“Scottie Scheffler (Winner/-20) Eighth career PGA TOUR title; Earns his eighth career PGA TOUR title in his 118th start at the age of 27 years, 8 months, 25 days; PGA TOUR wins (8): 2022 WM Phoenix Open, 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, 2022 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, 2022 Masters Tournament, 2023 WM Phoenix Open, 2023 PLAYERS Championship, 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, 2024 PLAYERS Championship; All eighth wins have come since the start of the 2021-22 season, the most of any player in that span (second: 5, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm); Ties Jon Rahm for most wins since joining the PGA TOUR at the start of the 2019-20 season; First player with multiple wins in three consecutive PGA TOUR seasons since Dustin Johnson (2015-16 through 2017-18); Successfully defends his title at THE PLAYERS Championship; First player to successfully defend a title at THE PLAYERS Championship Becomes the eighth multiple winner of THE PLAYERS Championship and first since Tiger Woods won his second title in 2013; Second player to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard and THE PLAYERS Championship multiple times, joining Tiger Woods; First player to successfully defend a title on TOUR since Tom Kim at the 2023 Shriners Children’s Open; Successfully defends a title for the second time on the PGA TOUR (first: 2023 WM Phoenix Open).” PGA TOUR Media | Read More
Scottie Scheffler Wins Arnold Palmer Invitational!
Scheffler finished at 15-under 273 and won $4 million from the $20 Million purse of this signature event! Earns his seventh career PGA TOUR title in his 117 start at the age of 27 years, 8 months, 18 days;
PGA TOUR Wins (7): 2022 WM Phoenix Open, 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. 2022 WGC Dell Technologies Match Play, 2022 Masters Tournament, 2023 WM Phoenix Open, 2023 PLAYERS Championship, 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard;
All seven wins have come since the start of the 2021-22 season, the most of any player in that span (second: 5, Rory Mcllroy and John Rahm);
Ties Rory Mcllroy for second-most wins since joining the PGA TOUR at the start of the 2019-20 season (most: 8, Jon Rahm);
Becomes the eight multiple winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard (2022-2024), joining Tiger Woods (8), Jerry Heard (2), Gary Koch (2), Tom Kite (2), Loren Roberts (2), Ernie Els (2) and Matt Every (2);
Improves to 4-for-9 when holding 54 hole lead/co-lead (wins: 2022; Masters Tournament, 2023 WM Phoenix Open, 2023 PLAYERS Championship, 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard); Five-stroke victory at 15-under 273; Largest margin of victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard since Tiger Woods won by five in 2012;
Largest margin of victory on TOUR this season; largest since Collin Morikawa won the 2023 ZOZO Championship (6); Lowest 72-hole total at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard since Rory Mcllroy in 2018 (18-under 270)
Fisrst Player to record four scores of 70 or lower at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard since Rory Mcllroy in 2018 (69-70-67-64) PGA TOUR Media
Austin Eckroat 1st Career PGA Tour Win!
Eckroat held a one stroke lead when play was suspended due to darkness on Sunday and completed 11 holes on Monday in 2-under for a 67. This win moves him from 94 to 17 in the FedExCup and qualifies him for the Arnorld Palmer Invitational presented by Master Card via the Aon 10.
After a temporary rain delay, play resumed at 4:18PM EST. At 6:23PM EST Played was suspended due to darkness. The Final Round will resume on Monday, 3-4-2024. Erik Van Rooyen from South Africa finished at -14. Austin Eckroat is the current leader at -15 with plenty of golf to be played.
Tune in tomorrow!
The Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches welcomed junior golfers from Inner City Youth Golfers', Inc. for the 3rd Annual Back of the House Tour.
The youth had an opportunity to learn about the numerous careers within the golf industry as well as take in some of the amazing golf on the course.
Longtime Golf Writer Craig Dolch Honored with the Tim Rosaforte Distingquished Journalist Award!Press Release
Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches Groupings & Starting Times Announced for Thursday & Friday February 29 & March 01, 2024 - Groupings & Start Times
Scottie Scheffler wins his first Green Jacket. (read more) story by:PGA Tour Wire to Wire.
