Ridings matches Howell at 8-under for share of lead at Turning Stone

Tag Ridings missed a short par putt on the final hole Saturday to fall into a tie for the lead with Charles Howell III after the third round of the Turning Stone Resort Championship.

At least one golfer isn't too pleased with new playoff system

Belly up to the bar folks. In this week's edition of the Weekly 18, we've got a virtual smorgasbord of golfing delights to wet your whistle, including a trip to Bizzaro World, a playoff beard plus some memorable quotes from the newly minted U.S. Amateur champion, writes ESPN.com's Jason Sobel.

Jason Sobel's Barclays blog

As the FedEx Cup playoffs begin this week at the Barclays, Jason Sobel -- our blogger on the scene -- will be tracking all the happenings from Ridgewood Country Club.

On the Tee: Parker McLaughlin

Parker McLachlin tells Jason Sobel about his recent win at the Reno Tahoe Open and this week's...

Fantasy Fore: The PGA Championship

Shawn Peters previews the PGA Championship from a fantasy perspective.

McLachlin nabs first PGA Tour win by seven strokes in Reno

Parker McLachlin shot a 2-over 74 Sunday and still hung on to claim his first PGA Tour victory by seven strokes at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open.

RENO, NV - AUGUST 3: Parker McLachlin holds the championship trophy after winning the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open at the Montreux Golf & Country...

McLachlin shoots 66, storms to six-stroke lead at Reno-Tahoe

Parker McLachlin made a 9-foot eagle putt and shot a 6-under 66 Saturday to take a six-stroke lead into the final round of the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open.

Wie takes quintuple-bogey, fails to make cut in Reno; McLachlin's 62 leads

Michelle Wie failed in her eighth attempt to make the cut on the PGA Tour, shooting a second-round 80 at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open Friday. Parker McLachlin tied the course record with a 62 to take the lead into the clubhouse at 14-under par.

Unfortunate bounce for Perry hands Imada first PGA Tour victory

Ryuji Imada has captured his first victory on the PGA Tour, beating Kenny Perry in a playoff Sunday at the AT&T Classic in suburban Atlanta.

PGA, LPGA Tours rendering disparate results

The PGA and LPGA could not be more disparate. While the triumvirate of Lorena Ochoa, Annika Sorenstam and Paula Creamer have a monopoly on this season's trophies, the men's game is a crapshoot.

Byrd leads after second straight 6-under 66 at AT&T Classic

Jonathan Byrd took advantage of soft fairways and receptive greens at TPC Sugarloaf on Friday, shooting his second straight 6-under 66 to take a three-stroke lead in the AT&T Classic.

Five tied for lead after rain-delayed first round

Coming off a final-round meltdown at The Players Championship, Kenny Perry endured a steady -- and occasionally driving rain -- to claim a share of the first-round lead with a 6-under 66 at the AT&T Classic.

Scott follows Masters play with impressive second round at Byron Nelson

Adam Scott returned to Australia after the Masters. It was a short visit.

Course changes, weather raise opening-round scores at Byron Nelson

Jesper Parnevik has been so inconsistent that he's willing to take advice from a golfing buddy he refers to as a "complete hack monster."