Dukies on the 2019 PGA/LPGA Tour

[sagegrouse]

Suddenly, it's 2019! The PGA Tour reloads after the FedEx Cup, starting the 2019 season on October 1. The Safeway Open in Napa, CA features three Dukie PGA Tour members. Kevin Streelman finishes the first round with three straight birdies and a -4 68, tied for 22nd. Ryan Blaum and newly minted tour player Wes Roach shoot -1 scores of 71 and will need to rally to make the cut.

In other news, Phil Mickelson, panned far and wide for his Ryder Cup performance, shoots a -7 score of 65, good for third place. Oldster Fred Couples (much younger than Ol' Sage) is at +1.

The 2019 LPGA Tour does not begin until January.

[jv001]

Suddenly, it's 2019! The PGA Tour reloads after the FedEx Cup, starting the 2019 season on October 1. The Safeway Open in Napa, CA features three Dukie PGA Tour members. Kevin Streelman finishes the first round with three straight birdies and a -4 68, tied for 22nd. Ryan Blaum and newly minted tour player Wes Roach shoot -1 scores of 71 and will need to rally to make the cut.

In other news, Phil Mickelson, panned far and wide for his Ryder Cup performance, shoots a -7 score of 65, good for third place. Oldster Fred Couples (much younger than Ol' Sage) is at +1.

The 2019 LPGA Tour does not begin until January.

Freddie has been one of my favorites on the pro tour for years. Had it not been for a balky back, he would be up there with the biggest names in golf. GoDuke and Go Freddie Couples or "Boom Boom" as he was once called on the tour.

[arnie]

Suddenly, it's 2019! The PGA Tour reloads after the FedEx Cup, starting the 2019 season on October 1. The Safeway Open in Napa, CA features three Dukie PGA Tour members. Kevin Streelman finishes the first round with three straight birdies and a -4 68, tied for 22nd. Ryan Blaum and newly minted tour player Wes Roach shoot -1 scores of 71 and will need to rally to make the cut.

In other news, Phil Mickelson, panned far and wide for his Ryder Cup performance, shoots a -7 score of 65, good for third place. Oldster Fred Couples (much younger than Ol' Sage) is at +1.

The 2019 LPGA Tour does not begin until January.

Actually, there’s a 4th Dukie that has his card - Adam Long. And Long is tied for 4th. I wasn’t aware until last week that he qualified off of his web.com results this year. Great start for Adam and don’t recall a year with 4 former Duke golfers on the PGA tour.

[sagegrouse]

Actually, there’s a 4th Dukie that has his card - Adam Long. And Long is tied for 4th. I wasn’t aware until last week that he qualified off of his web.com results this year. Great start for Adam and don’t recall a year with 4 former Duke golfers on the PGA tour.

Thanks. Now we have four to follow. I had forgotten about Adam, and he had a terrific performance yesterday.

In addition, Julian Suri continues on the European Tour. He is #70 in the Official World Golf Rankings, the only Dukie in the top 100 (Kevin is #149).

[arnie]

Thanks. Now we have four to follow. I had forgotten about Adam, and he had a terrific performance yesterday.

In addition, Julian Suri continues on the European Tour. He is #70 in the Official World Golf Rankings, the only Dukie in the top 100 (Kevin is #149).

I've been wondering about Suri. Do you see him trying to qualify for his PGA card? Or maybe he auto qualifies if he has a great year on the European Tour?

[sagegrouse]

I've been wondering about Suri. Do you see him trying to qualify for his PGA card? Or maybe he auto qualifies if he has a great year on the European Tour?

Yes, it appears he would like to play on the PGA Tour because he competed in the Web.com Tour Championship (tied for 21st), which is a route to a PGA card. "Top 50 in the world" seems to be a magic bullet and enables a European player to play a number of tournaments in the US. Make enough money in these events, qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs, and you receive your tour card. Win any single PGA event and you win a tour card.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman is -8 through 36 holes and currently tied for 7th Place headed to the weekend.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot even par on Saturday and is currently T15 at -8. A Top 10 finish is in reach with a solid Sunday outing.

[JasonEvans]

Kevin Streelman shot even par on Saturday and is currently T15 at -8. A Top 10 finish is in reach with a solid Sunday outing.

Not a solid Sunday. 2-over and he finished T25. Still, not a bad start to his 2019 season.

[sagegrouse]

Not a solid Sunday. 2-over and he finished T25. Still, not a bad start to his 2019 season.

Streels was five-over on the front, three-under on the back nine. Hmmmm....

Ryan Blaum finished T33, while fast-starting Adam Long faded to T63. Wes Roach missed the cut by one shot.

[Bob Green]

Not a solid Sunday. 2-over and he finished T25. Still, not a bad start to his 2019 season.


Streels was five-over on the front, three-under on the back nine.

Streelman finished -7. He shot +1 73 on Sunday. He was five over on the front, four-under on the back.

https://www.pgatour.com/leaderboard.html

[sagegrouse]

Ryan Blaum is in the hunt at the RSM Classic in Sea Island, Georgia. He is tied for 5th at -8, six shots behind the leader, Charles Howell III.

Streelman and Roach missed the cut. Kevin is having a rough stretch the past few weeks, near the back of the pack at +7.

[BD80]

Ryan Blaum ... is tied for 5th at -8, six shots behind the leader, Charles Howell III. ...

Ahh, Chip Trip.

I believe his long-lost uncle was Thurston III

[sagegrouse]

Ryan Blaum is in the hunt at the RSM Classic in Sea Island, Georgia. He is tied for 5th at -8, six shots behind the leader, Charles Howell III.

Streelman and Roach missed the cut. Kevin is having a rough stretch the past few weeks, near the back of the pack at +7.

Also, Adam Long was in the field but did not make the cut (+5).

[arnie]

Ryan Blaum is in the hunt at the RSM Classic in Sea Island, Georgia. He is tied for 5th at -8, six shots behind the leader, Charles Howell III.

Streelman and Roach missed the cut. Kevin is having a rough stretch the past few weeks, near the back of the pack at +7.

Blaum finished tied for 4th today, only 2 back. Got to be his best finish on PGA tour.

[JasonEvans]

Blaum finished tied for 4th today, only 2 back. Got to be his best finish on PGA tour.

In 2017, his first year with a full PGa card, he had 2 Top 10 finishes -- a 6th and a 7th. This year (2018 season) he also had a pair of T10s, 10th at the Sony Open and 6th at the Byron Nelson. So, you are correct that 4th is his best finish in his career.

Last year (2018) he made 14 cuts out of 28 events. Thus far this season he has made 4 cuts in 5 events. He's already made more than $375k this season. He made a touch under $1 mil last season. So, it sure looks like he is on his way to a breakout campaign and he hopefully won't have to sweat keeping his card.

-Jason "congrats to Ryan... he spent almost a decade trying to make the big time and now he looks like he really belongs" Evans

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman is headed to the weekend at the Desert Classic. After two rounds, he is T23 (-8) shooting a 70 on Thursday followed by a 66 today.

Phil Mickelson is in the lead at -16.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Kevin Streelman is headed to the weekend at the Desert Classic. After two rounds, he is T23 (-8) shooting a 70 on Thursday followed by a 66 today.

Phil Mickelson is in the lead at -16.

Adam Long is at -9 through 16 today (E for the day) and will also make the cut (T17th). Wes Roach and Ryan Blaum are tied for 75th at -5. No joy there. http://www.crazietalk.net/ourhouse/images/smilies/devil9f.gif

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman is headed to the weekend at the Desert Classic. After two rounds, he is T23 (-8) shooting a 70 on Thursday followed by a 66 today.

Phil Mickelson is in the lead at -16.

Thanks, for the update, Bob. Because the Desert Classic is played on three courses, I suspect everyone plays three rounds before the cut for the Sunday round. Wes Roach and Ryan Blaum are at -5, in 75th place, and have some work to do. Ryan has three holes left in his second round.

[arnie]

Thanks, for the update, Bob. Because the Desert Classic is played on three courses, I suspect everyone plays three rounds before the cut for the Sunday round. Wes Roach and Ryan Blaum are at -5, in 75th place, and have some work to do. Ryan has three holes left in his second round.

Yes, no cut after 2 rounds. Incidentally, believe this was the last official PGA win for Arnie. I recall watching him beat Fat Jack from a sofa at Duke in 1972 or 1973😀

[sagegrouse]

Yes, no cut after 2 rounds. Incidentally, believe this was the last official PGA win for Arnie. I recall watching him beat Fat Jack from a sofa at Duke in 1972 or 1973😀

1973 at the Bob Hope Desert Classic. Also won on other occasions (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Palmer).

[Pghdukie]

Palmer won the Dessert Classic by 2 strokes. Beating Nicklaus and Johnny Miller. Sage is absolutely correct - 1973 !

[Bob Green]

Streelman shot a -4 68 today. He is -12 for the tournament and tied for 29th place with golfers still playing.

[4Gen]

Adam Long is nine under in today's round with a hole to go. He's two off the lead.

[House G]

Adam Long playing with leader Mickelson today and three back thru 7 holes.

[House G]

After being 4 shots behind Adam Hadwin, Adam Long is now only one shot back with 4 holes to play (on the golf channel).

[arnie]

Adam Long playing with leader Mickelson today and three back thru 7 holes.

Long tied for 2nd with Phil and only 2 back of leader after 13. Big deal for him in the money/qualifying standings if he can finish top 3. Looks like better update above.

[4Gen]

Long tied for 2nd with Phil and only 2 back of leader after 13. Big deal for him in the money/qualifying standings if he can finish top 3. Looks like better update above.

I'd venture to say he wouldn't take second or third at this point if offered.

[House G]

Now tied for the lead after his second chip in for birdie.

[4Gen]

Now tied for the lead after his second chip in for birdie.
Earlier the commentator said it's unusual to see Duke atop the leaderboard. I found that confounding.

[Tripping William]

Three-way tie with Lefty and Hadwin going into 18. Long will have a kinda funky approach after leaving his drive in the right rough.