Korn Ferry Tour - Who made the top 25
Newburgh, Ind. The 46-event 2020-21 Korn Ferry Tour season came to a close at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance in Newburgh, Indiana. Joseph Bramlett won the season-ending event, firing a 7-under 65 with a bogey-free 6-under 30 on the back nine for a four-stroke victory. (read more) PGA Media/Golfforeanyone.com
Tony Finau - WON Tony Finau (-20) defeated Cameron Smith in a playoff, earning his second PGA Tour tiltle;
Earned $1,710.000.00 Moves to No. 1 in the FedExCup standings for the first time in his career. The win comes in Finau's 143rd start since his first victory on TOUR (2016 Puerto Rico Open) Earns second PGA TOUR title in his 189th career start at the age of 31 years, 11 months, 9days Win comes 1,975 days and 143 starts since first victory at the 2016 Puerto Rico Open In the 142 starts between victories, Finau recorded eight runner-up finished and 39 top-10s
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“YES - DJ WON AGAIN!”
Dustin Johnson (Jupiter , Fla) won the FedExCup and the TOUR Championship for the first time in his career. The spoils are nice, too. Johnson collects his 23rd career PGA Tour win today (September 7, 2020), a $15 million check and likely the PGA Tour Player of the Year award after winning the Travelers Championship, The Northern Trust and the Tour Championship over these last few months.
DJ’s win means he has grossed an eye-popping $20.8 million for the year — not too shabby for 14 official tournaments! “Being a FedEx Cup champion is something that I really wanted to do. I wanted to hold that trophy at the end of the day,” Johnson said. “It was something that I wanted to accomplish during my career.”
"This is a tough golf course. No lead is safe," Johnson said. "The guys gave me a good fight today."
“CONGRATULATIONS: Dustin Hunter Johnson”
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“Mickelson wins PGA TOUR Champions Debut”
Phil won the Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National Golf Course, Hollister, Missouri. “Phil said he was nervous entering his first PGA TOUR Champions event last week” but he still pocketed the first place prize money of $450,000.00.
I really enjoyed seeing all the guys again, seeing how they were so accommodating and fun,” Mickelson said. “It’s fun for me to compete. I got to shoot scores and compete.”
CONGRATULATIONS Philip Alfred Mickelson!
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“RAHM WON THE FIRST PLAYOFF HOLE!”
John Rahm Rodriguez won the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club, Olympia Fields, Illinois on the first playoff hole against Palm Beach County’s Dustin Johnson, Sunday, August 30, 2020.
Rahm won $1,710,000.00, 1,500 FedEx Cup points; Official World Golf Ranking points; a two-plus season exemption on the PGA Tour; berths into the 2021 Masters, the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions, 2021 The Players Championship and the 2021 PGA Championship.
Johnson still goes into the Tour Championship as the No. 1 seed in the FedExCup standings - meaning he will start the chase for the $15 million prize at East Lake at 10-under par, two ahead of Rahm, who moved up seven spots to the No. 2 seed.
Also, Jon Rahm poses with the J.K. Wadley Western Open Trophy and the BMW Championship Trophy after winning the BMW Championship golf tournament Sunday, August 30, 2020!
“CONGRATULATIONS John Rahm”
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DJ WON AGAIN!
Palm Beach County’s Dustin Hunter Johnson blew away the field at THE NORTHERN TRUST, Sunday, August 23, 2020 and won by 11 shots after a final-round 63, which included six birdies and one eagle - posting 30 under for the week.
“Dustin’s 72-hole score of 254 at TPC Boston was the second-lowest in PGA Tour history. He earned $1,710,000.00 and other perks. It was the 22nd victory of his PGA TOUR career, and he never made it look easier.”
He reclaimed his spot at the top of golf's world rankings. “I'd like to stay there for a little while," said Johnson, who was last world No. 1 in May 2019.
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DJ WON AGAIN!
