Francesco Molinari
Best bets for Genesis Invitational : There is value in two former major winners
The PGA Tour descends upon Los Angeles this week for the Genesis Invitational, and Amanda Rose of The Action Network has two best bets (video above). Her first bet is...
Take a shot on these golfers in Farmers Insurance Open
The PGA Tour heads down the California coast this week in its annual stop at Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open.
Take a look at these golfers in Travelers Championship
U.S. Open champ Jon Rahm will not be making the trip to Cromwell, Conn., for this week’s Travelers Championship, but several of last week’s contenders will descend on TPC River...
Masters debacle is still troubling Francesco Molinari
ORLANDO, Fla. — Francesco Molinari’s win at last year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational — punctuated by the 45-foot haymaker birdie putt he buried on the 72nd hole to clinch victory —...
Graeme McDowell gets one back for countrymen at British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Graeme McDowell on Saturday finally exacted some revenge for his countrymen on Royal Portrush’s 18th hole — which had sabotaged him and his fellow Northern Irishmen...
Rory McIlroy is still leaving the British Open a winner
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — There was still a buzz around Royal Portrush on Saturday about Rory McIlroy’s spirited run at making the cut Friday night. McIlroy — after his 79...
This wasn't the life Francesco Molinari prepared for
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Francesco Molinari has a problem. Make no mistake: It’s a good problem to have. We all should have such issues. If realizing a life-long goal draws...
Time to embrace boring Brooks Koepka's greatness
Accept and embrace him, people. Brooks Koepka isn’t going anywhere soon — other than to some more major championship winner’s circles. The 29-year-old Koepka — who on Thursday seized the...
PGA Tour pro: Masters meltdown won't haunt Francesco Molinari
Padraig Harrington expects Francesco Molinari to bounce back nicely after losing a chance to win the Masters last month when the Italian put his ball in the water at the...
This hole changed everything for Tiger Woods at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The 12th hole at Augusta National usually has something to say about who wins the Masters. The storied par-3 proved critical again Sunday afternoon, opening the door...
'Could barely walk': What Tiger Woods' low was like before Masters high
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The grill room inside the Augusta National clubhouse was standing-room-only Sunday afternoon. Everyone’s attention was dialed in on two television sets in separate corners of the room,...
Tiger Woods turned his biggest rivals into wide-eyed fans
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The fans, in a state of euphoria, were still chanting Tiger Woods’ name in the aftermath of his Masters victory Sunday when Zach Johnson, the 2007 Masters...
Tiger Woods' wait is over after heart-stopping final Masters round
The comeback is complete. Tiger Woods has his fifth Masters title. The 43-year-old Woods shot a 2-under 70 for one-stroke victory Sunday and his 15th major championship. But it was...
Tiger Woods on the prowl as Masters leader cracks
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- That's the crack Tiger Woods was waiting for. Steady Francesco Molinari, who had gone 49 straight holes without a setback before bogeying No. 7, hit it into...
Francesco Molinari knows he can't just worry about Tiger
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Francesco Molinari entered the 83rd Masters on a roll, and now he’s picking up speed. A Ryder Cup hero and recent winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational,...
The buzzkill to Tiger Woods' fascinating Masters run
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The red shirt used to be enough. The sight of it at the final round of a major championship with Tiger Woods in contention usually meant doom...
Tiger Woods fires 67 to surge into Sunday's final group at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — There’s an unmistakable energy that engulfs a golf tournament — particularly a major championship — when Tiger Woods is merely in the field. The crowds are exponentially...
Francesco Molinari making serious run at his second major
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Ian Poulter, for one, was not surprised to see Francesco Molinari’s name at the top of the Masters leaderboard through 36 holes. “He hits it straight, he’s...
Tiger Woods just one behind leaders after 2nd-round charge
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Here he comes. Brace yourself, Augusta. Brace yourself, golf world. Tiger Woods, 14 years removed from his last Masters victory, is in prime position entering the weekend...
Masters expected to set wagering record, plus 10 players to watch
LAS VEGAS — A perfect storm is set to hit Augusta, Ga., where Tiger Woods and a wave of talent from the next generation will tee it up in a...