[Tripping William]

Long hits a terrific approach to 18. Phil hit a GIR, too. Hadwin in the back bunker.

It all comes down to putting ......

[sagegrouse]

Three-way tie with Lefty and Hadwin going into 18. Long will have a kinda funky approach after leaving his drive in the right rough.

Adam Long made the shot of his life. Very good shot at birdie. Mickelson has a much longer putt. Hadwin is in the bunker over the green. I can't emphasize how great Long's approach shot was -- ball beneath his feet -- water in play. I guess about ten feet from the hole

[Tripping William]

Adam Long made the shot of his life. Very good shot at birdie. Mickelson has a much longer putt. Hadwin is in the bunker over the green. I can't emphasize how great Long's approach shot was -- ball beneath his feet -- water in play. I guess about ten feet from the hole

Chicken dinner!

[ehdg]

Adam Long just had the round of his life to win the Tournament! Way to go Adam!

[House G]

We have a winner!

[jimsumner]

Birdie on 18, beats Mickelson and Hadwin. Thirty-one years old and his first victory.

Whoo Whoo!!

[4Gen]

Well, he did shoot 15 under for the weekend, so...

[Bob Green]

Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines starts tomorrow:

https://www.farmersinsuranceopen.com/

Kevin Streelman tees off at 12:00, Adam Long at 12:30.

[sagegrouse]

Day one of the Farmer's Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in LaJolla, CA, played on both the North and South Courses (NC and SC). Tiger returns and shot -2 on the South Course. Duke players:

Wes Roach -4 (NC) T27
Adam Long -3 (SC) T41
Ryan Blaum -1 (NC) T74
Kevin Streelman E (SC) T98

In the first two rounds, the players compete on each course. The final two rounds are played on the tougher South Course.

Kindly,
Sage
'When I last played there, the signs on the rims above the canyons and ocean cliffs -- "DANGER -- DO NOT ENTER -- RATTLESNAKES"'

[dball]

'When I last played there, the signs on the rims above the canyons and ocean cliffs -- "DANGER -- DO NOT ENTER -- RATTLESNAKES"'

Silly sign. Can rattlesnakes even read?

[Indoor66]

Silly sign. Can rattlesnakes even read?

Really? Some of the best readers I have ever known were rattlesnakes.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot Even Par 71 today and is T72 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He has work to do tomorrow in order to play on the weekend. The Leaders are -7.

Adam Long is +4 through 15 holes.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot -4 67 today and is currently T29 headed to the weekend. He had birdies on 3, 8, 17 and 18 in a bogey free round.

Leader is at -12.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Ryan Blaum and Adam Long both missed the cut. The leader got to -13. Let’s go Kevin!

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman tees off #1 at 10:55 am:

https://www.golf.com/news/2019/02/01/waste-management-phoenix-open-third-round-tee-times/

[Bob Green]

Streelman shot -1 70 today with birdies on 3 and 13, and a bogey on 8. He is now -5 and T37 for the tournament with lots of golfers still on the course. Streelman will need to go low on Sunday to win any serious money.

[Bob Green]

Another week means another tournament on the PGA tour.

Kevin Streelman is -3 and T45 through two rounds at Pebble Beach. The 2nd round was suspended yesterday so some golfers will need to finish up before 3rd round play commences today, but Streelman is going to make the cut as will Adam Long who is -2 and T62.

http://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard

The leaders (Phil Mickelson, Lucas Glover, Scott Langley, Paul Casey, Jordan Spieth) are at -10. Spieth still has to play the 17 and 18th holes of his 2nd round.

[arnie]

Another week means another tournament on the PGA tour.

Kevin Streelman is -3 and T45 through two rounds at Pebble Beach. The 2nd round was suspended yesterday so some golfers will need to finish up before 3rd round play commences today, but Streelman is going to make the cut as will Adam Long who is -2 and T62.

http://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard

The leaders (Phil Mickelson, Lucas Glover, Scott Langley, Paul Casey, Jordan Spieth) are at -10. Spieth still has to play the 17 and 18th holes of his 2nd round.

Also, Wes Roach will make the cut. If I recall correctly, he’s at -3.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Another week means another tournament on the PGA tour.

Kevin Streelman is -3 and T45 through two rounds at Pebble Beach. The 2nd round was suspended yesterday so some golfers will need to finish up before 3rd round play commences today, but Streelman is going to make the cut as will Adam Long who is -2 and T62.

http://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard

The leaders (Phil Mickelson, Lucas Glover, Scott Langley, Paul Casey, Jordan Spieth) are at -10. Spieth still has to play the 17 and 18th holes of his 2nd round.
Don’t forget Wes Roach, who is also at -3 and tied with Streelman! LGD GTHc!

[House G]

Another week means another tournament on the PGA tour.

Kevin Streelman is -3 and T45 through two rounds at Pebble Beach. The 2nd round was suspended yesterday so some golfers will need to finish up before 3rd round play commences today, but Streelman is going to make the cut as will Adam Long who is -2 and T62.

http://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard

The leaders (Phil Mickelson, Lucas Glover, Scott Langley, Paul Casey, Jordan Spieth) are at -10. Spieth still has to play the 17 and 18th holes of his 2nd round.

I believe the cut is after today’s round.

[Bob Green]

I believe the cut is after today’s round.

Thanks! You're correct. These unconventional tournaments played on multiple courses always get the best of me.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

I believe the cut is after today’s round.

Streelman made it at -4, Wade Roach is hanging on at -3 (the projected cut line) through 12. Adam Long is on the wrong side by 3 shots through 14. He needs to finish -3 for the last 4 holes to make it to tomorrow. LGD! GTHc!

[Bob Green]

Streelman is -4 T36 and tees off at 10:49 this morning. He needs to play better than he did last Sunday.

Long and Roach failed to make the cut.

[Bob Green]

Round 4 is currently suspended due to inclement weather. Streelman is -2 through 6 holes with birdies on 13 and 14 (he started on the Back 9) and has moved up nine slots to T27.

[EKU1969]

Former Duke star, Celine Boutier won the inaugural ISPS Handa Vic Open...only the 2nd Duke player to win on the LPGA Tour...the other, Brittany Lang! Congratulations to Ms Boutier!

[arnie]

Former Duke star, Celine Boutier won the inaugural ISPS Handa Vic Open...only the 2nd Duke player to win on the LPGA Tour...the other, Brittany Lang! Congratulations to Ms Boutier!

Thanks for posting, didn’t realize LPGA tour had started this year. She’s also the leading money winner on the tour in 2019😀

[sagegrouse]

Thanks for posting, didn’t realize LPGA tour had started this year. She’s also the leading money winner on the tour in 2019😀

Season started in Australia, apparently.

France's Celine Boutier carded an even-par round of 72 to win the LPGA's Vic Open by two strokes in Barwon Heads, Australia on Sunday, after American Kim Kaufman blew her overnight lead following a 6-over-par 78.

It was on TV, but a men's tournament was on the same course at the same time (apparently a Euro Tour event). The camera was switching back and forth. Never did figure out what was going on, but I saw the pivotal hole -- Kim Kaufman made a seven on a par five, after hitting it into a bush past the green, and Celine made a birdie four.

[sagegrouse]

Streels having a really good final round at Pebble Beach. He is minus five (-5) through 14 holes (starting on #10) and sits at T11 with a score of -9.

[sagegrouse]

Streels having a really good final round at Pebble Beach. He is minus five (-5) through 14 holes (starting on #10) and sits at T11 with a score of -9.

Holy cow!! Kevin Streelman with four consecutive birdies and is tied for sixth at -11. He is seven-under for the day through 16 holes (starting on back nine).

It would be great for Kevin to get a top-ten finish here.

[sagegrouse]

Holy cow!! Kevin Streelman with four consecutive birdies and is tied for sixth at -11. He is seven-under for the day through 16 holes (starting on back nine).

It would be great for Kevin to get a top-ten finish here.

Kevin finished with a 65 (-7) for the day. He is now T7, but lots of others still on the course.

A great final round and good finish.

[EKU1969]

Season started in Australia, apparently.


It was on TV, but a men's tournament was on the same course at the same time (apparently a Euro Tour event). The camera was switching back and forth. Never did figure out what was going on, but I saw the pivotal hole -- Kim Kaufman made a seven on a par five, after hitting it into a bush past the green, and Celine made a birdie four.

It was separate European Tour and LPGA Tour events being played on the same course at the same time, but not in direct competition with each other, ie not men against women. I did not see any of it, but I was fortunate enough to play in the LPGA Pro-am at Kingsmill last year and got a glimpse of Celine Boutier’s game at that time. Been a fan ever since.

[53n206]

Kevin finished with a 65 (-7) for the day. He is now T7, but lots of others still on the course.

A great final round and good finish.

Final T7--+ $238k. Keep it up.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman and Adam Long will be playing in the Genesis Open in Pacific Palisades, CA this week.

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman and Adam Long will be playing in the Genesis Open in Pacific Palisades, CA this week.

This is at Riviera CC, which used to be my home course. I wasn't a member; I just happened to live for a while in Pacific Palisades.

[seacap29]

and Ryan Blaum...

[sagegrouse]

Streels, Ryan Blaum and Adam Long received invitations to the Arnold Palmer tournament (miss that guy). All made the cut, with Kevin Streelman in a T31 with -2 and Ryan and Adam on the cut line at +1.

Go Duke!

[Bob Green]

Streelman will need to conquer the front nine on Saturday and Sunday if he is going to make a move up the leaderboard. In the first two rounds, Streelman is -7 on the back but +5 on the front.

Streelman tees off at 10:44 today.

[Bob Green]

Streelman maneuvered the front nine -2 today with birdies on hole 1 and 4. He is currently T14 at -4.

[Bob Green]

Streelman tees off at 11:35 this morning. He is currently T23 (-3) after rounds of 70, 72 and 71. A round in the 60s today would go a long way toward him making some good money.

Adam Long is T32 (-2) and Ryan Blaum is T41 (-1). Long tees off at 11:15 and Blaum is already playing Hole #1.