JAMES ROBERT “Jim” HERMAN, PGA is a WINNER! Jim won the 2020 Wyndham Championship at the Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C and grabbed the Sam Snead Cup. The 2020 Wyndham Championship purse was $6.4 million. Herman’s share of the Championship prize pool on August 16th was $1,152,000.00. He also took home fifty (50) big Official World Golf Ranking points, a two-plus season exemption on the PGA Tour, berths into the 2021 Masters, the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions, 2021 The Players Championship and the 2021 PGA Championship. As if he didn’t get enough yet, he won 500 FedEx Cup points. Every player who completed the event earned FedEx Cup points, assuming they are a PGA Tour member. Non-PGA Tour members got the equivalent of non-member points that are tracked on a separate list and can help a player earn PGA Tour membership or special temporary status. WOW! “CONGRATULATIONS JIM!” PGA Tour Media Malachi Knowles, Publisher www.golfforeanyone.com
Hole No. 5 - Par 4 495 yards
2020 Masters - No Patrons or Guests on the Grounds.
Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today that the 2020 Masters Tournament will take place November 9-15 without patrons or guests on the grounds.
“Since our initial announcement to postpone the 2020 Masters, we have remained committed to a rescheduled Tournament in November while continually examining how best to host a global sporting event amid this pandemic,” said Ridley. “As we have considered the issues facing us, the health and safety of everyone associated with the Masters always has been our first and most important priority.
“Throughout this process, we have consulted with health officials and a variety of subject matter experts. Ultimately, we determined that the potential risks of welcoming patrons and guests to our grounds in November are simply too significant to overcome.
“Even in the current circumstances, staging the Masters without patrons is deeply disappointing. The guests who come to Augusta each spring from around the world are a key component to making the Tournament so special. Augusta National has the responsibility, however, to understand and accept the challenges associated with this virus and take the necessary precautions to conduct all aspects of the Tournament in a safe manner. We look forward to the day when we can welcome all of our patrons back, hopefully in April 2021.
“We appreciate the support and patience of all those we serve – including the Augusta community, our corporate and broadcast partners and our friends in golf – as we continue to plan for this historic event.”
All 2020 ticket holders will be guaranteed the same tickets for the 2021 Masters. Augusta National will communicate directly with all ticket holders and 2021 ticket applicants in September.
“James Michael Furyk wins his Champions Tour debut”
“Jim made the most of his Champions Tour debut at the Ally Challenge, Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, Grand Blanc, Mich. as he claimed a one-stroke victory over Brett Quigley on August 2, 2020.
Furyk entered the day one shot behind Quigley, but birdied the 15th hole to take a lead he would never relinquish. Jim becomes the 19th golfer in the history of PGA Tour Champions to win in his debut tournament.
Jim and his caddie for many years Michael Thomas "Fluff" Cowan won $300,000.00. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF THEM!”
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“MORIKAWA WON THE BIG ONE!”
“Collin Morikawa, born February 6, 1997, Los Angeles, CA is an American professional golfer. He began his PGA Tour career with 22 consecutive made cuts, a feat surpassed only by Tiger Woods’ 25-cut streak. Morikawa has three PGA Tour wins and two runner-up finishes.
On August 9, 2020 - HOWEVER - Morikawa won the 2020 PGA Championship for his first major championship title at the TPC Harding Park Golf Course, San Francisco, CA. Morikawa is the first player to win the PGA in his debut since Keegan Bradley in 2011. At age 23, 6 months, 3 days, he is the third youngest winner of the PGA Championship in the stroke play era, as well as the fourth winner of the PGA Championship at age 23, after Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
Morikawa’s weekend rounds of 65-64 are the lowest 36-hole weekend scores in PGA Championship history.
Now check this out, he earned $1,980,000.00, a lifetime exemption into the PGA Championship, five-year exemptions to the Masters, the U.S. Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Tour.” CONGRATULATIONS Morikawa!
Jupiter, Fla’s own Justin Thomas won the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, Memphis, Tenn. on Sunday, August 2, 2020 by three shots for his third win of the PGA TOUR season.
Justin is flying to San Francisco for next week’s PGA Championship with a big first place $1,820,000.00 check, some extra FedEx Cup points and the title of world No. 1. Thomas has not been No. 1 in the world since June 2018 (PGA Tour Media)
Turned GOLF CHANNEL TV Commentator, Jim “Bones” Mackay, longtime caddie for Phil Mickelson, caddied for Thomas. Coincidentally “Bones” and Phil shared the same starting time today.
ICYG, AAGHOF & AAC&YGHOF CONGRATULATES YOU!
