Stricker opens 5-shot lead at Senior PlayersStricker opens 5-shot lead at Senior Players
Steve Stricker increased his lead to five strokes Friday in the Senior Players Championship, following an opening 7-under 63 with a 68 at breezy Firestone.
Day: June 25, 2021
Kearney’s 2-shot lead at BMW International OpenKearney’s 2-shot lead at BMW International Open
Irish golfer Niall Kearney took a two-shot lead after the second round of the BMW International Open on Friday.
Win probabilities: Travelers ChampionshipWin probabilities: Travelers Championship
2021 Travelers Championship, Round 2 Top 10 win probabilities: 1. Jason Day (1, -9, 10.7%) 2. Bubba Watson (T2, -8, 9.7%) 3. Russell Henley (T4, -7, 7.0%) 4. Patrick Cantlay (T11, -6, 7.0%) 5. Scottie Scheffler (T11, -6, 5.0%) 6. Kramer Hickok (T2, -8, 3.8%) 7. Patrick Reed (T20, -5, 3.6%) 8. Kevin Kisner (T4, -7, 3.4%) 9. Bryson DeChambeau (T20, -5, 3.4%) 10. Justin Rose (T4, -7, 3.1%) Top Strokes-Gained Performers from Round 2: Putting: Kevin Kisner +4.2 Around the Green: Brandon Hagy +2.7 Approach the Green: Stephen Stallings Jr. +3.5 Off-the-tee: Carlos Ortiz +2.3 Total: Jason Day +6.9 NOTE: These reports are based off of the live predictive model run by @DataGolf. The model provides live “Make Cut”, “Top 20”, “Top 5”, and “Win” probabilities every 5 minutes from the opening tee shot to the final putt of every PGA TOUR event. Briefly, the model takes account of the current form of each golfer as well as the difficulty of their remaining holes, and probabilities are calculated from 20K simulations. To follow live finish probabilities throughout the remainder of the Travelers Championship, or to see how each golfer’s probabilities have evolved from the start of the event to the current time, click here for the model’s home page.
No lead safe at Travelers ChampionshipNo lead safe at Travelers Championship
CROMWELL, Conn. – We have arrived at that juncture of the Travelers Championship where everyone should be considered in contention, where the first page of the leaderboard – and we’re not joking here – should include every player. Why? Because the scenario defines logjam. With the lead through 36 holes held by Jason Day at 9-under 131, and the cut falling at 2-under 138, here’s the rub: The other 78 players who made the cut are all within seven of the lead on a golf course that is prime real estate for rallies. RELATED: Full leaderboard | Bubba Watson continues good form | Kevin Kisner back on track at Travelers You have your doubts? Travelers Championship historians could possibly offer convincing testimony. Since 2010, the 36-hole leader has won just twice at the Travelers – Jordan Spieth in 2017, Bubba Watson in 2015 – and the comebacks have consistently been of significant pedigree. • In 2010, Watson was seven behind Justin Rose, shot 67-66 on the weekend and won. • Three years later, Ken Duke was seven off the lead through 36, fired 65-66 in Rounds 3 and 4, and triumphed. • The most memorable of the rallies came in 2014 as Kevin Streelman, eight off the lead through two rounds, punctuated his 64-64 weekend with seven consecutive birdies to send fans into a frenzy. • Just last year, Dustin Johnson put together two quiet rounds, was six shots off the lead, then posted a 61-67 finish and won. Now, the initial reaction would be to suggest that TPC River Highlands with its par of 70 and 6,807 cozy yards is there for the taking by anyone wielding titanium, that there’s a birdie chance at every hole and should you have a good day with the driver, you’re going to be in position flag-hunt from start to finish. Justin Rose would cringe and wave the caution flag. True, those many rallies that have taken place since 2010 were highlighted by torrid weekends. The winner has averaged 131.45 over the final two rounds since 2010, or 8.55 under par. Johnson in 2020 and Streelman in ’14 both shot 128 on the weekend, Freddie Jacobsen fired 129 in 2011, and Watson in 2018 closed with 130. “Guys who’ve obviously got nothing to lose are tightening up their lines into the greens,” said Rose, offering his rationalization as to why so many winners have come from behind here. But the Englishman insists that it doesn’t mean TPC River Highlands is easy stuff. He knows from experience, too, because in 2010 he led by four through 36 (and was seven clear of the eventual winner, Watson), and shot 68-75 on the weekend. “The golf course is tricky enough, where when they start putting the pins near the edges of the greens, there are some tricky little swales and run-offs,” said Rose. “Maybe then, if you are playing with the lead, you start off being a little conservative with your approach play.” Add it all up, and Rose contends TPC River Highlands is the perfect arena. It’s easy to attack if you are in form, “because when you’re playing great, you can afford to make a silly mistake,” said Rose. But it doesn’t really lend itself to overly conservative play because next thing you know, “there are some gut-check moments out there” that become even more demanding if you’ve been playing defensively. Bottom line, “I think it’s a great test of golf,” said Rose, who signed for a sizzling 63 and at 7-under 133 is two off the lead. Position “A” you might suggest. Only those who are three and four and five and six, and even seven back, are feeling similarly.