[House G]

Long just eagled the par 4 tenth to move to -6, 3 shots off the lead.

[sagegrouse]

Long just eagled the par 4 tenth to move to -6, 3 shots off the lead.

Adam Long is now tied for sixth, two shots back of the leaders. Adam has finished the 14th hole; co-leaders Rory and Matthew Fitzpatrick just finished hole three.

[arnie]

Adam Long is now tied for sixth, two shots back of the leaders. Adam has finished the 14th hole; co-leaders Rory and Matthew Fitzpatrick just finished hole three.

Just eagled the 16th, now one back. However, most leaders are on front nine, so will likely take -12 or better to win.

[arnie]

Just eagled the 16th, now one back. However, most leaders are on front nine, so will likely take -12 or better to win.

Oh well, he just dumped his tee shot in water (I’ve never done that��) on 17. Likely double bogey, but top 20 finish.

[sagegrouse]

Oh well, he just dumped his tee shot in water (I’ve never done that��) on 17. Likely double bogey, but top 20 finish.

Meanwhile, Ryan Blaum quietly finished with a -4 68 and moved into the top 25.

Streels is having a rough outing. After three bogies on the front, he hit the water on both 13 and 16 -- but did salvage a par on the par-five 16th. Kevin is +5 for the day and the tournament.

[Bob Green]

Kevin is +5 for the day and the tournament.

Correction - Kevin is +5 for the day and +2 for the tournament. He entered today's round at -3.

[sagegrouse]

Correction - Kevin is +5 for the day and +2 for the tournament. He entered today's round at -3.

Thanks for spotting this.

[sagegrouse]

Adam Long finished his last two rounds in 66-67 and is T10 with a lot more players on the course.

Ryan is T21 and, eyeballing the players remaining to finish, should stay in the top 25.

[House G]

Adam Long is now 21st in the FedEx Cup standings:
https://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup/official-standings.html
Both he and Streelman will he in action at The Players.

[House G]

Ryan Blaum is having a good day at the TPC. His is -3 thru 7 on the back 9 (-4 for the tournament) and is currently T14.

[arnie]

Celine Boutier leading the current LPGA tourney after first day. She’s become a star on the tour this year.

[sagegrouse]

Celine Boutier leading the current LPGA tourney after first day. She’s become a star on the tour this year.

At the start of the third round, Duke alum Yu Liu is leading the Bank of Hope Founders Trust in Phoenix. Liu played on the 2014 NCAA championship before turning pro and was All-ACC and 2nd team A-A in her one college year. Celine Boutier is tied for third, two shots off the lead.

[Bob Green]

It is Moving Day at the Valero Texas Open. Kevin Streelman is T36 at -3 after the first 36 holes. He tees of at 9:25 am this morning.

[sagegrouse]

It is Moving Day at the Valero Texas Open. Kevin Streelman is T36 at -3 after the first 36 holes. He tees of at 9:25 am this morning.

Kevin has a good round of 69 (-3) and moves into T-23 going into the final round.

Now, 24 hours later, I can mention the fate of Ryan Blaum. He was sitting on the cut line at -1 on the par-five 18th, the second easiest hole on the course. After a 320-yard drive, he laid up to 100 yards but pulled it into the water. Bogey six and early exit.

[Bob Green]

Round 3 is in the books. Streelman moved up 12 places to T24 with a second straight -3 69. He is -6 for the tournament.

[Bob Green]

Streelman is currently T9 at -10. He is -4 through 7 holes today.

[Bob Green]

Streelman birdied #9 to go to -5 on the day, -11 for the Tournament. He is currently tied for 7th place. Hopefully, he can keep it up for nine more holes to secure a Top 10 finish and nice payday.

[arnie]

Streelman birdied #9 to go to -5 on the day, -11 for the Tournament. He is currently tied for 7th place. Hopefully, he can keep it up for nine more holes to secure a Top 10 finish and nice payday.

NBC actually showed his last bird. He’s hot, but would need miracle to win. A top 5 is feasible if he birdies a few more.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman birdied #9 to go to -5 on the day, -11 for the Tournament. He is currently tied for 7th place. Hopefully, he can keep it up for nine more holes to secure a Top 10 finish and nice payday.

I tuned in, and there was Kevin in a fairly rare TV appearance, sinking the putt on #9. What difference does it make, you ask? A lot. I understand players get paid based on the time sponsor logos are visible on the various broadcasts. Now, counting "logo-seconds" is a job I could get into.

[Bob Green]

Streelman is tied for 3rd after birdies on 14 and 15.

[Bob Green]

Streelman moves to tied for 2nd Place with a birdie on 16.

[Bob Green]

Streelman sinks a 20 foot putt for his fourth consecutive birdie and a tie for the lead.

[Bob Green]

Streelman bogies 18 to finish the tournament at -14 and in 5th Place. Lots of golfers still on the course.

[sagegrouse]

Adam is even par after six holes on Thursday. Great to see a Dukie at Augusta.

[arnie]

Adam is even par after six holes on Thursday. Great to see a Dukie at Augusta.

Long now at +3 midway through back 9. If he doesn’t turn it around soon, no Dukie at Augusta this weekend.

[sagegrouse]

Long now at +3 midway through back 9. If he doesn’t turn it around soon, no Dukie at Augusta this weekend.

After parring the first two holes of Amen Corner -- 10, 11, and 12 -- Adam made a double bogey on the very short and treacherous #12. Water? Then a bogey on the par-five birdie hole, #13. Now at +4. Time for a rally.

[sagegrouse]

After parring the first two holes of Amen Corner -- 10, 11, and 12 -- Adam made a double bogey on the very short and treacherous #12. Water? Then a bogey on the par-five birdie hole, #13. Now at +4. Time for a rally.

Birdied #17 and ended at +3 75. Will need a better score tomorrow. Go Adam! Go Duke!

[OZZIE4DUKE]

I tuned in, and there was Kevin in a fairly rare TV appearance, sinking the putt on #9. What difference does it make, you ask? A lot. I understand players get paid based on the time sponsor logos are visible on the various broadcasts. Now, counting "logo-seconds" is a job I could get into.
Logo seconds are real. Neal Lancaster told me about them years ago, when he was rarely shown on tv unless he was in or near the lead, which was rare. TV producers shunned him because he tended to cuss and the mics would pick up his “wankering”.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot -2 (69) today at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina with birdies on 5, 6, 12 and 14; bogeys on 16 and 17. He played the back nine first. He is currently T16 with lots of golfers still out on the course. The leader (Shane Lowry) is at -6.

He tees off #1 at 1:20 pm Friday.

[AGDukesky]

Kevin Streelman shot -2 (69) today at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina with birdies on 5, 6, 12 and 14; bogeys on 16 and 17. He played the back nine first. He is currently T16 with lots of golfers still out on the course. The leader (Shane Lowry) is at -6.

He tees off #1 at 1:20 pm Friday.

Adam Long and Ryan Blaum are both at Even

[Bob Green]

Streelman gets in 10 holes today before play is suspended due to darkness. He is -2 on the day, -4 for the tournament and tied for 18th place. He needs a solid finish to Round 2 tomorrow morning and then be ready to play weekend golf.

[75Crazie]

Through three rounds, Streelman is only four strokes off the lead … but in a 7-way tie for 13th. It is a very crowded leaderboard.

[sagegrouse]

Through three rounds, Streelman is only four strokes off the lead … but in a 7-way tie for 13th. It is a very crowded leaderboard.

Streels holed an iron from 137 yards on #10 for an eagle two. The post-eagle screw-up, however, struck on the next two holes. Nevertheless, he is in a great position for a run on Sunday.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Streels holed an iron from 137 yards on #10 for an eagle two. The post-eagle screw-up, however, struck on the next two holes. Nevertheless, he is in a great position for a run on Sunday.
Yes, PBFU’s, or in this case a PEFU, is a curse that strikes amateurs often. It’s always a relief when we avoid it!

Go Streel’s! LGD GTHc!

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman begins the final round -- "birdie, birdie." Now two back of Dustin Johnson.

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman begins the final round -- "birdie, birdie." Now two back of Dustin Johnson.

Any-hoo -- Streels has played five holes and has yet to make a par -- birdie, birdie, bogey, bogey, birdie. T-13 but only three shots off the lead.

[arnie]

Streelman 3 back, but only has 2 holes to play. However, everyone else is shanking , topping and ballooning in the wind. If he could birdie 17 and 18 maybe.

[Bob Green]

Streelman birdies 18 to finish -9 and currently tied for 6th place. It looks like he is in good shape for his third Top 10 finish this season.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman birdies 18 to finish -9 and currently tied for 6th place. It looks like he is in good shape for his third Top 10 finish this season.

Streels made a 12-footer for birdie on #1 and an 18-footer from off the green on #18 for a birdie. Otherwise, he made zippo putts, even missing a five-footer on #4. Great iron play and tee-to-green. Good tournament for Kevin.

[rsvman]

You overlooked the most important thing.... Enquiring minds want to know.....
Was Streelman using the Wilson Cortex driver?

[Bob Green]

Was Streelman using the Wilson Cortex driver?

https://kevinstreelmangolf.com/whats-in-the-bag/


Driver | PING G400 Max. 45in Rogue Silver 70X

[Bob Green]

Wells Fargo Championship is underway at Quail Hollow in Charlotte. Kevin Streelman is -1 through 4 holes, Adam Long is -1 through 8 holes and Ryan Blaum is E through 18 holes.

https://www.pgatour.com/leaderboard.html

[sagegrouse]

Wells Fargo Championship is underway at Quail Hollow in Charlotte. Kevin Streelman is -1 through 4 holes, Adam Long is -1 through 8 holes and Ryan Blaum is E through 18 holes.

https://www.pgatour.com/leaderboard.html

Beginning round two, Rory leads at -5, along with Joel Dahmen. Our stalwarts did OK yesterday: Adam Long and Wes Roach at -1 at T28; Ryan Blaum and Streelman at even par and T47.