Malachi Knowles, Publisher, Golfforeanyone.com
“Thompson Is The Champion”
“At the 2020 3M Open, Michael Thompson claimed his second victory on the PGA TOUR with rounds of 64-66-68-67 to finish at 19-under-par at TPC Twin Cities.” PGA Tour Media
Congratulations, Timothy Andrea O’Neal!!
“YOU SET THE PACE AND STEERED THE COURSE!”
“APGA Tour Vet, Tim O’neal fires a more than impressive -10 under over the course of both rounds in our Orlando Event at Dubsdread. He held off Marcus Manley and Nyasha Mauchaza by two strokes, taking 11 birdies over the two-day stretch. Way to go guys!
Thank you to their sponsors for making our event at Dubsdread a successful one! @PGATOUR @FarmersInsurance @nestle.USA @lexus @enterprise @fenixxcellgolf”
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NBC Sports’ Damon Hack hosts a roundtable discussion about how sports can help combat inequality with Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn, Vikings' tight end Kyle Rudolph, former tennis player James Blake, and World Long Drive competitor Troy Mullins. #NBCSports #RaceandSportsinAmerica
NBC Sports’ Damon Hack hosts a roundtable discussion on race and sports with 2-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, MLB Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith and former MLB All-Star Jimmy Rollins. #NBCSports #RaceandSportsinAmerica
RAHM RUNS AWAY WITH MEMORIAL TITLE
“Rahm entered Sunday with a four-shot lead, built it to eight and won by three to claim the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide. ‘It was so firm out there, so windy, and then we started to get a little drizzle,” Rahm said. “It's just no easy task.’ Rahm moved to No. 8 in the FedExCup standings, picked up his fourth PGA TOUR win and his 10th victory worldwide. And he knocked off Rory McIlroy to reach No. 1 in the World Golf Ranking. Winning Jack Nicklaus’ event has always held a special spot in the hearts of previous champions, and this year might mean even more to Rahm.” CONGRATULATIONS - Jon Rahm Rodriguez!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2020 CONTACTS: Michael Baliker, PGA TOUR, 864-430-9801, michaelbaliker@pgatourhq.com
TOUR Championship to be played without spectators, Sept. 4-7 Fans now able to donate in support of tournament charitable partners via PGA TOUR Charities, Inc.
ATLANTA – Tournament officials announced today that out of an abundance of caution due to the continuously changing dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic, the TOUR Championship will be played without spectators at East Lake Golf Club over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-7.(read more)
MORIKAWA MASTERFUL AT MUIRFIELD VILLAGE
“Jack Nicklaus has made tweaks to his legendary course in Dublin, Ohio, through the years. On Sunday, a roller coaster appeared. Well, sort of. Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas went back and forth during a dramatic final round, trading leads and remarkable shots before the emotional up-and-down day concluded on the third playoff hole. When the drama dispersed, Morikawa was the last man standing as the winner of the Workday Charity Open. “It was crazy,” said Morikawa, 23, who shot 6-under 66. “I knew I had to go low. Justin wasn’t going to give it to me.” He was right. Thomas began the day with a two-shot lead, but after the first five holes, he was trailing by three due to Morikawa’s fast start. Then everything flipped. Thomas went 7-under during an eight-hole stretch. But Morikawa battled back to force a playoff, and the first hole will go down in history as Thomas drained a 50-footer for birdie, just before Morikawa sank a 24-footer to continue the playoff. Two holes later, Morikawa picked up his second win in only his 24th TOUR start as a pro. In fact, he now has more wins (two) than missed cuts (one) on TOUR. Thomas moved to No. 1 in the FedExCup standings while Morikawa moved to No. 6.”
PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe amd PGA Tour Collaborate to Establish New Dates. (Click on the link above to read the press release.)
CONGRATULATIONS Dustin!
Palm Beach Garden’s Dustin Hunter Johnson shoots a final round of 67 to win the 2020 Travelers Championship, June 28, 2020! “Dustin Hunter Johnson is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He first became the world number 1-ranked golfer in February 2017 and remained there for 64 consecutive weeks, the 5th longest run as number 1.” PGA Photo!
