Former Ryder Cup captains Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjorn won the modified alternate-shot round as Europe took the lead over the Americans and Internationals after the first day of the Skechers World Champions Cup.
Thomas Bjorn of Denmark and Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland were the best tandem on the course Thursday as they helped Team Europe open up a lead at the Skechers World Champions Cup at Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater, Fla.
Thomas Bjorn of Denmark drained a long birdie putt on the first playoff hole to win the Stifel Charity Classic on Sunday in St. Louis. Bjorn defeated Australia's Cameron Percy after both finished 12-under-par 201 through 54 holes at Norwood Hills Country Club.
Thomas Bjorn made a 35-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to win the Stifel Charity Classic for his first individual victory on the PGA Tour Champions.
Thomas Bjorn of Denmark and Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland cruised to a four-shot win at the American Family Insurance Championship on Sunday in Madison, Wis.
The team of Thomas Bjorn and Darren Clarke stayed on the attack at TPC Wisconsin on Saturday, reaching 25-under par after two rounds of the American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, Wis.
Thomas Bjorn and Darren Clarke combined to shoot a 12-under-par 59 Friday to grab the early advantage at the American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, Wis.
Inclement weather conditions and a less-than-desirable forecast throughout the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area on Saturday resulted in the second round of the Invited Celebrity Classic being called off.
Thomas Bjorn of Denmark fired seven birdies during a bogey-free 64 on Friday to lead the Invited Celebrity Classic at Irving, Texas. Bjorn holds a one-shot lead over a quartet of players at Las Colinas Country Club.
Two days down with one to go at the 42nd Ryder Cup. The Americans are certainly up against it, trailing 10-6 heading into Sunday's single matches. A huge task awaits captain Jim Furyk's group as it tries to pull off a minor miracle and prevent a sixth straight loss on European soil.
The first day of the 2018 Ryder Cup is in the books, and the U.S. has some work to do. It was a tale of two rounds at France's Le Golf National on Friday.
The Ryder Cup is less than a month away, and while we have a good idea of who will be representing the teams from the United States and Europe, the captains' picks always bring a certain level of intrigue.