[Bob Green]

Streelman shot -2 today and is currently T24. Adam Long and Wes Roach are -1 and T31. The cut is projected at E par. Ryan Blaum is +1 but still on the course.

[Bob Green]

Today's tee times at Quail Hollow:

https://www.golf.com/news/2019/05/04/wells-fargo-championship-third-round-tee-times/

Ryan Blaum 8:46 am
Wes Roach 10:34 am
Adam Long 11:20 am
Kevin Streelman 12:00 pm

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot 70 (-1) on Saturday and is T22 (-3) headed into today's final round at the Wells Fargo Championship. He tees off at 11:46 am this morning.

Ryan Blaum is T28 (-2) with a 11:15 am tee time.

Adam Long is T59 (+1) with an 8:42 am tee time.

Wes Roach is T67 (+2) with an 8:33 am tee time.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Kevin Streelman shot 70 (-1) on Saturday and is T22 (-3) headed into today's final round at the Wells Fargo Championship. He tees off at 11:46 am this morning.

Ryan Blaum is T28 (-2) with a 11:15 am tee time.

Adam Long is T59 (+1) with an 8:42 am tee time.

Wes Roach is T67 (+2) with an 8:33 am tee time.
The big story is all four made the cut! LGD GTHc!

[Bob Green]

There were multiple weather delays yesterday due to lightning in the area and weather could be an issue again today. Forecast is calling for afternoon thunderstorms:

https://weather.com/weather/today/l/USNC0121:1:US


Cloudy this morning with thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 78F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

[House G]

Adam Long with an eagle on 15 to move to -3 (-4 for his round) —currently T22.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman and Adam Long are playing the weekend at the Charles Schwab Challenge. Adam is currently -1 and T21 after shooting 70 and 69 on Thursday and Friday while Kevin is Even Par and T33 after shooting 69 and 71.

Streelman tees off at 11:05 am today with Long at 11:55 am.

[Bob Green]

Heading into today's final round, Kevin Streelman is T23 at -1 and Adam Long is T31 at Even Par.

[sagegrouse]

Event is this week at the Country Club of Charleston. Dukies include Yu Liu, Celine Boutier, Leona Maguire, Brittany Lang and current Duke golfer Gina Kim -- and I could have missed someone.

Wake's Jennifer Kupcho is in the field -- as a professional. That was quick!

BTW, enjoyed seeing Amanda Blumenherst on the Golf Channel coverage of the NCAA championships. She was an all-time great -- at Duke from 2005-2009.

[sagegrouse]

Early results in the first round -- Celine Boutier in third place at -4. Yu Liu T5 at -2.

The rest of the Dukies are on the course. Per GoDuke.com, there are seven Dukies in the field. In addition to Gina Kim, Leona Maguire and Brittany Lang, There is Lindy Duncan, whom I missed, and incoming freshman Megan Furtney (from the Chicago area).

[DU82]

Early results in the first round -- Celine Boutier in third place at -4. Yu Liu T5 at -2.

The rest of the Dukies are on the course. Per GoDuke.com, there are seven Dukies in the field. In addition to Gina Kim, Leona Maguire and Brittany Lang, There is Lindy Duncan, whom I missed, and incoming freshman Megan Furtney (from the Chicago area).

After 14 holes, Gina Kim is in a tie for fourth at -3.

[sagegrouse]

Duke freshman golfer Gina Kim leads the Duke contingent with -5, tied for second in the Women's US Open. She finished her round with an eagle on #8 (391 yards) and a birdie on the par-5 ninth. Celine Boutier is T4 at -4 and Yu Liu is T7 at -2. Three Dukies in the top ten!

Other scores:
Lindy Duncan +1
Megan Furtney +2 (incoming freshman)
Leona Maguire +4
Brittany Lang +5

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot 72 and 68 on Thursday and Friday at The Memorial Tournament in Dublin, OH. He is currently T17 but that ranking will fluctuate as the afternoon golfers are starting their rounds.

Streelman had four birdies and four bogeys in his Even Par 72 round on Thursday. Today, he once again had four birdies but it was in a bogey free round.

[nmduke2001]

Duke freshman golfer Gina Kim leads the Duke contingent with -5, tied for second in the Women's US Open. She finished her round with an eagle on #8 (391 yards) and a birdie on the par-5 ninth. Celine Boutier is T4 at -4 and Yu Liu is T7 at -2. Three Dukies in the top ten!

Other scores:
Lindy Duncan +1
Megan Furtney +2 (incoming freshman)
Leona Maguire +4
Brittany Lang +5

After shooting a +1 72, Gina Kim is T3. Still a lot of golfers out on the course but it looks like she should hold in the top 5 through the round. Reminds me a bit of Jenny Chuasiriporn who went into an extra round and then extra holes in the extra round of the 1998 U.S. Open as a Duke amateur, before finally losing to Se Ri Pak for the title.

[sagegrouse]

Gina shot a +1 today, as Nmduke2001 pointed out, and is in third place at -4, two strokes off the lead. Celine Boutier is also at -4 but did not finish her round, which had a two-hour thunderstorm delay. she will have four holes to play early tomorrow.

Yu Liu is T-9 at -2. Lindy Duncan and Brittany Lang made the cut at +3

Leona and entering freshman Megan Furtney missed the cut.

Go Duke!

[nmduke2001]

I’d like to see Gina and Celine paired together tomorrow. It would help the nerves to play with a friendly face and not one of the more intimidating players.

[BD80]

I’d like to see Gina and Celine paired together tomorrow. It would help the nerves to play with a friendly face and not one of the more intimidating players.

Gina has a friendly face in her corner, welcome to the Brotherhood:

"[RJ] Barrett convinced her that thorough preparation was enough.
"He said, 'Gina, you practice every day for hours, hitting the same shot millions of times. ... 'You know how to do [it], you just have to trust the work and keep believing and have fun.'"

http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/26863743/us-women-open-gina-kim-amateurs-making-most-major-opportunity?addata=espn:frontpage

[Bob Green]

It's Moving Day at the Memorial Tournament. Kevin Streelman tees off at 12:25 pm today. He enters the weekend T18 at -4 five strokes behind the leaders.

[Tripping William]

Gina shot a +1 today, as Nmduke2001 pointed out, and is in third place at -4, two strokes off the lead. Celine Boutier is also at -4 but did not finish her round, which had a two-hour thunderstorm delay. she will have four holes to play early tomorrow.

Yu Liu is T-9 at -2. Lindy Duncan and Brittany Lang made the cut at +3

Leona and entering freshman Megan Furtney missed the cut.

Go Duke!

That lightning storm yesterday looked scary. Someone quipped, “Even God can’t hit the 11th green.” But the lightning scar on the tree that got struck was unreal.

[arnie]

I’d like to see Gina and Celine paired together tomorrow. It would help the nerves to play with a friendly face and not one of the more intimidating players.

Boutier finished her 2nd round and is tied for 2nd at -5.

Looks like a 50/50 chance she’ll be paired with Gina today.

[nmduke2001]

Boutier finished her 2nd round and is tied for 2nd at -5.

Looks like a 50/50 chance she’ll be paired with Gina today.

Usually the first person to post the score is placed in the later group. Since there was a -5 on the board already, Celine should be on the penultimate group with Gina. I think that is good news for both young ladies.

[sagegrouse]

Usually the first person to post the score is placed in the later group. Since there was a -5 on the board already, Celine should be on the penultimate group with Gina. I think that is good news for both young ladies.

I agree, assuming they know each other. Celine finished up at Duke in 2016, when Gina was a sophomore in high school in Chapel Hill.

[sagegrouse]

Usually the first person to post the score is placed in the later group. Since there was a -5 on the board already, Celine should be on the penultimate group with Gina. I think that is good news for both young ladies.


Boutier finished her 2nd round and is tied for 2nd at -5.

Looks like a 50/50 chance she’ll be paired with Gina today.


I agree, assuming they know each other. Celine finished up at Duke in 2016, when Gina was a sophomore in high school in Chapel Hill.

Nice thoughts, but playing threesomes today -- Celine in the last group at 1:40P; Gina Kim just before at 1:29P.

[nmduke2001]

Nice thoughts, but playing threesomes today -- Celine in the last group at 1:40P; Gina Kim just before at 1:29P.

Darn it. I was afraid of that but I couldn’t find the pairings this morning.

[House G]

Streelman with an eagle on #5 to move within 2 shots of the lead.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman with an eagle on #5 to move within 2 shots of the lead.

Not that we will see him on TV with Tiger playing today.

[arnie]

Not that we will see him on TV with Tiger playing today.

Yep, golf channel showing Tiger’s charge - he’s at 3 under. Streelman only 7 under. Most over par wins, right?

[Bob Green]

Streelman is looking at a 12 ft eagle putt on 15. It could be his second eagle on the day.

[Bob Green]

Streelman taps in a 10 inch putt for birdie on 15. He is currently -8 and T7 but in a sand trap with his tee shot on the Par 3 16th hole.

[sagegrouse]

Meanwhile, at the U.S. Women's Open, Celine is T-1, Yu Liu is T-4, and Gina Kim is T-7.

Lots of good words about Duke during this broadcast.

[Bob Green]

Streelman shot a -3 69 today to improve to -7 and T11 for the tournament. His scorecard included:

1 eagle
4 birdies
10 pars
3 bogeys

[sagegrouse]

Dukies Celine Boutier and Yu Liu T-1 at -7. Three players one shot behind.

Gina Kim is T-12 at -2 and the leading amateur by six strokes.

Go Duke!

[heyman25]

Dukies Celine Boutier and Yu Liu T-1 at -7. Three players one shot behind.

Gina Kim is T-12 at -2 and the leading amateur by six strokes.

Go Duke!Duke grads 1 and 2 on US OPen LPGA Charleston on Leaderboard.
https://www.google.com/search?q=lpga...hrome&ie=UTF-8

[heyman25]

http://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/26873749/ex-duke-teammates-liu-boutier-take-open-lead
Hope these two battle for the win Sunday

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman tees off at 1:00 pm today. He enters the final round T10 eight shots behind leader Martin Kaymer. Streelman has a solid opportunity to secure his fourth Top 10 finish of the season.

