At Valspar Championship, Peter Malnati wins one for ‘the little guys’
Afterward, Malnati saluted the “smaller” tournaments that fill the PGA TOUR schedule, such as the Valspars of the world.
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Scottie Scheffler goes back-to-back at The Players Championship
Corey Conners of Listowel, ON was the top Canadian, finishing tied for 13th at 11 under. Mackenzie Hughes of Hamilton, ON and Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, BC tied for 26th at 8 under.
Scottie Scheffler rides hot putter to victory at Arnold Palmer Invitational
“It would be borderline unfair if he starts putting really good,” U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark said after finishing second. “I never want to wish ill on anybody, but if starts putting positive each week it’s going to be really hard to beat.”
Wacky weather, terminal entertainment, world domination and more
As we usually do at the beginning of each month, it’s time to take a look at which golf stories are dominating the news and which ones might have some legs beyond the next full moon.
Rookie Jake Knapp recovers to win Mexico Open and earn a trip to Augusta
Knapp spent four seasons on the Canadian tour and two on the Korn Ferry Tour until finally getting a PGA Tour card for this year.
Hideki Matsuyama wins Genesis Invitational with record-breaking 62 in final round
Canadian Adam Hadwin was part of the final round theatrics. His 6-under 65 on Sunday gave him a share of fourth place.
Nick Taylor wins Phoenix Open on second playoff hole
Nick Taylor birdied three of his last four holes in regulation to force a playoff with Charley Hoffman, then birdied both holes in the playoff to notch the win.
Wyndham Clark declared winner at rain-shortened Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Third round 60 gave Clark the lead and set up the victory after California coast pelted with rain and high winds on Sunday, rendering the course dangerous and unplayable
PGA Tour announces $3 billion deal with Strategic Sports Group
The agreement gives players a vested interest in PGA Tour Enterprises and leaves room open for a future deal with the Saudi PIF.
