Jimmy Walker takes first-round lead in PGA Championship
After a down year, so far, Jimmy Walker leads a major for the first time in his career TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
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Billy Hurley takes command at Quicken Loans National
Hurley shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over Ernie Els into the final round of Tiger Woods’ annual tournament. The 607th-ranked player in the world was 15 under and in position for his first PGA Tour victory. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Dustin Johnson takes first-round lead at The Memorial
Golf’s big three all coming off victories, but Dustin Johnson’s 10-birdie round has him in the lead at Muirfield Village. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Ko takes advantage of collapse for second straight major
Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn bogeys last three holes to lose ANA Inspiration, TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Jason Day takes early lead at Bay Hill
Day one-putts last seven holes in opening round of 66. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
South Korea’s Ha Na Jang takes LPGA title in Singapore
Canadian Brooke Henderson, 18, finished tied for ninth with a 9-under, 279 total to earn $ 30,779 (U.S.). TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Lee takes lead at Phoenix Open before record-setting crowd
More than 201,000 fans pack Scottsdale course to watch Lee battle Rickie Fowler and Hideki Matsuyama in third round. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Hoffman takes first-round lead at Texas Open
Hoffman has eight top-10 finishes in nine appearances in San Antonio. He was second in 2011 and third in 2013. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Padraig Harrington takes lead after 36 holes at rainy Honda Classic in Florida
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Padraig Harrington is a 36-hole leader on the PGA Tour for the first time in nearly five years and he knows he has a long way to go. A vicious storm Saturday at the Honda Classic made his weekend even longer. Harrington made six birdies in the 12 holes he played Saturday morning in the rain-delayed tournament to complete a 4-under 66 and take a one-shot lead over Patrick Reed, with Ian Poulter and Brendan Steele another shot behind. The third round ended 51 minutes after it started because of a storm that packed 50 … Continue reading