[sagegrouse]

Well, bogey for Liu and double bogey for Boutier on the first hole. Looks like a high-pressure situation.

[JasonEvans]

Meanwhile, at the Memorial...

Streels is 2-under on the round through 7 putting him at 9-under overall, good for a tie for 8th place. A top 10 would be a nice boost to his earnings for the year. Of course, the TV is going bonkers because some 43-year-old dude named Eldrick is 7-under through 13 holes today and is suddenly in 4th place. For some reason, the crowds seem to find this guy interesting to watch.

[Bob Green]

Streelman is -10 and tied for 7th Place through 14 holes.

[Bob Green]

Streelman birdies 15 to move to -11 and T5.

[Bob Green]

Streelman with a third straight birdie to move to -12 and T4.

[Bob Green]

Streelman birdies 18 to finish the tournament at -13. He is currently all alone in 4th place.

[JasonEvans]

Cha-ching... 4th place for Streelman and a $436k payday. Moves him up to 63rd in the FedEx Cup standings.

[nmduke2001]

The short missed birdie on 17 and the double bogey on 18 cost Boutier a lot of money. T2 paid out $412k, but a par would have put her in solo second, so her payout would have been more than the $412k. She finished T5 and took home $178k. Not a bad pay day, but missing out on a quarter million must hurt.

Rising sophomore, Gina Kim, will not receive her $103k because she remained an amateur.

WIN: Jeongeun Lee6, -6, $1,000,000
T-2: Angel Yin, -4 $412,168
T-2: So Yeon Ryu, -4, $412,168
T-2: Lexi Thompson, -4, $412,168
T-5: Gerina Piller, -3, $178,633
T-5: Jaye Marie Green, -3, $178,633
T-5: Mamiko Higa, -3, $178,633
T-5: Yu Liu, -3, $178,633
T-5: Celine Boutier, -3, $178,633
T-10: Ally McDonald, -2, $125,518
T-10: Jessica Korda, -2, $125,518
T-12: Maria Fassi, -1, $103,465
T-12: Sung Hyun Park, -1, $103,465
T-12: Gina Kim, -1, Amateur
T-12: Minjee Lee, -1, $103,465
T-16: Inbee Park, E, $76,124
T-16: Pornanong Phatlum, E, $76,124
T-16: Charley Hull, E, $76,124
T-16: Jin Young Ko, E, $76,124
T-16: Sei Young Kim, E, $76,124
T-16: Nanna Koerstz Madsen, E, $76,124

[duke79]

The short missed birdie on 17 and the double bogey on 18 cost Boutier a lot of money. T2 paid out $412k, but a par would have put her in solo second, so her payout would have been more than the $412k. She finished T5 and took home $178k. Not a bad pay day, but missing out on a quarter million must hurt.

Rising sophomore, Gina Kim, will not receive her $103k because she remained an amateur.

WIN: Jeongeun Lee6, -6, $1,000,000
T-2: Angel Yin, -4 $412,168
T-2: So Yeon Ryu, -4, $412,168
T-2: Lexi Thompson, -4, $412,168
T-5: Gerina Piller, -3, $178,633
T-5: Jaye Marie Green, -3, $178,633
T-5: Mamiko Higa, -3, $178,633
T-5: Yu Liu, -3, $178,633
T-5: Celine Boutier, -3, $178,633
T-10: Ally McDonald, -2, $125,518
T-10: Jessica Korda, -2, $125,518
T-12: Maria Fassi, -1, $103,465
T-12: Sung Hyun Park, -1, $103,465
T-12: Gina Kim, -1, Amateur
T-12: Minjee Lee, -1, $103,465
T-16: Inbee Park, E, $76,124
T-16: Pornanong Phatlum, E, $76,124
T-16: Charley Hull, E, $76,124
T-16: Jin Young Ko, E, $76,124
T-16: Sei Young Kim, E, $76,124
T-16: Nanna Koerstz Madsen, E, $76,124

Yes, I felt very badly for Celine Boutier. If she had made that putt on 16, she would have been tied for the lead, when the then leader subsequently bogeyed 18. Who knows what might have happened in that case? 17 and 18 were very tough birdie holes but she might have been able to par in and get into a playoff where anything could happen. The double bogey on 18 certainly cost her a LOT of money. The winner, though, has a very hard luck story, so, in a way, I'm glad she won. Her father was paralyzed (in an auto accident, I think) when she was 4 years old and the family struggled to fund her golf career.

[rsvman]

18 was especially painful given that she was in the middle of the fairway off the tee.

Perhaps she was aiming at the flag on the approach, given that she had to have birdie to tie, but it seemed like a bit of a weak fade to me, anyway, like she swiped at the ball a bit on the shot. Probably nerves. I'd be lucky to not whiff the ball completely in a similar situation, I'm sure. And then, again, because she had to hole out the sand shot to tie, she probably aimed well right of where she would normally have aimed out of the bunker. She's one of the best bunker players on the LPGA tour, but that shot came up short and right on line, which led it into a swale on the green and made it run way off into a tight lie for a tough chip.

Terrible way to end, but she played a great tournament and should be proud of herself.

[nmduke2001]

Yes, I felt very badly for Celine Boutier. If she had made that putt on 16, she would have been tied for the lead, when the then leader subsequently bogeyed 18. Who knows what might have happened in that case? 17 and 18 were very tough birdie holes but she might have been able to par in and get into a playoff where anything could happen. The double bogey on 18 certainly cost her a LOT of money. The winner, though, has a very hard luck story, so, in a way, I'm glad she won. Her father was paralyzed (in an auto accident, I think) when she was 4 years old and the family struggled to fund her golf career.

Missing that putt really hurt.


18 was especially painful given that she was in the middle of the fairway off the tee.

Perhaps she was aiming at the flag on the approach, given that she had to have birdie to tie, but it seemed like a bit of a weak fade to me, anyway, like she swiped at the ball a bit on the shot. Probably nerves. I'd be lucky to not whiff the ball completely in a similar situation, I'm sure. And then, again, because she had to hole out the sand shot to tie, she probably aimed well right of where she would normally have aimed out of the bunker. She's one of the best bunker players on the LPGA tour, but that shot came up short and right on line, which led it into a swale on the green and made it run way off into a tight lie for a tough chip.

Terrible way to end, but she played a great tournament and should be proud of herself.
I don think that she plays 18 much different if she was tied for the lead.

[DevilHorse]

This morning on the LPGA, Virginia Elena Carta will use her Exemption that she was awarded (at the National Championship) to play at the LPGA event in southern New Jersey. Her caddy will be Gina Kim. Virginia will be playing as an amateur.

Virgina will be teeing off with several interesting group mates.
Letitia Beck, who is an ex-Dukie (if there is such a thing), and Jennifer Kupcho.
Jennifer Kupcho from Wake Forest, if you recall, had that riveting final round against Duke's Jaravee Boonchant where she shanked her first shot in extra play (bonus golf) on the hole that eventually won the natty for the Blue Devils 3 weeks ago. Poor girl will be surrounded by 3 blue devils today! If she had nightmares after that day, this isn't going to help.

Larry
DevilHorse

[jaytoc]

If this is the match I'm remembering, the WF golfer hooked or tugged her fairway metal into the water, left. It was not a shank.

[Indoor66]

If this is the match I'm remembering, the WF golfer hooked or tugged her fairway metal into the water, left. It was not a shank.

I believe you are correct. It was a shot from behind the tree in the center of the fairway and she was attempting to slice a ball around the tree to hit the green. The shot was pulled left into the water.

[DevilHorse]

If this is the match I'm remembering, the WF golfer hooked or tugged her fairway metal into the water, left. It was not a shank.

It is the match that preceded that one. Kupcho was the #1 ranked amateur and Boochant played her even for 18, and eventually beat her.
But, I mis-remembered. Kupcho/Boochant was the penultimate match.
Duke needed to win 2 of the last 3 matches. Carta lost hers, Boochant winning was a bit of a surprise, Miranda Wang defeated Letizia Bagnoli to seal it.

Larry
DevilHorse

[sagegrouse]

If this is the match I'm remembering, the WF golfer hooked or tugged her fairway metal into the water, left. It was not a shank.


I believe you are correct. It was a shot from behind the tree in the center of the fairway and she was attempting to slice a ball around the tree to hit the green. The shot was pulled left into the water.

Isn't this a "double cross?" Try to hit a fade but the club head comes through too quickly, and the shot is pulled left.

[DevilHorse]

Isn't this a "double cross?" Try to hit a fade but the club head comes through too quickly, and the shot is pulled left.

My recollection (questionable at this point) is that the bad shot was set up by a big tree and bad placement. There was a big tree in the middle of the fairway; Miranda hit her first shot long and to the right of the tree, with a clear lie to the green. Bagnoli hit her shot a bit short and just left of the tree, with the green occluded. It was a tough lie to get to the green.

Larry
DevilHorse

[duke79]

My recollection (questionable at this point) is that the bad shot was set up by a big tree and bad placement. There was a big tree in the middle of the fairway; Miranda hit her first shot long and to the right of the tree, with a clear lie to the green. Bagnoli hit her shot a bit short and just left of the tree, with the green occluded. It was a tough lie to get to the green.

Larry
DevilHorse

With the benefit of hindsight, I think she should have taken out a long iron out and try to hit a low fade around the tree and get the ball somewhere down the fairway where she would have had a straightforward wedge shot to the green. IMHO, this is an easier shot to hit with an iron than with a fairway wood. Although Miranda had a clear path to the green, it was a long shot on the par 5 and that was a particularly hard green to hit from that distance, so a birdie was by no means guaranteed.

[sagegrouse]

This morning on the LPGA, Virginia Elena Carta will use her Exemption that she was awarded (at the National Championship) to play at the LPGA event in southern New Jersey. Her caddy will be Gina Kim. Virginia will be playing as an amateur.

