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.
The oldest of the four major golf championships, The Open Championship has seen 152 champions since its establishment in 1860. Can you name every golfer to have their name engraved on the Claret Jug in the event's history? Note: The Open Championship wasn't held in 1871, from 1915-1919, from 1940-1945 and in 2020.Last names are acceptable as answers.
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?