Webb Simpson took full advantage of the superb conditions at TPC Summerlin and found himself atop the leaderboard midway through the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
Golf
For those who don’t believe golf can be a fickle game, consider Andres Romero’s last 24 hours.
Whenever conditions at TPC Summerlin become benign, the course comes under attack and often yields double-digit scores below par. J.J. Henry and Andres Romero took full advantage of the opportunity on Thursday in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
Amy Ruelas’ favorite type of hole on the golf course is a par 5. The senior at Foothill showed why on Thursday.
It felt like college again Thursday for former UNLV teammates Charley Hoffman, Bill Lunde and Chad Campbell.
Brooks Koepka must have one of those United Nations passports, filled with a maze of colorful stamps from faraway lands seen only in history books and travel brochures.
For someone who has played a lot of golf this year, Zach Johnson is holding up fairly well, save for a little stiffness in his neck.
No matter what happens this week at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, Ryan Moore will have something to celebrate.
Most golfers can’t overcome adversities like a rugged course, chilly winds, an 11 on a par-4 hole or a four-shot deficit with five holes to play.
Kevin Penner is trying to work his way onto the PGA Tour, and the former UNLV star is hoping a good week at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open will help him get there quicker.
Allison Weiderman would love to extend her junior season and get the Desert Oasis girls golf team into next week’s state tournament at her favorite course, Bear’s Best.
When the PGA Tour decided to include some of the Fall Series tournaments in the FedEx Cup points chase with a restructured schedule, it was looked at as a shot in the arm by the Shriners Hospitals for Children who oversee and are the title sponsor for the Las Vegas tour stop.
Tonight on The Hill at TPC Summerlin, May will be honored with induction into the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame along with Brenda Knott, Ray Norvell and Bill Walters.
Tiger Woods was voted PGA Tour player of the year for the 11th time on the strength of his five big wins and return to No. 1 in the world.