Virgina will be teeing off with several interesting group mates.
Letitia Beck, who is an ex-Dukie (if there is such a thing), and Jennifer Kupcho.
Jennifer Kupcho from Wake Forest, if you recall, had that riveting final round against Duke's Jaravee Boonchant where she shanked her first shot in extra play (bonus golf) on the hole that eventually won the natty for the Blue Devils 3 weeks ago. Poor girl will be surrounded by 3 blue devils today! If she had nightmares after that day, this isn't going to help.

Larry
DevilHorse

Virginia Elena Carta did really well, finishing the first round at -2, currently at T23, but ahead of her playing partners,Ttiger's niece Cheyenne Woods (+3) and Jennifer Kupcho (-1).

Yu Liu at -5 is T5 and leads the Duke contingent. Brittany Lang is at even par, and Laetitia Beck is at +1 after the morning round.

[sagegrouse]

Virginia Elena Carta did really well, finishing the first round at -2, currently at T23, but ahead of her playing partners,Ttiger's niece Cheyenne Woods (+3) and Jennifer Kupcho (-1).

Yu Liu at -5 is T5 and leads the Duke contingent. Brittany Lang is at even par, and Laetitia Beck is at +1 after the morning round.

Virginia could not follow up on her strong first round. She shot 77 today and missed the cut at +3, the same score as fellow Dukie Brittany Lang. Yu Liu leads our contingent at T5, overcoming a bogey, double-bogey start to post five birdies and a 69. Lindy Duncan made the cut at -1.

In the RBC Canadian Open on the PGA Tour, Wes Roach, the only Duke alum in the field, is T25 with a minus-one 69 today.

[arnie]

Virginia could not follow up on her strong first round. She shot 77 today and missed the cut at +3, the same score as fellow Dukie Brittany Lang. Yu Liu leads our contingent at T5, overcoming a bogey, double-bogey start to post five birdies and a 69. Lindy Duncan made the cut at -1.

In the RBC Canadian Open on the PGA Tour, Wes Roach, the only Duke alum in the field, is T25 with a minus-one 69 today.

Also, Mina Harigae is an ex-Dukie; she’s at -5 and tied for 15th.

[sagegrouse]

Also, Mina Harigae is an ex-Dukie; she’s at -5 and tied for 15th.

Wes Roach shoots a 66 on his final round and ties for 11 -- best tournament of the year.

Yu Liu is T5 at the LPGA Shop-Rite tournament near Atlantic City. Mina Harigae is T11. Lindy Duncan finishes at even par and T43.

[sagegrouse]

Nope, it's not Streels or Ryan or Adam or Wes (or even Julian Suri from the European tour). It's current Duke team member Chandler Eaton, who earned a spot through the qualifying tournament and is one of 16 amateurs in the field:


BALL GROUND, Ga. – Duke junior men's golfer Chandler Eaton has earned a spot in the 2019 U.S. Open, thanks to his top-four finish at the U.S Open Sectional Qualifier on Monday at the Hawks Ridge Golf Club outside of Atlanta.

Chandler is at +1 as play begins on Friday and T58, right on the number for the cut. Here's his background at Duke:


A two-time All-American and two-time All-ACC selection, Eaton qualified for both the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Junior Amateur in 2016. In 12 tournaments for Duke during the 2018-19 season, Eaton compiled a 70.71 stroke average with one victory, three top-5s and six top-10s. His victory came at the Nike Collegiate Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, and he was Duke’s leading finisher at the NCAA Championship with a t-15th for the second consecutive season.


Qualifying for the US Open, as you might expect is a really big deal for anyone -- especially an amateur:


The 36-hole qualifier was contested Monday [June 3] with Eaton carding a two-round total of nine-under par 135 including a bogey-free, six-under 66 in the second round. The rising senior and two-time All-American finished tied for third with PGA Tour pro Roberto Castro. Another tour pro, Ollie Schniederjans, tied for low medalist honors with amateur Noah Norton at 11-under par 133.

There are 12 sectional qualifiers worldwide with 927 golfers teeing it up for just 75 spots – one of which now belongs to Eaton. The 2019 U.S. Open is set for Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif., June 10-16.



Sixty-seven players and four qualifying spots -- wow!

[arnie]

Nope, it's not Streels or Ryan or Adam or Wes (or even Julian Suri from the European tour). It's current Duke team member Chandler Eaton, who earned a spot through the qualifying tournament and is one of 16 amateurs in the field:



Chandler is at +1 as play begins on Friday and T58, right on the number for the cut. Here's his background at Duke:



Qualifying for the US Open, as you might expect is a really big deal for anyone -- especially an amateur:



Sixty-seven players and four qualifying spots -- wow!
Thanks for finding this. I thought we were shutout this year.

[sagegrouse]

Chandler shot a -1 round of 70 today and is T-37 as play continues in the US Open at Pebble Beach. He is at even par for the tournament and will play this weekend.

Eaton is tied for low amateur with Victor Hovland, the reigning US Amateur champ -- both have finished their rounds. Brandon Wu is also at even par but hasn't started his round.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot 67 and 67 on Thursday and Friday at the Traveler's Championship. He is currently tied for 11th at -6. Streelman is playing good golf recently* so hopefully he makes some noise this weekend. He won this tournament in 2014.

* Amanda Balionis interviewed Streelman after his 4th place finish at the Memorial and he said he has returned to his old swing coach who he worked with since he was a teenager. Kevin commented that he was simplifying things because it is easy to get too much going on in your mind [paraphrasing].

[arnie]

Kevin Streelman shot 67 and 67 on Thursday and Friday at the Traveler's Championship. He is currently tied for 11th at -6. Streelman is playing good golf recently* so hopefully he makes some noise this weekend. He won this tournament in 2014.

* Amanda Balionis interviewed Streelman after his 4th place finish at the Memorial and he said he has returned to his old swing coach who he worked with since he was a teenager. Kevin commented that he was simplifying things because it is easy to get too much going on in your mind [paraphrasing].

Coincidentally, Adam Long and Ryan Blaum are also currently 6 under and tied with Streelman. Good tournament so far for all 3.

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman shot 67 and 67 on Thursday and Friday at the Traveler's Championship. He is currently tied for 11th at -6. Streelman is playing good golf recently* so hopefully he makes some noise this weekend. He won this tournament in 2014.

* Amanda Balionis interviewed Streelman after his 4th place finish at the Memorial and he said he has returned to his old swing coach who he worked with since he was a teenager. Kevin commented that he was simplifying things because it is easy to get too much going on in your mind [paraphrasing].


Coincidentally, Adam Long and Ryan Blaum are also currently 6 under and tied with Streelman. Good tournament so far for all 3.

Let's also note that nine years ago tomorrow, Streels won the Traveler's on this same course, TPC River Highlands in Cromwell CT, by making birdies on the last seven holes. Only time that's been done in all of PGA history.

By the way, the previous record, six birdies in a row at the end of a tournament, was set by Duke's Mike Souchak in 1956, who beat Sam Snead by one shot in St. Paul. Souchak won 15 times on the PGA tour.

[BD80]

... set by Duke's Mike Souchak in 1956, who beat Sam Snead by one shot in St. Paul. Souchak won 15 times on the PGA tour.

Any relation?

9540

[Bob Green]

Today's tee times:

12:45 p.m. – Louis Oosthuizen, Ryan Blaum
12:55 p.m. – Kevin Kisner, Kevin Streelman
1:05 p.m. – Adam Long, Andrew Putnam

https://www.golf.com/news/2019/06/22/travelers-championship-tee-times-pairings-round-3/

[4Gen]

Adam starts birdie birdie birdie to get to one off the lead. He's virtually invisible to the broadcast

[arnie]

Adam starts birdie birdie birdie to get to one off the lead. He's virtually invisible to the broadcast

That’s an understatement, he’s one back in 2nd place and they refuse to show him. And Tiger’s not playing, so thats not the reason.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman, Ryan Blaum and Adam Long are all T10 at -7. Today's tee times:

1230: Long

1240: Streelman, Blaum

[Bob Green]

Streelman shot a -1 69 and finished T15 for the championship earning $115,200 for his weekend's work. His yearly earnings is right at $1.5 million. Next up is the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, MI.

[Bob Green]

Streelman earning some ink in this Rocket Mortgage Power Rankings from Golfchannel.com:

https://www.golfchannel.com/news/power-rankings-2019-rocket-mortgage-classic


8. Kevin Streelman: Streelman surged to a T-4 finish at the Memorial thanks to a closing 66, then after missing the U.S. Open he returned to action at Travelers where the former champ tied for 15th. Streelman now has seven straight rounds in the 60s and ranks inside the top 30 in strokes gained: tee-to-green. Should the putter remain cooperative, he'll likely factor again on a course that should yield plenty of red numbers.

[Bob Green]

Streelman shot 66 today in the Rocket Mortgage Classic 1st Round and is currently T4. Lots of golfers out on the course but Kevin is off to a strong start. Today was his 8th consecutive round in the 60s stretching back to the Memorial Tournament.

As I stated upthread, Streelman is playing good golf.

[BD80]

Streelman ... Today was his 8th consecutive round in the 60s stretching back to the Memorial Tournament.

...

Big deal, I've frequently played more than 8 consecutive rounds in the 60s …


I love playing in the cool Michigan fall weather!

[JasonEvans]

Big deal, I've frequently played more than 8 consecutive rounds in the 60s …

...but then I have to start the back 9.

[Bob Green]

Streelman shot 70 yesterday so his string of consecutive rounds in the 60s ends at eight. Today's tee times are:

Wes Roach, T11 (-9), 12:50
Kevin Streelman, T21 (-8), 11:30.

Adam Long and Ryan Blaum missed the cut.

[arnie]

Streelman shot 70 yesterday so his string of consecutive rounds in the 60s ends at eight. Today's tee times are:

Wes Roach, T11 (-9), 12:50
Kevin Streelman, T21 (-8), 11:30.

Adam Long and Ryan Blaum missed the cut.

Roach needs a strong finish (top 5 if possible) and then multiple strong finishes in July/early August to keep his exempt status for next season. Good start for him though.