"CONGRATULATIONS - Web Simpson”
“A little birdie didn’t need to tell anyone anything. It was evident starting on Thursday morning. The RBC Heritage was going to be a birdie-fest. And Webb Simpson was all in. Simpson posted a 7-under 64 on Sunday at Harbour Town Golf Links to win by one shot to continue his impressive season. Simpson won the Waste Management Phoenix Open in February and now has five top-10 finishes in his last seven starts. He also vaulted to the top spot in the FedExCup standings. “It was a crazy day,” Simpson said. “I’m speechless right now. It was a long day on the golf course. It’s amazing to be standing here.” Simpson has now won twice on Father’s Day (U.S. Open, 2012) and once on Mother’s Day (THE PLAYERS Championship, 2018).” PGA Tour Media
“Daniel Berger Wins Colonial Playoff”
With a par on the first extra hole and a lip-out by Collin Morikawa, 2011 William T. Dwyer High School (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla) graduate, Daniel Berger won the Charles Schwab Challenge in a playoff on Sunday, June 14, 2020 with a -15.
Berger wins the first event of the PGA Tour’s mid-pandemic restart at Colonial Country Club, Ft Worth,Texas. Coincidentally, he also wins $1,350,000.00, Masters Tournament entry and other goodies!
"This is one of the greatest days of my life, from where I've been and where I've come from," Berger said. "It has been a long year and a half. I'm happy to be here."
The victory, which came with no spectators on the course, was the third career U.S. PGA title for Berger, whose wins at the 2016 and 2017 St. Jude Classics also came on the second weekend of June.
It was a level the 27-year-old Jupiter, Florida Champion feared he might not attain again after his injury. "It's just a range of emotions," said Berger. "I've grinded so hard the last two months -- just to be in this position. I'm glad all the hard work paid off.” CONGRATULATIONS!
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TOUR Championship update: PGA TOUR returns to competition 13-week sprint in the FedExCup standings begins at Charles Schwab Challenge
ATLANTA – Following a 91-day hiatus from PGA TOUR competition that included the cancellation of 11 tournaments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the TOUR returns this week – June 11-14 – in Ft. Worth, Texas for the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club.The Return to Golf will include 13 tournaments that will decide which 30 players will advance to the TOUR Championship on Labor Day weekend from Sept. 3-7 at East Lake Golf Club, where the 2020 FedExCup champion will be crowned. (read more)
HATTON WINS 2020 ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL AT BAY HILL
“It was tough to tell if there was more windburn or heartburn on Sunday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. Extremely challenging conditions with gusty winds and slick greens, coupled with a classic layout baring its teeth, led to plenty of Sunday drama at Bay Hill. When the final putt dropped, Tyrrell Hatton was the lone man standing with a well-earned one-shot lead over Marc Leishman for his first PGA TOUR victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. “It’s an incredible feeling,” Hatton, 28, said. “Such a tough day today … To hold on to win here at such an iconic venue, I’m over the moon.” How tough were the conditions? No one broke 70 on Saturday, and only four players finished under par for the week. Hatton shot 2-over 74 in the final round, but it must have felt like a 64 to the fun-loving Englishman. Hatton pockets 500 FedExCup points, a three-year exemption, a cool $1.6 million and tons of confidence heading to TPC Sawgrass.” PGA Tour Wire
IM MAKES HISTORY AT PGA NATIONAL
“The Bear Trap bared its teeth and PGA National bit plenty of contenders. In the end, it was Sungjae Im grinning with the trophy. Shifting winds, famously tough greens and one of the toughest three-hole stretches in golf provided plenty of drama at The Honda Classic, but Im was up for the challenge and earned his first PGA TOUR victory. Im, who received the Arnold Palmer Award as the 2019 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year, shot a final-round 66 to clip Tommy Fleetwood and Mackenzie Hughes by one shot. He also went 2 under on The Bear Trap on Sunday when everyone else wilted. “I’ve been in this spot many times, and it helped me stay in the moment,” Im said. “I feel like the experience really helped.” Im, 21, was competing in his 50th TOUR start and became the youngest winner of The Honda Classic. With his 500 FedExCup points, he rocketed to No. 2 in the standings behind Justin Thomas and pocketed a check worth $1.26 million. Just as importantly, he’s now exempt for two years on TOUR, making the sweet-swinging ball-striker yet another young star to watch.” PGA Tour Wire
“REED RISES TO THE OCCASION IN MEXICO
