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Presidents Cup weirdness, Lydia’s fairy tale, Rory vs. Billy | Monday Finish
There’s something different about the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow. Max Homa holing out from the fairway on Sunday, Charley Hoffman holing a 6-iron from 213 yards on Monday morning, and Tom Kim canning an 82-foot eagle putt are just a few examples that have left observers wondering what’s in the water in Charlotte.
At Walton Heath, Lydia Ko was a model of consistency throughout the AIG Women’s Open and now she’s your champion. And not only is Rory McIlroy preparing for his showdown with Billy Horschel at Wentworth, but there’s a betting line on the outcome!
All that and more in this week’s edition of the Monday Finish.
Billy Horschel emerged victorious in a thrilling playoff against Rory McIlroy to win the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday. After both players finished regulation play tied at 18-under-par, they headed to a four-hole aggregate playoff. Horschel sank a crucial birdie on the 18th hole of the playoff to secure the victory. This triumph marks Horschel’s first Rolex Series title and his eighth PGA Tour win overall.
American Billy Horschel edged out Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy in a playoff to win the BMW Championship on Sunday, securing his first victory of the PGA Tour season.
Horschel, who finished the regulation 72 holes tied with McIlroy at 13-under 271, birdied the first extra hole to claim the title at Wilmington Country Club in Delaware.
McIlroy, the world number one, had a chance to force a second playoff hole but missed a birdie putt from about 15 feet.
Horschel’s victory moved him to the top of the FedEx Cup standings, with two events remaining in the playoffs.
Horschel withdraws from 3M Open with illness
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Billy Horschel withdrew from the 3M Open on Friday because of an unspecified illness.
Horschel, a five-time PGA Tour winner, shot a 2-over 73 in the first round Thursday. He was 4 over through 13 holes in the second round when he withdrew.
Horschel is the second player to withdraw from the tournament this week. Cameron Champ withdrew before the first round because of a back injury.
The 3M Open is the first PGA Tour event since the U.S. Open two weeks ago. The field includes eight of the top 10 players in the world.
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Rory McIlroy made his much-anticipated return to the golf course at the Genesis Scottish Open on Thursday. The Northern Irishman has been sidelined by a back injury since the Masters Tournament in April.
McIlroy looked sharp in his return, shooting a 4-under 67 in the opening round. He is tied for eighth place, three shots behind leader Ryan Fox.
“It was nice to be back out there competing,” said McIlroy. “I’m still a little bit rusty, but I’m happy with the way I played.”
McIlroy said his back is feeling good and he is looking forward to the rest of the week.
“My goal is to take it one day at a time and not put too much pressure on myself,” he said. “I’m just happy to be back playing.”
**2024 Zurich Classic Friday tee times: Round 2 pairings**
With Round 1 of the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans in the books, the tournament field has been split into two groups for Friday’s second round. Here’s a look at some of the notable pairings:
* The top-ranked duo of Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 12:45 p.m. CT off the 10th tee.
* Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas will play in the same group as Rahm and Scheffler, teeing off at 12:53 p.m. CT.
* Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele will tee off at 1:01 p.m. CT off the 10th tee.
* Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose will tee off at 12:42 p.m. CT off the 1st tee.
* Will Zalatoris and Collin Morikawa will tee off at 12:31 p.m. CT off the 1st tee.
* Billy Horschel and Max Homa will tee off at 11:57 a.m. CT off the 1st tee.
All tee times are in Central Time.
Billy Horschel ended an almost two-year PGA Tour title drought with a playoff victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Sunday. Horschel, who last won at the 2021 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, birdied the first extra hole to defeat Sam Burns and earn his sixth PGA Tour title. The 35-year-old American had been in contention for much of the week at TPC Louisiana, shooting rounds of 68-67-68-70 to finish regulation play tied with Burns at 13-under 271.