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Oui! Matthieu Pavon is the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour since World War II
Read full article: Oui! Matthieu Pavon is the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour since World War IIMatthieu Pavon made an 8-foot putt for a dramatic birdie on No. 18 at Torrey Pines South for a one-shot victory in the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday that made him the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour.
Hatton in 3-way tie for lead at Wells Fargo; McIlroy falters
Read full article: Hatton in 3-way tie for lead at Wells Fargo; McIlroy faltersTyrrell Hatton shot a 6-under 65 to move into a share of the second-round lead at the Wells Fargo Championship, while Rory McIlroy’s bid for a record fourth tournament title hit a major snag.
Finau wins Rocket Mortgage for 2nd straight PGA Tour victory
Read full article: Finau wins Rocket Mortgage for 2nd straight PGA Tour victoryTony Finau ran away with the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club to become the first PGA Tour player in three years to win consecutive regular-season events.
Finau, Pendrith share Rocket Mortgage lead at 8-under 64
Read full article: Finau, Pendrith share Rocket Mortgage lead at 8-under 64Tony Finau, coming off his third career victory on the PGA Tour, and Taylor Pendrith shared the first-round lead at 8-under 64 on Thursday in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Daniel Berger has the final say and wins at Pebble Beach
Read full article: Daniel Berger has the final say and wins at Pebble BeachDaniel Berger reacts after making an eagle putt on the 18th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Pebble Beach, Calif. Berger won the tournament. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – For all the stunning views at Pebble Beach that can be so soothing, Daniel Berger couldn't escape the tension when he arrived at the final hole Sunday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Off to his right was out-of-bounds markers below a row of hedges, where Berger hit his drive on Saturday that led to double bogey. Berger capped it off with an eagle putt for a 7-under 65 and a two-shot victory over Maverick McNealy. He started with a two-shot lead and was three shots behind after six holes, wasting the scoring stretch at Pebble Beach.
Cantlay ties course record with 62 and leads at Pebble Beach
Read full article: Cantlay ties course record with 62 and leads at Pebble BeachPatrick Cantlay follows his shot from the seventh tee of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Patrick Cantlay looked just as good Thursday at Pebble Beach as the last round he played 18 days ago. That tied the course record at Pebble Beach last matched 24 years ago by David Duval, and it gave Cantlay a two-shot lead in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Bhatia hit all 18 of the small greens at Pebble Beach, the first player to do that at Pebble since Ryan Palmer in 2008. AdIt helped being at Pebble Beach, typically the easiest course when the weather is dry and relatively calm. The AT&T Pebble Beach and Honda Classic offered him exemptions.
Redman, Stallings take early lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Redman, Stallings take early lead at Rocket Mortgage ClassicDoc Redman is interviewed after the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament, Thursday, July 2, 2020, at the Detroit Golf Club in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT Doc Redman took a step toward remaining among those to make the cut in every event since the PGA Tour resumed, opening with a 7-under 65 to share the early lead Thursday in the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Redman went from being a Monday qualifier last year at the Detroit Golf Club to finishing second at the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic. He is hoping to take the next step on Sunday with his first PGA Tour victory. With no fans out here, it almost feels like its not a golf tournament," Lashley said.
Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit: Tee times, how to watch, course info
Read full article: Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit: Tee times, how to watch, course infoHeres everything you need to know about the Detroit Golf Club, Thursdays tee times and how to watch the tournament. 10: Sebastian Cappelen, Rhein Gibson, Donnie TrosperCourse informationCourse: While the Detroit Golf Club features two 18-hole courses, the North Course is used for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. 12: Par 4, 459 yards -- Par is a great score on the long and difficult par 4 12th. The 18th features a shallow ditch running the entire length that will dictate strategy from tee to green. Once on the green, players will be faced with possibly the most difficult putting surface on the course.
Simpson returning to PGA Tour after family coronavirus scare
Read full article: Simpson returning to PGA Tour after family coronavirus scare(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Webb Simpson is competing on the PGA Tour again after his family had a coronavirus scare. I mentioned to the commissioner last week that based on our numbers, our stats, I told him the safest place anyone can be in the United States right now is on the PGA Tour," Simpson said. While the PGA Tour has resumed play, the pandemic is keeping the fans away. In the previous three PGA Tour events, the top five competed each week. The Donald Ross-designed Detroit Golf Club is a short course by PGA Tour standards.
