CHASKA, Minn. — One of Josele Ballester’s head covers has the initials CBA on it. It may seem insignificant to most, but it’s a driving force for Ballester every time he tees it up. The initials stand for Celia Barquin Arozamena, a former Iowa State … [Read more...]
If Noah Kent is Superman, Josele Ballester is Lex Luthor in 2024 U.S. Amateur final
CHASKA, Minn. — There’s no question who a majority of fans will be cheering for Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Noah Kent, a 19-year-old rising sophomore at Iowa, has broken out as the darling of the 2024 U.S. Amateur. The 6-foot-5 bomber has … [Read more...]
Winners and losers from Saturday’s third round of the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship
2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship picked up Saturday right where he left off, carding a 6-under 64 to finish atop the leaderboard at 17 under overall with one day remaining at the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship.Matsuyama will take a five-shot lead … [Read more...]
FedEx St. Jude Championship 2024 Saturday tee times, PGA Tour pairings and how to watch
Hideki Matsuyama and Denny McCarthy are the leaders after the opening two rounds of play at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. TPC Southwind is a par-70 track measuring 7,243 yards. The purse at the FedEx St. Jude Championship is $20 million … [Read more...]
Sam Burns was holding Scottie Scheffler’s newborn son (while cheering), and both are now near the top of the FedEx St. Jude leaderboard
Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler go way back. The two were best buddies as teens and have played competitive golf for what feels like decades with and against each other.The duo have been pickleball partners, and often room together on the road. And … [Read more...]
Jackson Buchanan, Josele Ballester highlight 2024 U.S. Amateur semifinalists
CHASKA, Minn. — Come Sunday, there’s going to be an American and a Spaniard matching up in the final.No, it’s not the Ryder Cup (yet) at Hazeltine National Golf Club, but the 2024 U.S. Amateur. And regardless of what happens Saturday, the matchup is … [Read more...]
5 things from 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship including Hideki Matsuyama in the mix despite robbery and a playoff bubble watch
There’s a lot on the line in Memphis. While many players in the field are prioritizing the quest for the hardware being doled out Sunday afternoon, there are dozens hoping to work their way — or stay put — into the top 50 of the FedEx Cup Standings … [Read more...]
Meet the quarterfinalists at the 2024 U.S. Amateur at Hazeltine National
CHASKA, Minn. — After a grueling Thursday at Hazeltine National Golf Club, the 2024 U.S. Amateur is down to eight golfers vying for the Havemeyer Trophy.Morning showers and overcast conditions eventually turned to partly cloudy skies and a beautiful … [Read more...]
FedEx St. Jude Championship 2024 Friday tee times, PGA Tour pairings and how to watch
After the opening 18 holes of the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Chris Kirk (6 under) holds a one-shot lead over Taylor Pendrith, Matthieu Pavon and Hideki Matsuyama. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and the Champion … [Read more...]
Scottie Scheffler calls the FedEx Cup playoff format ‘silly’
Scottie Scheffler showed up for the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis this week with his Olympic gold medal but he wasn’t exactly showing it off. “It’s a bit heavy around the neck,” he told members of the media during his pre-tournament … [Read more...]