Category: Golf

Finau Wins 3M Open by 3 With Late Surge

BLAINE, Minn.—After reading he was the betting favorite for the 3M Open, Tony Finau felt the pressure surprisingly mount in his mind as he sought to extend the momentum he has built this summer. Playing catch-up proved to be the right formula for his third PGA Tour victory. Finau shot a 4–under 67 to win…


Brooke Henderson Wins Evian Championship, Captures Second Major

Brooke Henderson captured her second major title by sinking an 8-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to record a one-stroke win at the Evian Championship on Sunday in Evian-les-Bains, France. Henderson, 24, was doused in champagne on the 18th green after carding an even-par 71 on Sunday and 17-under-par 267 for the tournament. “To…


Ryder Cup Captain Stenson Fired Just Prior to Joining LIV Golf

Henrik Stenson was removed from his role as Ryder Cup captain for Europe hours before announcing that he was joining the LIV Golf series on Wednesday. The Swede was vice captain at Whistling Straits last year, backing Padraig Harrington in Europe’s worst loss to the United States 19–9 in Wisconsin. He was then tasked to lead…


Australia’s Cameron Smith Takes Out British Open Golf

Australia’s Cameron Smith claimed victory at the prestigious British Open golf at St Andrews Old Course on Sunday after he powered through the back nine to achieve an event record final round of eight under par. The 28-year-old Queenslander also topped Tiger Woods’ record score of 19-under at the 2005 Open, going one shot better…


Cameron Smith Storms Past Rory McIlroy to Win the Open

The 150th playing of The Open Championship called for a final round worthy of the annals of history. Cameron Smith rose to the occasion and wrote his own chapter at the Old Course. Smith used a run of five consecutive birdies to card an 8-under-par 64, overtake Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and win The Open…


Co-leaders Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland Go Toe to Toe at the Open

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland dueled throughout the third round Saturday to separate themselves from the pack. Now co-leaders by four shots, they will square off for a second straight day to decide The Open Championship at St. Andrews in Scotland. McIlroy, the four-time major champion from Northern Ireland, and Hovland, the rising star from…


Co-leaders Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland Share 4-Shot Lead at the Open

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland dueled throughout the third round Saturday to separate themselves from the pack. Now co-leaders by four shots, they will square off for a second straight day as frontrunners in The Open Championship at St. Andrews in Scotland. McIlroy, the four-time major champion from Northern Ireland, and Hovland, the rising star…


Family Travel 5: Perfect Destinations for a Golf Getaway

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Make golf the center of your family vacation. The game provides youngsters the chance to develop skills in a sport that can be played for a lifetime. Here are five places where your tribe can tee it up together. Four Seasons Resort Lanai, Lanai City, Hawaii It’s a lush…


How to Get Everyone Into the Pool

There’s a lot of summer left to enjoy, so we’ve collected some items that’ll allow you to turn your pool into a five-star resort. (Courtesy of Funboy) Floating Fun House Funboy Giant Cabana Dayclub $399 What could be better than a private club for you and your friends? One that floats! Almost 10 feet by…


Justin Rose Withdraws From the Open

A back injury will keep Englishman Justin Rose out of The Open Championship at the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. Rose, 41, withdrew before Thursday’s opening round, which he was scheduled to play with Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari. The winner of the 2013 U.S. Open, Rose was seeking his first championship at…