Rory McIlroy enters 2023 as the No.1 player in the Official World Golf Ranking, the third time the Northern Irishman begins a calendar year in the top spot having done it previously in 2013 and 2015.
This Viktor Hovland character, amiable and largely unflappable, seems well suited to the laid-back atmosphere that permeates the grounds of Albany Resort and the Hero World Challenge.
Henley secured his fourth career PGA Tour title with a four-stroke victory over Brian Harman by overcoming nerves and demons and loads of past disappointment while holding a 54-hole lead.
McIlroy’s irons are TaylorMade’s “Rors Proto” muscleback blades based off the company’s P730 irons, and he picked up nearly four shots on the field with his approach shots.
Golf fans wouldn’t expect a World No. 1 and reigning Masters champ to bench his putter. But according to Scottie Scheffler, April’s win at Augusta National was the last time he putted well for four consecutive days.
The world No.2 could get back to No.1 by Monday based on how things play out at the PGA Tour’s CJ Cup. According to OWGR guru @Nosferatu on Twitter, there are two scenarios that would cause this to happen.
The United States Presidents Cup squad has its frontline in place for next month at Quail Hollow Club. The International team, well, it’s a different story.
Scottie Scheffler hit an unspeakably horrible chip shot Monday at the JP McManus Pro-Am, one that provided chuckles all around, including from the World No.1 himself.
Matt Fitzpatrick is a Major champion, winning the US Open with a legendary ball-striking performance – and doing it at The Country Club, where it all started. There is so, so much to discuss. Here are 18 parting thoughts from Brookline.