Expect higher scores this year at Colonial
Nathan Easler...been in the middle of the pack in most of the course profile statistics. One of the rankings that stands out from last year is driving distance. On measured drives in 2008, players averaged 300...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 26, 2009Sabbatini came through with clutch putts to win
Nathan EaslerRiding 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, 2009Nelson venue still adjusting to latest tweaks
Nathan Easler...the Nelson than last year. The TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas proved a difficult test in 2008, ranking seventh in scoring difficulty out of 54 courses. In 2008, the scoring at the 7,166-yard...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009Prepare to go low in the Lone Star State
Nathan Easler...Cantera offer up some short birdie attempts, the putts are also makeable. For evidence, examine these two rankings from last year. Courses with the shortest proximity to the hole on approaches Rank Course Average 1...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009Stenson's balanced game yields Players victory
Nathan Easler...PGA Tour win, $1.71 million for the victory, and moves him to No. 5 in world rankings. This week, the stats blog breaks down the 2009 Players Championship, focusing on a comparison between Stenson...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 10, 2009Look for another close finish at TPC Sawgrass
Nathan EaslerThe PGA Tour travels this week to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., for golf's "fifth major" -- The Players Championship. Pete Dye's TPC Sawgrass Stadium Cour...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 06, 2009One theme prevails from Zurich Classic's history
Nathan EaslerThe PGA Tour travels 14 miles outside the "Big Easy" this week for the Zurich Classic at the TPC Louisiana. This marks the second consecutive week...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 21, 2009Gay nearly flawless in claiming Verizon Heritage
Nathan Easler...65) 80.6% (4) 1.611 (T5) Not surprisingly, Gay dominated nearly across the board this week, ranking in the top three in all major stats except driving distance, where he was 72nd among 78...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 19, 2009Cabrera scrambled his way to Masters victory
Nathan Easler...14.) Cabrera was able to get up and down nearly three-quarters of the time this week, ranking him T-7 in scrambling. What separated Cabrera from the field was his timing and short game...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 13, 2009Putting matters, but iron play rules at Augusta
Nathan Easler...the recent champions' numbers show a more common thread: greens in regulation. Below are the stats and rankings of the past seven champions in the major skill categories. Save for Weir's victory in 2003...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 08, 2009Beware the Aussies at Shell Houston Open
Nathan EaslerAs the last tournament before the Masters, the Shell Houston Open at Redstone Golf Club continues to draw an increasingly elite field. Word of mouth s...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 01, 2009Goosen's win at Transitions looks awfully familiar
Nathan Easler...the 72nd hole for par. For the week, Goosen was 62-for-64 from inside 10 feet, ranking fourth in the field. • Goosen's five bogeys were the fewest by any player in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009Don't expect Innisbrook to yield many birdies
Nathan Easler...or ahead of the 2008 U.S. Open host course, Torrey Pines South, in most of these rankings. 2008 shortest driving distances Rank Course All Drives 1 Pebble Beach 264.9 2 Harbour Town 265...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 17, 2009Flatstick key between Lefty, Tiger at Doral
Nathan Easler...most recent being his first WGC title. Mickelson regained the No. 2 spot in the world golf rankings with the win, and he is now closer than ever to taking over the top spot from...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 15, 2009Take Ogilvy over Tiger at Doral
Nathan Easler...Dubai leader at 1.543 million euros. • Ogilvy has gained more points in the world rankings than anyone this season. He has moved into fourth place, up from 12th to begin 2009. •...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 09, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "rankings" make the list?