The Golf Blog: Video John Daly captures 1st PGA Champions Tour victory; 1st win since 2004
A big win for Big John.@PGA_JohnDaly wins the @InsperityInvtnl for his first victory on PGA TOUR Champions. ???? pic.twitter.com/bxTbhQQuTn
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) May 7, 2017
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The Golf Blog: Video Lexi Thompson gets emotional and cries after return since penalties for marked ball in ANA major
After being dramatically denied a major title, it was an emotional return to golf for Lexi Thompson.
Watch https://t.co/nhdwmxziQb pic.twitter.com/HEQGrQEE6e
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) April 28, 2017
The Golf Blog says: It was a dubious penalty in the first place, flagged by a person watching TV. The USGA and R&A have since changed the rule for video use, but it does not go far enough. The rule should ban reliance on anyone who is not officially a part of the tournament, either a golfer or rules officials.
TweetICYMI: Following the Lexi Thompson ruling the R&A and USGA have limited the usage of video reviews… https://t.co/D9nkfBxkzM
— National Club Golfer (@NCGmagazine) April 28, 2017
The Golf Blog: Redemption–Sergio Garcia wins 1st major at Masters in 1 hole playoff with Rose (video)
Great shot by CBS of Sergio Garcia putting for the win with his fiance' in the background. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/bdSNiTL6mW
— Kevin Marchina (@kg_holler) April 10, 2017
.@TheSergioGarcia forever a major champion! #theMasters pic.twitter.com/8BR0vJG2vA
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) April 9, 2017
The Golf Blog says: The final round of the 2017 Masters played out in 4 memorable acts.
In the first act, Sergio Garcia started out strong on the first nine and opened up a 3-shot lead at -8, to playing partner Justin Rose’s -5. Sergio seemed calm and loose.
But the second act saw the momentum shift on the second nine as Sergio faltered with 2 straight bogeys after making the turn and Justin soon opened up a 3-shot lead himself, reversing the scores: -8 to -5 by Sergio. (There were others, such as Belgian Thomas Pieters, Matt Kuchar, and Charl Schwartzel, who tried to crash the party, but each of their runs was not enough to really get into contention.)
The third act saw Sergio–just when it seemed like he was out of it–make a dramatic charge with an eagle on 15 and birdie on 17. But Sergio missed a 6 foot birdie on the 18th that would have won it outright. Playoff.
The fourth act was a playoff repeating the 18th hole. Justin’s bad drive opened up the hole for Sergio, who sunk a 12-foot birdie putt with the ball curling around the hole and in reminiscent of Phil Mickelson’s first Masters’ victory.
It was an amazing head-to-head duel between Sergio and Justin. And it seemed appropriate that Sergio won on the late Seve Ballesteros’ 60th birthday. Congrats, Sergio!
TweetThe Golf Blog: Can Sergio Garcia win Masters, first major, on Seve Ballesteros’ birthday?
Sergio Garcia is 0 for 73 in majors. Heading into final round as co-leader, will stars finally align at #TheMasters? https://t.co/GQ2B7tdyOi pic.twitter.com/AszbRCenUp
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) April 9, 2017
Sunday would be Seve Ballesteros' 60th birthday.@TheSergioGarcia would love to win @TheMasters in tribute. pic.twitter.com/NZtzIJrNiu
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) April 9, 2017
The Golf Blog says: Could this finally be Sergio Garcia’s year? Maybe.
"I stayed patient. Hit some good shots coming in. Seve would say, believe in yourself, have fun and do your best." Sergio Garcia
— Ron Mintz (@MintzGolf) April 8, 2017
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