Jason Kokrak matched the best round of the CJ Cup with an 8-under 64 to overcome a three-shot deficit at the start and win a duel on the back nine with Xander Schauffele.
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NCGA Women Players of the Year
NCGA Women’s Player of the Year
Faith Low, a member of the Junior Tour of Northern California, won the title with 783 points
NCGA Senior Women’s Player of the Year
Itsuko Moridaira, a member at Green Valley CC, won the title with 518 points.
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Mickelson surges on back nine for Champions win
Phil Mickelson became the fourth player and second this year to win his first two starts on the PGA Tour Champions, slamming the door on Mike Weir with a back-nine surge Sunday in the Dominion Energy Charity Classic.
Day withdraws from CJ Cup with neck injury
Jason Day, who was 5 shots off the lead at the CJ Cup, withdrew from the event on the second hole of Sunday's final round after suffering a neck injury.
Otaegui secures win at Scottish Championship
Spain's Adrian Otaegui produced a barnstorming closing round of nine-under-par 63 to claim a four-stroke victory at the Scottish Championship on Sunday.
Henley leads CJ Cup by 3 shots after third round
Solid putting on the glass-like greens at Shadow Creek helped Russell Henley turn a four-shot deficit into a three-shot lead by the end of the day at the CJ Cup.
Weir leads Mickelson by 3 after 36-hole day
Mike Weir shot 68-63 on Saturday to reach 13 under and take a 3-stroke lead over Phil Mickelson at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic.
The Open Turns 160 Today: What The World Looked Like Then
Happy 160th birthday to The Open and that grand October 17th day at Prestwick when a small gathering played for the belt.
No author is listed, but what a perfect way to commemorate the beginning of it all (for pro golf at least) by highlighting what the world looked like then. And I’m sure all of the grateful pro golfers aound the world today uttered a thought or two of appreciation today for the pioneering work of the Morris’s and Park’s that has allowed them to stockpile Porsches and bloated annuities.
A few of my favorites from 1860, courtesy of The Open site:
- Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States of America, making him the first Republican to hold the office.
- In 1860, there were only 33 American states, as opposed to the 50 that exist now, while the population of the USA was approximately 31 million. Today, the US population is over ten times as great, at 330 million.
COVID-19: Australia's Premier Events All Cancelled
Defending Champions Adam Scott, Inbee Park and Matt Jones
For the first time since the final year of World War II, the men’s Australian Open golf tournament will not be staged. Due to COVID-19 related issues, Golf Australia has also announced the cancellation of the Australian PGA and Women’s Open, which were last cancelled in 1995 and 2006, respectively.
From Golf Australia’s announcement:
“But even with multiple contingency plans, it has reached a point where decisions have to be made and this, regrettably, is the one we’ve had to take.”
A raft of measures were considered – including players entering a hub and competing while serving a strict quarantine period, as well as restricting crowd numbers and movement – but all options were unviable.
“We look forward to bringing all three tournaments alive again when they return as normal for summer 2021-22,” Kirkman said.
The Australian Open and Australian PGA Championship – the feature events on the PGA Tour of Australasia – were originally slated for a late November and early December window, to be played at Melbourne’s Kingston Heath and Brisbane’s Royal Queensland, respectively.
Latest View Of Amen Corner Indicates Trees Are Placed, Grass Is Green And The Lords Really Don't Want To Lengthen 13 Any Time Soon
The service road is in, the trees are planted and room has been left for a new 13th tee at Augusta National. All that’s missing is that magical blue hue in Rae’s Creek!
As you can see from Eureka Earth’s latest shot, the land acquired from Augusta Country Club behind the current tee now includes a handsomely decorated service road with lights, landscaping and even a sound wall on the inside corner to shield a future 13th tee.
This is all my nice build-up to pointing out the obvious: it will be years before an extended 13th tee could look even remotely attractive.