Benched: PGAs Nate Lashley on return to golf without fans and defending his title in Detroit
Read full article: Benched: PGAs Nate Lashley on return to golf without fans and defending his title in DetroitDETROIT Nate Lashley won his first-ever PGA Tour event at the Rocket Mortgage Classic last year. Hes looking forward to defending his title in July, even if its without fans. Who knows whats going on there?There was no doubt who was king of the Detroit golf Club last year. I was looking forward to coming back and defending in Detroit where the fans were absolutely amazing, Lashley said. Lashley said hes disappointment he didnt get to play it in April, but hes thrilled its been rescheduled for November.
2019 Americas Thanksgiving Parade: Final list of celebrities announced!
Read full article: 2019 Americas Thanksgiving Parade: Final list of celebrities announced!The Parade Company announced Monday an official celebrity line-up to appear in the 93rd Americas Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van. Lashley will be riding on the Rocket Mortgage Classic float in Americas Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van on Thanksgiving morning. Santa Claus Santas grand arrival in his hand-crafted sleigh is at the end of Americas Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van. Detroit Shining Bright has been announced as the theme of the 93rd Americas Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van. About The Parade CompanyFounded in 1984, The Parade Company is a not-for-profit organization governed by the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation whose board of directors is comprised of key civic and corporate leaders in the greater Detroit region.
Jamie Edmonds: The future has me thinking about the past
Read full article: Jamie Edmonds: The future has me thinking about the pastI sat at the desk with them and tossed (TV term) to them and off they went with their sports casts. Then, theres the performance on-air of reading over video and tossing to soundbites, or SOTs (sound on tape, TV term) The anchor has to make it interesting, they have to make people care. Now they have a great reel (TV term) for after they graduate to go out and get a broadcasting job. There was this fantastic EP (executive producer, TV term) named Jeff Proctor who taught me a lot, most notably, the importance of details in a story, of getting it right. Hopefully they go out and get a job in the biz (TV term) and have as much fun and learned as much as I have in the past 11 years.
Nate Lashley wins inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Nate Lashley wins inaugural Rocket Mortgage ClassicDETROIT - As the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic wrapped up Sunday evening, Nate Lashley was crowned champion with a score of -25 total. With competitors in the tournament like Bubba Watson and Rickie Fowler, Lashley was able to put his name on the map. But he soon recovered his love for the game and fought his way onto the PGA Tour. Getting his first PGA Tour win in Detroit, Lashley says:Anytime you get your first PGA Tour win, it dont matter where you are, youre always going to remember that place. Ill never forget how great the fans were this week, and I really appreciate it.Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Nate Lashley wins inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Nate Lashley wins inaugural Rocket Mortgage ClassicAs the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic wrapped up Sunday evening, Nate Lashley was crowned champion with a score of -25 total. Lashley had a six-stroke lead over runner up Doc Redman. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Jamie Edmonds: Getting to know the Rocket Mortgage Classic leaderboard
Read full article: Jamie Edmonds: Getting to know the Rocket Mortgage Classic leaderboardNate Lashley looks on from the 18th tee during round three of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Country Club on June 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. There was a time when you didnt know those guys either. Its hard to believe now, but there was a time when we all didnt know a guy by the name of Tiger Woods either. He got into real estate and almost didnt look back. Monday, he went to the qualifier for the Rocket Mortgage Classic and didnt qualify.
Day 2 of 1st annual Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Day 2 of 1st annual Rocket Mortgage ClassicDETROIT - Day 2 of the first annual Rocket Mortgage Classic wraps up Friday evening as 58 golfers will be moving onto the third round. Big names like Bubba Watson were cut and will not be moving onto round three of the tournament. Another big name was Rickie Fowler who was bringing attention on and off the course. Fowler placed T21 scoring -8 and will be moving onto round three tomorrow. The fans know their golf, and it's neat to see guys like Bubba Watson and Rickie (Fowler) who I've played with, and it's a lot of support.