The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend that was all about golf. Playing, watching. I need a nap. 10. Obviously, this was a weekend to be watching, because it was the final major of the year and especially because our guy was leading after 54 holes. And then …
Read More »DeChambeau Wins Second U.S. Open Title in Dramatic Fashion at Pinehurst
PINEHURST, N.C. — Bryson DeChambeau stands atop the golf world once again, winning the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, capturing his second U.S. Open title on Sunday. DeChambeau outlasted Rory McIlroy, who suffered yet another major championship heartbreak. “I wanted to get this one done, especially at such …
Read More »Seeking Best Open Finish Since 2013, UF’s Horschel Hits Speed Bump
PINEHURST, N.C. — Billy Horschel slowed down in Round 3 of the U.S. Open, shooting a 4-over 74 Saturday at Pinehurst No. 2 and dropping into a tie for 25th place. Still, the former Gator has a chance for his best Open finish in more than a decade. Horschel, who …
Read More »Woods Misses U.S. Open Cut; Former Gator Horschel Surges After 67
PINEHURST, N.C. — Three-time U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods missed the cut Friday at the 2024 Open, joining five other former champions who are headed home after long second day at the difficult Pinehurst No. 2 course. Only 74 of the 156 golfers advanced to weekend play. It’s the first …
Read More »McIlroy, Cantlay Share Early U.S. Open Lead; Former Gator Horschel Opens With 73
PINEHURST, N.C. — One hundred and fifty-six golfers, 75 types of plants lining the course and a mere 15 rounds under par in Round 1. Pinehurst’s No. 2 course left no man unscathed in the first round Thursday, unless your name is Sergio Garcia or Rory McIlroy, proving once again …
Read More »Former UF Standout Horschel Finishes 8th At PGA Championship
This past weekend at the PGA Championship former Gator, Billy Horschel had a stunning performance during the fourth and final round. Finishing strong with six birdies he really showcased his grit and determination. He tied in eighth place with Scottie Scheffler. Concluding on the 18th hole with three strokes he …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: No Guarantees When It Comes To NCAA Baseball Committee
The Back Nine comes at you after a really nice weekend for the mighty Gators on so many levels. 10. We will start with what happened with baseball, because after the Thursday loss I think a lot of us had the obits ready to go for this year’s team. …
Read More »PGA Champsionship starts
It’s the eve of the 106 PGA Tournament, the second major tournament of the year. https://twitter.com/PGAChampionship/status/1790832610005901396 Key Narratives The tournament features many big names, including the defending champion Brooks Koepka and former winners Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, and Scottie Scheffler. They’re all competing for the attractive $20 million purse. McIlroy has …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Former UF standout Horschel Earns Special Spot
The Back Nine comes at you on Bob Dooley Invitational Week and I am stressing so be nice to me. I’m just kidding, Gainesville has been plenty nice to me. 10. This is the 29thyear of the tournament and we are once again overwhelmed by the generosity of people. We …
Read More »Former UF Standout Billy Horschel Wins PGA Event
Billy Horschel tied the course record to win the Corales Puntacana Championship at the Corales Golf Club. Horschel’s victory in the Dominican Republic vaults him from 76th to 45th in the FedEx Cup rankings. The former Gator had an impressive nine-under-par final round score of 63. The win marks his …
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