The leaderboard was loaded with superstars, and if you blinked, there was a new leader. After all the drama, clutch shots and nervous moments, Patrick Reed stood alone with yet another World Golf Championships title. Reed shot a final-round 67 to hold off the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm to win the WGC-Mexico Championship in a thriller. Reed now has eight PGA TOUR wins, and after winning this event in 2015, he’s now only the 15th player to claim multiple WGCs. “It’s very rewarding to come back and win my second WGC, especially with how I had to finish.” And what a finish it was. He had to two-putt the final green to avoid a playoff with DeChambeau, and Reed was up to the task. After tapping in a short putt for bogey, and letting out a small fist pump, he took in the cheers from the fans at Club de Golf Chapultepec. Reed earned 550 FedExCup points and a $1.82 million payday.” PGA Tour Wire
“ADAM SCOTT wins The Genesis Invitational”
“A legendary venue and a leaderboard full of stars. So in the end it was fitting that one of the game’s most popular and successful A-listers found his name atop the marquee in Los Angeles. Adam Scott survived tough scoring conditions at storied Riviera Country Club to win The Genesis Invitational by two shots with a final-round 1-under 70. “It’s amazing. I’ve loved this place since Day One,” said Scott, who picked up his 14th TOUR win. “It was tough out there today but the crowd was incredible. I feel like they’re on my side.”
It was Scott’s first TOUR victory since 2016, when he won The Honda Classic and the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship. The former PLAYERS champion also became the third Australian to win on TOUR in the past six weeks (Cameron Smith, Sony Open in Hawaii; Marc Leishman, Farmers Insurance Open). Scott pockets 500 FedExCup points and a winner’s check worth $1.674 million, one of the biggest paydays of the TOUR season. This was the first year The Genesis Invitational was competed under elevated invitational status. One of the benefits of winning now? Instead of champions receiving two-year TOUR exemptions, they will receive three-year passes. The only other two TOUR events outside of THE PLAYERS Championship and World Golf Championships which have elevated status are the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard and Jack Nicklaus’ the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide. Nice company to be in, and nice timing by Scott.” PGA Tour Wire
Andrew LANDRY - A Winner!
“Win once on the PGA TOUR? An amazing accomplishment. Everything lines up perfectly, and maybe the golf gods gave a wink from above. Win twice on the PGA TOUR? Well, that’s different. You belong. Andrew Landry led by five shots late on Sunday, saw it all disappear, then went birdie-birdie on his final two holes to win The American Express by two shots over Abraham Ancer in La Quinta, California. It was Landry’s second PGA TOUR win, the first coming at the 2018 Valero Texas Open (And if you want a super-secret tip from a TOUR pro on how he “turns and burns it,” watch this). Back on the record, the 32-year-old Texan won twice on the Korn Ferry Tour (2015, 2017) before earning his PGA TOUR card. And he’s made the most of it. With his win, Landry receives 500 FedExCup points, $1.2 million and entry into THE PLAYERS Championship. Not a bad week in California.” PGATour Media
SMITH SURGES TO PLAYOFF WIN IN HAWAII
“High winds. High stress. And tough, wet scoring conditions. Not an ideal day on the golf course for most players. Except for Cameron Smith. The 26-year-old Australian did what he needed to do in the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii, holding off Brendan Steele in a playoff to secure his second win on the PGA TOUR. Smith, who along with fellow Australian Marc Leishman, played with heavy hearts this week as the wildfires in their home country continued to worsen. Both players donated money to the cause, and other TOUR pros followed suit. Smith, whose only other win came at the 2017 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, which is a team event, calmly converted an 8-foot birdie putt to force a playoff after Steele made bogey. In the playoff, Smith stuck his approach on the par-4 10th to 7 feet. Steele, meanwhile, flew his approach over the green and failed to make up and down. “I just had to hang in there,” said Smith, who opened the first round going bogey-triple bogey on his first two holes. “No was one playing good golf today, it seemed like. The conditions got a lot easier in the end there. I just hung in there.” With the victory, Smith earns 500 FedExCup points and nearly $1.2 million as the TOUR completes its two-event stay in Hawaii. Smith jumped 35 spots to No. 5 in the FedExCup standings. This was was the sixth playoff in the first 13 events of the 2019-2020 PGA TOUR season.” PGA Tour Wire!
