Category: Golf

Mickelson Wins Finale; Langer Takes 6th Schwab Cup Title

PHOENIX—Phil Mickelson stood on the 18th green at Phoenix Country Club, a wide smile across his face as he held yet another PGA Tour Champions trophy. Next to him was 64-year-old Bernhard Langer, grinning just as broadly as he hoisted the Charles Schwab Cup trophy at an age when most players are playing from the…


Kokrak Rallies With 4 Straight Birdies and Wins Houston Open

HOUSTON—Jason Kokrak had reason to believe he shot himself out of the Houston Open on the back nine Saturday morning. He played it 10 shots better when it counted Sunday afternoon, making four straight birdies for a 5-under 65 and a two-shot victory. Two shots behind with six holes to play, Kokrak delivered all the…


Nelly Korda Overcomes Triple Bogey to Win LPGA in Playoff

BELLEAIR, Fla.—Nelly Korda made such a mess of the 17th hole that missing what amounts to a tap-in barely registered. She made triple bogey and part of her couldn’t help but think she had thrown away her chances in the Pelican Women’s Championship. “I honestly lost hope,” Korda said. “I was like, ‘OK, just try…


Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson Tied for Lead in Low-Scoring LPGA

BELLEAIR, Fla.—Nelly Korda started with two birdies and finished the same way Saturday, making up plenty of ground along the way for a 7-under 63 that gave her a share of the lead with Lexi Thompson in the Pelican Women’s Championship. Low scores ruled the day again at Pelican Golf Club, with 10 rounds at…


Golf Glance: PGA Tour in Houston; Four Battle for Charles Schwab Cup Title

Field Level Media’s Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours. PGA Tour LAST TOURNAMENT: World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba (Viktor Hovland) THIS WEEK: Houston Open, Houston, Nov. 11–14 Course: Memorial Park Golf Course (Par 70, 7,412 yards) Purse: $7.5M (Winner: $1.35M) Defending Champion: Carlos Ortiz…


Golf Glance: PGA Tour in Houston; 4 Battle for Charles Schwab Cup Title

Field Level Media’s Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours. PGA Tour Last Tournament: World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba (Viktor Hovland) This Week: Houston Open, Houston, Nov. 11–14 Course: Memorial Park Golf Course (Par 70, 7,412 yards) Purse: $7.5M (Winner: $1.35M) Defending Champion: Carlos Ortiz…


European Tour Rebranded, Doubling Total Prize Fund to $200M+

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—After 50 years, the European Tour by name is no more. Starting in 2022, it will be rebranded as the DP World Tour in a deal that is set to double the total prize money to more than $200 million. European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley said the title change better reflects…


Viktor Hovland Cruises to Repeat Title at Mayakoba

Norway’s Viktor Hovland shot a 4-under-par 67 in the final round of the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba on Sunday and cruised to a four-shot victory at Riviera Maya, Mexico. Hovland, who took over the lead with a 9-under 62 in Saturday’s third round, had three birdies on the front nine Sunday and was…


Wolff Builds Early Lead and Ties Career-Best 61 at Mayakoba

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico—Matthew Wolff arrived at Mayakoba and quickly realized El Camaleon might not be a good course for what he calls his “rip dog” length. Then again, he’s playing so well it doesn’t matter. Wolff hit only one driver Thursday, followed his script of keeping the ball in play, and ripped off a…


Jordan Spieth Returns to Top 10 for First Time in 3 Years

Jordan Spieth returned to the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking on Monday despite taking the past two weeks off. The former World No. 1 rose three spots in the rolling ranking system, passing Brooks Koepka, Hideki Matsuyama and Tony Finau. It’s a notable accomplishment for Spieth, who fell as low as 92nd…