tour
SNOQUALMIE, Wa. — Long-hitting, hard-living John Daly has yet to visit the winner’s circle on the Champions Tour during his rookie season, but he’s been a welcome addition to the 50-and-older group of professional golfers. Just ask Billy [...]
Furyk on fire: 12-under 58 at Travelers
CROMWELL, Conn. — Jim Furyk shot a 12-under 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship to record the lowest score in PGA Tour history. Furyk sparked his day with a hole-out from 135 yards for eagle [...]
Knox surges to Travelers victory
CROMWELL, Conn. — Whether or not Russell Knox makes Darren Clarke’s European Ryder Cup team, he’s given the captain a lot to think about over the next few weeks before the team is finalized on August 29th. [...]
High School exploits led Junior to No. 24
Of all the single- and double-digit uniform numbers the Mariners had available at the time, Ken Griffey Jr. chose the one that meant the most to him. “It wasn’t planned, but when I signed my rookie contract, [...]
First look as golf returns to the Olympics
Here is a quick look at the Olympic Games’ golf competition in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. COURSE: Olympics Golf Course, 7,128 yards, par 71. Built on a former sand quarry along saltwater marshes and lagoons, designer [...]
A good day for Day at 3M Championship
BLAINE, Minn. — Monday qualifier Glen Day shot a 7-under 65 in perfect conditions Friday to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions’ 3M Championship. “Yes, I have a little more motivation as a [...]
Hearn looking forward to Olympics
David Hearn has been a mainstay on the PGA Tour since 2011. He has qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs for five consecutive years and reached the final stage a year ago. He primarily competed on the [...]
Nike to end making golf equipment
Golf Channel Nike Golf announced that that it plans to “transition out” of golf equipment, instead focusing solely on its footwear and apparel business. No specified timetable for the transition was announced. The decision means that [...]
