Articles by Christopher Powers

October 9th, 2017

Brendan Steele successfully defends Safeway Open title

Brendan Steele is the first player in the Safeway Open’s 11-year history to win the title back-to-back.

October 9th, 2017

Phil Mickelson stripes drive at Safeway Open, hilariously mocks himself

Here’s another episode in the long list of ‘Phil being Phil’ moments.

October 8th, 2017

Rookie Tyler Duncan takes one-shot lead into final round of Safeway Open

In just his second US PGA Tour start, Tyler Duncan has carded rounds of 65, 66 and 71 for a one-shot lead at 14-under 202 through 54 holes at the Safeway Open in Napa, California.

October 7th, 2017

Chesson Hadley shoots 61, trails Tyler Duncan by two shots at Safeway Open

Chesson Hadley would end up finishing with an 11-under 61 that has him at 11-under 133, two shots back of leader Tyler Duncan at the Safeway Open.

October 6th, 2017

Defending champion Brendan Steele tied for lead at Safeway Open

The California native hit all 18 greens on Friday morning (AEST), and 12 of 14 fairways.

October 6th, 2017

Watch Rory McIlroy drive the 18th green at St Andrews

Teeing it up in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, his final event of the year, McIlroy proved his rib injury hasn’t hindered his explosive power

October 1st, 2017

Presidents Cup 2017: Americans one point away from clinching cup entering Sunday singles

Team USA has absolutely dominated the entire week at Liberty National, opening up a 14 1/2-3 1/2 lead, putting it just one point away from clinching the Presidents Cup heading into Sunday’s singles matches.

September 29th, 2017

2017 Presidents Cup: USA leads 3.5-1.5 after Day 1

It’s a familiar story for the struggling International side after the opening round of foursomes matches at the 2017 Presidents Cup.

September 28th, 2017

2017 Presidents Cup: What’s the key to Spieth and Reed’s success as a pair? Trying to beat each other

America’s dynamic duo sees pairs matches as being as much about topping each other as defeating their opponents.

September 25th, 2017

Justin Thomas wins FedEx Cup, Xander Schauffele claims Tour Championship

Xander Schauffele captured the season-ending US PGA Tour event, while Justin Thomas snared the season-long FedEx Cup title.

September 24th, 2017

Paul Casey shoots 65, leads by two shots at Tour Championship

On Saturday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Paul Casey got one step closer to that elusive second victory on the US PGA Tour, posting a 65 to take a two-shot lead at the Tour Championship.

September 23rd, 2017

Justin Thomas, Paul Casey and Webb Simpson tied for lead at Tour Championship

One of the more intriguing storylines entering the Tour Championship was the player of the year race. Justin Thomas confirmed his favouritism by grabbing a share of the halfway lead at seven-under 133.

September 22nd, 2017

Kyle Stanley shoots 64, leads Tour Championship by two

After posting a first-round six-under 64, Kyle Stanley holds a two-stroke lead in the Tour Championship at East Lake.

September 18th, 2017

Marc Leishman holds off Day, Rose and Fowler to win BMW Championship

Marc Leishman’s BMW Championship victory makes him the second-highest Australian on the Official World Golf Ranking.

September 17th, 2017

Marc Leishman leads by five over Jason Day and Rickie Fowler at BMW Championship

Australia’s Marc Leishman shot a three-under 68 to open up a five-shot lead at the BMW Championship.

September 16th, 2017

Marc Leishman three clear of Jason Day and Rickie Fowler at BMW Championship

Australia’s Marc Leishman leads a rejuvenated Jason Day and Rickie Fowler by three strokes at the halfway mark of the BMW Championship.

September 16th, 2017

Watch Jason Day ace the par-3 17th at BMW Championship

Jason Day’s penultimate-hole ace helped him card a second-round 65 at the BMW Championship in Chicago.

September 15th, 2017

Marc Leishman leads Jason Day by two shots at BMW Championship

It’s an Aussie-a-thon after the first round of the BMW Championship in Chicago.

September 14th, 2017

Five longshots that could win the FedEx Cup

A handful of for-now out-of-the-running players could make the final fortnight of this year’s FedEx Cup interesting.

September 5th, 2017

Justin Thomas earns fifth victory of the season at Dell Technologies Championship

Australia’s Marc Leishman squandered a golden opportunity for a second US PGA Tour title this season, as instead Justin Thomas made it title No.5.

September 4th, 2017

Marc Leishman tied for the lead with Justin Thomas at Dell Technologies Championship

Australia’s Marc Leishman has a chance to capture a second US PGA Tour title of 2017 with a round to play at the Dell Technologies Championship.