Juli Inkster successfully defended her Walgreens Charity Classic title Sunday, closing with an 8-under 64 for a four-stroke victory. The 56-year-old Hall of Famer won for the fourth time on the senior tour.
Category: Golf
Classic Phil! Mickelson goes in depth on discrepancy in irons in post-round interview
It was a good first day for Phil Mickelson at the WGC-Mexico Championship as the 46-year-old jumped out to a share of the lead at 4 under. Talking with Golf Channel’s Steve Sands, Mickelson started off by listing his credentials when it comes to playing in altitude : “I’ve had some success at altitude winning the Amateur at Cherry Hills and the International a few times,” Mickelson said.
Honda Classic only South Florida stop for PGA Tour
For golf fans of South Florida, the Honda Classic should not be missed this week. That’s because for the first time since 1970, it will be the only time this year that the best in golf congregate in this part of the Sunshine State.
Day faces big challenge to stay at No. 1
One of Jason Day’s goals at the start of the year was to stay at No. 1 for the entire calendar year.
Woody Austin, Mark Mulder win Diamond Resorts Invitational
Woody Austin completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Diamond Resorts Invitational and former pitcher Mark Mulder took the celebrity title. Austin closed with a 6-under 66 on the Four Seasons Resort’s Tranquilo course, earning 31 points in the modified Stableford scoring system to finish the three-round event at 104 – eight points ahead of second-place Joe Durant.
Ray Allen, Woody Austin lead Diamond Resorts Invitational
Former NBA star Ray Allen took the celebrity lead Saturday in the Diamond Resorts Invitational, and PGA Tour Champions player Woody Austin remained on top in the professional competition. Allen shot a 4-under 67 on the Four Seasons Resort’s Tranquilo course, scoring 30 points under the modified Stableford scoring system to push his two-day total 50. Allen had eight birdies and four bogeys, with a birdie worth three points, a par one point and a bogey zero points.