Author: Bob

BANDON, Ore. – Harrison Ott’s teammates call him “Cheeks” because he lacks a little cushion … well, you get the idea. He may leave Bandon Dunes this week with another nickname: “The Silent Assassin.” There’s not a whole lotta flash …

Don’t forget about Harrison Ott, Vandy’s last man standing at U.S. Amateur Read more »

NEWPORT, Wales – Alex Levy became the first golfer to test positive for the coronavirus at a European Tour event and was one of two French players withdrawn on the opening day of the Celtic Classic on Thursday. Thomas Pieters shot a …

Alex Levy tests positive for coronavirus at Celtic Classic as Thomas Pieters leads Read more »

Webb Simpson doesn’t need another reason to feel confident around Sedgefield Country Club, but he received a boost this week with caddie Paul Tesori back on the bag. Two weeks ago Tesori could only make it halfway through the WGC-FedEx …

Webb Simpson Opens with 66 at Wyndham Championship with Caddie Paul Tesori Back on Bag Read more »

Though he apologized for his PGA Championship comments that were widely perceived as dismissive of his peers, Brooks Koepka said he had no plans to address the matter with the main target. In an interview with Golfweek that was published …

Brooks Koepka on Relationship with Dustin Johnson: ‘You Guys Overplay a Lot of Things’ Read more »

After talking the talk and failing to back it up with his play during the final round of the PGA Championship, Brooks Koepka has a few words he would like to have back. Koepka was within reach of three straight …

Report: Brooks Koepka regrets word choice in Harding Park comments Read more »

NEWPORT, Wales – Alex Levy has been withdrawn from the Celtic Classic, which started on Thursday. Levy came into contact with a friend who has since tested positive for the coronavirus, the European Tour said in a statement. The contact …

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BANDON, Ore. – The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Jonathan Yaun reminded himself of that when he saw his matchup for Wednesday’s Round of 64 at the U.S. Amateur. Yaun, a rising junior at Liberty who just a …

Underdogs upset John Augenstein, Davis Thompson at U.S. Amateur Read more »

BANDON, Ore. – Stewart Hagestad is in the final year of his 20s. He’s played in 20 USGA championships, half of them U.S. Amateurs, and qualified for each of the past three U.S. Opens. He won the U.S. Mid-Amateur in …

Experience tops youth – but just barely – as Stewart Hagestad advances at U.S. Amateur Read more »

Danielle Kang’s quest to win a third consecutive title will be challenged overseas this week. Yes, there’s been added angst with international travel amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, but the competitive challenge for Kang is about links golf at this …

Going for third straight win, Danielle Kang ‘uncomfortable’ with links courses Read more »

This year’s Masters will have a different spot on the calendar, and a much different feel without patrons or guests walking the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club. Tournament officials made the announcement Wednesday that the year’s final major would …

Zach Johnson ‘can’t fathom’ no patrons at November Masters Read more »