8 Results for fred couples

Sabbatini came through with clutch putts to win

Nathan Easler

Riding a hot putter all week, Rory Sabbatini sizzled in his fifth PGA Tour victory, firing a final-round 64 and setting the tournament scoring record ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 25, 2009

Nelson venue still adjusting to latest tweaks

Nathan Easler

The PGA Tour plays Week 2 of three in Texas as the TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas hosts the 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship. The course and tournament...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Putting matters, but iron play rules at Augusta

Nathan Easler

Alister MacKenzie, Bobby Jones, Magnolia Lane, azaleas, the Hogan, Nelson and Sarazen bridges, Amen Corner, the green jacket, Augusta National, the Ma...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Conquering Bear Trap key to Honda Classic win

Nathan Easler

The PGA Tour wrapped up its West Coast swing and begins the Florida leg of the season this week at the Honda Classic. The host venue is the PGA Nation...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 02, 2009

Short memory helps Mickelson at Riviera

Nathan Easler

The age-old combination of solid ball striking into greens and clutch putting holds across venues, but the penalty of the rough is becoming less and l...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 19, 2009

Golf Stats: The Numbers That Matter

Nathan Easler

...the final round of a PGA Tour event. He began the day seven shots behind leader Fred Couples. After his round, Duval spoke with candor: "I'm not gonna sit here and lie to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 19, 2009

Stenson's balanced game yields Players victory

Nathan Easler

...and greens hit. Stenson did not join the company of Sergio Garcia (2008), Stephen Ames (2006), and Fred Funk (2005) in these ball-striking statistics. Stenson compensated for it with a very solid short game...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 10, 2009

Look for another close finish at TPC Sawgrass

Nathan Easler

...field in both driving accuracy and greens hit (Sergio Garcia in 2008, Stephen Ames in 2006 and Fred Funk in 2005). In the past five years, only Phil Mickelson (2007) has managed to win without...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 06, 2009