Articles by Ryan Ballengee

By virtue of his victory at the John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson has moved up to No. 11 in the newly released Official World Golf Ranking. The top 10 remain unchanged. Read More

Zach Johnson's spectacular fairway bunker shot was too much for Troy Matteson to overcome on the second John Deere Classic playoff hole. Read More

Ernie Els has shown flashes of a return to form this season, but the South African laments the influence equipment and technology have had in leveling the field. Read More

On the eve of what is anticipated to be a nasty week of wind and rain at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, Rory McIlroy believes he can thrive. Read More

From Steve Stricker trying to notch his fourth straight win, to Phil Mickelson getting hot in Scotland, here's what You Oughta Know for Sunday's final rounds. Read More

Steve Stricker shot a third-round 66 at the John Deere Classic and sits three off the pace set by Troy Matteson heading into the final round. Read More

In the all-Florida final of the 87th U.S. Amateur Public Links, South Beach won handily. Miami resident T.J. Vogel defeated Kevin Aylwin, who lives four hours north in New Smyrna Beach, in a 12-and-10... Read More

After failing to break par in eight consecutive tournament rounds, Phil Mickelson is 15 under par in his last 36 holes. Read More

There are few must-win situations in golf, but this week is one for Jamie Lovemark. The former NCAA champ must win the John Deere Classic to maintain status on the PGA Tour Read More