SILVIS, Ill. — One drive into thick grass ended John Dalys hopes of making the cut for the first time at the John Deere Classic. Daly needed seven shots, each advancing his ball only a few feet, and a drop to get out of the rough right of the No. 4 fairway and ended up [...]
Former U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell fired a flawless 8-under 64 to charge into a three-way share of the second-round lead on a morning of low scoring at the Scottish Open. The Northern Irishman, resuming on 3 under, made the most of still, dry conditions to shoot six birdies and an eagle 3 at the [...]
Having had his head in the clouds for 12 months, Graeme McDowell feels he is finally ready to renew his bid for further grand-slam glory at next weeks British Open. As recently crowned U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy is discovering, winning a first major title is a life-changing experience. The ninth-ranked McDowell, McIlroys fellow Northern [...]
David Toms has withdrawn from the British Open next week at Royal St. Georges because of a hip injury. Toms played only three holes Thursday at the John Deere Classic – all pars – before pulling out of the tournament and notifying the Royal & Ancient that he could not play the British Open. He [...]
When Chambers Bay was awarded the 2015 U.S. Open just months after opening there was no blueprint for how the course would react to championship conditions. Thanks to the experience of hosting the U.S. Amateur last year and, more importantly, time, Chambers Bay will undergo small experiments the next four years in preparation for the [...]
SILVIS, Ill. — His putting was miserable, he was missing cuts and every round was turning into a struggle. Kris Blanks knew he was better than that so he made a change, focusing on the part of his game that was causing the most grief. He had to do something about his putting. “I always [...]