Monthly Archives: April 2019

'Part-time' player shares lead in Malaysia, with Els three back

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Former champion Marcus Fraser and Nacho Elvira turned in 7-under-par 65s for the joint lead of the Maybank Championship after the opening round on Thursday. A shot behind were Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand, Angelo Que of the Philippines, and Matthias Schwab of Austria. Thomas Pieters of Belgium was two shots behind on 67 after he eagled the par-5 first hole. Fraser […]

Money Driving PGA Tour Gambling Train

Soon, golf and gambling will become a marriage of sorts, wagering on professional golf having been sanctified by a Supreme Court ruling last year that struck down a federal law prohibiting legalized sports gambling. Within five years, legalized sports betting is expected to be a familiar piece of the national landscape and the PGA Tour […]

Back from injury, short-game-savvy Donald off to hot start at Valspar

PALM HARBOR, Fla. – There’s a familiar face strolling the fairways this week at the Valspar Championship. Somewhere amid the shuffle of 300-yard bombers and bright-eyed youngsters is a man whose resumé most of the field would take in a heartbeat. Luke Donald has spent much of the past 20 years winning on both sides […]