J.B. Holmes
Name:
John Bradley "J.B." HolmesCountry:
USABorn:
April 26, 1982 in Campbellsville, Kentucky.Original/Home Club:
Taylor County H.S., Campbellsville, KY.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
2005Website:
https://www.jbholmes.comWalker Cup player (2005). Ryder Cup player (2008, 2016). Presidents Cup player (2015). Multiple wins on the PGA Tour.
"JB" Holmes enjoyed a flying start to his PGA Tour career, finishing tied tenth in his first PGA Tour start (2006 Sony Open). A month later he won the FBR Open (originally the Phoenix Open) at TPC Scottsdale. These results made him the fastest player in PGA Tour history to reach $1,000,000 in career earnings.
In 2011 Holmes underwent brain surgery. He returned to the PGA Tour in January 2012, and subsequently got back to winning ways at the 2014 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club, NC. Holmes is know for his "grip it and rip it" style of play, based on hitting the ball long distances from the tee.
America
Genesis
Played as the Genesis Open (Feb 14-17). Second-placed Justin Thomas (USA) finished 1 shot behind Holmes (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
America
Shell
Played as the Shell Houston Open (April 2-5). J.B. Holmes (USA) beat Johnson Wagner (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. Jordan Spieth (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Tournament course, GC of Houston, Humble, TX].
America
Wells Fargo
Played as the Wells Fargo Championship (May 1-4). Second-placed Jim Furyk (USA) finished 1 shot behind J.B. Holmes (USA), who claimed his third PGA Tour win, and first since brain surgery three years earlier. [Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC].
America
FBR
Played as the FBR Open (Jan 31-Feb 3). Holmes (USA) beat Phil Mickelson (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record his second FBR Open win, and second win on the PGA Tour. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
America
FBR
Played as the FBR Open (Feb 2-5). Second-placed J.J. Henry (USA), Steve Lowery (USA), Ryan Palmer (USA), Scott Verplank (USA) and Camilo Villegas (Col) finished 7 shots behind tour rookie and first-time PGA Tour winner Holmes (USA), making his fourth on the Tour. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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