Now, I know what you’re saying, extending the par-5 13th would be all about restoring the risk-reward nature. Who cares if the back drop is more Sage Valley than Augusta National. The answer? The Lords of Augusta care.
Houston Open: 2000 Fans A Day At $109 Per Person, Grab And Go Food Included
The Houston Open hosted by the Astros* Foundation will be the second PGA Tour stop to welcome back fans. Capped at 2000 a day, as ESPN.com’s Bob Harig reports here, masks will be required. So will financing.
The Tour and the Houston Open announced Friday that up to 2,000 tickets would be available per day at $79 for the opening round and $109 per day for the remaining three rounds, prices that include food options.
The tour has not allowed spectators at events since returning from a 13-week break due to the coronavirus pandemic in June. The PGA Championship and U.S. Open were played without spectators, and the Masters will also not permit them when it is played next month.
I note the price merely because a round of golf at Memorial, renovated by Tom Doak and Brooks Koepka for the Houston Open, charges $30 on weekdays and $38 on weekends for 18 holes. Now that’s a deal!
PGA Tour's Houston Open to allow limited fans
The PGA Tour and the Houston Open announced Friday that up to 2,000 tickets will be available per day, making it the first time since March fans will be able to attend a PGA Tour event in the U.S.
Schauffele birdies way to 3-shot lead at CJ Cup
Xander Schauffele made seven birdies over eight holes and settled for an 8-under 64 on Friday for a three-shot lead at Shadow Creek.
11th NCGA Super Senior Championship
Player Information / Pairings / Results
October 14, 2020
New season, but familiar results.
Jeff Burda, the 2020 NCGA Super Senior Player of the Year, shot a final round 1-under 70 Wednesday at Poppy Hills Golf Course to come from behind and win the annual NCGA Super Senior Championship. For the 67- year-old Burda, it’s his second Super Senior title in three years (2018). The victory also marked Burda’s record 11th career NCGA Senior title. Previously, he had been tied with Gary Vanier at 10 for the all-time lead.
27th NCGA Net Amateur Championship
Player Information / Pairings / Results
October 13, 2020
Big Sur Flight
Tadashi Kawano took the title, shooting a final round 1-over 72 at Poppy Hills to finish at 6-under 136. Kawano had opened with a net 64 on Monday. Second place went to Dave Jones in a card-off. Jones tied with Tom Clydesdale at 147.
Golden Gate Flight
Billy Witt shot a final round 2-under 69 to come in at 7-under 135 and win by a stroke over runner-up Eric Jarvis. Jarvis had a second round score of 69. Third place went to David Spinks at 142.
U.S. Women’s Open at the Olympic Club 2021
Olympic Club’s Erika Corradi Selected as General Chair of the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open Championship
Even though the 2020 edition is still several weeks away, the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open Championship is quickly approaching (less than 8 months to go!). We’re so lucky the championship will be held right here in Northern California at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, and member Erika Corradi has been selected as the general chair for the historic championship. We sat down (virtually of course!) with Erika to hear more about the planning, how it’s been affected by recent events, and what we can expect.
Q: General Chair. What exactly does that entail?
As chair of this event, I am the point person from the club’s side for championship logistics, and work closely with the USGA on major decisions that impact the role Olympic Club plays as host. The USGA has had staff members here in San Francisco for close to two years, and I act as their main point of contact and liaison with others from the club who are intimately involved in preparations.
Q: It’s been an odd year to say the least, but what have been the most rewarding moments so far?
Wallace joins Otaegui in Scottish Championship lead
English golfer Matt Wallace carded a 5-under 67 at Fairmont St Andrews to join Adrian Otaegui in the Scottish Championship lead on Friday.
Rain postpones first round of Champions event
The first round of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic was postponed Friday because of rain. The tour plans to finish the first round and start the second round Saturday in hopes of completing the 54-hole event Sunday.
Leaderboard: What's happening at the CJ Cup
Leaderboard: What's happening at the CJ Cup