“TWICE AS NICE FOR JUSTIN THOMAS IN HAWAII
Justin Thomas was rolling. Then came the roller coaster. Thomas battled through poor drives down the stretch, a mind-numbing shot into the penalty area, a fat 3-wood usually seen on blooper videos and three playoff holes before finally winning the Sentry Tournament of Champions for the second time at Kapalua. Whew. If the first event of 2020 is a preview for what’s to come, buckle up. Thomas was in complete control through the first 15 holes on Sunday before craziness ensued. It was Thomas’ to win as he headed to the 72nd hole with a one-shot lead over Schauffele. But Thomas hit his second shot in the penalty area, failed to get up and down after his drop, and settled for bogey. All Schauffele had to do was 2-putt from 35 feet to win, but after hitting his first putt 7 feet by the hole, he couldn’t convert the come-backer. Bonus golf for everyone! Patrick Reed exited the clubhouse to join the three-man playoff after watching the drama unfold on TV. And there was even more drama to come. Schauffele was eliminated after the first playoff hole, Thomas and Reed made par on the second, and with the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, there was time for only one more hole. And that’s where Thomas stepped up. He stuck his second shot within 3 feet of the cup while Reed struggled. Moments later, it was all over. “For some reason I was supposed to win this week,” said Thomas, who won 11 weeks ago at the THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES. Thomas, 26, earned his 12th win on the PGA TOUR, more than any active player under age 30. Thomas also vaulted to the top of the FedExCup standings and gets a return invite to Kapalua next season. But for now, he might still be a bit dizzy after getting off the ride.” PGA Tour Wire
“STENSON SUPERB IN THE BAHAMAS
The superstars were aligned. Tiger Woods was tied for the lead. Jon Rahm was making a charge. And Justin Thomas was in prime position. Then Henrik Stenson decided to put on another legendary ball-striking display. And that ended everything. Stenson won the Hero World Challenge at Albany by one shot over Rahm, while Woods, the tournament host, finished four shots back in fourth place. The annual 18-man gathering benefitting Woods’ foundation saw plenty of fireworks in the final round, highlighted by Stenson’s 259-yard 5-wood approach on the par-5 15th hole. It came to rest eight inches from the cup for a tap-in eagle. "I came in with a better feeling,” Stenson said. “Confidence can be a little higher sometimes, but I'm happy with the way I hung in there." Stenson has a home at Albany and is familiar with the course. He was all but due for a win after finishing second twice here in the last five years. But now, finally, the Tiger trophy is in his clutches.” PGA Wire
Congratulations to the USA Team - Winner of The Presidents Cup!
MCILROY’S MAGIC IN CHINA
“ He likes the competition and the challenge. And the money ain’t bad, either. But when it comes down to it, Rory McIlroy has one goal: Make history. That means winning, and lately, it’s come in bunches. The reigning FedExCup champion was sharp all week in Shanghai and won the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions in a playoff against Xander Schauffele. “I try 100% over every shot, because I realize I don't have as much time left as I used to when I was 20,” McIlroy, 30, said. His sense of urgency has resulted in a surge of victories. The PGA TOUR Player of the Year has won four times in his last 15 starts. It started with THE PLAYERS Championship before he followed with wins at the RBC Canadian Open and the TOUR Championship before picking up more hardware in Shanghai. “I just wanted to play well until the end of the year to give myself a great platform going into 2020,” McIlroy said. That also means he’ll be near the top of the FedExCup standings entering the new year. It’s a strong start on his quest to become the first to ever win three FedExCup titles.” PGA Tour WiretoWire.
Winner Takes ALL! Rory McIlroy wins the Fed Ex Cup for a second time, goes home with Calamity Jane putter and a year's worth of Coca Cola products. Did I forget to mention the price money: $15,000.000!!!