Blaum is barely inside the Top 125 money list, so he also needs a few more solid finishes. Streelman and Long will be in the Fedex Cup tourney and no issues with next year - Long auto qualified by winning this year.

[DevilHorse]

Letitia Beck, on the par 5, 18th Hole of the Walmart Arkansas Championship of the LPGA Tour this week, scored a long eagle, with a ton of back-spin, to also score the #3 SCTop10 on ESPN Friday Night. Letitia was sporting her Duke Blue (and home country Israeli Blue) garb. She is tied for #56 at -2 going into today's play. Go Letitia!

Larry
DevilHorse

[sagegrouse]

Both at -4. Kevin has finished and is tied for 12th.

Wes is through 12 holes and T6.

(God forbid our guys ever show up on TV!)

[BD80]

Both at -4. Kevin has finished and is tied for 12th.

Wes is through 12 holes and T6.

(God forbid our guys ever show up on TV!)

Aren't they in the same tournament?

[Bob Green]

Today's tee times:

Wes Roach, T5 (-14), 1:45
Kevin Streelman, T16 (-12), 12:45

Both guys have played themselves into position to earn a nice paycheck. They will have to finish strong as there have been low scores each day so much leaderboard shuffling will take place today.

[sagegrouse]

Aren't they in the same tournament?

Uhhh, -4 for the day at that point on the course.



Wes Roach is -14 and T5; Streels is -12 and T17 (as of now). Neither has teed off.

[arnie]

Uhhh, -4 for the day at that point on the course.



Wes Roach is -14 and T5; Streels is -12 and T17 (as of now). Neither has teed off.

Great tourney for Roach, finishes T3, wins $424k and moves into top 125 in money. Streelman fell back a bit and T35 finish.

[Bob Green]

This week's PGA Tour stop is the 3M Open in the Twin Cities. Wes Roach will attempt to continue his hot play from last week while Kevin Streelman needs to recover from a disappointing Sunday.

Today's Tee Times (Eastern Time):

Kevin Streelman, 08:00, Tee #1
Ryan Blaum, 09:00, Tee #1
Wes Roach, 09:30, Tee #1
Adam Long, 1:40, Tee #10

Here are a couple of links to articles on tournament odds and predictions from CBS Sports (https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2019-3m-open-odds-surprising-picks-from-top-rated-model-that-nailed-two-straight-majors/) and Golf Digest (https://www.golfdigest.com/story/3m-open-2019-odds-predictions-and-best-bets-do-our-experts-expect-brooks-koepka-to-be-motivated-for-a-regular-tour-event).

[accfanfrom1970]

My sister is at the LPGA tourney in Wisconsin. She said there are 6 former Duke team members playing there? I know Boutier, Liu and Lang.

[sagegrouse]

My sister is at the LPGA tourney in Wisconsin. She said there are 6 former Duke team members playing there? I know Boutier, Liu and Lang.

Laetitia Beck
Mina Harigae
Lindy Duncan

In addition to:
Celine Boutier
Yu Liu
Brittany Lang

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot -3 (68) in round 1. He is currently T13. Ryan Blaum is -4 (T6) through 14 holes. Wes Roach is -2 (T22) through 12 holes.

Adam Long has not teed off.

[Bob Green]

Ryan Blaum finished -3 and Wes Roach -2. Adam Long is +1 through 4.

[arnie]

Laetitia Beck
Mina Harigae
Lindy Duncan

In addition to:
Celine Boutier
Yu Liu
Brittany Lang

Yu Liu finished today with 62(-10). Others on the course and that may not be low score at end. Other Dukies going low as well.

[Bob Green]

T33 Kevin Streelman (-3), 12:10, Tee #10
T33 Ryan Blaum (-3), 1:10, Tee #10
T52, Wes Roach, (-2), 1:40, Tee #10
T92, Adam Long (E), currently playing #2

[Bob Green]

Round 2 is in the books:

T7 Kevin Streelman (-9)
T23 Ryan Blaum (-7)

Wes Roach (E) and Adam Long (+1) are going to miss the cut.

[sagegrouse]

In the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic (sounds like Australia, but it's Wisconsin), six Duke players are in the field:

Mina Harigae is T4 at -14
Yu Liu is T6 at -13 (Yu was the first-round leader)
Celine Boutier is T20 at -9

Scores were very low and three Dukies missed the cut:

Lindy Duncan at -4
Laetitia Beck at -1
Brittany Lang at even par

[accfanfrom1970]

In the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic (sounds like Australia, but it's Wisconsin), six Duke players are in the field.

As I mentioned my sister is up there, played in the pro-am Wednesday and is watching the tournament. She got all 6 Duke players to sign her Duke hat, and said the group couldn’t have been nicer.

[sagegrouse]

As I mentioned my sister is up there, played in the pro-am Wednesday and is watching the tournament. She got all 6 Duke players to sign her Duke hat, and said the group couldn’t have been nicer.

After three rounds, Mina Harigae is at -18 and T6, two shots out of the lead. Celine Boutier and Yu Liu are at -14 and T13.

Go Duke!

[sagegrouse]

Round 2 is in the books:

T7 Kevin Streelman (-9)
T23 Ryan Blaum (-7)

Wes Roach (E) and Adam Long (+1) are going to miss the cut.

Kevin shot a -2 69 today and is T15. (The scores are low, low, low in both the 3M PGA event and the LPGA.)

Ryan Blaum had some missteps on the back nine and finished at +3 74 and will not play tomorrow.

[75Crazie]

Not Duke-related, but I cannot help observing that Matthew Wolff (tied for the 3M lead) has undoubtedly the all-time professional swing that is least likely to be emulated. I cannot for the life of me figure out how he hits the ball so squarely.

[sagegrouse]

After three rounds, Mina Harigae is at -18 and T6, two shots out of the lead. Celine Boutier and Yu Liu are at -14 and T13.

Go Duke!

Mina and Celine finish T9 and Yu Liu ends up at T26.

[mkirsh]

Not Duke-related, but I cannot help observing that Matthew Wolff (tied for the 3M lead) has undoubtedly the all-time professional swing that is least likely to be emulated. I cannot for the life of me figure out how he hits the ball so squarely.

Definitely a unique swing and unique talent. I disagree only in the fact that I’m sure a bunch of guys are going to try his move at the range tomorrow!

His long time swing coach, George Gankas, is a bit of a golf internet sensation. He’s a super interesting guy that teaches unconventionally out of a public driving range in LA. Has a ton of younger players who each have their own swing but all kill the golf ball. He has a big IG and YouTube presence if you want to go down that rabbit hole. Here is one of his more polished vids explaining how the pieces of Wolff’s swing actually fit together (and also hocking his subscription site):

https://www.instagram.com/tv/BzoWB1Gga14/?igshid=s0ny5gkes4u2

Great win by Wolff today. Will be interesting to see if the pressure to perform/conform alters his swing to a more conventional approach over his career. So many guys on tour have early success but keep chasing more and alter their swings; many go back to their old instructors/swings eventually to regain what they once had.

[Tripping William]

So, in a strange twist, after the R&A told John Daly he had to walk (and not use a cart) in the British Open, Daly revealed that he had to have surgery due to a spider bite. As a result, Daly has withdrawn from the tournament, leaving a spot for our own Kevin Streelman (who evidently was contacted via a very succinct email (https://www.golfmagic.com/golf-news/john-daly-withdraws-open-replaced-kevin-streelman), which he has posted to Twitter (https://twitter.com/Streels54/status/1148551792957054976/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwte rm%5E1148551792957054976&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfmagic.com%2Fgolf-news%2Fjohn-daly-withdraws-open-replaced-kevin-streelman)).

[Bob Green]

This is a nice turn of events for Kevin Streelman. How great would it be for him to bring home the Claret Jug! Here's wishing the best of luck to Streelman.

[BD80]

So, in a strange twist, after the R&A told John Daly he had to walk (and not use a cart) in the British Open, Daly revealed that he had to have surgery due to a spider bite. As a result, Daly has withdrawn from the tournament, leaving a spot for our own Kevin Streelman (who evidently was contacted via a very succinct email (https://www.golfmagic.com/golf-news/john-daly-withdraws-open-replaced-kevin-streelman), which he has posted to Twitter (https://twitter.com/Streels54/status/1148551792957054976/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwte rm%5E1148551792957054976&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfmagic.com%2Fgolf-news%2Fjohn-daly-withdraws-open-replaced-kevin-streelman)).

Does Streels have to drink a 12 pack before teeing off each day (after a beer per hole during the practice rounds) and smoke a pack per 9 holes?

[rasputin]

Not Duke-related, but I cannot help observing that Matthew Wolff (tied for the 3M lead) has undoubtedly the all-time professional swing that is least likely to be emulated. I cannot for the life of me figure out how he hits the ball so squarely.

Furyk says hi.

[75Crazie]

Furyk says hi.
Sorry, but … no. On the Barkley scale of swing irregularity elements, Wolff leaves Furyk in the dust.

[mkirsh]

Does Streels have to drink a 12 pack before teeing off each day (after a beer per hole during the practice rounds) and smoke a pack per 9 holes?

Just 28 cans of Diet Coke and 6 packs of peanut m&ms

https://www.google.com/amp/s/ftw.usatoday.com/2017/05/17-absolutely-terrible-pieces-of-health-and-fitness-advice-from-john-daly/amp

[Bob Green]

Adam Long is the clubhouse leader at the John Deere Classic. He shot a -7 64 today.

https://www.pgatour.com/leaderboard.html

[du_bb1]

Long ended day T 2nd while Blaum T 4th at 6 under-- get'm guys !

[Bob Green]

Today's tee times:

T32, Wes Roach (-6), 10:02 am
T41, Adam Long (-5), 9:08 am
T51, Ryan Blaum (-4), 8:23 am

Long and Blaum both shot over par on Friday so they need to play better on the weekend.

[arnie]

Today's tee times:

T32, Wes Roach (-6), 10:02 am
T41, Adam Long (-5), 9:08 am
T51, Ryan Blaum (-4), 8:23 am

Long and Blaum both shot over par on Friday so they need to play better on the weekend.

