| Amazing day for Singh with win at Deutsche Bank | Monday 9/1, 8:51 PM CT |
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Vijay Singh was beyond comprehension with the putter in his hand today, nailing a putt from 35 feet on one hole and followed by a stroke of 60 feet on the next, taking control of the PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedExCup with an 8-under 63 on Monday to win the Deutsche Bank Championship in record fashion, according to the PGA. It was his second straight victory, giving him such a large lead that he could wrap up the $10 million prize before THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. Singh set tournament records with a five-shot victory over Mike Weir (71) finishing at 22-under 262, breaking by two shots the record set by Adam Scott in 2003. He collected $1.26 million, enough to finally replace Woods atop the money list at over $6.4 million. Woods has not played since season-ending surgery after the US Open. Singh won for the third time in five weeks, and it should move him to No. 3 in the world ranking.
Our View: Singh has won eight times on TPC courses during his career. Only Phil Mickelson (11 wins) has won more times on TPC Courses. In the process of today's win, Singh has eliminated all but three other players - Sergio Garcia, Mike Weir and the winner of next week's BMW Championship (assuming it's not Vijay)- from winning the FedExCup. Tour officials said any of 24 players still have a mathematical chance - assuming Singh finishes last in the final two tournaments, and some of those guys win both events. That's not happening, and it appears Singh is all but set to end the season with a tremendous four-tourney playoff win for this year's FedEx Cup. |
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| Weir falls short of win at Deutsche Bank Championship | Monday 9/1, 8:44 PM CT |
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It appeared he was riding the hot new putter straight to a championship and a firm place in contention for this year's FedEx Cup, but in the end, Mike Weir failed to keep pace with an outstanding performance by Vijay Singh, falling with a score of even par in today's final round at the Deutsche Bank Championship to finish at -17 for the tourney, in lone possession of 2nd place but five strokes off the lead, according to the PGA. Singh took the lead when Weir made double bogey on the ninth, then the 45-year-old Fijian made an 8-foot birdie on the 11th to build his lead to two, and stretched it with a 35-footer on the 13th. He is now one of just three golfers still in contention to fight Singh for the overall FedEx Cup win.
Our View: The Tour notes Weir, with the fall, has dropped to 1-9 on the PGA Tour when he has at least a share of the 54-hole lead. However, with his next win Weir will become the top Canadian winner in the history of the PGA Tour. Hailing from from Sarnia, Ontario, Weir is currently tied with Winnipeg's George Knudson with eight wins, most by any golfer born north of the border. |
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| Herron finds rare surge at Deutsche Bank Championship | Monday 9/1, 8:35 PM CT |
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Tim Herron entered this season's FedEx Cup playoff ranked 99th overall, giving little hope that the ability to advance through all four stages was possible. However, after strong outings in both of the first two tourneys, he finds himself secured into a spot for next week's BMW Championship with a strong view at qualification into the finals at the PGA Championship, according to the PGA. On Sunday Herron carded a score of 65 (-6) that put him in position for just his second top-10 finish in two years, as well as a berth in the BMW Championship. "Big day," said Herron, who made an eagle and five birdies in the final round at TPC Boston. "Windy. The greens are getting crusty and I made some putts today, which I haven't done in years. So it was big."
Our View: Herron has now shot par or better in six of his last eight rounds. He tied for 24th last week at The Barclays and he'll head to St. Louis with confidence. |
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| US Ryder Cup announcements coming Tuesday | Monday 9/1, 8:27 PM CT |
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With two of the four playoff tourneys for this year's FedEx Cup playoff in the books, Paul Azinger, this year's captain of the US Ryder Cup team, is set to announce his four selections to complete this year's Ryder Cup squad on Tuesday morning. Among those hoping to hear his name called to duty is Hunter Mahan, according to the PGA. "You can't think negatively about it. I'm excited to be in this position, I'm excited to have a chance to play in the FedExCup and hopefully play in the next two events. I'm excited about having the opportunity to make the Ryder Cup team," Mahan said. "It's all good stuff. Honestly, when I'm out there playing I'm just trying to play that round as good as I can. Afterwards, I'm breaking it down to see if I can do better next time."
Our View: Mahan finished 12th in the Ryder Cup standings when points closed at the PGA Championship and he's hoping to be one of Azinger's picks. Instead of letting the pressure get to him, Mahan is looking at it in a different way. On Monday, Mahan shot a final-round 3-under 69 to finish at 9-under 275. It was not good enough for a top-10 finish at the Deutsche Bank, but it earned him a spot in the field moving forward to the BMW Championship and provides hope as we wait to learn Tuesday morning if it was enough to earn Mahan a spot on the US team. |
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| Garcia, Singh making it competetive. | Monday 9/1, 12:40 AM CT |
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Three shots off the lead are Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh, shooting 68 and 69 respectively on Sunday's third round at the Deutsche Bank Championship, part of the playoff last week at The Barclays that Singh won to move atop the standings in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedEx Cup, according to the PGA.
Our View: And right behind them were Jim Furyk, looking for his first victory in an otherwise solid year, Ernie Els and Ben Crane, whose 63 came during the morning before the wind hit full strength. Ten players were separated by five shots going into the Labor Day finish, the kind of shootout the Deutsche Bank Championship always seems to produce. Surging Camilo Villegas relied on a tip from Singh -- the power of positive thinking. Neither is regarded as a wizard with the putter, but Singh won last week at The Barclays after saying he would stop paying attention to negative comments about his short game and believe he was among the best. |
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| Villegas makes move | Monday 9/1, 12:35 AM CT |
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Camilo Villegas ignored the difficult winds and increasingly firm conditions at TPC Boston to shoot 63 in Sunday's third round, putting him in the final group with Weir for perhaps his best chance at his first PGA Tour victory, according to the PGA.
Our View: Villegas relied on a tip from Singh -- the power of positive thinking. Neither is regarded as a wizard with the putter, but Singh won last week at The Barclays after saying he would stop paying attention to negative comments about his short game and believe. Let's see if it comes through for him in final round action on Sunday. |
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| Weir hoping to close on Sunday | Monday 9/1, 12:32 AM CT |
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Mike Weir holed a 5-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 4-under 67 to take a one-stroke lead Sunday in the Deutsche Bank Championship, leaving him in a familiar position with hopes of a better outcome, according to the PGA.
Our View: It was the 10th time the Canadian has had at least a share of the 54-hole lead on the PGA TOUR, but he has only one victory when leading going into the final round. With several of the game's elite quick on his heels, it is safe to say Weir will need to surge on Monday to get the win. |
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