Jonathan Byrd fired a final-round 66 while Tim Clark threw away a three-shot lead on Sunday. Byrd’s win makes him the winningest American under 30 and earned him a trip to Carnoustie for The Open Championship.
Earlier in the day, Phil Mickelson was up to his old tricks again by blocking his driver left on the 72nd hole as well as the first playoff hole at the Scottish Open in what cannot be a good tune-up leading up to this week’s festivities.
This week we have a recap of the John Deere Classic, Woody Austin staying home, and Carnoustie might end up being a pushover (I’m not buying it).
Hole 1: Byrd Wins
Jonathan Byrd birdied three of his last five holes and overtook Tim Clark at the John Deere Classic for his first victory since 2004 and qualified him for The Open Championship. [Link]
Hole 2: Deere Run Tour
Take a tour of the TPC at Deere Run, home of the John Deere Classic. [Link]
Hole 3: Pak Wins
Se Ri Pak came back from a three shot deficit after Morgan Pressel aced the sixth hole during Sunday’s round and won at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic for the fifth time. [Link]
Hole 4: Phil Falters
Phil’s driver takes a nap on the 72nd hole and the first playoff hole as he gives away the Scottish Open to Gregory Havret. [Link]
Hole 5: Carnicey?
With some unusual weather conditions in Scotland over the last few months, R&A chief executive, Peter Dawson is claiming that Carnousite will be “a fair bit more generous than last time.” [Link]
Hole 6: Bad Woody
Jeff Rude takes Woody Austin to task for not going to The Open Championship. [Link]
Hole 7: Seve OK?
Seve Ballesteros fires back at rumors of his “attempted suicide”. [Link]
Hole 8: Get Your Wedge On
August 1st is the due date for club manufacturers to get their comments to the USGA on its proposal to change the rules on grooves on clubfaces. [Link]
Hole 9: Tee Marker Bling
Get your John Deere Classic tee marker, courtesy of eBay. [Link]