PGA Tour veteran Andrew Putnam took the concept of "Golf's Longest Day" to a new extreme. After playing 36 holes at Emerald Valley Golf Club for U.S. Open final qualifying Monday in Creswell, Ore., Putnam and Spencer Tibbits were tied for second on the leaderboard.
Ryan Gerard may never have a day on the PGA Tour that compares to what he did in the opening round of the Charles Schwab Challenge — at least when it comes to putting.
The start of the second round of the John Deere Classic was marred by unfortunate news. First, Nicholas Lindheim had to withdraw due to a back injury and just now, shortly after, another one joins the list. Andrew Putnam, a golfer with $16 million in career earnings, had to withdraw due to a back injury as well.
Andrew Putnam withdrew from the John Deere Classic midway through Friday's second round due to a back injury. Putnam, 36, started on the back nine and carded a double-bogey at the par-4 18th hole before pulling out.
Canadian Taylor Pendrith fired a 7-under 64 on the second day of action at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minn., to take a two-shot lead Friday. Now 12 under for the tournament, Pendrith built off a first-round 66, pocketing birdies on Nos.
We know who the favorites are for this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. But what about the golfers who are a little off the radar or facing some long odds?