Breaking News! "Justin Rose wins the FedExCup & Tiger Woods Wins his 80th TOUR PGA TOUR Tittle"
• Tiger Woods wins his third TOUR Championship and 80th PGA TOUR title, second-most behind Sam Snead (82) • Before Sunday’s victory, it had been 1,876 days since Tiger Woods last won on the PGA TOUR • Justin Rose becomes first Englishman and fourth international player to win the FedExCup
PGA TOUR VICTORIES
(80): 1996 Las Vegas Invitational, Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic. 1997 Mercedes Championships, Masters Tournament, GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic, Motorola Western Open. 1998 BellSouth Classic. 1999 Buick Invitational, Memorial Tournament, Motorola Western Open, PGA Championship, World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational, National Car Rental Golf Classic/Disney, THE TOUR Championship, World Golf Championships-American Express Championship. 2000 Mercedes Championships, AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Bay Hill Invitational, Memorial Tournament, U.S. Open Championship, The Open Championship, PGA Championship, World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational, Bell Canadian Open. 2001 Bay Hill Invitational, THE PLAYERS Championship, Masters Tournament, Memorial Tournament, World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational. 2002 Bay Hill Invitational presented by Cooper Tires, Masters Tournament, U.S. Open Championship, Buick Open, World Golf Championships-American Express Championship. 2003 Buick Invitational, World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, Bay Hill Invitational presented by Cooper Tires, 100th Western Open presented by Golf Digest, World Golf Championships-American Express Championship. 2004 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. 2005 Buick Invitational, Ford Championship at Doral, Masters Tournament, The Open Championship, World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational, World Golf Championships-American Express Championship. 2006 Buick Invitational, Ford Championship at Doral, The Open Championship, Buick Open, PGA Championship, World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, Deutsche Bank Championship, World Golf Championships-American Express Championship. 2007 Buick Invitational, World Golf Championships-CA Championship, Wachovia Championship, World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, PGA Championship, BMW Championship, THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. 2008 Buick Invitational, World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, U.S. Open Championship. 2009 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, the Memorial Tournament, AT&T National, Buick Open, World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, BMW Championship. 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance, AT&T National. 2013 Farmers Insurance Open, World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, THE PLAYERS Championship, World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. 2018 TOUR Championship.
The Final 30
(click here)PGA.com breaks down each of the top 30 players going to the Tour Championship.
"Europe Wins the 42nd Ryder Cup" September 28-30, 2018
@ Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France American Team Captain - Jim Furyk
At age 22 Jordan Spieth becomes the younguest player to win the 2015 Championship by Coca-Cola and the Fed-Ex Cup. He defends his title again.
Left: "2015 Tour Championship by Coca-Cola" - The opening ceremony of the 2015 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, GA, September 24, 2015 was fantastic. Woodward Academy, College Park, GA high school senior Jakari Harris (East Lake First Tee), was honered to strike the opening ceremony golf shot. "She smoked" it about 255 yards right down the middle of the first fairway. PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem joined Jakari's parents Mr. & Mrs. James Harris and I to congratulate her afterwards.
Right: Well, (5) of the (28) twenty-eight golfers have residences in Palm Beach County Florida. They are dueling out for "a lot!"
Malachi Knowles, Publisher
Here are a few photos from the Wounded Warrior Outing at Top Golf hosted by Valero Texas Open military sponsor, USAA. Nick Watney, Pat Perez, Robert Garrigus and Troy Merritt all participated.
Photos from the Tour Championship 2013
Malachi Knowles, Publisher-Golfforeanyone.com congratulates Corey Pavin after his 55 hole win at the Allianz Championship in Boca Raton, FL.- Feb. 12, 2012.
Winner takes all! Brandt Snedeker proudly holds his trophies after winning the 2012 FedExCup and the Tour Championship at East Lake Country Club in Atlanta, GA. (read more...) Photo by: Essie Knowles
L:R-Tim Rosaforte, Golf Channel, Malachi Knowles, Golfforeanyone.com and Allen Wronowski, 37th President, PGA of America celebrate a successful 93rd PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club. Allen looks forward to the 2012 PGA Championship in Charleston, South Carolina.
Long time Caddy, Otis "Buck" Moore and Olin Browne take the win during the U.S. Open Championship. This is the first major for Browne.
Jordan Spieth wins the RBC Heritage. (
Scottie Scheffler wins his first Green Jacket. (
Hole No. 5 - Par 4 495 yards
