Bill Haas Makes It Two Humana Challenge Victories In Six Years.
Bill Haas made it two Humana Challenge victories in six years coming from behind to capture the PGA Tour title.
The American, who won the event in 2010, shot a final round 67 for a 22-under par tally and also claim a first win in two years and also his sixth Tour victory.
“If you would have told me I would have done this last week, I would have laughed at you,” was Haas’ reaction.
Five players – Charley Hoffman, Brendan Steele, Sung Joon Park, Steve Wheatcroft and Matt Kuchar – ...
Erik Compton Among Four Tied For 54-Hole Humana Challenge Lead.
Four players – Bill Haas, Justin Thomas, Michael Putman and Erik Compton – share the lead going into the final round of the Humana Challenge.
The foursome are locked at 17-under par with Haas, as a winner of five Tour titles including winning the Humana in 2010, as the big threat to his leading rivals.
As well, there is another four players – Matt Kuchar, Ryan Palmer, Scott Pinckney and Steve Wheatcroft –just one shot off the lead on 16-under par.
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G Mac Surprises Tourism Ireland At PGA Merchandise Show.
Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell surprised Tourism Ireland officials with a visit to the Ireland stand at this week’s PGA Golf Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, US.
He lent his support to Tourism Ireland’s 2015 promotional drive and did his bit to help grow golf tourism to Ireland this year.
The PGA Show in Orlando is one of the biggest golf exhibitions in the US, attracting more than 40,000 golf professionals and enthusiasts, as well as around 1,000 influential golf journalists, ...
Ryan Palmer Falls Shy Of Joining Golf’s ’59 Club’.
Ryan Palmer fell one shot shy of joining golf’s exclusive ’59 Club’ on day two of the Humana Challenge.
The American settled for an 11-under 61 after playing an eight-hole stretch in 10 under.
After opening with two pars, Palmer had two eagles and six birdies on the next eight holes to match the longest eagle-birdie streak in PGA TOUR history.
“Walking off 10, after I got to 10 under, I was staying calm, trying not to think about anything, just trying to keep my momentum ...
Putman Plunders Humana Challenge With Sizzling 63.
American Michael Putnam plundered the opening day of the Humana Challenge with a blistering nine under par 63 to lead the PGA Tour event by a shot at La Qunita.
Putman took full advantage of the ideal scoring conditions at the PGA West’s Jack Nicklaus Private Course including picking off six birdies in succession his round.
“The course is in perfect shape with the greens good, and that made for a birdies,” he said.
Five players – Mark Wilson, Blake Adams, John Peterson, ...
Mickelson Says Task Force With Get USA Team ‘On Right Track’.
Phil Mickelson believes the USA Ryder Cup task force will get the American team back on the right track.
The task force was established in the wake of Mickelson’s controversial post Gleneagles comments where the Tom Watson led side were crushed 16 1/2 to 11 1/2 points by a better disciplined and performed Paul McGinley led European Team.
“I’m more about looking forward and trying to move forward from it and to really make the next … 10 Ryder Cups, make those the best we can,” said ...
Jason Dufner Goes Gluten Free In Goal To Add More Tour Title Wins.
Former PGA Champion Jason Dufner is singing the praise of a gluten-free diet after shedding 20 pounds over the festive season.
Dufner becomes the latest high-profile athlete and joining the likes of Phil Mickelson and NBA superstar Lebron James saying ‘No’ to gluten.
The 37-year old is returning to competition at this week’s Humana Challenge and competing for a first time since sharing 10th place two months ago in the WGC – HSBC Champions event in Shanghai.
Injury had forced ...