So far, so good: A healthy Jadeveon Clowney is key to Browns’ defensive successSo far, so good: A healthy Jadeveon Clowney is key to Browns’ defensive success
Jadeveon Clowney signed a one-year deal this offseason with the Browns, and he looked to be at full speed in camp despite recovering from knee surgery.
Watch live: One for all for Islanders, LightningWatch live: One for all for Islanders, Lightning
New York and Tampa Bay will battle in Game 7 — with a Stanley Cup Final bid on the line. See which team will get to play Montreal for the championship.
Ex-Blackhawks players weigh in on allegationsEx-Blackhawks players weigh in on allegations
As more details surrounding allegations of sexual abuse against Blackhawks players by ex-video coach Brad Aldrich emerge, players speak out.
One trophy ignored, Canadiens shift focus to the Stanley CupOne trophy ignored, Canadiens shift focus to the Stanley Cup
Shea Weber and the Montreal Canadiens kept their hands off the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl after advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, and even rookie Cole Caufield had no interest in touching it. “Obviously there’s a bigger one out there that we’re chasing, so I think that’s the only thing on our mind right now,” Caufield said, following a 3-2 OT semifinal series-clinching win over Vegas in Game 6. Montreal is in the final for the 35th time in the franchise’s illustrious history and will face the New York Islanders or Tampa Bay Lightning for a chance to win an NHL-leading 25th championship.
Sources: Kidd, Mavs agree; Harrison to be GMSources: Kidd, Mavs agree; Harrison to be GM
The Mavericks have agreed to terms with Hall of Fame point guard Jason Kidd to be their head coach and longtime Nike executive Nico Harrison to be their general manager and run the franchise’s basketball operations, sources told ESPN.
Inside the Field: Rocket Mortgage ClassicInside the Field: Rocket Mortgage Classic
How the field qualified for the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club as of 6/25/2021. Check here for updates. Winner – PGA/U.S. Open Championship Jason Day Bryson DeChambeau Phil Mickelson Jimmy Walker Gary Woodland Winner – THE PLAYERS Championship Rickie Fowler Si Woo Kim Webb Simpson Winner – The Masters Hideki Matsuyama Patrick Reed Danny Willett Winner – World Golf Championship Event Kevin Kisner Bubba Watson Winners of the Arnold Palmer, Memorial, Genesis (Last 3 Years) Jason Dufner Max Homa Tournament Winner in Past Two Seasons Ryan Armour Keegan Bradley Cameron Champ Austin Cook Joel Dahmen Tyler Duncan Dylan Frittelli Brice Garnett Brian Gay Lanto Griffin Garrick Higgo J.B. Holmes Charles Howell III Sungjae Im Matt Jones Sung Kang Michael Kim Patton Kizzire Russell Knox Satoshi Kodaira Jason Kokrak Martin Laird Andrew Landry Nate Lashley K.H. Lee Adam Long Troy Merritt Sebastián Muñoz Joaquin Niemann Pat Perez Scott Piercy Ted Potter, Jr. Andrew Putnam Chez Reavie Brandt Snedeker Robert Streb Nick Taylor Michael Thompson Brendon Todd Martin Trainer Kevin Tway Richy Werenski Matthew Wolff Career Money Exemption K.J. Choi Luke Donald Hunter Mahan Bo Van Pelt Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt Camilo Villegas Will Zalatoris Sponsors Exemptions – Unrestricted Austin Eckroat Willie Mack III Davis Thompson PGA Section Champion\Player of the Year Jeff Roth Top 125 on Prior Season’s FedExCup Points List Mackenzie Hughes Byeong Hun An Mark Hubbard Danny Lee Tom Hoge Alex Noren Adam Hadwin Harry Higgs Robby Shelton Maverick McNealy Doc Redman Denny McCarthy Henrik Norlander Charley Hoffman Sepp Straka Harold Varner III Cameron Tringale Cam Davis Vaughn Taylor Patrick Rodgers Brian Stuard Emiliano Grillo Scott Harrington Matthew NeSmith Sam Ryder Adam Schenk Scott Brown Beau Hossler Lucas Glover Luke List Scott Stallings Rory Sabbatini Tom Lewis Bo Hoag Top 125 (Prior Season Nonmember) Will Gordon Erik van Rooyen Major Medical Extension Chris Kirk James Hahn Kevin Chappell Kevin Stadler William McGirt Sean O’Hair Jonas Blixt Harrison Frazar 2018-19 Top 125 FEC/2019 Top Finishers Korn Ferry Tour (reordered) Peter Malnati Doug Ghim Tyler McCumber Brandon Hagy Kyle Stanley Chase Seiffert Anirban Lahiri Vincent Whaley Cameron Percy Michael Gligic Kramer Hickok Rafael Campos Hank Lebioda Bronson Burgoon Joseph Bramlett Roger Sloan Kris Ventura Chesson Hadley David Hearn Rob Oppenheim J.J. Spaun Rafa Cabrera Bello Grayson Murray D.J. Trahan Ryan Brehm Sebastian Cappelen Nelson Ledesma Fabián Gómez Mark Anderson Rhein Gibson Nick Watney Ben Taylor Aaron Baddeley Chris Baker Michael Gellerman Matt Every Jim Knous