Important tourney for Roach and Blaum as the they’re both hovering around Top 125 line. Only a few tournaments left before Fedex series.

[-jk]

Today's tee times:

T32, Wes Roach (-6), 10:02 am
T41, Adam Long (-5), 9:08 am
T51, Ryan Blaum (-4), 8:23 am

Long and Blaum both shot over par on Friday so they need to play better on the weekend.

Was it just me, or did anyone else think these guys graduated a long time ago!?

-jk

[JasonEvans]

Important tourney for Roach and Blaum as the they’re both hovering around Top 125 line. Only a few tournaments left before Fedex series.

Roach is #134
Blaum is #125
Streelman is #60
Long is #51

-Jason "Long's win at the Desert Classic was a really big deal for his Fedex points. He has 672 total points, 500 of which came from that one tourney" Evans

[Bob Green]

Roach is #134
Blaum is #125
Streelman is #60
Long is #51

-Jason "Long's win at the Desert Classic was a really big deal for his Fedex points. He has 672 total points, 500 of which came from that one tourney" Evans

PGA money list:

Streelman is #59 with $1,562,414
Long is #62 with $1,511,807
Roach is #128 with $692,976
Blaum is #131 with $674,847

[4Gen]

With a lot of golf left to play today, Wes Roach shot 66 and is currently T10, having moved up 22 spots (for now at least).

Adam Long shot 72 and is now T62.

[Bob Green]

Wes Roach shot a bogey free 66 yesterday and is 5 shots off the lead going into today's final round.

Tee times:

T14, Wes Roach (-11), 11:25 am
T50, Ryan Blaum (-6), 8:35 am
T61, Adam Long (-4), 7:15 am

[arnie]

Wes Roach shot a bogey free 66 yesterday and is 5 shots off the lead going into today's final round.

Tee times:

T14, Wes Roach (-11), 11:25 am
T50, Ryan Blaum (-6), 8:35 am
T61, Adam Long (-4), 7:15 am

Roach finished at 15 under and currently tied for 6th. CBC actually showed him. He should finish about 10th which will put him safely inside Top 125 money list (key for keeping the tour card). Interesting that he played poorly (no top 40s) until the past month. He’s had a 3rd, 11th and now roughly 10th place finish recently.

Blaum and Long finished in the 50s this week. Ryan needs another top 20 or so before reg.season ends in Greensboro soon.

[arnie]

Roach finished at 15 under and currently tied for 6th. CBC actually showed him. He should finish about 10th which will put him safely inside Top 125 money list (key for keeping the tour card). Interesting that he played poorly (no top 40s) until the past month. He’s had a 3rd, 11th and now roughly 10th place finish recently.

Blaum and Long finished in the 50s this week. Ryan needs another top 20 or so before reg.season ends in Greensboro soon.

Correction to my post: Although money winnings and Fedex points are closely correlated, since 2013 the Top 125 list for tour cards is based on Fedex points ranking.

[Bob Green]

Thursday tee times:

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2019-british-open-tee-times-pairings-complete-field-tiger-woods-set-for-round-1-on-thursday/

Kevin Streelman tees off at 10:32 am.

[4Gen]

I'd happily bet a few pounds on streels if I could. America is still a little Puritan for my taste.

[sagegrouse]

I'd happily bet a few pounds on streels if I could. America is still a little Puritan for my taste.

Kevin struggled on day one with a +6 score of 77. He is roaring today, -4 after nine holes and within one shot of the projected cut line of +1.

[Tripping William]

Kevin struggled on day one with a +6 score of 77. He is roaring today, -4 after nine holes and within one shot of the projected cut line of +1.

He is now -6 through 15 holes today, and is at Even (above the projected cut line) for the tournament. Hope he finishes well & makes it to the weekend.

[Bob Green]

Streelman finished Round 2 at -6 and is E for the Championship. He is T47 and will be playing the weekend.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman finished Round 2 at -6 and is E for the Championship. He is T47 and will be playing the weekend.

With 74 rounds complete as of this minute, Streels -6 is tied for the best round of the day with only one other player (Justin Harding). Tournament leader Shane Lowry is also -6 after 12 holes.

[arnie]

With 74 rounds complete as of this minute, Streels -6 is tied for the best round of the day with only one other player (Justin Harding). Tournament leader Shane Lowry is also -6 after 12 holes.

Quite the turnaround for Kevin.

To my limited knowledge, we haven’t seen a Duke player contend in a Major since the days of Art Wall and Mike Souchak. I didn’t really start following Duke golfers on the tour before Joe Ogilvie so I could be wrong. Joe, Kevin and now Adam Long have won regular tour events in past 15 or so years.

[sagegrouse]

Quite the turnaround for Kevin.

To my limited knowledge, we haven’t seen a Duke player contend in a Major since the days of Art Wall and Mike Souchak. I didn’t really start following Duke golfers on the tour before Joe Ogilvie so I could be wrong. Joe, Kevin and now Adam Long have won regular tour events in past 15 or so years.

Wikipedia does a good job of tracking player records in the Majors.

Streels has a T12 at the PGA in 2012, T12 at the Masters in 2015 and T13 at the US Open in 2016.

Joe Ogilvie was T17 at the 2005 PGA and T25 at both the 2001 British Open and the 2005 Masters.

Souchak had 11 top ten finishes in the Majors -- T3, T3 and T4 at the US Open in 1959, 1960 and 1961.

Art Wall, Jr. won the 1959 Masters and had four other top ten finishes.

[rsvman]

Wikipedia does a good job of tracking player records in the Majors.

Streels has a T12 at the PGA in 2012, T12 at the Masters in 2015 and T13 at the US Open in 2016.

Joe Ogilvie was T17 at the 2005 PGA and T25 at both the 2001 British Open and the 2005 Masters.

Souchak had 11 top ten finishes in the Majors -- T3, T3 and T4 at the US Open in 1959, 1960 and 1961.

Art Wall, Jr. won the 1959 Masters and had four other top ten finishes.

Thanks for this info.

Art Wall also is famous for making an insane number of holes-in-one. I can't remember the exact number but it was in the 30s or low-40s, if memory serves, which is just other-worldly, almost Kim-Jong Il-esque.

[arnie]

Wikipedia does a good job of tracking player records in the Majors.

Streels has a T12 at the PGA in 2012, T12 at the Masters in 2015 and T13 at the US Open in 2016.

Joe Ogilvie was T17 at the 2005 PGA and T25 at both the 2001 British Open and the 2005 Masters.

Souchak had 11 top ten finishes in the Majors -- T3, T3 and T4 at the US Open in 1959, 1960 and 1961.

Art Wall, Jr. won the 1959 Masters and had four other top ten finishes.

Thanks for looking that up for us lazy souls🙂. It does seem we had a long gap between tour winners (no winners between 1960s and 2000s?)

[sagegrouse]

Thanks for looking that up for us lazy souls🙂. It does seem we had a long gap between tour winners (no winners between 1960s and 2000s?)

Art Wall, Jr. won in 1975 at the Milwaukee Open at age 51. No one that old has won since on the PGA Tour (sam Snead holds the record set earlier).

[jimsumner]

Skip Alexander tied for ninth in the 1948 PGA, tied for 11th in the 1948 U.S. Open and tied for 14th in the 1950 Masters.

Alexander was badly burned in a plane crash and had to drop off the PGA tour because he couldn't walk 18 holes.

[rsvman]

....

Art Wall, Jr. won the 1959 Masters and had four other top ten finishes.

To win this by one shot, he birdied 13, 14, and 15, parred 16, then birdied 17 and 18 (yes, he birdied FIVE of the last SIX holes at the Masters to edge Cary Middlecoff by one stroke). The story that year was not Art Wall's win but Arnold Palmer's collapse, with a triple bogey at the famed 12th hole, and two missed putts under six feet on 17 and 18. After the round, Palmer said that if he managed to par the 12th hole, he "probably would've won by 5 strokes."

[arnie]

To win this by one shot, he birdied 13, 14, and 15, parred 16, then birdied 17 and 18 (yes, he birdied FIVE of the last SIX holes at the Masters to edge Cary Middlecoff by one stroke). The story that year was not Art Wall's win but Arnold Palmer's collapse, with a triple bogey at the famed 12th hole, and two missed putts under six feet on 17 and 18. After the round, Palmer said that if he managed to par the 12th hole, he "probably would've won by 5 strokes."

Yea that hurt as did the double bogey on 18 leading by a stroke in 1961? To give the Masters away to Player. But of course in other Master years he birdied the last 4 to win. That was the nature of the King’s game.

[Bob Green]

Streelman moved the wrong direction on Moving Day. He shot a +3 74 today.

[sagegrouse]

This event, being held in Memphis has a field of only 63 players. Adam Long, based on his January win at the Desert Classic, is the only Duke participant. He finished the second round at +1 and is in 37th position.

[sagegrouse]

The LPGA this week is taking the waters at Evian-les-Bains, which is in France but on Lac Leman near Geneva. Brittany Lang (even), Celine Boutier and Yu Liu (both +1) made the cut but trail the leader, who is at -10.

[Bob Green]

Adam Long shot a -2 today to finish the tournament at -4. He is currently T25 so he should earn a decent paycheck.

[Bob Green]

He is currently T25 so he should earn a decent paycheck.

Adam Long earned $103,000 and 40 Fedex Cup points.

[Tripping William]

At minimum, Adam Long, Wes Roach, and Kevin Streelman will be playing in next week’s Wyndham Championship in Greensboro. I hope they all make the cut, as we plan to attend Sunday’s final round.

[du_bb1]

Will be a standard bearer W-T and Sat in Greensboro-would be nice to be sent out with one of the three ! or two-even better

[Tripping William]

Roach -3
Streelman E
Long +3

Work to go for Streels & Long to play the weekend.

[AGDukesky]

Roach -3
Streelman E
Long +3

Work to go for Streels & Long to play the weekend.

Blaum also finished Even for the day

[accfanfrom1970]

Duncan and Boutier at -2, five back at the LPGA British Open. Lang and Liu even par.