As Ryder Cup nears, Europe’s divide to the fore again
A split in opinion on the composition of Europe’s team for the Ryder Cup has emerged again with big names taking opposing stands on the matter.
Tag: Jon Rahm
Clinical Rahm outguns LIV’s Lefty, Koepka in Masters finale
Jon Rahm turned in what Justin Thomas described as a “masterclass” to win the 87th Masters at Augusta National by four shots on Sunday.
Koepka takes two-shot lead into Masters finale as Tiger withdraws
LIV Golf League’s Brooke Koepka took a two-shot lead into the final 18 holes of the 87th Masters at Augusta National on Sunday.
Rahm, Hovland and Koepka share Masters day one lead
Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland and Brooks Koepka were tied atop the Masters leaderboard on seven-under 65s at Augusta National on Sunday.
Kim eyes more records at Players Championship
Joohyung ‘Tom’ Kim remembers the day Si Woo Kim triumphed at the 2017 Players Championship as the youngest winner of the event.
Rahm makes it two from two at Amex as Kim misses out
Jon Rahm reeled in his second title in as many starts on the PGA Tour with a nervy win at The American Express in California on Sunday.
Young Kim chases Tiger Woods’ mark at The American Express
Joohyung Kim will be targeting history at The American Express as he seeks to match Tiger Woods’ record of three titles in just 23 PGA Tour starts.
Rahm storms to Sentry ToC title as Morikawa implodes at Kapalua
Jon Rahm fired a final round of 10-under-par 63 to pip leader Collin Morikawa at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii on Sunday.
Kim enjoys fast start at Sentry Tournament of Champions
Joohyung ‘Tom’ Kim rode on two brilliant eagles to an opening eight-under 65 for the perfect start to the New Year at the Sentry Tournament of Champions on Thursday.
Aussie Cam Smith crushes it in Sentry TOC victory charge
Brisbane-born Cameron Smith sank a three-footer for birdie to win the Sentry Tournament of Champions by one shot from world no. 1 Jon Rahm of Spain on Sunday in Hawaii.
Putting the key as USA flatten Europe on Ryder Cup opening day
Europe had a mountain to climb after the US steamrolled the defending champions 6-2 on the opening day of the 43rd Ryder Cup in Friday’s matches.
Exhausted Lahiri ready for last throw of dice at Northern Trust
Anirban Lahiri scrambled to a level par 71 in the third round of the Northern Trust on Saturday to fall off the pace in his hopes to progress into next week.
Lahiri grinds out a 69 for tied 15th at Liberty National
Anirban Lahiri ground out a 2-under 69 in the first round of the Northern Trust on Thursday to keep alive hopes of extending his run in the FedExCup Playoffs.
Covid tests rule Rahm, DeChambeau out of Olympic golf competition
The Tokyo Olympics golf competition was hit with a double whammy over the weekend with Spain’s world no. 1 Jon Rahm and US star Bryson DeChambeau testing positive for Covid-19.
‘Best surprise’ says Anirban Lahiri about Tokyo Olympic berth
The last thing Anirban Lahiri would have expected to see was his name on the shortlist for the Tokyo Olympic Games next month.
Jon Rahm fulfils his karma with maiden US Open victory
Destiny’s child Jon Rahm won the 121st US Open in San Diego on Sunday even as Torrey Pines and the pressure-cooker situation consumed his closest challengers.
Memorial thrown wide open with in-form Rahm’s Covid withdrawal
Confusion marked the end of day three at the Memorial Tournment with defending champion and leader-board topper Jon Rahm withdrawing after a positive Covid test.
Magical Matsuyama motors to Masters mantle, makes history for Asia
Hideki Matsuyama duly closed out Augusta Masters week for a history-making win, but not before being tested till virtually the very last hole on Sunday.
Covid-19 forces cancellation of Hero World Challenge
With cases in the Bahamas still surging and worldwide travel restrictions in place, the Hero World Challenge to be played at Albany near Nassau, has been cancelled.
Thomas seeks CJ Cup title defence with a difference
Defending champion Justin Thomas goes into a different kind of title defence mode at The CJ Cup @ Shadow Creek in Las Vegas on Thursday.
Top PGA stars commit to relocated CJ Cup, Zozo C’ship
The PGA Tour has announced some top stars’ commitments to October’s CJ Cup @ Shadow Creek and Zozo Championship @ Sherwood.
DJ is PGA Tour year’s topper, Scheffler takes rookie honours
Dustin Johnson was voted 2020 PGA Tour Player of the Year by Tour members for the 2019-20 season and Scottie Scheffler Rookie of the Year.
PGA Tour’s 2020-21 ‘super season’ to feature 50 events
The PGA Tour’s 2020-21 season will have 50 official FedEx Cup tournaments and end with the FedEx Cup deciding Tour Championship next September.
Tvesa bounces back at Beroun from Women’s Open low
Tvesa Malik put away the disappointment of a missed cut at the AIG Women’s Open with a 20th place finish at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open on Sunday.
Penalty and all, Rahm emulates idol Seve in shot and result
A two-stroke penalty for a moving ball was not enough to stop Jon Rahm winning the Memorial Tournament on Sunday and emulating his idol Severiano Ballesteros.