Dustin Johnson issues statement amid speculation on personal life

It has been an incredible year for Jordan Spieth. The Texan became the talk of the golf world after his back-to-back wins at the Travelers Championship and The Open Championship, banking over $6 million by the end of the PGA Tour’s regular season. Given that success, Spieth was expected to be a major force in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and so far, he’s delivered. While he missed out on the winner’s circle in the first two postseason events, the 24-year-old three-time major champion has remained at the top of his game, shooting seven rounds in the 60s en route to consecutive runner-up finishes and sole possession of the points lead. In keeping with his flair for the dramatic, Spieth’s pole position

“Back just not ready,” Woods’ agent, Mark Steinberg said in the ESPN report. Former world number one Woods has not competed since the Genesis Invitational in mid February where he finished last among those who made the cut and complained of back stiffness. Woods then skipped the WGC-Mexico

The gusts approached 40 mph at Kapalua last week for the Sentry Tournament of Champions. It was blowing just as hard Wednesday at Waialae on the eve of the Sony Open. ”I’ve never seen the wind blow like this, and it’s supposed to blow like this every day,” said Justin Thomas