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Matt Kuchar Wins Six Hole Playoff

The tenth playoff of 2009 was a battle of who could choke less. Matt Kuchar, needing a birdie on the 72nd hole to beat Vaughn Taylor, chunked his third shot into the front bunker of the par-5, forcing himself to get up and down to save par and force the extra holes.In the playoff, Taylor decided to hit a long iron off the...

Webb Simpson Continues Impressive Run

Webb Simpson completed a stellar amateur career last year at Wake Forest as a four-time All-American, played his way through PGA Tour qualifying and never hesitated when asked about first-season professional goals.Before making his PGA Tour debut in January, Simpson said he wanted to be Rookie of the Year, make the field...

Heath Slocum's Putt on 18 Takes All the Fun Out of Playoff Golf at Barclays

Heath Slocum was, by all accounts, the unlikeliest of golfers to win the Barclays. Sure, he had the lead late, but Tiger Woods was charging, Ernie Els was just a stroke back, Steve Stricker was matching him shot-for-shot and, most importantly, he had a lengthy par putt on 18 to secure, at worst, a playoff with Stricker.But...

Goydos, Marino Share Lead at Barclays

The four-tournament FedEx Cup might be billed as the playoffs, but Tiger Woods (along with just about everybody else in the field) are treating it with all the reverence of a practice round. Maybe it's the rain-soaked conditions, or the tricked-out, wannabe links-inspired course set-up. Or maybe the manufactured drama of...

Webb Simpson Leads, Tiger Eight Back

Not a lot of rookies have had the chance to take command of the FedEx Cup. Zero, actually. The first year Tiger Woods was in control from the get-go. Last year, Vijay Singh was the man that couldn't be beat. If Webb Simpson continues to play like he has so far at the Barclays, he might find himself in a position to win...

Webb Simpson News From the Web

05/15/12 Simpson's faith keeps him grounded Source: CBS - WRAL 5 - Raleigh NC Webb Simpson has been well known in Raleigh since his teens, as he attended Broughton High School, but his fame took a meteoric rise in 2011 after winning his first PGA tournament and finishing 2nd in the final golf standings.
05/12/12 Babineau: Stadium Course favors no player Source: Golfweek PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. â I did a guest spot on a radio show this morning, and everyone wanted to know a prediction for the weekend at The Players.
05/12/12 Jim McCabe looks at how Keegan Source: Golf Observer Given that the smile's permanent and the wave to say thanks is as natural as breathing for him, it is understandable to presume that Matt Kuchar is always upbeat.
05/11/12 Bradley, Simpson face turbulent rounds Source: Golfweek Given that the smile's permanent and the wave to say thanks is as natural as breathing for him, it is understandable to presume that Matt Kuchar is always upbeat.
05/07/12 Fowler to 24th in rankings; McIlroy again No. 1 Source: ABC - KTVX 4 - Salt Lake City UT Rickie Fowler's first PGA Tour victory, a playoff win Sunday over Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points at the Wells Fargo Championship, resulted in a jump to 24th in this week's world rankings.