John Deere Classic: The 5 PGA Tour players who took complete advantage of Moving Day
Saturday’s John Deere Classic saw plenty of birdies at TPC Deere Run. Davis Thompson, who led after 54 holes, had nine birdies for a nine-under 62. He’s two strokes back in the lead at 21 under. The former Georgia Bulldog wasn’t the only PGA Tour player to take advantage of Moving Day. Thirty-four players posted […]
John Deere Classic: Comparing PGA Tour players to their ultimate equipment twin
The John Deere Classic is one of the staple events on the PGA Tour, having helped launch the careers of many players. Have you ever wondered what the equivalent of a PGA Tour player’s equipment is? Why not continue the fun by comparing players’ and farm gear with the coolest tee markers around? Twitter user […]
John Deere Classic reminds fans of the greatest PGA Tour tee markers
Welcome to Playing Through’s morning ritual, Golf Talk Today. Each morning on “Golf Talk Today,” our staff discusses various elements of the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf and more. The Thursday 4th of July round got off to a spectacular start with the John Deere Classic. There were 26 scores of 65 or lower, including […]
Patrick Cantlay surprisingly pulls out of PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic
While the John Deere Classic doesn’t attract the best players in golf every year, the event typically features a handful of stars. Jordan Spieth will tee it off this year, as will defending champion and Ryder Cup star Sepp Straka. This year’s event will also feature international stars Lim Sung-jae and Jason Day, 2023 U.S. […]
Rocket Mortgage Classic prize money payout: How much each PGA Tour player made
Australian golfer Cam Davis beat out Akshay Bhatia and a host of other players to win his second PGA Tour title at the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday. Davis took the lead with a win in his 17th start of the season. His previous best finish was 12th or worse. He shot a 2-under 70 […]
Rickie Fowler, PGA Tour players lurking for survival, spot in playoffs
Welcome to Playing Through’s morning ritual, Golf Talk Today. Each morning on “Golf Talk Today,” our staff discusses various elements of the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf and more. Six regular season tournaments, a major championship and the Olympics will be held before the FedEx Cup Playoffs begin, with only the top 70 players qualifying […]
Rocket Mortgage: Neal Shipley finds no learning curve, contends in 1st professional PGA Tour start
Neil Shipley is no longer an amateur golfer, he’s officially a professional. He made his PGA Tour Americas debut last week at the Beachlands Victoria Open, finishing tied for ninth. Shipley made his first professional appearance on the PGA Tour after receiving a sponsorship exemption for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, but he’s a familiar presence […]
Former Rocket Mortgage Classic champion making more memories, records first PGA Tour hole-in-one
Nate Lashley, 41, who won the Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2019, started this year’s tournament with a bang. He aced his second hole of the day, the par-3 11th, which at 217 yards is known as one of the most difficult holes at the Detroit Golf Club. First hole-in-one PGA Tour career highlights. “It was […]
PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh stepping down; not renewing contract
Seth Waugh has decided to step down after six years as CEO of the PGA of America. Waugh, who was previously CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas, became CEO of the PGA of America in September 2018, the same month that the 2018 Ryder Cup was held at Le Golf National in Paris. Of course, the […]
15-year-old Miles Russell set for PGA Tour debut, continuing “rollercoaster of fun”
Two months ago, 15-year-old Miles Russell set an incredible record by becoming the youngest player to ever qualify for a Korn Ferry Tour event. He ultimately finished tied for 20th at the LECOM Suncoast Classic, earning a spot in the following week’s tournament. He missed the cut despite finishing 4-under after 36 holes, but Russell […]